When you look at some of the most well known photographs in the world, it’s impossible to not wonder where the inspiration came from. Inspiration and creativity are as important to photography success as lighting and location. Photography is an art, and like any art it needs a personal touch that brings uniqueness to the photo. There are photographers who believe the camera is almost in the way sometimes because it frustratingly can refuse to snap what you see with the mind’s eye as the perfect photo. Photographer David Alan Harvey said, “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.”

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