In this episode, Alex (@alexblakephotography) shares a personal update fresh off a road trip to Tampa with family and an inspiring experience at Photo Camp. While this is a mini episode, Alex reflects on how hosting Photo Camp has sparked her creativity, and she’s excited to jump back into creative shooting. She also discusses a powerful talk by Sue Dukeminier (@sue.shutterbug) at Photo Camp, focusing on the importance of pushing yourself to do things that are hard, especially during busy seasons when it can be tough to find inspiration. As Alex prepares for a slower season, she’s ready to dive into creative portraits and is sharing her favorite ways to find inspiration for shoots: - Seasons: Think through summer, winter, fall, or summer themes - Alex chats about how fall is a big inspiration for her right now. - Emotions: Sue mentioned this at camp, and Alex likes to assign an emotion to her shoots. For instance, her styled shoot with Preston Luke at Photo Camp was based on "Loneliness." - Music: Trends are always great for content. Last April’s Photo Camp featured a Taylor Swift-themed shoot. - Books/Scripture: Alex has used scripture to plan shoots in the past, finding deeper meaning in her creative work. - Lighting: Playing with different lighting setups to inspire new ideas. - Colors: Monochromatic themes or diving into color theory to shape a shoot. - Props: Shelby Cece talked about props in a past episode, and they can be a fun way to add depth to your shoots. Feeling inspired? Plan your own creative shoot and tag Alex to share your work—she'd love to see it! --- WATCH ON YOUTUBE:   https://www.youtube.com/@Alexblakephotography HANG WITH ME ON IG:   https://www.instagram.com/alexblakephotography/ PHOTO CAMP INFO:   http://photocampinfo.com