Getting Unstuck as a Photographer - Finding Inspiration in Your Backyard with Philip Ebiner

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If you’ve ever felt stuck as a photographer, I want to start by saying this: it’s not because you’ve lost your creativity, and it’s definitely not because you’re not good enough. In my experience, feeling stuck usually comes from overwhelm… too many options, too much pressure, and not enough clarity about what to shoot when everything around you feels familiar.

In this training, I’ll share what’s actually helped me get unstuck over the years, especially during seasons when photography started to feel heavy instead of fun. We’ll talk about why common advice like “just bring your camera everywhere” or “follow your favorite photographers” doesn’t work for most people, and how simplifying your process can make a huge difference. Things like shooting JPEG, using in-camera film recipes, and removing unnecessary steps can lower the barrier to picking up your camera again.

We’ll also dive into practical ways to find inspiration close to home… trying new styles that actually fit your life, using prompts and challenges to give yourself direction, making photography playful again, and exploring nearby places you may be overlooking. My goal is for you to leave this session with a clear, realistic plan you can actually stick with, not a long list of things you “should” be doing.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Philip Ebiner.

What You'll Learn

• Why photographers get stuck and why it’s usually not a talent or gear problem.
• Common things we try that don’t work.
• How simplifying your workflow can make photography feel lighter again.
• How to try something new without reinventing yourself as a photographer.
• Using prompts and challenges to eliminate decision fatigue.
• Making photography playful again with constraints and games.
• Finding inspiration close to home, even in places you think you’ve already “seen.”
• How to build a simple system so you don’t get stuck again.

Who It's For

• You feel creatively stuck or uninspired.
• You want to shoot more but don’t know what to shoot.
• Photography has started to feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to editing and organizing.
• You love photography but miss the fun and curiosity you used to feel.
• You don’t want to buy new gear or wait for a big trip to feel inspired again.
• You want practical, realistic ways to stay consistent without burning out.

How to Join

• This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Join here.
• This class was recorded live on Zoom and is now available on demand.