photography aspirations

I just shared a round of photography aspirations a couple months ago...but I keep looking at loads of stunning photos and getting even more inspiration. This isn't even a bad thing. I think that it's important to note that these aspiration posts are all about techniques, not gear. Yes, we all have gear lists, but aspiration should be about so much more than new gear.

You'll notice a distinct night photography theme here. Click on the photos for the resources.

Steel wool spinning

Night fountain

 

Star trails

Also, this is not the best star trails photo, but I love the effect of the hint of star trails over the car light trails.

Milky Way

Colored smoke

 And another favorite colored smoke photo because seriously...so amazing.

Dewey spiderweb

What are your photography aspirations?

From simple to ambitious, feel free to share them in the comments!

photography aspirations

Like many photographers, usually when I talk about aspirations, I end up talking about equipment. While there is certainly gear on my wish list, I also have a handful of techniques / projects that I would love to attempt and someday even master. I'm sharing a few of those aspirations today.

Click on the photos for the sources.

On or off camera flash

Silhouettes

  

Car light trails and star street lights

(though they don't necessarily have to be in the same photo)

 

Light painting

 

More advanced shape bokeh

 

Long exposure lake sunrise

 

Long exposure Ferris wheel

What are your photography aspirations?

From simple to ambitious, feel free to share them in the comments!