For me inspiration comes from seeing things or objects that are common or mundane. And turning those objects into something interesting, by using camera movement, or other techniques I have developed over the years. I started out as a young photographer, shooting landscapes in b&W, like most photographers. It was when I started working as an advertising photographer, that I learn that clients wanted something different, something original. I learned very quickly to adapt to the advertising world. I wasn’t afraid to try something new and unusual. Clients seem to like my style, in fact Mr. Kroch from Kroch’s & Brentanos Book Store in Chicago had me photograph his netsuke’s for his annual Christmas cards. His collection of 19 century netsuke’s are in the Field Museum in Chicago. From Carl and Jeanette Kroch collection. www.fieldmuseum.org

Your inspiration comes from within you! Don’t be afraid to be different, its who you are.

©Don Sala Images, Mr. Kroch’s Netsuke Christmas Card.