Being a better photographer gets harder the better you get

[Derek Lofgreen]

Lately I have been frustrating myself with my work and it’s made me think about how I have grown in skill and my creative path forward. Sitting down and thinking about why my work wasn’t meeting my expectations was an interesting exercise.

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[Alan Edward Klein]

Yesterday I watched an interview with movie director Steven Spielberg, who made ET, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers List, Jurassic Park, and other all time favorites. He said he never watches his movies after they're done because he always finds places where he wishes he had done it differently, or better.

 

[tstroh]

I agree with Alan’s sentiment and a good message from the doc. I’ll admit I haven’t read the blog yet, but this struggle is one we are all faced with. I think its important to figure out where it’s coming from, is it insecurity in defining voice? Comparisons to others work? Or are you seeking some form of perfection? The latter is futile and delusion, and in my own work fight constantly.

 

[Harry Callahan]

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When i click on this i get to a lot of articles of different people, but not where you describe why you are frustrated.

But in general i think one reason for getting frustrated is that your own expectations rise when you`re getting better. When i started (analog) i was happy when i produced a recognizable print, today my expectations are (a lot) higher...

 

[awty]

I'm no better or worse than I was 10 years ago. Once a picture is done, I usually can't think of anything to improve. Creativity comes in waves, when your on the wave ride it, when not wait for the next one to come...and it will.

 

[koraks]

When i click on this i get to a lot of articles of different people, but not where you describe why you are frustrated.

This is a bug we have yet to resolve. @Sean, apparently it wasn't fixed yet when this blog was submitted yesterday. Could you please have a look at it? Thanks!
The blog in question can be found here: https://www.lofgreenimages.com/blog...-photographer-gets-harder-the-better-you-get/
Apologies for any inconvenience!

 

[pentaxuser]

Just seen your blog, Derek, thanks to koraks. Sorry I can't help all the pics I saw looked perfect to me


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