Creative Warriors
Creative Warriors
Ariel Faith
Confronting Self-Doubt Through Photography with Bex Maini
16 minutes Posted Jan 16, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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Discovering Your Creative Path: Reflection and Mentorship
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Capturing the Perfect Light: My Journey as a Photographer
Finding Joy in the Moment: Embracing Photography and Being Present
Finding Focus: Embracing the Present Moment
Using Photography to Support Mothers with Postnatal Depression
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In this episode, Bex and Ariel explore how photography can be a tool to confront self-doubt and emphasize the importance of consistent learning and improvement. They discuss identifying strengths and weaknesses, seeking guidance from mentors, and making technical adjustments for better results. The speaker shares their journey in capturing photos with good lighting and becoming more selective in their approach. They also talk about the struggle of being present in the moment versus capturing it on camera. Additionally, they discuss a project supporting mothers with postnatal depression and the emotional challenges they faced while offering free family photo shoots. They believe in the power of helping others to make their own struggles more bearable. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they delve into the concept of a "mindful heart" or "mindful eye."
Key Lessons
• Bex emphasizes the importance of consistently learning and improving in photography, and the value of seeking guidance and feedback from mentors and other creatives.
• She mentions the struggle of balancing being present in the moment versus constantly wanting to capture it on camera, and the importance of identifying what emotionally resonates with them in a scene.
• She finds solidarity in helping others and believes that helping someone else overcome their struggles can make their own struggles more bearable.
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