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If you are a photographer or testing the waters, you probably have realized how quickly it can turn into an intense passion. Photography can grab hold of you, and not let go. However, like any passion or profession, you get stuck in ruts. You begin to feel stagnant, uninspired, or disinterested. Sometimes, you need a break from your greatest passion to make the greatest strides. So here are four reasons why taking a break from photography can help you career.<\/p>\n
1. Taking a Break Helps You Not Take Things for Granted<\/h3>\nPhoto by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Cynthia Ozick said it best: \u201cWe often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s normal for human beings, and it\u2019s one of our biggest flaws. No matter how wonderful something is, we get used to it, and slowly begin to not value or appreciate it as much. As photographers, we put ourselves in beautiful scenarios, sometimes on the daily. We do what we can for the \u201cshot,\u201d but never take a moment to pause, put the camera down, and appreciate how incredible our world is and the people who live in it. So, I force myself to not bring my camera on some trips or excursions. It\u2019s kind of an odd feeling at first, and it\u2019s sort of like not having your favorite toy or teddy bear with you as a kid. But when you wake up to that sunrise over the mountains or you take that walk along the beach, and your sole purpose is to just soak that moment in and not take the perfect photograph, you can just fully appreciate what\u2019s around you. You won\u2019t be taking a shot, but you\u2019ll have a shot at always valuing what you photograph.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s impossible to take photos and appreciate what you\u2019re photographing. You definitely can. I\u2019m simply saying that time away from the camera will do nothing but allow you to really take a breath and enjoy the moment fully, without thinking about all the details behind taking a fantastic shot.<\/p>\n
2. Taking a Break Helps Recharge Your Creative Fuel Tank<\/h3>\nPhoto by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
This is very important, and I do this for anything creative, whether it\u2019s design, writing, or photography. Sometimes taking a break from a project can really allow for you to recharge creatively. When you start to feel like you aren\u2019t moving anywhere in your work or you feel lost, get out of the work space and go on a hike, enjoy time with friends, or hit the gym. Do something else you enjoy, and get away from your screen or camera. I promise, in those moments where you take a break, your mind will be recharged and you\u2019ll think of a new idea or direction that can further your project.<\/p>\n
(Heck, I took a break when I wrote this article \u2014 and it works. The creative juices were flowing afterwards.)<\/p>\n
3. Taking a Break Helps You Refocus<\/h3>\nPhoto by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Treat yourself like the camera you operate. Most cameras are built with an intelligent autofocus system, that requires a short release, then a light press of the shutter button to allow the camera to refocus on the area you want to capture, or the ability to manually focus through your lens focus ring. Imagine if you never refocused on a subject. What kind of results would that yield? You\u2019d be taking the same shots without any diversity or creativity.<\/p>\n
All photographers need a release from their work to refocus as well. You need time to take a look at the photos you\u2019ve taken over the last few months. Ask yourself what you excel at and what you need improvement on. What goals do you have and are they attainable? Finally, are you taking the same kinds of photos over and over? Do you need to get out of your comfort zone and try a new type of photography? As a photographer that is self-taught, I have to continue to focus myself and never get comfortable with where I\u2019m at. If you don\u2019t refocus, you might get lost and your way might become burry.<\/p>\n
\u201cPassion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you,” Oprah Winfrey once said.<\/p>\n
4. Taking a Break Allows for Reflection<\/h3>\nPhoto by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
As a photographer, it\u2019s very easy to get caught up in the noise. With the way phones, cameras, and wearable technology are evolving, everyone has a camera that is capable and performs well. Everyone wants to be a photographer because of what they see on social media or the internet. Because of this, you need times to reflect. Ask yourself why you really want to be a photographer or why you choose to be a photographer. Why do you spend hours in the studio combing over and editing thousands of frames from the last shoot, knowing your client will only use a few? Why do you still wake up at 2am to hike into the mountains to photograph a sunrise, knowing of the possibility that you may not get the shot you are hoping for? It can\u2019t just be about the money, or the fame, or the Instagram likes. There needs to be an innate desire to create and tell a story, a sense of wonder that can never be lost, and a fire lit inside of you. You have to possess a raw passion for photography, that is constant through the ups and the downs. Time away from your craft allows for you to reflect on your passion and where it lies. Find your passion, and then you\u2019ll find your purpose through photography.<\/p>\n
Listen, taking a break from photography won\u2019t be easy. I\u2019m like the Energizer Bunny, and I\u2019m always like to be going. I immediately thought about all the content I\u2019d miss out on or the moments I wouldn\u2019t be able to capture, and I had to make myself take a break. But when I did, I came back more appreciative, creative, focused, and passionate about photography than ever before.<\/p>\n
So give it a shot, and put that camera down.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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