{"id":156647,"date":"2019-07-19T14:46:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T21:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=156647"},"modified":"2019-07-19T15:03:40","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T22:03:40","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-youre-progressing-in-your-photography-and-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/19\/how-do-you-know-if-youre-progressing-in-your-photography-and-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How do You Know if You’re Progressing in Your Photography and Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Life is about growth and progress. But a question which often gnaws at the back of our head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Am I making progress in my photography, artistic innovation, and life?”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why progress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The etymology of the word ‘progress<\/a>‘ is to literally walk forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practical terms, to progress means to advance, to develop, and to go forth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know for myself, I am happiest when I have a sense that I am progressing, becoming stronger, and evolving. But how do we know to trust our guts and instincts, in terms of our own self-appraisal regarding our own self-development and growth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you having fun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My answer to the question is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know if you’re progressing in your photography and life if you’re having fun!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Fun requires us to be challenged, and for us to put forth effort in order to overcome the obstacles and difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to have more fun in photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So friend– strive to have more fun in photography! Challenge yourself more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoot with a wider-angle lens (21mm<\/a>), or experiment new ways of approaching photography. Switch things up. Embrace randomness, chaos, and unpredictability in photography (experiment with HUJI CAM app for smartphone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And above all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEVER STOP!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

ERIC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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