You're a Photographer, You're No Damn Artist
"A photographer? Oh, they're just folks with fancy cameras, right? Point, shoot, and bam - a thousand clicks later, maybe you'll luck out with a good shot. It’s all about setting that camera to auto and letting technology do the 'art'. Just frame it, click it, and there you go - no art, no fuss."
Sounds familiar? That's the voice of our critics. The same ones who think photography is as simple as pressing a button. But here's the kicker: sometimes, that voice comes from within us. It's what some of us tell ourselves in those moments of doubt. Well, I'm here to say, STOP IT RIGHT NOW!
No one, and I mean no one, gets to tell you you're not an artist. Not the snobby art critic, not the gallery elitist, not the social media troll or even a judge in a competition and certainly not that little doubting voice in your head.
You see, photography is more than just 'point and shoot'. It's about capturing moments that speak without words, about seeing the world in ways others might miss. It's about telling a story through a lens, crafting a narrative with light, shadow, and perspective. Each photograph is a testament to the photographer's vision, emotion, and creativity.
As someone who once battled the same Impostor Syndrome, I get it. It's tough. But what got me through was education, self-belief, and finding a mentor who understood my journey. It's about mastering the technicalities, yes, but also about diving deep into the artistry of it all.
You, my fellow photographers, are artists in every sense of the word. You paint with pixels, sketch with shadows, and compose with colors. You bring to life stories that might otherwise go untold. And that, my friends, is nothing short of artistry.
So, embrace that title. You've earned it through every shot you've painstakingly framed, through every lighting challenge you've conquered, and through every creative decision you've made. You're not just photographers; you're damn artists.
In the spirit of "A Bit Over Exposed", let's be real, let's be gritty, and let's own our craft. Photography isn’t just about capturing what’s there; it’s about exposing the unseen, the overlooked, the profoundly human. It’s high time we celebrate that, Impostor Syndrome be damned.
To that artist I mentor, and to all who doubt their artistic worth: believe in your art, in your vision, and most importantly, in yourself. You're not just clicking a button; you're creating magic, one frame at a time. So go ahead, call yourself an artist – because that's exactly what you are.
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