{"id":323104,"date":"2021-08-06T17:38:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T21:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=323104"},"modified":"2021-08-06T17:38:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T21:38:53","slug":"how-to-build-your-photographic-willpower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/06\/how-to-build-your-photographic-willpower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Your Photographic Willpower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FREE MOTIVATION<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the most difficult thing we face in our photography? The will to photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What is photographic will-power?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is willpower? It is a physiological over-whelming of wellness, strength, and well-being. Then what do we do with this uber-health and sense of uber-vitality? We direct it into our artistic creations; for us, this is our photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the will to photograph?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The will to photograph is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have an insanely epic lust and gusto for making images — to experience new things, to witness new things, analyze new things, and to compose, frame, and capture them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It is not enough for us as photographer-artists to simply capture images; it is our imperative to re-transfigure and re-mould reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So how do we increase our photographic willpower?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Focus on your physiology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we need to focus on our physiology– that is, our bodily health and strength. In my eyes it is imperative that we sleep great; 8-12 hours. In my opinion, to force yourself to sleep early (and turn of all devices in the evening) takes more discipline than forcing yourself to wake up early. Personally speaking, I don’t look at any devices or screens after dinner-time, even though I am quite awake. I also make a personal rule to never have my phone in my bedroom. This helps me sleep earlier, and thus when I wake up I have more vigor and strength to pursue creative things like photograph, go on little adventures, and process and review\/edit my photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Blank slate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blank slate creativity that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoot like you shot for the first time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

No notions of good or bad, no notions of ‘cliche’ or not. Shoot like a child. See the world with eyes pure, and half of the reason why you shoot is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shoot because you’re curious how the scene will render as a photograph.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3. External and internal motivation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

External motivation is good from studying the masters of photography<\/a> and studying cinema<\/a> and other great forms of art [learn from the masters of art<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also FREE DOWNLOAD: 30 DAYS TO JUMPSTART YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Mobile Edition ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And ultimately, your motivation must be internal. Your hunger and desire to create art; our philosophical will to existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Invest in experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Investing in experiences– workshops<\/a> (online or in-person) or in road trips, or flights to places local or international. For us Americans, it seems Mexico City<\/a> is an ideal street photography getaway location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even something as simple as going out to eat, or going to a coffee shop. Embodied reality is the only place to find motivation to make photos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ask ‘why’ you photograph?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ask the ‘Why app?<\/a>‘ why you photograph? If you know why you photograph, to find the willpower to photograph is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Empower other photographers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Give feedback to other photographers (arsbeta.com<\/a>) as a great way to exercise your feedback skills, which will motivate your photographic will to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Just shoot it; discover the motivation later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And when in doubt, JUST SHOOT IT!
ERIC KIM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Motivational tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From HAPTIC<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. FREE: Embark On Your Own Photography Adventure Flowchart<\/a><\/li>
  2. ZEN OF ERIC KIM: FREE<\/a><\/li>
  3. ERIC KIM WRIST STRAP MARK II<\/a><\/li>
  4. HENRI NECK STRAP MARK IV<\/a><\/li>
  5. PHOTO WALLET<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    HAPTIC INDUSTRIES<\/a> x AMAZON<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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