Between nice cameras and gear lust and everything I stopped to think why I just don't get the next dream camera of mine: I don't think I deserve it.
A woman I met on a photography course shot very good street photography. The compositions were clean, there were interesting people in them, overall some of the shots had HCB-esque style to them. She told the secret was to study hard. Study the photographs, study the masters, study your personal heroes.
While on the streets, I also recognize what my weaknesses are but I lack real motivation in trying to overcome them.
I think if I should put myself on a strict training regimen to get myself towards the photographic ideals that I value. Some tough love on myself, like in those 80s kung fu movies? "Go walk that street up and down and don't come back until you got something!"
Something that could be measured would perhaps help? "Spend 60 minutes in a library studying photo books at least 4 evenings a week."
Would taking notes help with focusing? But will it actually help with progressing towards goals?
A woman I met on a photography course shot very good street photography. The compositions were clean, there were interesting people in them, overall some of the shots had HCB-esque style to them. She told the secret was to study hard. Study the photographs, study the masters, study your personal heroes.
While on the streets, I also recognize what my weaknesses are but I lack real motivation in trying to overcome them.
I think if I should put myself on a strict training regimen to get myself towards the photographic ideals that I value. Some tough love on myself, like in those 80s kung fu movies? "Go walk that street up and down and don't come back until you got something!"
Something that could be measured would perhaps help? "Spend 60 minutes in a library studying photo books at least 4 evenings a week."
Would taking notes help with focusing? But will it actually help with progressing towards goals?