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Do you find yourself coming up against a creative block? It’s okay, many photographers do (and creative professionals in general), so you are not alone. Here is a quick tip for being an overcomer.
This is what is referred to as the 100 Step Challenge. It’s easy:
- Grab your camera and start walking.
- Count your steps.
- After 100 steps, stop where you are, and take a photo (or multiple photos)…you must take a photo, no excuses.
- Repeat steps 2-3 as desired.
The concept behind the 100 Step Challenge is to prod along your creativity, forcing you to see scenes and create shots when there really isn’t anything there. Difficult? Maybe. Fun? Definitely!
While driving this morning, I was keeping my eyes open for possible shots, but nothing was coming to me. So, a little while later I decided to take it on foot, and engaged in my first 100 Step Challenge. While I don’t feel like I captured anything amazing, I was able to get some pretty good photographs that I will share once I have time to download and process them. But even if I didn’t capture a single, worthwhile image, at least it was a nice walk.
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RESULTS: My First 100 Step Challenge | Allen Mowery added these pithy words on Aug 19 10 at 8:05 am[...] mest bilder på lillen & inte mycket mer. därför ryckte jag till lite igår när jag hittade en guide med 100 steg för att komma över den kreativa spärren jag för tillfället tappat nyckeln till. [...]
100 steg för att ta bättre foton; del 1. | nihilisten.se added these pithy words on Aug 29 10 at 12:37 pm[...] Click to learn more about the 100 Step Challenge. [...]
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100 Steps Challenge on the iPhone | Day to Day Photo added these pithy words on Jun 15 11 at 7:24 amemelie added these pithy words on Aug 30 10 at 11:13 amI shall try this tonight =) A realy good tip for me, have zero inspiration atm.
Have a nice day
admin added these pithy words on Aug 30 10 at 3:07 pmGlad you like it! I would love to see what you come up with, so feel free to post/send a link!
Suman Mandal added these pithy words on Dec 06 11 at 4:46 am100 steps….OMG i dont want to reduce my belly…..loli will surely try this thank u sir for the inspiration….
