@trevjm
Having retired 5 years ago, I picked up a camera again and hoped that it would help me to continue to develop my creative side. Having taught for nearly 40 years, I needed to keep the creative juices flowing. Mainly into sports photography, I took the long road to developing both my practical and observational skills. I was happy to do this, rather than go on a course. Being a kinaesthetic learner, I felt that this might be the best option.
I'm now at the stage where I am over critical with my work. I'll never take a brilliant image but I do have a standard that I try to achieve. Watched a video by
Sean Tucker the other week and his words resonated with how I feel about myself. I watch vlogs on youtube and find myself saying, "All that way to the Lakes to take 2 images which aren't that good, why?" Then I'll look at my own images and say the same. My head spins some days with insecurity about my "lack of talent" and I have had periods where I've sold quite a few lenses and second bodies. The following week, I've regretted the action.
Just back fro holiday with 500 snaps to work through. They are holiday shots, taken while out on long walks. They can't be anything more than that. The trash is filling up quickly.
Looked at upgrading to a D500 from the D7200 that I own. What's the point? It will only mean MORE images from a sports shoot and more to depress myself with.
Been asked a few times to do a wedding. Explained that I don't have the confidence OR the skills to do this. Run on the road or fells and I might come up with a decent picture.
I'm trying to be a bit different and create my own style. It's not working and I'm becoming more and more frustrated.
Sorry the reply is long and incoherent. That's what happens in my brain every day. Someone will tell me to put the camera in the drawer and come back to it later. The advice doesn't work
A few of my sports pics. Why am I putting up this link? Because I'm hoping that people will say that my work is okay. THAT'S the problem. I should be snapping for me and not looking for LIKES on social media.
https://www.stevefrithphotography.com/sportslidesho