Inspiration comes from various sources. Often it can be very small things that spark creativity. From taking the photo to editing it. What to do?

I have met many photographers who lost their source of inspiration after being away from the camera for a period. They just need that little push to get back to it, and that is one of the reasons I do my workshops. I love seeing the love for photography coming back.

Finding the energy and personal style of photography again. 

Finding your style

Train station in Berlin
Leica M9, Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH

In between I have tried other expressions by tweaking photos with colour profiles and effects in Adobe Lightroom. Sometimes adding those characteristics we know from the analogue film days with grain and a different way of taking up light.

I always come back to my favourite style after a very short period. Because that’s what I prefer. That’s my taste.

How do you find that style of yours? I have a recipe for that I have used for many students, and it works.

Recently I did find new inspiration for colour photography. I used the same method I teach at workshops.
I have been a long-time black-and-white connoisseur. But at my recent photo trips to Paris and  Berlin, I simply found a love for that part of photography as well. Boosting my energy to take more pictures. Simply following my own teaching. 

I love the whole part of photography. From making simple camera settings on the Leica m9 or M10, photographing in the streets, and post-editing.

Copenhagen, Denmark
Leica M9, Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH

I was raised when we developed on film and loved the time in the darkroom as well, exploring the wonders of pictures developing slowly handled with chemicals and rinsed in water. All that magic now is digital and on a computer, but it’s still the same excitement.

It takes a bit of extra time and effort, which may work against the speed at which we publish pictures nowadays. Instant upload from the Fujifilm X100VI through your smartphone for example. 

It couldn’t be easier and faster. So why do I bother doing this extra work then?

I spend just a few extra minutes behind the laptop, adding that film feeling to my routine and joy to playing around with the captured photos. Maybe not a lot ow editing every time, but when I have something that deserves it.

The inspiration for both style and motives can be lost if it isn’t practised regularly. It´s like being a musician. One has to keep the mind and muscles trained to perform. If lost after a too long break and being away from it, it needs a little training to come back.
I will help you on your way. Its simply just signing up for a two day workshop, enjoying the experience of photography with Leica, Sony, Fuji or whatever camera brand you use.

There are two-day workshops in Rome, Copenhagen and Paris this year.
Read more here: https://www.mortenalbek.com/photography-workshops/

Train station in Berlin
Leica M9, Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH