There is a danger in critiquing work-in-progress at classes and workshops—it can emphasize success over risk taking. We may be more worried more about impressing others than about our own artistic growth. But risking failure is how we grow and evolve as artists.
Put yourself wholeheartedly into each exercise and assignment. You have much more to gain by staying open to new possibilities then in succeeding with what you already know works. Try not to mimic the instructor’s style just so they notice you or like your work. Don’t be afraid to be yourself, and take visual and emotional chances. Think beyond the workshop’s end!
It’s not how many great pictures you make during your class or workshop that’s important, but how the experience changes you. Remember why you signed up in the first place—to continue to become a better photographer.
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