The Photog Files
Starting photography is exciting—but it can also be quietly confusing and discouraging. In this episode of The Photog Files, we slow the noise down.

This is a calm, reflective conversation about the lessons no one tells you at the beginning—about frustration, developing your eye, learning to see light, avoiding comparison, and trusting your own creative voice.

If you’re a photographer who feels stuck, behind, or unsure if you’re “doing it right,” this episode is for you.

• Why frustration is a sign of growth, not failure
• The gap between taste and skill—and why it hurts
• Why light matters more than location
• Letting go of perfection and technical obsession
• Why the photos you don’t share still matter

• Beginner photographers finding their footing
• Creatives questioning their progress
• Anyone feeling discouraged by comparison
• Photographers rebuilding confidence and curiosity

🎙 The Photog Files is a podcast about photography, creativity, and building a meaningful creative life—one frame at a time.
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