Connecting to others through photography

Send us Fan MailPhotography is an ideal medium to share our passions and ideas. But, in many cases, people hold back for fear of negative comments about their work.In this podcast I dive (a little) into our psychology and why it's so important to share your passions:We all want to be liked.We all want to feel that we belong.Out fear of 'shame', or 'rejection' is driven by a fear of not belonging. This is why many people don't share their work.On the other hand, sharing photographs that you love is a way of connecting with others, of sharing what inspires you and forming a deeper connection with others.So what happens if people criticise or don't like your work? The thing to remember is that once you've put your work out there, anything can happen!Negative comments are often more about the people that made them than the work itself. You might also get positive feedback (and have to deal with it!) and comments that give you ideas.Putting your work out there makes you vulnerable. But allowing yourself to be vulnerable is an important way of growing (both in your photography and personally) and I whole heartedly recommend it.It's time for another podcast... Support the showWould you like a free ebook to help you with your photography?Click here to get your free copy of "10 Simple Steps to Improve Your Photography Today".Support the showThank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support WebsitePlease check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips, challenges, and more!Contact MeYou can contact me directly at: [email protected] don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested.Thank you for listening.