A model I was shooting a few years ago and I were talking about another photographer whom I respect very much, someone in the industry for years longer then me who she had also worked with. I was talking about how he saw light, and how he composed, the consistency of his tones and going...
Paulabeautiful. wonderful post.
One of my favorite quotes I actually saw on Oprah recently – I think it was either Marie Osmand or Valerie Bertinelli who said it. shh. don’t laugh at me. But it was brilliant and so true. ‘we compare our worst to everyone else’s best.’ exactly.
haileyjust what i needed to hear… it can be overwhelming looking around and seeing all the amazing work… and it sometimes leaves me very flat.. thanks for sharing!
CarolSo much truth to this! And if you think about it, why do we compare??!! What if our gift in photography is in 1 area, 1 specialty, etc., why do we think it should be exactly what others are doing??!! Makes ya wonder :O)
Mark WilsonToo many people fall for the zero sum fallacy of talent.
Great post.
BettyWell said.