I Am My Own Worst Critic – Well You Can Be, Too!
I am highly critical of myself, and if you know me well enough, you’ve probably translated that into lack of confidence.
Well, it’s true.
I usually lack confidence when it comes to the work I do, and I hold myself to unusually-high standards.
I’ve been going through a high-phase with my photography as of late – but me being me, I am still unsatisfied with myself.
You may have noticed that I’ve been consistently asking for feedback/constructive criticism lately.
Why? I will tell you.
Without criticism, one cannot grow.
Prime example:
It’s like learning how to pronounce a spell (yes, this is a Harry Potter reference).
“It’s LeviOsa, not LeviosAR!”
Humiliating, yes, but without Hermoine’s correction, Ron would have probably gotten everyone killed by the second installment.
Now, apply this to any real-world practice.
I believe it is human nature to want to better ourselves at what we do.
If the things we do are at a constant level of perfection, how would we strive to be better if we were already the best?
Surely, the consequence of boredom would set in at any moment and prevent us from wanting to ever do those things again.
If I am constantly without feedback, I may assume (although I don’t) that I am the best photographer in the world (FAR from it).
If the mistakes I make are never pointed out, how will I know I’ve been making mistakes?
Or, if I’ve been succeeding with flying colors, but it is never made known by others, how will I know that I’m succeeding?
With that said, I’m going to ask you for some help:
if you ever feel enthralled to say something, good or bad, about any of the work that I post, please do not hesitate [Hermoine-level bitchiness not required 
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I strive to learn and better myself and my skills, especially with this something that I am deeply passionate about.
Not only that, but if I get constructive criticism and show that I’m able to learn and adapt, that means better photos for your enjoyment as well.
See, it’s a win-win!
And for those who have already taken the time to comment and leave any feedback, at any time during the existence of this blog, I dedicate this *applause* to you.
I sincerely do appreciate the things that have been said. Without you all, I would not have the drive to upkeep this blog and, moreover, further my skills in photography.
THANK YOU! Let’s keep the feedback comin’…in a murderous fashion! [Insert stereotypical villain laugh here.]
Stab me with your feedback! (Psycho Souk's been on a killing spree to rid the innocent-minded.)
Nice kitchen, ha.
But on another note, I completely agree. CC is needed for any talent, career, or hobby that requires passion and technical skill. No one can ever get any better without some criticism. While, “oh it’s awesome omfg lajflajf” is always nice to hear, it doesn’t help much because it doesn’t highlight the things that people love/hate the most about your work.
If they’re more specific and say, “Oh I love the lighting you put into this shot, it matches really well with the background” or something, then you know you’ve basically got good skillzzzz at capturing light. Or if they say, “Wow your placement is completely off, but I like the location” – then same thing, at least you know what you’ve got to work on.
Way to say it like it is, Whit
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