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CREATIVITY
7 ways to get creative with your camera
Stuck in a creative rut? Try these exercises in creativity.

Creativity is a skill anyone can learn. But sometimes we need a little push. My career is in graphic design so I get paid to be “creative” on-demand and come up with ideas. At times it can be exhausting, this is why I always come back to photography. It’s a creative outlet with endless possibilities.
If you need a little inspiration or just want to engage in a fun creative experiment, get your camera (or smartphone, most of these photos were shot with an iPhone) and follow along with these 7 exercises.
1. Capturing Detail Shots
No matter what genre of photography you’re interested in detail shots is key. Details help capture a story and give the viewer a sense of place. What unique details in your life can you photograph to tell a story?
Photo Challenge:
Choose a moment from your day and photograph it.
Maybe it’s a quiet moment with your morning coffee. Share a meal from your day. Are you an artist or a writer? Capture your…