Reply To: In a rut.

[JanJan]

I agree with BEG, why don’t you try a personal project?

For instance, I’m doing a 365 photo-a-day challenge, where I take one picture a day for 365 days.
http://anjanette365project.tumblr.com/

I’m not going to lie, it’s a pretty challenging project, especially towards the end, but it’s very rewarding. Since I started the project, I’ve been taking my camera with me at all times. I carry a large purse so I can fit my camera inside.

If you find a 365 photo-a-day project too much, you can also try a 52-week project. When I’m done with my 365 project this September, I’m going to only take at least one photo a week. If I take more than one picture, I will call it “This week in pictures”.

If you’re looking for subjects to shoot, why don’t you try trade for print (TFP) shoots with aspiring models? You can find them on Model Mayhem (http://www.modelmayhem.com). I credit Model Mayhem for helping me build my portfolio. It’s a free service and is kind of like a MySpace, but for models, photographers, makeup artists, etc.

Or you can also try joining a photography group in your area. Meetup.com can help you with that!