How I Beat Burn Out as a Photographer

#486 In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I talk
about my experience getting out of the often-overlooked topic of
burnout, sharing my personal experiences and 3 step process to
reigniting my creative spark. We'll explore a three-phase process
to help you rediscover your passion for photography, including
shooting more, seeking inspiration, and thematic storytelling.
I'll also share a valuable exercises to learning how to tell
stories with your camera, like using an Instax camera. Join me in
our revamped Facebook group for ongoing support from our vibrant
community of photo friends!


The Big Ideas:



Explore Diverse Subjects: Experimenting with various
photography genres can help spark creativity and prevent
burnout.


Limit Social Media Inspiration: Relying on platforms
like Flickr or photo books can lead to more genuine creativity
than endless scrolling.


Tell Stories with Photos: Embrace longer-form
storytelling through multiple images to add depth to your
subjects.

"Plork": Combine play and work in your photography
practice to keep it fun and educational.



Photography Action Plan



Shoot More Frequently: Set aside specific times each
week to photograph anything that catches your interest. Keep
your camera handy during daily activities to capture
spontaneous moments.


Seek New Inspirations: Visit platforms like Flickr and
explore historical photo groups for fresh ideas. Borrow or buy
photography books that excite you and study them.


Embrace Storytelling: Choose a simple story idea and
capture it through 5-10 cohesive images. Use an instant or film
camera to challenge yourself with a limited number of shots.


Join Photography Challenges: Participate in the newly
introduced monthly photo challenges within the Beginner
Photography Podcast Facebook group. Follow the theme of the
month (e.g., summer) to structure your creative efforts and win
prizes.


Recommit to Learning: Dive deeper into a specific genre
of photography that piques your interest (e.g., food or
landscape photography). Attend online workshops or watch video
tutorials to refine your techniques and broaden your skillset.



Resources:Charlie Planespotting Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjwVlQqCWmI
Join the Revamped Facebook Community -
https://beginnerphotopod.com/group


Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/


Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at
www.DeliverPhotos.com


Connect with Raymond!


Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at
https://beginnerphotopod.com/group

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https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa

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https://perfectcamerasettings.com/




Thanks for listening & keep shooting!