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Friday, August 03, 2007

still life

Yesterday was one of those days where I doubted every ability I have. I went through the whole, "I can't believe I actually charge people to take pictures of them...I should be paying them for my work". I don't know what happens that triggers something like that. Once it hits it just feels so overwhelming.

Josh gave me a pep talk and told me to stop being a "negative nancy". I'm not really sure what I would do without him. He doesn't just say "Kimberly, snap out of it. You're a good photographer". He also says, "Okay. Is their anything we can do to make you feel more confident. What is it exactly about your work that you think isn't very good?".

I'm feeling alright today but frustrated with myself. I don't like it that I get like that. I mean, what do I expect from myself? I picked up an SLR camera only just two years ago. I'm not going to be winning awards right off the bat. Most days I feel like I need to work more on myself than my photography.

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posted by kimberly, 7:37 AM


4 Comments:

oh my dear kimberly.....you are so silly....here if it will make you feel you can pay me to take pictures of denver!!!! Just kidding, you are good otherwise people wouldn't want you to keep taking memories!! of there kids.
Anonymous sarah, at August 03, 2007 8:10 AM  
Seriously Kimberly; you do an AMAZING job! The girl that took those of Jude has been doing this for quite a while and she was trying to show Ashley how to take shots...do not be so negative on yourself!!! You are wonderful!
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Anonymous Anonymous, at August 03, 2007 12:32 PM  
Oh How I HATE days like this!

What is it that makes us think we have to be Uber successful ASAP?

I know this and tell myself this...and yet I still think I need to achieve greatness by...tomorrow. : )

It will pass...it always does, right? : ) From what I've seen though, you rock as a photographer!! And people should DEF. pay you for your work. : )
Blogger Abbey, at August 06, 2007 11:06 AM  
If there is anything that should tell you why you should charge people for your art, this post is it. A person with a camera takes pictures and thinks they are all great. A photographer takes photographs and constantly strives to be better.

You have the talent, yes, but more importantly, you have the fire in you that will always make you great.
Blogger Eunice, at August 07, 2007 9:08 PM  

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