Whenever I have a bad day or simply want a bit of an escape, I will spend time reviewing photos of photographers I follow or I will peruse some of my own images with an eye towards editing them differently. I have noticed that the subject of my images changes over time; specifically from working with models to not working with models. Truth be told, sometimes I need a break from working with models. Although it is exhilarating to work with models and like-minded creative individuals, it can also be very draining. Don’t get me wrong, I love working with models but there are simply times I need to seclude myself in my own photography. When I look over my work as a whole to date, I can quickly spot the times I needed a break from people pics. It’s no secret that I am an introvert and get energy from time spent alone and my photography appears to follows suit! Towards the end of this past summer, I was embroiled in photographing and editing images for a pinup calendar. Once everything was, for the most part finished, I immediately shifted to still life and other creative photography ideas that did not involve a model - AND IT WAS REFRESHING! Another benefit of not working with a model is that my shoot schedule is dependent on no one other than myself. I don’t have to check with someone to see when they are available and I definitely don’t have to worry about last minute cancellations. If I want to set up my camera at 11:30 on a Saturday night for some macro images, I can…and do! Eventually however, I feel the urge to get back to creative ideas with models. After about a month of time away from models following the calendar idea, I scheduled a shoot with an amazing competitive dancer, Sasha, for some really awesome images. Oddly enough, it was another model that connected us together! Other than the nerves that come with any photo shoot with a model, I loved getting another human being back in front of my lens! As I have mentioned before, I rather enjoy the fact that my photography is all over the map from macro to abstract to astrophotography to portraits to everything in-between. Despite the fact that I find times I need a break from people pics, I have yet to discover a period of time I needed a break from photography in general. Hope that never changes. So if you ever find yourself becoming drained shooting the same types of subjects over and over, take a break! It's not only necessary but will probably advance your skills when you do return to the genre!
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