Personal Projects in Photography

Kersten Luts is back on YouTube with another thought-provoking video, and this time he’s exploring the power of personal projects in photography. Inspired by Liam Tain’s fantastic ongoing series in the Platypod Users Facebook group, Kersten dives into why these self-directed challenges are such an essential part of creative growth. He talks about how working on something just for yourself—without clients, deadlines, or expectations—can help you rediscover the joy of image-making and push your skills in unexpected directions.

The beauty of Kersten’s message is that it ties directly into what makes the Platypod community so special: experimentation, sharing ideas, and finding creative freedom in the tools we already have. Liam’s series has been sparking imagination across the group, showing how even small, consistent projects can lead to huge leaps in creativity. Kersten’s video takes that spark and runs with it, reminding us that personal work isn’t just a side hobby—it’s the heartbeat of artistic progress.