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great article,   I needed it:-))

I needed it as well. Especially the part about “self preservation”. I have been scouring other photographer’s pages & blogs for endless hours and then found myself feeling really down about my work (and myself/talent). I just recently decided to quit doing that & I’m glad I found validation! Awesome post; thanks for so much for sharing.

Thank you so much, Natalie! This post was written by a reader named Emma, btw :) As for the lens, what do you enjoy photographing most?

I know this question was directed to Elizabeth, but I just thought I’d let you know that http://www.digital-photography-school.com is an awesome website with active forums. I learned practically everything I now know about photography from that website, which Elizabeth also happens to write for. Hope you find that helpful. 

Great article!  It sounded like you knew what was going on in my head when I try to “act like I know what I’m doing”  I really needed this today!  So many hours I have spent looking at other photographers websites to see how they do it, I should have been out snapping shots like I used to do.

Wonderful advise!!  Thank you soo much, BTW I admire your work and you are a great inspiration for me!!!
Thanks again ;>

This is just what I needed.  Thank you!

Great article.    Thank you Emma, it was you who inspired me to take photography seriously and have a go and making it my business.  We live on opposite sides of this planet, and you have made a big difference in the way I see things.  :o)

What a lovely read, thank you so much for writing this article. A lot of what you say rings true with me. There must be a point where all those who are really passionate about photography question their ability to create images like the ‘pro’s but like you say, if people are coming to you via word of mouth asking how much you charge, you’ve pretty much cracked it whether you have all the latest kit or not, you have reached the point where the only place you can go is forward. Have faith in your vision and ability guys. I never thought I would be where I am now a few short years ago and each session I do I learn something.  Thanks again for writing this Oscar and Rose.

just lovely. thank you for the raw honesty and exposed thoughts into your photography world! xo -jeni

Thank you so very much for this post!  It’s exactly what I needed to read today… time to get out of my own way, jump in and get a move on!
Michelle

Thank you soooo much for sharing this your story today!  It is just what I needed to hear both as a mom and fellow photographer!  Sometimes we get caught up in what other people think should be done, before we even realize it.  It was nice to be reminded to do what is best for each of us as individuals.  Thanks again!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!  It’s so reassuring to hear that other photographers have felt the way I feel right now…questioning if I could be as good as the others…when I shouldn’t be worrying about that at all…I just needed the reminder that I should focus on doing the best that I can do.  Thanks again!!

What all you have expressed and written in this blog shows your experience not only in the profession but in your real life as well. Really appreciate what all you have written.