Why Are You Still a Photographer? & Are You a Skilled or Unskilled One?

In this episode, we delve into the nuanced art of self-assessment in photography by the kinds of questions you ask, helping you gauge whether you're skilled or unskilled. This is useful to track progress. We explore the bold choice of diverging from mainstream photography trends, capturing images that defy the current hype and celebrate individuality. We discuss the importance of aligning your shooting priorities with your personal and professional goals, illustrating how sometimes paid work takes precedence over seasonal shoots in our case. Lastly, we unpack the dynamic relationship between "learning" and "uncovering", advocating for a sequential approach where foundational knowledge fuels creative experimentation.Expect to learn:-the amount of "how", "what", & "why" questions determine your skill level-how to gain creative freedom by going against seasonal trends-how to appreciate the secondary gains from your primary focuses-how to prioritize what content you should be shooting-why you can't just learn things, you have to apply through doingBook a one time virtual 30 minute 1-on-1 session with Aaron or Seth entirely for FREE by using the code "FREETRIAL" at checkout: https://thephotographermindset.com/products/60-minute-virtual-1-on-1-sessionSponsor:Thanks to Tamron for being our lead sponsor this episode! Check out their newest 28-300mm F/4-7.1 VC VXD all-in-one-lens that was just released! Explore this lens directly by clicking www.tamron-americas.com or by visiting your local camera store.Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show