Episode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business?

Send us Fan MailEpisode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business?In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a unique and complex topic: What's the difference between photography inspiration and copying someone else's creative idea?Here's what we''ll discuss!Inspiration is Mimicking a Feeling; Copying is Recreating Several DetailsOne Detail is Fine, All Details is WrongIf You are Being Copied, Trust That No One Can Make What YOU Make!How Trends Evolve in PhotographyExercise: What Makes Your Work Unique?Talk About What Makes You Unique! Enthusiasm is Key!Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!"When we start photography, it’s easy to see things very cut and dry, particularly when it comes to inspiration. When we are new to creating, it’s really easy to feel like you are the first one to do anything and, because of this, if you see a similar image, you might feel like someone is mimicking you. And while that can definitely be something that happens, there’s also a lot of trends and inspiration within photography.So! If you are a new photographer worrying about the difference between copying and inspiration - whether you’re the inspiration or looking for inspiration yourself - this podcast is absolutely for you! Cannot wait to share my thoughts on a super complex topic with you!"Want to work on this topic this week?Start listing ways your work is unique! It might be hard to come up with the first couple of ways that your work stands out amongst other photographers but, once you get going, you'll have a long list in no time.See you next week!--------NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAYYour Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!--------LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS! Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram Are you the girliest photographer ever? Hooray! My side business, Opal and June, was made for you!At Opal and June, we have the most fun tees for photographers. And beyond that? We have so much more! We have tees for art history lovers, history girls, teachers, artists, animal lovers, and everything you can imagine. Go grab yourself a tee or grab a gift for a loved one!Support the show