Photography isn’t just about capturing what’s in front of you — it’s about seeing it. Really seeing it. Not just with your eyes, but with your instincts, your experiences, your sense of what moves you. And I’ll be honest — that hasn’t always been easy for me.
For years, I overthought what I was doing. Second-guessed my instincts. Let doubt creep in, wondering if I was shooting what I should be shooting instead of just trusting what I felt drawn to.
Retouching, too — there were times I’d overwork an image, push too hard, try to make something “right” instead of just letting it be.
It’s taken me a long time to unlearn that. To realize that no camera, no Photoshop technique, no amount of technical mastery will ever matter more than trusting my own eye. That the best images happen when I let go a little — when I follow what feels right instead of what I think is expected.
I’m still working on it. Still trying to lean into what pulls at me without questioning it to death. But I know now that doubt kills creativity faster than anything else. And I’d rather create imperfectly than hesitate into silence.
So if you ever feel like you’re second-guessing yourself, know that you’re not alone. But also know that what you see — what you see — is worth trusting. The rest will follow.