Today I’m having a TON of thoughts about all kinds of things and I’m struggling to put them into words. They are floating amorphous in my head! I like to do “thought downloads” to write all of these undefined thoughts and take a look at them a little more closely. Here are some of the photography related thoughts I’m having today:
- I don’t know if I’ll be able to accomplish my goal.
- I know what I’m trying to say with my photos.
- I want to find places near me that are inspiring.
- My images are not as good as other’s
- There are some awesome sunsets in Texas
- I want to find a beautiful place to capture the sunsets.
- I judge my images too harshly.
- I want to do a workshop but am unsure with who, where and the cost.
- I want to travel somewhere amazing in hopes of taking better images.
- Photography is an expensive pastime!
- I have fun using my camera.
Once I do this, I look at all of them. Then I can decide which ones I want to believe (or not)) and which ones I want to work on. I do WANT to work on one and here’s how I go about it. Using this “model” I can see how this thought is affecting me and I can change it to a more intentional thought to create the feeling and results I want.
- C Circumstance – I look at photographs made by myself and others.
- T Thought – My photographs are not as good as others
- F Feeling – Inferior
- A Action – Take less photos…Why try??
- R Result – I don’t improve
Here is a model of a more intentional thought I would like to have instead:
- C Circumstance – I look at photographs made by myself and others.
- T Thought – I‘m creating my own unique art.
- F Feeling – Appreciation for the work I’ve done so far.
- A Action – Continue to learn and practice.
- R Result – Make more images I enjoy.
I definitely WANT to acknowledge all the work I’ve done so far. It’s been an incredible amount of learning and growth and I don’t want to discount that in any way. So, when I start to negatively compare myself to others, I’m going to work on having my new thought, “I’m creating my own unique art.”. In time, I can change that thought if it doesn’t serve me anymore.
On a lighter note, Texas has some pretty amazing sunsets and I’ve been looking for a great place to capture them. Turns out I just need to use my iPhone in my driveway! Well, I did find another place but that will take a little more planning and patience to get the image I want. Enjoy my little slice of Texas!!
-Brie
For more info on the “model”, listen to this podcast. It’s absolutely worth the time!! https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/26/
Brie, I’m really enjoying your blogs. It’s very interesting to see your thought processes and how you are approaching this passion. I’m thinking one day you’re going to have a eureka moment where something is going to be a really standout moment for you. It probably will happen when you least expect it. The one really unique thing about photography, is that beauty (or the perfect picture) is truly in the eye of the beholder. Keep marching forward because I want to learn more through your journey.
Gregg – I must have missed your comment! I’m so glad you are enjoying my ramblings:). That eureka moment is absolutely why I feel the need to chronicle all this because I’m afraid I would miss it if I didn’t. If and when you do learn something, please share!