As photographers we have to embrace the creative bug at every little opportunity.

As new media social networking digital photographers we also need to learn to use the networks that we have for helping these creative bugs along.

Sometimes the hardest part is recognizing a photograph, series, story, whatever, even when it’s staring right at you in the face.

These ideas can be BIG or they can be small.

The big ones can fizzle out and disappoint and that can be really frustrating.

The small ones can ripple, then bounce around a bit, gain a little traction, and the next thing you know you’re riding a wave of creativity or production or success!

Here’s a quick example:

A few minutes ago I was perusing through Amazon adding books to my Amazon Wish List (BTW there are over 780 and counting items on my list) and I was wondering if there were any really great photo books that I’ve missed.

So I asked on Twitter if there were any photo book recommendations.

Even in the middle of the night I got some really great responses.

I had missed some great looking photo books that are going to be emptying my pockets soon.

What’s more?  It gave me an idea to share some of these findings with the readers at the Your Photo Tips website.  You know…something to inspire creativity.

Small thought.  Little tweet.  Some great responses from twitter followers and all of a sudden I’ve got an interesting blog post idea.

The people that offered suggestions are going to get their twitter account linked to and perhaps gain a few followers.

It’s all about spreading the love.

So I thought I’d offer you guys and gals the same opportunity.  I’ll also be posting this on Buzz to see what else we get for recommendations.

Send me a photo book recommendation (NOT instructional) and if I like it I’ll share it with the readers.  Of course I’ll also link to your twitter/website/blog/whatever so you’ll maybe get a few followers/readers/viewers as well.

Spreading the love.

BTW – If you have a photo book of your work and you’d like to plug it you can send that one as well.

Send it to damien[at]yourphotopromo[dot]com with “Photo Book” in the subject line and don’t forget to let me know what profile/website/blog of yours you want me to link to.

Deadline is Wednesday March 3rd Midnight PST.