I think the average consumer thinks most creative professionals have an endless supply of creativity at their disposal, but the truth is that creativity must be nurtured. Many times we just keep making withdrawals from our stash of creativity until we are burnt out, over worked, and looking for something else to do. But the best creatives seek out ways to refuel the energy that drives them. They have methods that force them to replenish and make deposits on their creativity. Some sketch, other’s paint, some are outdoor fanatics; but whatever the event the result is the same, creativity flourishes! Below are a few steps on how to get your creativity back up.

1. Get out of your comfort zone and do something that you are not skilled at doing.
2. Rediscover an old process of design or photography to recapture the passion of designing.
3. Take a trip to a place you have never been before.
4. Spend more time with your kids or family friends. They are wealths of energy!
5. Devote time each day to reflection and creativity!

My creativity refuel happened last week on a trip up to Omaha, Nebraska for a photo shoot with Jamie Orillion for a website client of mine. I thought it a good opportunity to test out my new Nikon FE film camera. I purchased the camera to help make me begin to break out of my digital crutch of my Nikon d90. It is amazing what begins to happen when you are forced to think outside of your normal environment and standard practices. It forces you to think, process and plan better. The images generated are grainy, a bit washed out, and some aren’t in focus, but the character of the images just got me excited. It did exactly what I needed. It helped me make sure that I keep my creativity up. Hope you enjoy the images! Let me know what you think by making a comment!

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