Photography Envy
By Mishelle Lane | Leave A Comment
By Mishelle Lane | Leave A Comment
There are times when I just look around on Flickr or various photography blogs and think: “I am not a good enough photographer.”
Have you ever felt like that?
Well, it’s about time we stop thinking like that!
On a recent walk I looked around and realized that I was seeing things differently. I was seeing beauty in weeds, rocks in a creek, leaves gathered under a tree, and so on, and so forth. This is what photography was doing; it was making me see things in a whole new light. And from that realization I was confounded by my envy of other photographers.
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I’ve had that feeling so many times. I look around on Flickr hoping for inspiration and come away feeling inadequate. But you’re absolutely right; everyone has a different style and different interests. I’ve posted several photos in the Photo Bliss group on Flickr.
I completely agree. I always compare my photos with other photographers, and am always left feeling inadequate. But, I have come to realize that I have my own strengths. Mine is in capturing expressions. I tend to be jealous of photos with perfect lighting and focus. That’ not my strength, but I’m working on it.
practice is making me a better photographer. trying to capture what I see in something, why I think it is beautiful.
I actually really like how this picture http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QOj9RB4_OxY/SYIKeoUPvBI/AAAAAAAAAls/WLyMkRBR7fI/s1600-h/P1000581.JPG turned out when I was photographing for a recipe. I didn’t expect cucumber skins to look great, but it turned out surprisingly beautiful.
I decided to participate in Project 365 this year and the daily exercise of using my camera has improved my work considerably. Some days are harder than others, but I am always excited to see what uploads on my computer screen. I have a Flickr set devoted to my 2009 Project 365.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26241857@N03/sets/72157612030764316/
I’ve been going through major photo envy lately. So, this is a great reminder for me.
I cannot believe that you thought that! You have always been one of my favorite photographers. You are who I turn to for inspiration. You are super talented. Okay I am just gushing now…..
I think we all go through that. I feel this everyday. But I also know that I am my own harshest critic. I know that I have an eye. I know that I have a style. And I know that I have certain things that I excel at in photography. I keep on practicing, and I get better in the things that need work. Thanks for the reminder. I get down when I have photo envy and it is things like this that keep me grounded.
GREAT post. It happens to me a lot. Photography envy. sigh…insecurities stink.
I realized over a year ago, that photography has certainly changed the way I view the world. It is a true gift to myself.
as for linking something….I don’t know what to link.
I have learned a lot watching what I like that other people do online (YOU are a huge influence). I have a simple point and shoot camera, but have found that cropping and editing can make a big difference in the final product.
I am fully addicted to Picnik at this point.
My favorite picture that I have taken recently is the one of my mom and my three year old at the zoo with the bird on his shoulder. It is the last picture in this post: http://www.junecleavernirvana.com/2009/01/lets-go-to-zoo.html
It was a little dull so with color brightening and cropping it turned out to show the moment that I remember which I think is incredible.
This is an ongoing issue for me. I love looking at other people’s photography, but if often leaves me feeling down about my own photos. I know I am my own worst critic. Often I don’t even take people’s compliments seriously. I feel like they are just being nice. Every once in a while someone I really admires makes a comment that really gives me a boost. You did that to me a few weeks ago when you told me you thought I was a great photographer. Thanks for that!
Here is a link to my most recent Weekly Winners post. Enjoy! http://kerrysramblings.com/weekly-winners-12509-13109/
I want to thank each and every one of you for your comment here. See, we all share a common bond. But the beauty? The beauty is that we are here together working to get better and to encourage each other. I thank you and I value you!
LOL – this makes me feel better. I will always admire your creativity and talent with the camera.
You take something ordinary that people wouldn’t look twice at and trun it into extraordinary.
I am hoping to improve this year and to learn a lot from you gals at Photo bliss.
That feeling is never going to go away fully, because we all appreciate good photos. Which allows us to learn. We just have to learn to not internalize those feelings, but rather learn from them, and resolve to try new things.
I agree with Ness ,”That feeling is never going to go away fully, because we all appreciate good photos. Which allows us to learn. We just have to learn to not internalize those feelings, but rather learn from them…” One way to get past this feeling is to just make images that make you happy. Once you really let go and enjoy the process the outcome will be something that you can reproduce since it comes from one place, you!
Of course learning is essential and never ends, but if you tap into your true motivation for enjoying photography and let it free, all your learning will only help your photographic expression not be the source of it.