A Source of Photography Inspiration

A snow-covered scene is a favored subject for most photographers, not just those who focus on the landscape. Snow has the ability to add interest and texture to any environment, and the opportunities to expand your creative horizons are endless. In particular, falling snow or windblown scenes create a surreal environment that is not only visually attractive, but can evoke a deeper, emotional response to your photography.

Justin Short lives in Malmesbury, England with his Westie by the legendary name of Crumpet. He’s a dog with attitude, and like the Golden Retriever Pickles, he has a personal photographer to capture all his stunts and adventures.

Photographer Marcos Minuchin has produced a shocking set of pictures exposing toys for what they really are: desperate, criminal, quirky, courageous, and above all, human. By documenting the secret lives of toys, Marcos shows a side of humanity that can be difficult to capture with real people.

Hot coffee or tea is usually enough to warm up on a brisk winter day, but sometimes, only hot cocoa can hit the spot. It can be sophisticated or simple, piled with whipped cream or just plain and rich.

Henna tattoos are an excellent way to add complexity and exotic beauty to body photographs. The henna patterns will eventually fade, but you’ll have the pictures to remember each striking design.

Award-winning photographer Niki Aguirre is known for her outstanding conceptual portraits, and her fine art work is instantly recognizable. Niki’s ability to manifest a dream world into reality is evident in her portfolio, and her creative use of imagination takes us on a spectacular visual journey.

Like the pictures of their civilian counterparts, photos of miniature soldiers tell a story. Each of these shots hints at an adventure of glory, honor and courage, showing that even tiny things can be inspiring.

Ostriches are the fastest birds on land and have powerful legs with deadly kicks. Despite these formidable characteristics, however, ostriches are still goofy-looking animals. They can pretend to be graceful, but even with their majestic power and height, they still sometimes seem like overgrown ducks.

I think every new photographer goes through a number of stages. They’re milestones that an emerging pro must go through to mature both as an artist and a businessman. Each stage has its own challenges and lessons. And overcoming the challenges and learning the lessons becomes the key to becoming a successful photographer.

We’ve had a great year at P/B and we’re looking forward to an even better one in 2013. Here are 15 posts published in 2012 that our readers found to be quite interesting. Have a Happy New Year!