Let It Go: How to Stop Perfectionism From Holding You Back as a Photographer with Megan Boggs
Description
It can be hard to realize that none of us are perfect. We get tired, we make mistakes, or we take on too many projects. But what we need to remember is that done is better than perfect. Spending 10 hours editing one photo serves no one. And honestly, our clients don’t expect perfection from us, they just want photos that capture their soul. That’s something we can definitely deliver!
In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Megan Boggs, founder of Hello Storyteller and a lifestyle and documentary photographer. She shares how we can break free from perfectionism, how to find balance as a photographer, and how an inquisitive mind is key in developing your photography skills.
What’s in this episode:
[02:26] An introduction to Megan and how her background as a private investigator with an inquisitive mind translated into becoming a photographer
[06:42] How Megan balances being a full-time photographer and running her photography education platform, Hello Storyteller
[12:08] Megan’s advice for anyone who is trying to figure out who they are as a photographer
[15:15] How to deal with your children getting older and being less willing to have their photos taken or published on social media
[21:15] The best business advice Megan has ever received
Tune in to this episode for how to break free from perfectionism in your photography.
For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/let-it-go-how-to-stop-perfectionism-from-holding-you-back-as-a-photographer-with-megan-boggs/
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