The drive for success often meets a major roadblock: self-doubt. When you let it control you, it can freeze your progress, making you feel stuck and frustrated. If you’re finding it hard to pick up your camera because you’re overwhelmed by negative thoughts, you’re not alone.
Coming to you from Laura BC, this insightful video tackles the common excuses that hold you back from pursuing photography. Laura shares her personal experiences to show you that every professional started somewhere, often with little to no resources. She speaks candidly about moving to London without knowing English, without money, and living in less-than-ideal conditions. Despite these challenges, she gradually built her career, emphasizing that success in photography—or any creative field—demands perseverance and self-belief. Your current skill level or circumstances should not deter you from pursuing your passion.
Laura doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulties of starting out but stresses that these obstacles are normal. She argues that what you see online is often the result of years of hard work and that comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle is counterproductive. Instead of being paralyzed by the quality of others’ work or the fear of competition, she encourages you to focus on growth and learning. This perspective shifts the focus from fear and comparison to progress and self-improvement, which is key to long-term success.
Laura also addresses concerns about AI and its impact on the industry. While acknowledging the challenges AI presents, she encourages you to adapt and find ways to use new technology to your advantage. Her advice is pragmatic: if you get stuck worrying about AI or the competition, you’ll never move forward. Instead, recognize the opportunities that still exist in various photography niches and how AI might even open up new possibilities. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Laura.
