I took this photo when I was first learning. I took it knowing that it would be a hard shot capture. I let go of the fear of failure and I shot away.
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for photographers beginning to get serious about their craft is the fear of failure. The fear that they will miss that perfect shot. The fear that they will not get the proper exposure, the fear that they will not capture in the photograph the beauty that they see in real life.
Relax. Just shoot.
Realize that the majority of photographers will shoot hundreds of photos, and only a few will be "magical." Record your settings, if you want, to learn how to get that great shot.
But relax.
Just shoot.
Shoot plants, moss, and weeds.
Shoot peeling paint.
Shoot people walking away from you.
Shoot the world.
Some will be fantastic; many will not. And some of the moments that you capture may not be technically perfect, but you may love them regardless. Without practice, we never learn, and miss many amazing moments.
So relax.
Just shoot.
Corina is a former science teacher currently staying home to raise her two active, imaginative, and wicked smart children. Contrary to what the last line suggests, she is not from Boston or Canada. She is a mom, photographer, teacher, outdoor enthusiast, sarcastic, down to earth woman. You can find her photography and weaving her small and tall tales at Down to Earth Mama.
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Wise words indeed. The technical side of photography, while important, cannot take precedence over the emotional side.
I used to cull out all the technically deficient photos (out of focus, unintentional motion blur, over/under exposure etc)
Every once in a while, you capture a smile or a certain facial expression on your child. The photo is technically so-so, but the emotional content is priceless. Likewise, you can't rescue an emotionally devoid photo with technical mastery.
Wise, Excellent, Fantastic, Essential advice! I wish I read this a few years ago.