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The Long Needed Inspiration Thread

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zbphoto
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Okay dudes, there are way to many 'gear whore' threads in m/a these days, time for some good ol' inspiration to get that creativity flowing. These are just some of many things/photographers that inspire me on a daily basis, what inspires you?

Frank Ocean:

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A living legend:

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http://www.jgrantbrittain.com/

GG'S B&W'S:
http://www.GrantGunderson.com/#/WINTER/MONOCHROME/1

Breathtaking portraiture:
http://www.micmojo.com/

Ted, he is the man! Got me hooked on film, I owe his video's/teaching so much for helping me improve my work immensely over this past year.



This video and all of his work has probably been the biggest influence on my work and my approach to photography in my entire life. I cannot thank Michelle enough for showing me this. I've probably watched it at least 500 times.

Scott Pommier | Camerbag.tv Interview from Webber Represents on Vimeo.

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http://camerabag.tv/

More of Pommier's work:
http://scottpommier.com/
http://cargocollective.com/scottpommier
http://scottpommier.tumblr.com/


So yeah, post whatever gets you pumped to go shoot photos or film or make music or draw or whatever creative outlet most interests you,

ZB
Sep 18 2012 2:04PM
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NE.
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On Assignment from renan ozturk on Vimeo.



Nov 15 2012 3:25PM
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HWW
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Yes! Stumbled upon some of her work last week, definitely check out her website, she takes the most incredible portraits I've ever seen. Light and colour in all her pictures are amazing.
Nov 15 2012 4:50PM
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HWW
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Was that meant as a positive thing, as in she shoots this style really well, or as in you think that too many people do it and you don't like it so much?

Her wedding photos are extremely good, have you seen any?
Nov 15 2012 4:52PM
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zbphoto
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Yeah her wedding photos are amazing!

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I wasn't really thinking that far when I said that TBH. I kind of dislike her blown highlights, but that isn't a big deal and you kind of expect that with high contrast digital files. I just think it's a really popular style of editing, separate from compositional style which I think she absolutely nails!
Nov 15 2012 5:03PM
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zbphoto
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All hail Kirk Mastin:

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http://mastinstudio.com/blog/2012/11/rattlesnake-ridge-engagement-photography/
Nov 16 2012 12:55AM
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Ethan.G
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Agreed, I'm quite a fan of it though. Sometimes the blown out portions can be a little overwhelming but I think it gives it a much more natural look. Think of all the bright days where you get a glimpse of the sun and your vision gets blown out a little while looking at other object between the sun and your eyes.

That's just my personal take though, I think it's pretty cool.
Nov 16 2012 2:20AM
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hollygrove
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Probably not any of you kids style, but Alec Soth is my number 1 right now - only shoots 8x10.

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Nov 17 2012 12:49PM
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zbphoto
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Absolutely amazing!

American Tintype from Matt Morris Films on Vimeo.



More of his alt process:
http://harrytaylorphoto.com/tintypes-and-ambrotypes
Nov 21 2012 2:03PM
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plorr
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Call me a hipster, but I love everything Wes Anderson does. His films have this weird ability to make me incredibly happy and sad at the same time.
Nov 23 2012 4:30PM
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GHardie
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A great deal of my inspiration comes from http://abduzeedo.com/. Everyday they post a "Daily Inspiration" article that is just a list of awesome Graphic Design, Photography and Architecture. If you're into design at all definitely check this out.
Nov 23 2012 8:06PM
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DrZoidberg
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John Battalia is so good.
Nov 24 2012 11:24PM
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plorr
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Wanna keep this bumped to break up the cluster fuck of "what gear should I buy?" threads.

This trailer has some amazing cinematography and was shot with a GH2, 11-16, and a couple vintage nikon primes. He used some cool little techniques while shooting to get around his shoestring budget, with very professional looking results.


Dec 8 2012 12:01AM
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TijmenDal
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Totally agreed! I fucking LOVE Wes Anderson. I didn't know he was a director loved by hipsters.

Couple other photographers I love:

René Burri
Andre Kertesz
Garry Winogrand
Elliot Ewitt
Dec 8 2012 12:13AM
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Sklar
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INSIVITY - CHRIS BURKARD from The Tablet Gurus on Vimeo.

Dec 10 2012 12:38AM
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4ReeL_
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SILVER & LIGHT from Ian Ruhter : Alchemist on Vimeo.

Dec 10 2012 11:25AM
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Wes Anderson is the poster child for hipster cinema. Although I don't necessarily agree, since the term "hipster" has lost all meaning and is mostly used by people who feel threatened by the resurgence of borrowed culture.

Still, I have a love/hate relationship with his films. Some are amazing, while others I can't stand. I still have yet to see Moonrise Kingdom; it looks really good.
Dec 10 2012 3:06PM
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zbphoto
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He also shoots a ton of 8x10 wet plates with a view camera. I absolutely love wet plate!

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Dec 11 2012 1:49PM
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JuliusJ
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Not sure if this goes here, but I really do like to see Philippe Halsman's work. He's photographed ton of celebrities back in the day. I went to the Dalí museum last Christmas sorta by chance and stumbled into the room full of Halsman's photos and was seriously in awe. I had seen them before, but god damn they were cool to see large prints of them. Weird and cool portraits.
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Dec 13 2012 12:44AM
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zbphoto
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Wish I'd been out early enough to attend the showings, oh well, still have the Pro Photographer Showdown in April!

Russell Dalby Deep Winter Slideshow 2013 from russell dalby on Vimeo.

Jan 21 2013 3:59PM
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SamColby
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sorry to bump an old (ish) thread but this thread is a fucking gold mine. I had to contribute...this video i found pretty inspirational, for photography that is
Jan 24 2013 4:51PM
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SamColby
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Sigur Rós - Ekki múkk from Sigur Rós Valtari Mystery Films on Vimeo.

the coloring in this is really just perfect..this video is gorgeous in everyway.
Jan 28 2013 9:21PM
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zbphoto
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Everything about Ed Templeton:

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Ed Templeton: A Professional Skateboarder Turns Artist from Leica Camera on Vimeo.





http://www.toymachine.com/ed/
http://tinyvices.com/gallery/ed-templeton
Apr 4 2013 8:26PM
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zbphoto
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ARTO FOTO

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http://www.artosaari.com
Apr 4 2013 10:54PM
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MaxBerkowitz
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Margus Riga. I love his style.
Apr 5 2013 12:50AM
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plorr
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This thread doesn't get bumped enough.

Discovered Yuki Ishikawa on Flickr the other day. Pretty much all photos of his daughter. Really powerful set of images though.


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Also, if you're ever feeling lazy about getting and and shooting, think about Jeff Harris:

Sep 30 2013 2:24AM
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bo0b
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That video was genuinely inspiring, this thread is awesome.
Sep 30 2013 2:08PM
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Joshua.
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I just watched every video in this thread. *~feeling inspired~*

But seriously, I love this thread. Big thanks to Zach for curating all of the stuff he has posted.
Sep 30 2013 6:01PM
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zbphoto
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Thanks for the bump guys, totally forgot i made this...
Oct 1 2013 1:20AM
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Dwarftosser1
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This thread needs to be bumped more

Jonas Bendiksen:

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His skiing stuff is admittably not the best but his ability to transcend "genres" is wonderful
Nov 30 2013 7:30PM
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TijmenDal
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Trent Parke.
Nov 30 2013 7:43PM
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Dec 16 2013 7:46PM
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No.Quarter
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I need some inspriation right now, because after getting my last couple of rolls back I feel like I am fucking horrible. Thank god for this thread.
Dec 16 2013 8:02PM
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Tikayt
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I am surprised nobody mentioned Sebastao Salgado yet. I guess I am the only inspired by him, I'm sure you'll be inspired too.

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Dec 17 2013 3:59AM
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teineke
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Here is a wet plate photo taken of me. We shot about five that day. It is still in water and taken with my cell phone so the image is a little crappy.

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Dec 17 2013 10:46AM
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Brock.
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The story behind one of my favourite projects, Infra by Richard Mosse.

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Dec 17 2013 3:29PM
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TijmenDal
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I love Salgado. Have you bought Genesis yet? Such an amazing book. And it's pretty cheap too.
Dec 17 2013 4:22PM
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cydwhit
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Little bit of an annoying presentation but it helped inspire me to do more work.

Feb 6 2014 8:18PM
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bigbromskier
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The Great Discontent does interviews with all sorts of arts people from music to art to illustration to design to businessmen/women. really interesting hearing about their process, how they get into what they're doing, their inspiration, their personal pursuits, etc etc. People from all walks, but who are all in some way involved with creative fields.

there's usually a new one each week. http://thegreatdiscontent.com

Pat Perry is by far my favorite artist. he's a great follow on instagram and reading about his purpose and ambitions is beyond inspiring! www.patperry.net

I have this hanging on my wall:

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His attention to detail is astounding.
Feb 8 2014 6:18PM
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Dwarftosser1
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M&A could use a little of this right now...


Romi Perbawa's photos of child jockeys in Indonesia:





May 20 2014 3:02PM
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1337
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Allow me to pull from my inspiration folder in my bookmarks:
http://vimeo.com/92361467

Arto Saari's Tumblr:
http://artosaari.tumblr.com/

Chris Burkard's website:
http://www.burkardphoto.com/

Tal Roberts has some really awesome action stuff:
http://talroberts.com/action/
May 20 2014 5:10PM
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1337
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Continuing with non-action sport related stuff... Michael Kenna's nature and landscape stuff is unreal. So clean and his use of light is beautiful:
http://www.michaelkenna.net/gallery2.php?id=11







May 20 2014 5:11PM
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jpastor
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amazing stuff everyone, i need to set a weekend aside and watch all of these videos, some truly amazing stuff
May 23 2014 10:52PM
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jpastor
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also just found this
May 23 2014 11:28PM
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jpastor
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May 23 2014 11:29PM
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Balto
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Jacob Aue Sobol









John Sypal







May 23 2014 11:49PM
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Lou.
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Threads
May 24 2014 9:02AM
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ForeverYung
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Slang Aperture posted up a little was a fucking great video
May 27 2014 7:34PM
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1337
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ForeverYungSlang Aperture posted up a little was a fucking great video

Glad you liked it! I can't remember how I found it but I thought it was good stuff

Here's the latest "Let Us Roam"
https://vimeo.com/96212922
May 28 2014 1:19PM
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Meases_Pieces
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I am coming at this from the illustration, comic, visual art practice side of things but I have a folder of things that I find on the internet that I really enjoy. Here is a bit of it.

Kurt Vonnegut:

Bluebeard, slaughterhouse 5, breakfast of champions, cats cradle
"Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, 'Why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand."

Sandman by Neil Gaiman



Sam Alden's Comics
http://dubblebaby.blogspot.com/
http://gingerlandcomics.com/



Fine Art
Lee Friedlander


Roy Lichtenstein


Takashi Murakami


Tugboat Printshop
http://www.tugboatprintshop.com/index.htm



Hayao Miyazaki



Film:



I am also really in to Japanese Aesthetics and the intersection between Zen Buddhist ideas and art. printmaking, water and ink painting, food, tea, architecture.
Zen and the Art of Archery is a great book to read if you are interested.


I haven't updated my tumblr in a while but here it is also http://asamease.tumblr.com/
Jun 1 2014 2:07PM
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TijmenDal
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Luigi Ghirri has been really inspirational lately. Love his work.
Jun 7 2014 4:47PM
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