Social Mirror

Social Mirror, blog by visual artist Craig Boehman. Discover the stories behind my work and explore exclusive insights. Social Mirror is my dedicated space for meaningful engagement and deeper conversations. Join me to connect beyond social media.

The stories behind my work and explore exclusive insights. Social Mirror is my blog and dedicated space for meaningful engagement and deeper conversations. Join me to connect beyond social media and experience the full journey of my creative process.

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Photographers: Gear Acquisition Probably Won’t Get You Out of Your Creative Rut

In this insightful article, Craig Boehman shares strategies to overcome creative ruts without falling into Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Discover practical tips on setting goals, skill development, and finding inspiration to reignite your passion for photography. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting, these tips can help you refocus and elevate your craft.

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What Inspires Me As An Artist and Photographer

Ask me about my influences as an artist, and I’d have a completely different set of answers. I would point to music and musicians. I’d point to poets and poetry. All of which have nothing to do with photography directly as far as the craft is concerned. But ask me about artists, and the first person that I’ll likely mention is Egon Schiele, whose work when I first saw it in a Tower Records book section in 1991 or so blew me away. It was the first time ever that I picked up a picture, one of his self-portraits, examined it, and said to myself, “that’s exactly how I feel.” That connection, or whatever you want to call it, was inspiring.

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