Perspectives

Breaking Through: Overcoming Creative Blocks

with Laura Pannack

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Course Description

Is your creative process feeling blocked or stagnant? When creativity feels stuck, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This engaging and interactive four-hour online workshop, led by London-based photographic artist Laura Pannack, helps you break through mental barriers and rediscover inspiration. Through a combination of practical exercises, insightful discussions, and playful challenges, we explore how to navigate self-doubt, refresh creative approaches, and overcome creative paralysis.

The workshop focuses on building a sustainable creative process, guiding you through planning techniques, mindset shifts, and creative tools that encourage artistic flow. Whether you’re developing a long-term photo essay or simply experiencing a lull in inspiration, this workshop offers fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to move your work forward. Get ready for an inspiring and dynamic experience that encourages experimentation, self-reflection, and a renewed sense of confidence in your creative journey.

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Categories
Creative Vision, One-of-a-Kind, Professional Development
about
Laura Pannack

Laura Pannack is a London-based photographic artist. Renowned for her portraiture and social documentary work, she explores the complex relationship between sitter and photographer. Many of her projects focus on youth and time, often working with adolescents and blending her passion for psychology and creativity through collaborations with various practitioners and academics. 

Believing in a process rooted in shared experience, Laura uses the camera as a bridge, approaching her sitters with curiosity, openness, and a desire for genuine connection.  

Driven by research-led, self-initiated projects, Laura seeks to grow both artistically and personally. Her long-term projects evolve organically, allowing narratives to develop naturally. By predominantly shooting on analogue film, she embraces unpredictability, inviting chance and fate into her creative process. 

Website: laurapannack.com

Instagram: @laurapannack

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