Since I started this gig last October – I have tried to stay away from stalking the work of other photographers. Outside of the fact that I was trying to establish my own personal style – I also found myself getting discouraged as it showed me just how much I still had to learn. I just joined NAPCP and this morning I was checking out some of their blog posts and found the work of a local photorapher ( Jenny Watts Photography)..that familiar feeling of ”not being up to par” soon crept up , but this time , I quickly talked myself off of the ledge. Instead of being discouraged – I decided to feel inspired. I can get better…I can be better – I just have to keep shooting. So that is what I did – The sun had just rose so I quickly scooped up my muse dressed her in a cute outfit …threw on one of my husbands big ol’sweatshirts (so you couldn’t see that I didn’t even put on a bra yet) – and ran out the door in 5 minutes flat. In fact I was so inspired that I went out again that evening. I have to just keep shooting and someday I will be someone else’s inspiration to get better… to be better.
here are the fun ones from my evening shoot
Those pictures are adorable, love that first one! I know that feeling of seeing other peoples work. Being newer to this whole photography thing, I can definitely relate whenever I see work from people who have been doing it longer. (Your stuff included, you do amazing work and I’m definitely having a little lens envy!) There are some amazing photographers where I live and it’s easy to get discouraged but I think you’re on the right track! Let it be a force to inspire you — something every photographer should remember!
Your work is amazing. I so often feel the same way you do but have to say I look at your work and feel like I have so much more learning to do. Your great and I love your willingness to keep learning and thanks for sharing how you feel. Gives me hope and inspiration
You already ARE an inspiration to so many! Thank you for continuing to learn and inspire US to learn alongside you! =)
You are totally an inspiration! I love your pictures!!!!!!
Hi Liz…I have ben a film wedding photographer for 11 years,then I had some wonderful babies and took some time off. I came back to work with a digital camera and thought I would just do some children photography for fun….well digital is a whole new world & so are children….I quickly found myself lost and insecure, what went wrong? After much research and a ton of learning I think I am almost back at my game! All that said I have looked at your web site countless times!!! your amazing and so is your work, your on my 10 inspiration photos this weekend! all the best. carolyn
You inspire me!
Its funny because the way you felt is exactly how I am feeling right now. I want to get better, I want to get better! You inspire me.