FINDING YOUR INSPIRATION.

“AS PHOTOGRAPHERS WE SOMETIMES STRUGGLE TO FIND INSPIRATION FOR OUR WORK. I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH THIS FROM TIME TO TIME AND HAVE SOUGHT MANY AVENUES TO FIND INSPIRATION ,WHETHER THROUGH “YOUTUBE” OR “INSTAGRAM” I HAVE FOUND THAT FOR ME I TEND TO FAVOUR BOOKS AS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR MY WORK AND HAVE QUITE A COLLECTION ON MY BOOKSHELF NOW FROM SO MANY GREAT PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE PAST AND PRESENT”.

“ONE SUCH PHOTOGRAPHER I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU IS ONE OF THE TRUE GREATS IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND CERTAINLY CHANGED THE WAY I TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS TODAY”….HIS NAME IS “ERNST HAAS”!

“ERNST HAAS”

Ernst Haas, a key figure in photography, changed how we see the world. His work, full of color, movement, and emotion, reflects the energy of life. He is famous for leading the way in color photography, bringing spontaneity and storytelling to his images. Haas captures brief moments, whether in busy city life or calm nature, evoking strong emotions and inviting viewers to connect with the scene. Each photo shows his belief that beauty can be found in everyday life.

Haas broke away from strict photography rules and took a more natural approach. His series "The Creation" is a significant accomplishment, offering a poetic view of nature. He transforms not just subjects but also the act of seeing, encouraging us to engage with our environment.

His impact goes beyond his striking images; he inspired many photographers to embrace color, highlighting photography as an emotional and expressive art form. Haas is a bold innovator, reminding us that great photography captures not only what we see but also what we feel.

I have included some images from the book by ERNST HAAS “New York in Color” 1952-1962.

Here are some of my Photos below that are “Ernst Haas” inspired..What do you think?