Discover Your Next Photo Project: 5 Unique and Inspiring Ideas

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In this video, I’m sharing five simple creative ideas that can help you find a subject or an idea for your next photography project. I think we often miss a lot of opportunities by only looking for the grand or dramatic, so I hope these ideas get the creative flow going and make you realise there are stories everywhere waiting to be documented.
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@piketubeman Год назад

Kyle, it seems that you are one of the only RU-vidrs that is posting non-gear related videos. making a video about photographic theory, and artistic preferences is incredibly useful. Thank you so much for making these videos.

@christopherberkoben3800 Год назад

Not true, but I would agree mostly when it comes to larger photo RU-vidrs

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Aidan! Gear is what definitely seems to be most popular, but if you dig around there's definitely a bunch of others out there touching on creativity and theory.

@pauljenkin297 Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall I'll second Aidan's comments. Many of us aren't committed 'gear-heads' and would much rather hear someone such as yourself give us impetus / inspiration to actually get out and take some photos. Your comment about 'single images' is exactly how I feel. Yes, I have social media accounts butmy main interest is building a cohesive body of work rather than being a content provider for those sites.

@thesilversurfer100 Год назад

As a Brit living in Canada to a Canadian living in Britain I completely agree with the taking photos of things that are close to you before they become normal and lost. I’m based in western Canada and have been photographing the abandoned prairie homes here. Taken for granted by the locals but fascinating to me. Love your channel.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cool to hear you can relate. Western Canada is amazing, especially the prairies!

@codMasterMarc97 Год назад

I can relate too, been living in Portugal for quite some time now and the things that excited me before seem like everyday things now. I have to say that even doing short trips to other cities/ places and coming back changes perspective a lot again though!

@georgewaller7080 3 месяца назад

Excellent video. I think chasing single images is the first major thing people starting out in photography do wrong. I would like to add (as you eluded to) that the place you live may seem very mundane and uninteresting however it likely isn't for 99.999% of the world who have never even been to your country. It's a good thing to try and figure out what would be interesting to them and capture it.

@smlelikeyoumeanit3882 Год назад

Thanks Kyle, super useful and got me thinking ourside the box 🙏

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

You're welcome. Cheers.

@mattbray_studio Год назад

ok man, the fact that you're living in the UK now and haven't tried Marmite is not ok. You can try it and hate it, that's fine, but you gotta try it. Come on dude. Great vid as always

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Haha, one day, Matt!

@LeeRatcliffe Год назад

Another great informative vlog Kyle. Just goes to show there's much more to shoot than the tourist spots! I started a 'Village' project this year - all square format, trying to keep it Somerset/Wiltshire area, trying to aim more for detail scenes/colour/light rather than full houses/cottages..... The main aim is to get out, to new places, see things differently and hopefully make myself a book out of it all. Even if it's just for myself!! I mainly shoot digital & a bit of film on the side, but it's certainly you 'film' guys that give me more inspiration. Keep up the good work!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

That's awesome, Lee. Sounds like a cool way to look at things in a different way and give yourself some direction. Cheers!

@RostykMakushak Год назад

Omg, immediately recognized Kyler Zeleny’s photo on your thumbnail (Canadian of Ukrainian origin btw 😉 just like Burtynsky). Kyle, you mentioned Chloe. She is one of my favourite contemporary photographers! I love all her projects, especially The Caspian and Thames Log. And OMG Paul Graham… The whole constellation of my favourite photographers in this video ❤ Lucky you to own his book now

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed! And yeah, I would agree about Chloe-she's one of my favourites as well. Definitely one of the next photo books I buy will be from her. Thames Log looks great.

@stevenharper6888 7 месяцев назад

Great video with great tips! So good to see may home town of Leigh on sea featured too! Oh, and locally canvey island 👍

@KyleMcDougall 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@runninblue9415 Год назад

I really appreciate your generosity in trying to inspire others rather than advance your own product. Rare these days thanks 👍

@urbanimage Год назад

Marmite thinly spread on buttered toast is wonderful.

@StapediusReflex Год назад

These are great suggestions, Kyle. You also do a great job articulating them. I’ve been in a rut and thinking I need some kind of project/direction to help get me out shooting. I also think these types of suggestions can help someone explore/discover new things in familiar areas. I’ve lived in New Mexico my whole but photography has led me to a ton of new places and people I wouldn’t have otherwise discovered.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@jakobquick1598 Год назад

Your Idea is amazing Kyle

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed, Jakob.

@chawanya Месяц назад

Simple but effective ideas 📸🤓🙏

@dandeakin945 11 дней назад

Fantastic video. Thanks - lots to think about!

@gottanikoncamera Год назад

Wow, 100k! Seems like forever since you were testing film emulsions and you made it interesting enough that I stopped and watched them. You’ve got the best content always.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers!

@nerwin Год назад

These are all really great ideas. I think no matter where you are there is a story to be told. But...getting the motivation is actually do it is another thing in itself.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Experimentation is key. Just start and try things. See where it goes.

@rikkografi Год назад

Thanks Kyle, I have been stuck for a while, but now I know what my next project is so thank you :)

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

You're welcome!

@davidrothschild8913 Год назад

Thanks for this Kyle. Getting ready to go on a 8-10 day road trip in America to open me up a bit, but I’m still going to be drawn to the same things because I’m a bit obsessed with reinterpreting subjects relentlessly

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

I can relate to that. I don't think that's a bad thing though. Experimentation is important, but I think we definitely all carry with us certain preferences and ways of seeing that define our work.

@ChrisTurnerPhotographer Год назад

Fantastic video mate, I'm inspired

@gonzotravelling4857 5 месяцев назад

This is very inspiring. I'm doing a trip to Japan in a months time, and I think I need to pick a project or two, and probably just take my digital medium format with no more than three lenses. So tempted to overload with my 35mm and film cameras too! I was going to suggest you get into Marmite, but then I'm going to Japan and hate sushi and seafood in general. Keep making these fabulous videos.

@jamesmeasom6790 Год назад

All great points! Funnily enough I preempted you mentioning Chloe’s work, her other long form projects are also super interesting and very much research led to add a bit more substance to them. Rob Hornstra is another great example.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, James! Yeah, all of Chloe's work is great. Very inspiring to me.

@basstubert Год назад

Some very interesting suggestions here Kyle, thanks! Using history as inspiration is certainly a big one for me. I've been thinking on and off about shooting 8mm/super 8 in addition to my photo work for some time now, cool to see how you've embraced this medium. All the best, Bas.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Bas!

@jresin_photo Год назад

Tried that Marmite stuff in the UK last time i was there, I'm not trying it again next time... Curiosity almost killed this cat :D Great video! Thanks.

@codMasterMarc97 Год назад

Double, triple like! Just what I needed to hear right now 🎉 thanks so much Kyle :)

@finefornow_ Месяц назад

Inspiring work, thank you for making this!

@flytrueproductions1018 Год назад

Thank you for making videos that are not all about gear. This was a useful and informative video.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@hankfoto 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. I've been looking at projects like you refered to and now I have to get off my ass and make time to do them.

@AustinInSeoul Год назад

Really needed this video, photography is so much more than gear. Thanks for the dose of inspiration

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed.

@stevemurch3245 11 месяцев назад

Very informative, creative, clear and inspirational. Thanks for taking the time.

@KyleMcDougall 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nickraypost Год назад

Nice man, appreciate all the good content. Thanks for this one in particular! Loved your project with RB/medium format, and the workflow/mindset concepts lately. Super super helpful

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Nick! Appreciate you watching.

@ThePhotoDept Год назад

as someone who feels like they are spiraling in ADHD land constantly, this really helped. thank you. great video.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

I can relate to the spiral. Happens to me often!

@carbonejack Год назад

Another super video. I've just started to think about a project and doing a zine about some of the old buildings and places around me. I need to have something to break the boredom. I love your suggestions.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed, Jack.

@Kardinal586 5 месяцев назад

Good ideas for those who are stuck. Thank you.

@matthieurobin7411 Год назад

Thank you so much Kyle for making this video. I am currently in a rut and I am trying to find direction for my photography, these suggestions are really valuable and helpful. Thanks a lot !

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Awesome, hope they help you out, Matthieu!

@ExpiredBren Год назад

Wonderful video Kyle! Using history as a source of project inspiration has definitely been huge for me in particular

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed. Yeah, that's been a big one for me as well!

@lsamoa Год назад

You can't live in the UK and not know what Marmite tastes like! Go on, try some! Great video btw :)

@andrewgifford7740 Год назад

Marmite cheese on toast is worth a spin. See also: Bovril.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

😅 Maybe one day!

@stephenreynolds6414 Год назад

Marmite is an acquired taste, but better than Vegemite here in Australia. I second the idea of Marmite cheese and toast.

@S__123 Год назад

Inspirational as always Kyle.

@DennisFreeland Год назад

Being in my 70's I am from the Marmite generation and in moderation I like it as does my cat. It also sometimes a term used to describe something as a bit of a "mash up" That could be used to describe my photography as wandering from one subject to another without any real focus. So having re-discovered my photo mojo post covid (hopefully ) I have applied boundaries one of the essentials of any project. In my case its geographical my home town Eastbourne as well as nearby Hastings and Brighton and points inbetween. Within that there are subject based chapters like street, events, culture etc. I am more people focused than say buildings . So yes thanks Kyle your vid is very timely for me.😀

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Dennis! I'm very familiar with those areas. Lot's to see around there!

@ThatShaunBoy Год назад

I've just moved to Eastbourne! Trying to get back into the swing of photography after a stressful move.

@hostynphoto Год назад

I´m working on a photography project about the pre WWI defenses in Belgium. Super fascinating history. Always glad to share.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Definitely sounds interesting!

@hostynphoto Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall There´s a few black and white images in the (only) video on my channel if you want to take a look.

@LikeButtahApparel Год назад

Needed this, bought a bunch of 120 film im ready to make a project with

@mikeoneill9069 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this, I’ve been taking one or two photos as I’m out and about but recently was thinking about how other photographers seem to put projects together. This has been a great help. Also your light meter video has made me realise his important it is to making better images, thanks!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you found it helpful, Mike!

@niallmiller9925 Год назад

Excellent video mate

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Niall.

@Roasty83 Год назад

You just gave me a great idea! Thanks!

@MikeyMacPerth Год назад

Great video Kyle!

@mjhfilm Год назад

This is so inspiring. Thanks!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@darrenc8 Год назад

Another great one Kyle. Would be interested in a video of you discussing your approach to your ideas, how you make contact with people etc. cheers brother

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Darren. I'll keep that in mind for a future vid.

@sfenwick Год назад

This is some of your best work, Kyle. Thank you. :)

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

I appreciate that, Scott. Thanks.

@TheGuigotz Год назад

This is really nice Kyle, really inspiring, I´ve been thinking about personal projects since I made the habit to document day to day in Portugal but only doing single images

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@user-jn1mj3yb6j 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video

@Casualfulltime Год назад

Dude! Another brilliant video. Thanks

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Paul!

@ChrisToombes Год назад

Awesome video and some great tips to trigger the creative juices. 👍📷👍

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@p_aulwhite Год назад

Nicholas!

@Joel_Ulises Год назад

Hey! Just wanted to pop in and give you a shoutout for your latest video. It was seriously informative and helpful, so thanks for putting in the time and effort to create such great content. Your stuff is always on point and I love how you share your knowledge with us. Keep up the awesome work, you're killing it! Greetings from Spain and hoping you have a fantastic day!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the message!

@Joel_Ulises Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall Not at all. I hope you have a nice weekend!

@lezapzap311 Год назад

So many good ideas 😮

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed, Oscar.

@markrammers8406 Год назад

Great video as Kyle, some interesting tips especially for people who tend to think waayyyy to much about things without a direction and because of that forget to actually go out and explore/shoot. Who, me?

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Cheers, Mark. Glad you enjoyed this one.

@marcel_b Год назад

Congratulations on 100k and thanks for another inspirational video! May I ask where you got the assets for your title animations from? I really like that “handwritten” style.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Thank you, Marcel! The animations are from here: sickboat.com/zh-tw/collections/animated-text-packs/products/animated-fonts-kit

@MisterBPhoto Год назад

Some great ideas here Kyle, thanks. BTW, whoever spread that Marmite on the toast in the video has a very heavy hand! You’ve got to give it a try, but go easy as it’s potent stuff. I moved to the US around the time you moved to the UK and Marmite is the only British product I truly missed. Found a local supplier now, so panic over 😂

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

So much love for Marmite in the comment section, hah! May have to give it a go.

@navarrog Год назад

I was just thinking what should I photograph next and then this video popped up, thanks Kyle! Ps. Where are those text animations from? Liked them a lot!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad you enjoyed! Text is from here: sickboat.com/zh-tw/collections/animated-text-packs/products/animated-fonts-kit

@navarrog Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall thanks a ton!!

@LucaLombardiPhoto 8 месяцев назад

And what do you do once you have a project ready? You post it on instagram? You try to make an exhibition somewhere? You self publish a book?

@RobbieMaynardCreates Год назад

As a Carp fisherman.... PLEASE explore that subject :)

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

One day!

@Jacob-nn9in Год назад

7:03 That's A LOT of Marmite

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

😂 I just figured it was a normal amount.

@Jacob-nn9in Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall 😂 For a Marmite fiend maybe

@PhilMakesThings Год назад

Marmite is food of the Gods. Also, excellent advice. But mainly this comment is about Marmite.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Haha, I knew there would be some Marmite fans in the comment section!

@evi9929 Год назад

How do you make a boring person interesting in a short documentary 😭? I made the mistake of picking someone that’s boring and now I have to film him being interesting

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

If it's not working, stop the project. Not a good idea to make someone do or be something they're not.

@evi9929 Год назад

@@KyleMcDougall thank you. I might’ve came off harsh but I’m stressed out 😭

@mcutler71 Год назад

Great video. I might send you some marmite :-)

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

🤣 I'm good!

@synlfo7828 Год назад

If you like Paul then you may well like Jem Southam.

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Definitely familiar with Jem's work. Fan of his as well.

@johnarnsdorf Год назад

Great advice! I’ve been in a rut lately and wanted to start a more comprehensive project to give myself more structure by introducing limitations (ie focus). Love your suggestions for zeroing in on themes. Thanks!

@KyleMcDougall Год назад

Glad it was helpful!