Finding New Photography Projects

Today I'm sharing a self-assignment, a practical exercise for all photographers.

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[sawyerbush]

pls pls make self assignments a series. such a great idea and the photos from these two videos are incredible

[billem]

The photo in the window reflection was so cool. It looked like 2 paintings on a wall. More of this type of video please!

[willysheepskin]

Ello mate just stopping by here a bit late to let you know I saw that shot at 9:30 in your night photo viddy and spent an age hunting this one down haha, ABSOLUTE ZINGER

[robbiemurrie]

That reflective image seems like one of those ones where you scan the negative and it’s just a joy to see come to life. I hope you print that in the darkroom because those colours are great.

[bobsykes]

Awesome, Willem. You have such a great eye for finding compositions and light. The first moment I saw you composing the photo with the two window reflections I instantly knew it was going to be amazing. I would probably have walked right by that too fast to notice that particular viewpoint. This seems like a great excersize you've come up with in learning to better see. Your channel never gets old to me. I think that alone is an really notable accomplishment you've achieved over the years! Cheers! ✌

[petermendelson]

Reminded me of Hokusai's 36 View of Mt. Fuji. Loved that shot of the window reflections.

[paulschumacker]

For those of us who love photography, one of the challenges is finding interesting things to take pictures of. I can imagine that one of the challenges of running a YouTube channel is coming up with novel ideas for topics that viewers will delight in. I’m grateful that you have an ability to come up with new and interesting ideas for video topics, because these give me good ideas for things to find that are worthwhile subjects to photograph. Thank you!

[plasticwrapofdoom]

I agree that the concept of a self-assignment is really useful for giving yourself a central theme to explore and work around. I unintentionally did that last summer when I decided to take a camera along with me to the laundromat one day and take photos while I did my laundry. I liked how those photos turned out, so I got it in my mind to start taking my laundry to a bunch of different laundromats throughout the region where I live and take photos while I did my laundry. I went to 17 different laundromats in total, and that all culminated in a a really awesome body of work that I've since used to make my first photo zine and show a few pieces in a couple local gallery shows.

It was a really fun and challenging change of pace since most of my other photography work is a lot more aimless without much of a unifying style or feel to it.

[Heyfrendoo]

5:21
Godzilla taking a nap 😴 Great shot !

[lukejohnson]

Morro bay is what made me get into Landscape Photography. One of my favorite places in the world ♥

[jacob.b.barnes]

That window reflection photograph is absolutely brilliant and beautiful.

[Kaynan]

I'm not joking, the picture at 9:28 might be the best picture ive ever seen. Incredible work Willem, your videos and photos are so great

[towhid.b]

9:32 this shot is so beautifully captured. awed

[hunterfowler]

Yeah, that reflection pic is lovely. One of my favorites you have ever shared on here.

[jacobmaness]

9:33 could be one of my favorite images you have ever made...man..that one is STUNNING.

[AlanExtinct]

That photo at 9:35 is freaking dope! what a composition

[liam.chandler]

BRUH. 9:36 absolutely bangs. This is so inspiring my man, great video!

[franciscopaz]

My God!! This work of yours is simply stunning to say the least!!! Jesus, that pic of the rock on the window reflection is simply too good!! Keep the god job up! Looking forward to the next video!

[ChristianElia]

seriously i'm never not amazed with your work man. "self-assignment" made a lightbulb click in my head and im about to have a lot more fun with personal projects. photo of the house windows was jaw dropping. absolutely nuts

[adriennedyke]

that photo of the house w/ the sunset in one window & the rock in the other is just spectacular.