Photographic Inspiration
We asked photographer Ian Valero to describe his photography by ranking his inspirations in short lists in a number of categories. Below you can explore what inspires him the most as you flip through his amazing images.
Color
1. Blue
2. White
3. Yellow
4. Green
Composition
1. Rule of thirds
2. Details in architecture and nature
3. Minimalism
4. Symmetry
Lighting
1. Sunlight
2. Bright
3. Warm light
4. Natural
Portrait
1. Mostly strangers
2. Humans walking
3. Or humans contemplating something (like art in museums)
4. And finally, humans doing any activity without knowing I’m taking the photo
Natural landscape
1. Beach
2. Sea
3. Nature, with plants or trees
4. Animals (if there's any)
Cityscape
1. Architecture details
2. Buildings interacting with humans and plants
3. Windows and doors
4. Photos at museums
Inspiration
1. Colors
2. Multiculturalism
3. Art in all its expressions
4. Contradictions, in society, nature and art
Aesthetic
1. Bright colors
2. Minimal scenarios
3. Detailed architecture
4. Involuntary portraits
Favorite Photographers
1. Ryan McGinley @ryanmcginleystudios
2. Greg Barth @greg_barth
4. Tina Modotti
Check out more of Ian's fun and colorful images on his Instagram.
Contributor
Ian Valero
Ian Valero is a twenty-one-year-old political communication student from Mexico City. He enjoys taking long walks, appreciating the little things, fighting for human and animal rights, and taking photos of aesthetically pleasing everyday compositions.