The Reason Many Photographers Get Stuck (And Why It’s Not Their Fault)

There is a common misunderstanding in photography

If you feel stuck, you must be lacking creativity. In reality, most photographers aren’t uninspired. They’re overloaded.

They’ve learned the settings. They’ve watched the tutorials. They’ve absorbed endless advice about composition, light, and style. And yet, their work feels strangely circular: the same days out, the same approaches, the same outcomes.

The problem isn’t lack of effort: it’s the absence of structure

Without the right structure, photography becomes a series of disconnected acts. You go out, you make pictures, you come home, you edit. And then everything resets. Nothing accumulates.

A project changes that

A project gives your photography memory. It allows ideas to develop slowly, to experiment and re-form, to become more personal over time. It replaces pressure with purpose.

Many photographers stop not because they’ve lost interest, but because they no longer know what to do next. When photography lacks direction, it begins to feel like another obligation. Something you should be doing more of. Something you’re not quite keeping up with. And then it stops being enjoyable.

Working with a project offers a different rhythm

One that fits around life. One that values depth over volume. One that recognises that meaningful work often begins in uncertainty.

If you’ve reached the point where taking photographs isn’t enough but you don’t yet know what comes after that isn’t failure. It’s an opportunity to take the next step.

Are you ready to take the next step?

If you are ready to take your photography to the next level, take a look at my new live online workshop: The Practical Photo Project. Working in a small, supportive group, you create your own photographic project. At the same time and learn a proven template of how to create a successful photography project. Find out more here. (This workshop is limited to 8 places and is selling fast).