INSPIRATIONAL: Harry Taylor's American Tintype short film

Everything old becomes new and somewhat more magical again. This couldn't be much truer than in American Tintype, a short film by Matt Morris [link], documenting the process of photographer Harry Taylor [link].

If this doesn't inspire you to go back to the darkroom or enter it for the first time and or go on a cross country road trip of discovery, then I don't know what will.  

INSPIRATIONAL: Mickey Smith's Dark Side of the Lens short film

There aren't many awards Dark Side of the Lens, a short film by Mickey Smith (teaming up with Astray Films [link]), hasn't picked up. After you view it you'll know why. A perfect combination of visuals and spoken word, to give create a powerful sensory synergy. If this doesn't inspire you to be a professional photographer I don't know what will.   

You can checkout more at Mickey's website 

INSPIRATIONAL: Zack Arias' Transform short film

The thing I love about Zack is his forthright honesty, telling the world the way he sees it without the sugar coating. His Transform short film is a perfect example. If you have ever doubted your abilities as a photographer or why you are even still in the game, then let it be known you are not alone and to take heart in that knowledge. A fine meditation on a photographers journey 

You can checkout the full details about the short at Zack's website