Out of ideas for sets

[Jurat]

I can't seem to come up with a good idea for a photo set/series. I just end up walking around aimlessly not knowing what to shoot when I'm out. And I live in London where there's enough material. I just don't know what I'm doing.

 

[FrankS]

What are you interested in? What are you passionate about?

 

[jsrockit]

Just go out and photograph anything until an idea comes to you. I just photograph and put them into series later once I see common elements. However, I guess that really depends on what you want out of your photos and what your influences are. I tend to find that if I worry about having a preconceived series or set, I end up not photographing as much. As an amateur who loves being out with a camera, I'd rather keep my options open and be happy.

 

[Araakii]

Read news, find out what's happening in your community, read photo books, etc.

 

[anjoca76]

I've been there myself plenty of times. My suggestions would be to vary your daily routine (don't take the same route as you usually do), take a day trip somewhere new, or shoot early in the morning or late at night. Oftentimes just a change in lighting will give new perspective even to subjects you've seen a million times. I also find this time of year especially challenging here in New England where I live, when there is so little color outside and everything just looks, well, blah.

I'm not sure this addresses your question about ideas for sets/series, but for me those things tend to take care of themselves when I am shooting frequently.

 

[nikon_sam]

Have you ever done a "Photography Alphabet"...take a look here...