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Thinking too much about what I shoot will keep me from getting the images that I want. If I can just look and react from within I do fine I believe but, if I am thinking too much about what to shoot my images have no life to them. The images are often dead. Cold weather also stops me since I hate to get out and shoot on cold winter days. - jim
 
What holds me back is imagination and a moderate lack of moxie.

I want to move further away from photographs toward "images" that have a
lot of computer content. But the inspirational visions aren't flowing at the
moment. I need some very very solid compositions as starting points, and
I just can't create them at the moment.
 
Too little time and too much to do, sometimes I think I need a personal assistant, just to help me get stuff done.
 
My problem is that I just carry my camera everywhere.

I use it, but only when it's possible. That means: when I am not also carrying groceries, running to get somewhere on time, holding the hand of my wife or entertaining my friend's kids.

I see many good shots but miss them, because my hands are not free, can't stop because I have to catch a train or I feel it would be rude to the other person I'm with to go after it. Especially on holidays.

It's a simple problem with a simple solution: just get out all by myself, specifically and only for taking pictures. Do NOT combine with any other task like shopping or visiting friends or relatives.


Now putting that in practice.
 
In decreasing priority:

Lack of time.
Shyness (for human subjects).
Lack of feedback (for inanimate subjects).
 
SimonSawSunlight said:
is there anything that stops / hinders you from producing the kind of photography you would like to? if so, what is it?
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I don't live in the right place, I live in London, but my favourite type of photography is beautiful landscapes. London does not have those. It has cityscapes etc. but no beautiful natural vistas.

Lack of time can be an issue too.
 
Diligence.

I can produce the pics I like. But it's the hassle of matting, framing, arranging exhibitions, dealing with publishers... All the bits I don't like.

Cheers,

R.
 
Time. 60 hours at work doesn't leave time during the weekdays, particularly as there is nothing interesting in walking distance around my home or office. Lots of the remaining time goes to either spending time with my wife, housework, etc.

For several years I did a good job getting out for at least 2-4 hours on either Saturday or Sunday but I've been too exhausted recently to do it. I haven't even been motivated to develop a few rolls I have at home. :\

I was doing well getting comfortable photographing around people but 6 months without shooting much put me back to the start. Really frustrating as I was getting close to a point where i was happy with my results.
 
presence - With respect to street photography - It's hard for me to approach people close enough to get a good shot. Being intrusive is not my strong suit.

composition - In general photography, often times - I see a good subject, take the shot and then later realize there's a tree sticking out of their head, or in Chicago the ubiquitous "Pay for Parking" signs everywhere mar street scenes. I work on checking the setting first, choose my background and then waiting for a good subject

light/time - best time of day to photograph is early or late, not midday. I find it hard to be out at these best times due to family considerations, or life in general.
 
Lack of feedback. Living in a country where my style of photography isn't understood much. Therefore, spiraling into self doubt, thinking whether my stuff is any good, and wanting a Leica :p
 
nothing hinders me. i´ve got the equipment i want, i love the pics i produce and i don´t need feedback to keep me motivated. it´s just wonderful these years.
 
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