#31 - 5 ways to draw inspiration from food photos without copying

Love the episode? Send me a text & tell me.You’re ready to take your next picture.You’re looking at food photos and find that one photo that fills you up with inspiration.But the first thought that crosses your mind is, “How do I make my photo look different?” When we use another artist’s work as inspiration, we either create something similar to their work or struggle so hard to make ours look original that it makes us feel creatively stuck & question our own talent.This is so common in food photography. In fact, in any form of art, I'd say.With content-overload and access to so much beautiful photography out there, it is hard not to feel inspired. And because we are forever growing in our journey as creators we want to explore different styles - styles that may not be associated with us. Which is why, in this week’s episode, I’ll walk you through 5 simple and straightforward ways to draw inspiration from the work of other photographers, without imitating or seeming like it might be a copied style. How to get creative ideas by looking at your favorite photographer’s work, pull out inspiring elements from a photo, use small details as the foundation of your picture and create authentically without fear or questioning yourself. Oh and also, improve your skills in the process - I share it all.  It is natural to be inspired by beautiful photographs and create equally inspiring work  but the challenge is to make sure the work does not end up looking like a copy or an imitation.So, the next time you are inspired by a photo, don’t question yourself. Create work that is unique, distinct and so YOU!Read more at https://myfoodlens.com Follow Dyutima on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dyutima_myfoodlens/ Show notes available at https://myfoodlens.com/31-5-ways-to-draw-inspiration-from-food-photos-without-copying/