Inspired Photography: 189 Sources of Inspiration For Better Photos [Paperback]

The Editors of Photopreneur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2010

Inspired Photography is packed with creative ideas to enable any photographer - from enthusiast to professional - to push their work in new directions. Divided into actions, city scenes, the great outdoors, inspiring images and photographic subjects, the book describes 189 sources of inspiration that stimulate creativity and help photographers get more from their passion. Discover:

• New subjects to shoot in the city, the countryside, the center, and the suburbs
• Original ideas to build on and personalize
• Long-term projects that will generate inspiration and new ideas for months
• Quick ideas for instant photographic fun
• Dozens of new concepts, styles, approaches and techniques with suggestions to get started and resources for further research

Filled with practical suggestions and exciting ideas, Inspired Photography helps to keep any photo enthusiast's artistic explorations in photography fresh, challenging and always creative.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

RAVE REVIEWS

"Nothing is more valuable to a photographer than a great creative Idea -- and Inspired Photography has hundreds of them. If you're looking for a good dose of inspiration or some new visual paths, this book will provide plenty of both."
-- Jeff Wignall, author of The Joy of Digital Photography

"Whether you are an early-career photographer seeking to take your work to the next level, or a seasoned professional who's gotten stuck in a rut, Inspired Photography is for you.  It's a terrific read full of great ideas to get your creative juices flowing."
-- Jack Hollingsworth, Top-selling commercial photographer, social media influencer and speaker

"Inspired Photography has three things going for it: provocative images, stimulating ideas, and useful tips for getting out of a creative rut. I especially like the book's approach to inspiration. Great artists don't wait for inspiration to strike--they put themselves in situations that foster creativity. Where to find such situations? This book is chock-full of suggestions. Don't expect to find f-stops, shutter speeds, or Photoshop lessons here. The authors are dedicated to helping you unleash the most important piece of photographic equipment you own--your mind."
--David Weintraub,  Instructor,  School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina

About the Author

The Editors of Photopreneur, authors of the best-selling paperback, 99 Ways To Make Money From Your Photos, are best known for running the popular Photopreneur Blog (blogs.photopreneur.com) which is dedicated to educating all level of photographers from photo enthusiasts to professional photographers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 402 pages
• Publisher: New Media Entertainment, Ltd. (October 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1609350162
• ISBN-13: 978-1609350161
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone... October 28, 2010

By G. Reba

Format:Paperback

When practicing any profession or hobby especially those depending on creativity, it's easy to hit that brick wall after a while when trying to create something new. The ideas are flowing one day and the next, they're simply not. As a means to reach an end, The Editors of Photopreneur put together a book to jumpstart your creative side entitled "Inspired Photography: 189 Sources of Inspiration For Better Photos". A quick glimpse through the pages of the book reveals a few obvious choices such as unveiling the power of Photoshop or asking for advice from those that are or have been in your shoes before, but there also many things suggested that you may have never considered before. Ever wonder what would be captured through a child's eyes? How about

The presentation of each idea is straight forward offering the suggested source of inspiration without a lot of unnecessary flourish but then it goes a step further in showing a few ways in which that idea could actually be utilized...quite handy in my opinion. A great tool to add to any photographer's bag of tricks....from the beginner to the professional there is something for everyone in here.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is A Must Have,,, October 28, 2010

By Mshell09

Format:Paperback

The book Inspired Photography: 189 Sources of Inspiration For Better Photos is a must have for anyone who is interested in photography either as a hobby or a profession. It is full of great ideas and instruction on how to get the shots you're after. I thought that some of the ideas were very interesting and can't wait until I have the chance to try some out for myself. I thought that the photos that were included in the book were inspiring and very interesting.

This would be the perfect book for that budding photographer that you know, or if you're looking for some helpful hints to improve upon your own photos this is definitely the book to buy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Inspiring! October 28, 2010

By S M DAVIS

Format:Paperback

Inspired Photography truly lives up to its name. This book is filled with tip after tip of practical ideas that get you started or assist in improving your photography techniques. I love taking amateur pictures of nature. The Editors of Photopreneurs supplied me with techniques and ideas on how to improve my pictures but they also motivated me to go outside of that genre. Each "big idea" is presented in such an easy to follow style that a photography novice to a professional will benefit and be encouraged to improve their craft. The photos are not only beautiful and intriguing but they precisely illustrate each idea. According to Inspired Photography, ideas can grow from the smallest spark. After reading this book, I totally agree. I am inspired to get started!