Sean Kernan is a photographer, teacher and author based in Connecticut. He often teaches at the Maine Media Workshops + College.

We sat down to talk about his new book, Looking Into The Light, which helps photographers resuscitate their sense of discovery and wonder through exercises and practice. It is, as Kernan says, a workshop in a book, so it isn't something you should read cover to cover in one sitting. It is to be nibbled at and examined in a mindful manner.

These exercises will “let you be empty and expectant” at the same time, allowing you a “spaciousness of mind,” for injecting a sense of play and imagination into your photography style.

Grab this random chapter from the book to get a sense of what is in the book. I think you will really like it! And, if you do buy the book, please come back here and share with me the results of the exercises. How did you feel before reading and doing the exercises and then after it? What changed in you? Were your images different in some way? How do you think the suggestions Kernan makes improved you and or your photography?

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There is a small group of photographers who look beyond the photo industry to be inspired. They seek out leaders in other industries to keep their own businesses fresh and sharp. Are you one of those photographers?

Clearly Jeffrey Shaw is. He and Lori Nordstrom (another dynamo in the industry) are hosting Photo Success Summit on June 24-26, 2014. I urge you to sign up and listen in. Not only will it do you wonders, I suspect it will help your business grow as well.

What's more, it's 100% free!

You read that right. No catches. Nothing to buy, if you don't want to. Register here. When you claim your ticket, you'll immediately receive gifts from Michael Port, Jeremy Cowart and Sally Hogshead.

You don't believe me? Check it out.

When I spoke with Jeffrey today, he told me even the replays for each of these presentations will be available for up to 30 days … for free! So, if you are busy or booked on June 24-26, you can always dip back in and listen to the presentation at your leisure.

The Photo Success Summit, is from my memory, the first of its kind. Quite frankly, I have scheduled the Photo Success Summit presentations during the three days in order to learn and perhaps see my business from a very different perspective.

It may be time for you to do the same. Register for Photo Success Summit now.

So there I was wedged in between my two kids at the very back of a mini-van. You know those seats really only meant for munchkins and not adults. I got there because the other seats were already occupied. We were returning back home from a trip when we got stuck in rush hour traffic. Not able to move inside the car or outside. What fun, right? When that happens I usually get antsy. And so do my kids. So to keep them entertained, I took my camera out and we started playing with light.

Yes, all three of us took turns making images. I set the ISO, a slow shutter speed and an aperture of f/8 or so. Then as the car moved, we each took turns swinging the camera wildly around. Kept us busy, entertained and for the kids, definitely intrigued. Here's what we came up with:

This is one of the tips the folks at Photography Concentrate (that's Rob & Lauren Lim) suggest in their new ebook, The Creativity Field Guide.

I was sent a copy to review and I immediately fell in love with it. I think it's absolutely fantastic for those who are starting out in photography or even seasoned pros who just need a little jolt of inspiration to get going again.

Look, we all get stuck. When it comes to writing, I've suggested you dive into Irresistible Words. Many of you took my advice and love the course.

But what do you do when you are in a photographic rut? We've all been there haven't we? We end up photographing a wedding from the same perspective or it's a portrait of a family that doesn't personally inspire you. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to get out and start making images again. But what do you photograph, how do you photograph it or where do you go to photograph? Right?

That's where the helpful Creativity Field Guide comes in to rescue you. Flip the pages around to an exercise or a quote and let that process in turn inspire you to pick up your camera and make images you love again.

True to their brand, Rob and Lauren Lim have a gorgeously designed PDF. Colorful pages, tons of images and examples, wonderful pull quotes from master photographers and lots of practical advice make this a guide you will want to refer to again and again. I know it will be something I use every day.

The Creativity Field Guide will normally sell for $15.95 (which in itself is a bargain), but you can get it at a 40% discount for $9.57, now through Thursday, November 21st. Buy it now, be inspired. You even get a 60-day money back guarantee. Such a sweet deal!