Staying Motivated with Short-form Projects

» Losing motivation inevitably comes to all of us at some point in our creative journey. When this happens, I look at short-form projects to help refocus.
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[@gc2161]

Would Lewis Baltz's photos impress today's judges? I'm skeptical. He often faced discouragement and criticism from his teachers. Similarly, I question whether Luigi Ghirri's straightforward image quality would appeal to modern tastes, given his focus on content over meticulous image care, often outsourcing development to labs. Ghirri himself noted in lectures that people prioritize gadgets over the essence and message of photography. Moreover, I doubt Hilla and Becher's work would find favor today; many still struggle to appreciate their approach. Baltz once articulated that he sees the camera merely as a tool, arguing that his photographs should not be viewed in isolation. After all, what does winning a contest with a single photo really achieve?

[@steveh1273]

Lots of good ideas. Where is your work now? Obviously, YT is not of interest to you now as your last installment was 10 months ago.