One of the hardest things about being in a career for two decades is keeping up with the evolution of that career, especially when you’re “on top” and there’s very few people who can relate to your struggles, and even fewer that can help you with them. And then I’ve even had people tell me I shouldn’t be seen “learning” because I’m supposed to be a master. It’s funny, I recorded this probably six months ago when the audio was trending, thought I’d add something funny to it later, and I just stumbled upon it this morning and it pretty much hit what I’ve been feeling lately. I know this year is going to be a season of growth for me, and I’ve been hitting it FULL FORCE redoing both websites, hiring copywriters, graphic designers and brand consultants. That’s just who I am… I juggernaut my way through most things for better or for worse. Because of that, I don’t think I stopped to process how inadequate I feel right now until yesterday when I had someone I trust essentially tell me I need a brand consult to help me evolve how I even take my photos if I want elevated publications to even look my way. I immediately took her good advice and reached out to someone that can help me grow there. I’m 100% in to do the work, but I have to admit, when it’s 25 years later and I still get the feeling that I don’t know how to take photos correctly, I’m NOT 100% in to feel the feels that go with that growth. I just want to do it. I don’t want to feel it. I don’t want to cry. Why tell all of you, photographers, clients and new followers who are likely going to find that unfollow button ASAP? Because it’s real and I think part of the responsibility of being in my position in the industry is showing this side occasionally. The hard side. The side that doesn’t look good on social. The side that doesn’t seem like it leads to success. The side that only looks good AFTER it’s over & it’s easy to look back on. I’d rather bring you all on the ugly journey up the mountain with me than be at the top, alone, giving empty high fives to people that didn’t see what climb really looked like. So that’s where I am rn. What about you?? #photographer #atxphotographer #njphotographer
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