Finding my creativity again in Savannah—how new places revive us and help us come back to our creative selves
Oh, how I love Savannah! I recently was here and made the most of my time taking in the beauty of the city and, of course, getting in some dog photography. I happily left the dreary and chilly days of Chicago behind to bask in the hot sun and fawn over the Spanish moss. Sure, I had my goals in mind: photograph dogs and enjoy some touristy fun like a ghost tour and delicious eats. But I also had a much bigger goal: come back to my creative self.
There’s something about getting out of your normal hum drum life that helps get the magic flowing. Your everyday demands are lifted off your chest, and your heart and soul can breathe again. I know this is cheesy, but walking down the street on my way to Forsyth Park made me feel so in touch with who I was. I felt connected to the world around me.
As a photographer, my job is to take notice of, well, everything. I notice the light, the tiny bugs, and the ferns overtaking the brick. And all of it is glorious. It made my eyes tear up a bit. This noticing—and being moved—is really the ticket to being creative and, dare I say, being a creative.
New places can help clean your creative slate and let you notice more. The same scenery you’re used to gives way to wild abandon before your eyes. Your comfort zone becomes an uncomfortable push into trying something new. And this discomfort leads to more growth. More creativity.
I came home with more than my luggage. I had fresh ideas on how I can expand my pet photography business and even new ways to photograph dogs. And here I am back in Chicago, ready for my next client session and looking forward to creating—more.
Personal note: Savannah is definitely becoming one of my favorite places to create pet portraits. If you’re interested in booking a dog photography or family photography session for the next time I’m in Savannah, GA, please contact me through my website at www.andykarol.com.
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