133 - From Vision to Completion: Strategies for Starting and Finishing Long-Term Photography Projects

Sometimes it can feel difficult coming up with ideas for your photography projects. Well, this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is all about diving into the heart of your creativity - choosing subjects for personal and long-term photography projects and staying motivated to see them through.

Personal projects are an amazing way to express your creative vision and grow as a photographer, but picking the right subject can sometimes feel daunting. In this episode, we discuss how to find inspiration in your passions, personal experiences, or the world around you. Whether it’s documenting a community, exploring a social issue, or capturing the passage of time, we’ll help you uncover ideas that resonate with you.

Starting a project is one thing - finishing it is another. That’s why we also share tips for staying motivated, overcoming creative blocks, and keeping your energy level up, even when the initial excitement of a new idea starts to fade. As an Aries, I identify with that quite a bit. We also talk about breaking big projects into manageable steps and celebrating small milestones along the way.

If you’ve been dreaming about starting (or completing) a photography project, this episode is full of advice and inspiration to help you make it happen. Tune in and start creating something meaningful today!

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About My Guest

"Hi, I'm a Photographer and filmmaker based out of West Michigan. I love traveling and documenting my travels as well as documenting my life at home. I grew up in a creative household and I hope to share the same opportunities that were shared with me with my children. Photography and filmmaking aren't just things to do, but they are a way of life and, while we have an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever to take real images and share real stories through our art form."

You can see more of Lukas Van Der Lende's work and journey on his website lukasvanderlende.com or on his YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@lukasvanderlende and Instagram profile - https://instagram.com/lukasvanderlende

About The Podcast

The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey