My Travel Photography Journey - Sh*t to Boss

Freedom

Jan 26

I'm not one to usually toot my horn and say I'm amazing at any certain skill.
I'm not particularly great at anything. I'm pretty good at a lot of things, but not great.

Photography is a thing that has been in my life for years, but more because 3 of my boyfriends were interested in photography before it even crossed my mind to pick up a camera. I always wondered why on earth they would bother. I didn't really understand the point, but more so, I never really thought I could be good at it.

And even 3 years after I picked up a camera, I actually thought I was completely rubbish...until very, very recently. I caught myself looking at my portfolio in admiration. Beautiful images sharing a story, curated beautifully and images complimenting each other.

And it feels weird to say at this point in time I actually really love my photos. But it's also a relief, because if you're a creator you completely understand the painful thought process of always thinking your work is dirt and you're worthless.

So to have glimpses of light in those dark thoughts is a massive weight off the shoulders...for 5 minutes...until all those dark thoughts return.

But I thought since I'm feeling quite great about my photography right now, it would be quite joyous to show you my initial travel photographs, so for yourself you can see the progress.

Let's strap in...I present to you: