Slow down

 I absolutely love this advice. 

I’ve listened to this podcast four times in the last 2 days. That’s a huge deal for me, because I don’t listen to podcasts, or listen to audio books. 

Foto Podcast 015 - Daniel Milnor - by Michael Howard - Foto

But this podcast really resonated with me. I’ve struggled a bit with just how to proceed with developing my art, especially with generative AI flooding the market with crap. 

I’ve often said that I’m happiest when I can slow down, and take my time composing an image, whether it’s with my tripod or lying on my belly skooching (is that a word, iOS doesn’t seem to think it is?) back and forth till I find the right angle. But I’ve never thought of it in the context of developing my craft. Now I do. 

This advice helps me put things into perspective as I dive deeper into the world of being an artist (albeit one that’s not starving).