Imposter syndrome can be an insidious thing: you work hard at your craft and develop a strong creative voice, yet, despite all that effort and experience, you feel as if you don’t know what you’re doing and your work isn’t worth it. Why do so many photographers experience Impostor Syndrome and what can they do about it? This excellent video features an experienced creator discussing his experience with the problem and how he solved it.
Coming to you from Nigel Danson, this important video discusses the problem of Impostor Syndrome in photography and how to deal with it. Impostor syndrome is more common than you think, but it can still be difficult to handle. One thing that has always helped me is to be less compared to others. Instead, compare your current images with past photos. It can be easy to forget how much you’ve grown over time, and when you lose your sense of maturity and security in your abilities, that’s when feelings of inadequacy start to creep in. Especially if photography is a hobby, the only person you are responsible for at the end of the day is yourself. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Danson.
