Finally getting around to answer some of the questions I got asked. If you have a question you want answered ask me here: http://www.formspring.me/heathergarland If it’s relevant I will answer it here!

So what inspires me & keeps me inspired? What a loaded question. The biggest thing that inspires me is other photographers. I am subscribed to so many blogs (probably too many) all in my RSS feeds in my Mac Mail. I keep updated with all my favorite photographers from around the country constantly. When I see a pose, a location, a light, an outfit, anything I like I save the image in an inspiration folder on my desktop. Before a shoot or wedding I go to the right folder and look over them. I load any that I love on my iPhone and use them for inspiration. Of course, I never copy the photo I use the pose as inspiration and change it to fit whoever I am photographing.

I also love looking at amazing catalogs for inspiration. This is especially great for seniors. Some good ones are Alloy, Delias, Pacific Sunwear, and especially Antropologie. They all have online catalogs as well. So hope that inspires you too. Also, a good inspiration for clients are these catalogs as well! They have some amazing fashion ideas and some great ideas for what to wear to sessions.