What if the photographers who seem “naturally creative” just took way more bad photos than everybody else?

In this episode of The Focus Trap, Amy and Casey talk about creativity, natural talent, and why so many people decide they “aren’t artistic” long before they’ve actually given themselves enough reps to learn.

They also talk about:

• The hidden value of “boring” practice subjects
• Why beginners usually don’t take enough photos
• The difference between anecdotal data and real patterns
• Why photographers need rest as much as reps
• Teleconverters and whether more reach is worth the trade-offs

Along the way, there are conversations about theater lighting design, weightlifting, Michael Phelps, house finches, disposable cameras, potato days, angry woodworking, Baby Beethoven, and why “go take more fucking pictures” might genuinely be the best photography advice most beginners never hear.

00:00 Are Some People Just Naturally Creative?

13:59 Reps, Pattern Recognition, and Learning Photography

20:57 Nobody Shows the Throwaway Photos

30:17 Potato Days, Burnout, and Intentional Rest

42:40 The Gear Question: Teleconverters and Trade-Offs

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