It can be hard at times to find the motivation to get out shooting. You start thinking about having to drive somewhere, the time it takes, the work you haven’t done, the other things you could be doing, etc. We’ve all been there and we all struggle with it. But the simple fact is if you don’t shoot everyday then you’re not pushing yourself. One of the best ways to keep pushing yourself is to shoot out your window. I’m sure some of you might be saying, “well I live in a city.” Well one of my favorite photographers spends more time shooting from his roof then anywhere else and he lives in a city. If you’ve ever seen a Jay Maisel class then you know he spends a lot of time photographing New York from his roof and it seems to have worked out pretty well for him.
Why not? Shooting from your house or office can be a good way to breakup the monotony of the day and keep your skills sharp. Will you get a great photo that will make you lots of money every time? No probably not. Then again if you’re in this business then you know that’s not really a reality any of the time. The point is to stay sharp throughout the week when you’re stuck at work. These shots I took outside my window. Are they the best? No. Did it feel good to be holding a camera after hours on the computer. YES! These were taken with the D5 and 70-200 VRII. Nothing special in the camera and nothing special when it came to finishing. Just a quick way to think through the process and keep the mind sharp.