Creative Inspiration: A Conversation on Vision, Color, and Emotion
Josh Hapenny Josh Hapenny

Creative Inspiration: A Conversation on Vision, Color, and Emotion

Some days, inspiration feels like lightning—quick, powerful, untamable. Other times, it’s more like fog—soft, slow, and mysterious. As artists and photographers, we live somewhere between those extremes, always reaching for that next spark, that moment of yes. But let’s be honest—staying creatively inspired isn’t always easy. Sometimes, you need more than just a great lens or the perfect light. You need vision. You need direction. You need meaning.

Let’s talk about the pieces that help us get there—those threads of creative intention that make photography not just beautiful, but art.

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Mastering Golden Hour
Josh Hapenny Josh Hapenny

Mastering Golden Hour

That magical time just before sunset when everything glows? It's a photographer's dream for a reason! Here are our top 5 tips for capturing stunning golden hour shots:

1️⃣ Plan ahead - Check sunset times and arrive 30 minutes early

2️⃣ Shoot with the sun behind your subject for that dreamy backlit effect

3️⃣ Use a reflector to bounce light back onto faces and reduce harsh shadows

4️⃣ Underexpose slightly to preserve those rich golden tones

5️⃣ Don't pack up right at sunset - some of the best light happens just after!

What's your favorite time of day to shoot? Drop a comment below!

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