There’s this idea, persistent and frustrating, that to be “good” at photography, you need outside validation. A prize. A few thousand likes. Maybe a fancy lens or two. But just like the myth that strength only counts if your abs look like a grated cheese block, perhaps we need to change the idea of what makes a photo, ‘good’.
I know I’m strong. Not because I flex in mirrors or train my abs to perfection but because my every day routine demands it. Every lift, every movement has core strength baked in. That’s the kind of strength I value: quiet, reliable, integrated. I don’t train for the six-pack. I train so I can move through life with ease.
My photography practise is no different. I put in the reps every day, even when I ‘can’t find the time’, I’ll make sure I make a photo.
We don’t always shoot to win awards. We shoot to remember. To feel. To build a future archive that hits us in the chest when we open an old box of prints or scroll through dusty hard drives. Good photographs aren’t about Instagram validation. They’re about consistency. Showing up. Reaching for your camera when it matters, not when it’s perfect.
And to the people who say, “I like photography, but I’m not very good at it” – I want to sit down with you, offer a cup of tea and ask, “What does ‘good’ even mean?” Because we’re not here for gold stars. We’re here for the moments you can’t afford to forget.
Perhaps you don’t need more reps. You need consistent ones. Small efforts. Regular walks with your camera. A Sunday afternoon spent noticing shadows.
Our 1-on-1 photography classes are built exactly for this – slow, intentional work. Not to impress anyone, but to learn how to see. To discover how to make better photos that matter to you.
If you want a regular gentle push, a routine to follow, a few muscles to activate, we’ve got 4-week deep dives.
And if you want that full ‘personal trainer’ experience for your photography, we just launched our mentorships to build your creative endurance. Far more than a weekly check in, this is a fully tailored guidance to help you excel.
Either way, forget the ego-driven 6 pack results, let’s build photo archives that you’ll look back on for years to come. Let’s help you make better photographs, just for you.