A Source of Photography Inspiration

Vintage thread spools have a unique beauty. The fact that they’re wooden, and come in many different sizes and shapes make them feel less commercial than modern plastic thread spools. Knowing they’re 50 to 100 years old also adds to their charm, and you can’t help but imagine your grandmother as a young woman sewing clothes for her new family.

Just like painters, photographers can use wooden mannequins to inspire their work. Despite not having facial expressions, the mannequins can still communicate a range of human emotions based entirely on their body language, the lighting and, of course, the skill of the photographer.

Lollipops, lollies, or suckers. No matter what you call them, they are pure sticky sweet goodness, especially if you’re a kid. But before you eat the whole thing in one sitting, you may want to take some colorful, yummy pictures to remember it by.

Texas is too dry for flowers for most of the year, with the exception of spring. Starting early in the year, Texan fields are filled to the limit with flowers, especially the beloved state flower: the Texas Bluebonnet.

Realistic photos of hot air balloons are impressive and beautiful, but you can also use hot air balloons to create fantastic dream-like photos.

Tire swings are surprisingly versatile photography subjects. Their doughnut shape makes their silhouettes eye-catching, especially in black and white or sunset photos.

Paintbrushes and paint are used most often to create art. Here, through a camera lens, they become their own colorful works of art.

Cultural icons like Hello Kitty are so pervasive that they can sneak into your pictures quite easily. Even when you focus on them, though, they can bring a different atmosphere to the photo than you intended.

Having a treehouse is like having a separate universe you can escape to. You’re literally above the world, with birds and bugs (and a pile of books) to keep you company. Pictures of treehouses are like keyholes, looking into that special universe ruled by children and child-like adults.

The southern and mid-western United States are heading into tornado season now. Although living in ‘tornado alley’ is a frightening idea for some people, it’s the most exhilarating time of the year for storm chasers, who get spectacular images while tracking tornadoes.