05/13/2026
Let’s talk about “creative fatigue” or the phenomenon of people in creative industries becoming bored with their art. Everyone knows that hairstylist who ends up with a wild haircut or can name a band they love who gave up their familiar sound to pursue making completely different music. It’s the same reason why chefs trade making the best meals you’ll ever eat for carefully spraying some edible foam concoction onto a plate that takes them 2 hours to make. When creatives get locked into doing the same thing over and over we get bored- and we end up doubting the process. Eventually creatives will start throwing things at the wall to see what sticks. On a very positive note- this is also the same force that leads to creative innovation. When people stumble upon something previously undiscovered and create an entirely new genre it can influence art forever. With photography the trends are rapid fire. If you book a trendy wedding photographer the style might literally be out of favor by the time your wedding date rolls around. My approach is to blend some contemporary with the classic. I want your images to have staying power- something that can be framed for decades in your home without your kids wondering why your photos are blurry or incredibly grainy. I remind myself that while the process is routine to me, to the client it’s the first time they’re seeing themselves inside my art- which is the same art that prompted them to book. I’ve grown to love so many more contemporary photographic styles- and still get that jealous feeling when I see other photographers produce beautiful niche looks in their images. Occasionally I’ll get that creative client who wants a different look and I’m happy to dive head first into trying new things. However, when I look back at the body of my work- I can see my perspective throughout it. My technique, and my vision with happy clients plugged into the formula. That’s all a creative can really ask for.
