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E20 Confronting Self-Doubt Through Photography with Bex Maini
In this episode, Bex and Ariel explore how photography can be a tool to confront self-doubt and emphasize the importance of consistent learning and improvement. They discuss identifying strengths and weaknesses, seeking guidance from mentors, and making technical adjustments for better results. The speaker shares their journey in capturing photos with good lighting and becoming more selective in their approach. They also talk about the struggle of being present in the moment versus capturing it on camera. Additionally, they discuss a project supporting mothers with postnatal depression and the emotional challenges they faced while offering free family photo shoots. They believe in the power of helping others to make their own struggles more bearable. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they delve into the concept of a "mindful heart" or "mindful eye."
Key Lessons
• Bex emphasizes the importance of consistently learning and improving in photography, and the value of seeking guidance and feedback from mentors and other creatives.
• She mentions the struggle of balancing being present in the moment versus constantly wanting to capture it on camera, and the importance of identifying what emotionally resonates with them in a scene.
• She finds solidarity in helping others and believes that helping someone else overcome their struggles can make their own struggles more bearable.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Confronting Doubt: Overcoming Inner Voices through Photography
00:03:18 - The Power of Mentorship: How It Enhances Your Creative Process
00:04:14 - Discovering Your Creative Path: Reflection and Mentorship
00:06:36 - Finding Inspiration: Movies and Lighting in Photography
00:08:38 - Capturing the Perfect Light: My Journey as a Photographer
00:09:35 - Finding Joy in the Moment: Embracing Photography and Being Present
00:10:56 - Finding Focus: Embracing the Present Moment
00:13:05 - Using Photography to Support Mothers with Postnatal Depression
Visit Bex’s Colorful website https://www.bexphoto.com
Learn more about Branding Photography Storytelling For Brands - The Art & Business" course at Click Photo School. This interview heals in the summer of 2023, and the course changed my trajectory.
Learn about her creative photography retreats with Natalie Robinson at CameraChameleons.com.
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By Ariel FaithIn this episode, Bex and Ariel explore how photography can be a tool to confront self-doubt and emphasize the importance of consistent learning and improvement. They discuss identifying strengths and weaknesses, seeking guidance from mentors, and making technical adjustments for better results. The speaker shares their journey in capturing photos with good lighting and becoming more selective in their approach. They also talk about the struggle of being present in the moment versus capturing it on camera. Additionally, they discuss a project supporting mothers with postnatal depression and the emotional challenges they faced while offering free family photo shoots. They believe in the power of helping others to make their own struggles more bearable. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they delve into the concept of a "mindful heart" or "mindful eye."
Key Lessons
• Bex emphasizes the importance of consistently learning and improving in photography, and the value of seeking guidance and feedback from mentors and other creatives.
• She mentions the struggle of balancing being present in the moment versus constantly wanting to capture it on camera, and the importance of identifying what emotionally resonates with them in a scene.
• She finds solidarity in helping others and believes that helping someone else overcome their struggles can make their own struggles more bearable.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Confronting Doubt: Overcoming Inner Voices through Photography
00:03:18 - The Power of Mentorship: How It Enhances Your Creative Process
00:04:14 - Discovering Your Creative Path: Reflection and Mentorship
00:06:36 - Finding Inspiration: Movies and Lighting in Photography
00:08:38 - Capturing the Perfect Light: My Journey as a Photographer
00:09:35 - Finding Joy in the Moment: Embracing Photography and Being Present
00:10:56 - Finding Focus: Embracing the Present Moment
00:13:05 - Using Photography to Support Mothers with Postnatal Depression
Visit Bex’s Colorful website https://www.bexphoto.com
Learn more about Branding Photography Storytelling For Brands - The Art & Business" course at Click Photo School. This interview heals in the summer of 2023, and the course changed my trajectory.
Learn about her creative photography retreats with Natalie Robinson at CameraChameleons.com.