Our Photography Attitudes and Mental Game During the Shoot

Today we talk about the mental aspects of how we approach our photography. Everyone has a photography attitude, whether you think about it consciously or not.

Lee and I discuss our mental game. In other words, we're talking about the way we get ready for a photography shoot and how we approach our subjects while we're taking photos.

Your approach may change based upon the genre of photography you enjoy, or perhaps whether the shoot is an assignment for fulfilling your creativity.

There is no right or wrong way to develop your photography attitude, as long as it serves your purpose. However, you may find that a change in your mental game can have a profound effect upon your photography.

If you're an enthusiast taking photos for fun, it may help to unwind and change the way you see things around you instead of spending too much time in preparation or technical aspects.

Likewise, professionals know they have to get a shot to tell a story, but it's nice to allow yourself the freedom to take advantage of opportunities that you couldn't plan in advance.

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THE PHOTO FLUNKY SHOW:  Episode 45

 

Welcome to the Photo Flunky Show, Episode forty-five.

 

On this episode we are going to be talking about our approaches to photography. Basically, what we are thinking about when we are out in the field taking photos.  It could be the field, it could be the studio; it could be in our back yard! Stick around and you’ll find out a little bit more.

 

William:   Hi, my name is William Beem and I was voted Most Courageous in my nine year old Little League.

 

Lee:         Yes, it’s actually standing framed here. I look at it every day when I’m working at the desk.

 

William:   I know. I just saw that and thought, you know, that’s important for people to know.

 

Lee:         I see it every day.

 

William:   I’ve got something framed from when I was in nine year old Little League. It’s a little Charlie Brown drawing and it says Most Courageous, which is kind of a nice way of saying, “We don’t know what else to say about this kid.”

 

Lee:         I think it’s really cute.

 

William:   It wasn’t like he was best player, best hitter, best catcher or anything like that. He was most courageous. In other words, he just came out there and tried really hard and didn’t quit.

 

Lee:         Actually, you know what? That’s better than winning, to me.

 

William:   Well, as a nine year old,