Do you keep one of these ?

[mauro_acchione]

<p>I was curious to know if any members here keep a book of photography ideas. It doesn't even have to be a fancy bound book to qualify. It could even be just ideas written on scraps of paper or the back of bar napkins cobbled together in a shoebox. For me, it usually will include a very, very quick sketch with a few words and maybe a working title. I started doing this about 3-4 years ago and have found it surprisingly useful. Cheers, Mauro.</p>

[Former P.N Member]

<p>I don't but it sounds like a good idea. Many times I have thoughts about a photo project but don't act on it. If I were to write it down and save it maybe I'd get more shooting done.</p>

[znabal]

<p>I keep a list (in my draft email). In addition to subject matter, it may include time of day, type of weather, time of year etc. depending on what I need to get what I want. - jeffl</p>

[User_276104]

<p>I considered this after seeing a video that showed Joe McNally's lighting sketches/ideas. Have I done anything like it? No.</p>

[sarah_fox]

<p>Yes, of course! :-) All of my ideas are positively brilliant when they go into the notebook and then immediately start decomposing. Some of them remain OK a month later. I eventually act on those ideas that withstand this aging test.</p>

[jgalyon]

<p>I have a neat little 3"x5" leather bound book in my camera bag in which I write everything from expenses to trip mileage, and directions...along with notes on places I intend to come back to photograph at a later date, for reasons, ranging from bad light, to bad weather, and/or lack of time...to nothing less than the shear laziness of the photographer. As far as ideas/concepts for future projects...I usually keep that list on my lap top. </p>

[leicaglow]

<p>Yes, I keep a notebook of ideas, including rough sketches and titles. I wish more of them came to fruition<g>.</p>

[riz]

<p>Well I have small pocket book in that I note down tips, notes etc. But it would be great to put ideas too. Thank, that's a benefit of using forums :)</p>

[charlessalomons]

I use a small moleskin to sketch-out ideas and another one where I keep a log of settings etc of my best pics

[mauro_acchione]

<p>Thanks to all those who responded. Good to see there are several others who do this sort of thing as well. </p>

[mark_drutz]

<p>I jot them down on index cards and keep them in an envelope.</p>

[ted_raper1]

<p>I keep mine in a box on whatever piece of paper is handy at the time. As I am also a painter, sculptor, woodworker and furniture maker (really, I am), the box is also full of ideas for lots of those things, too. When I retire, I am going to be one busy person.</p>

[randy_harp]

I used to keep shooting ideas on paper but when I got an iPhone, I looked for an easy-to-use "note" program to organize my concepts because the one that comes with the iPhone didn't suit my needs. I wound up buying a $3 program called "SmartNotes" and now they are with me wherever I go. I can also update them or review them whenever I want.

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