Considering the digitized photographic industry, a lot of photographers get stuck in a stagnant black hole due to heavy competition, lack of opportunities and no motivation. The constant dilemma about how to create ideas and stay inspired can drive anyone into the darkness. It sounds depressive and believe me IT IS! I've been there done that and I am happy I got out in time.

I guess the key question remains HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED? There will be people saying "oh just keep shooting. Stay motivated. C'mon" But WAIT, the question is HOW isn't it?! How DO YOU keep generating ideas over and over again?

I guess there are plenty but I am gonna list down my 5 simple ways of generating ideas for my shoots. My advice, always carry an idea book. Yup, I do! You never know what hits you when and voila! An idea! So keep a book with you all the time. (It could be your notes app in your phone too!) So here we go, my big fat cat is coming out of the bag for you :)

1) What I see around me - It sounds lame but honestly, what do you see around you? Some sort of pattern or similarity or differences maybe? Be it people, things, actions, expressions, human behavior, daily utilities, in general could be anything, right. Shoot it! Here's a project I made out of what I saw while I was traveling in China.