Chapter 1. Inspiration

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As much as an emotion of a photograph captures your heart, so must you be inspired and fully connected to your imagery. However, trying to draw from the inspiration that defines you as an artist is sometimes difficult to accomplish.

Inspiration comes from within you—your emotions, feelings, and what comes from your heart. Many things in your life leave you inspired with a sense of peace and well-being. Your inspiration and your style help to define you as a photographer and as a person. You don’t find inspiration; you live it.

You’ll come across many inspiring things in your everyday ...

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