Watch where you step!

First off, I’d like to thank Kajsa for her awesome post Saturday. She’s going to be a hard act to follow on Mondays.

A few months ago I spent a lot of time reviewing my work and thinking about the direction of my photography, not to mention the many projects I wanted to focus on in the coming months. I must admit I was struggling a tad with direction. I felt as though I completed quite a bit in the last few months, but that I had recently stalled and needed a new focus or project. I like to think of this “perceived” setback as part of my goal-driven DNA. I knew I just needed to jump start the creative process, so I decided to take the solo trip out West. I tend to be drawn to things at the extreme (depending on my mood) – busy streets filled with people to dilapidated buildings stuck in the middle of nowhere. It’s at these extremes that I seem to truly be “in my element” and able to find my inspiration and break through my creative roadblocks. I think at times we become callous to our creative needs. We plod along to the rhythm of our daily minutia, waiting for someone or something to wake us up and inspire us. It’s this versus us tackling our lack of innovation head-on. Creative roadblocks can be the worst, so the sooner you give yourself permission to “explore”, the sooner you’ll get back on track to fueling your innovation. So don’t let yourself fall into a rut. You learn nothing from rattlesnakes that don’t bite. Remember, indulging our “creative side” may feel selfish, but neglecting it can get downright ugly for everyone!

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