A difficult thread to respond to. However, for me I think it's a bit different. I don't focus on specific persons as inspiration, instead it's usually just a pic.

Lots o pics here, some are done really well by folks with lots of photo talent, others with just a lot of enthusiasm. Some photos don't fully affect me, but have parts that do. A custom work here and there, a set, a fantastic angle, a terrific pose, or even a super idea--it's usually not the entire photo that gets me, but something specific about it that makes me want to try my own.

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