Taking A Personal Day
[by Paul Bartholomew]
I tend to feel guilty on non-shoot days if I’m not in the studio working on something. Maybe I’m afraid of missing that important call or email, but then again that’s what an iPhone is for isn’t it? On the other hand, maybe I’m missing the point if I’m not concentrating on my personal work and checking my messages all the time? Probably.
So how can a photographer finally put time aside and forget about business for a short while? I think it comes down to just doing it and getting used to it. Set time aside in your schedule and try to stick to it. If a photo shoot comes up then reschedule your personal day but don’t cancel it. You don’t need an agenda and it doesn’t have to be related to your professional work. Perhaps you may want to pursue another specialty or work with video?
My personal days have been about food photography yet most people know that I’m an architectural photographer. I find it as a nice balance and different way of thinking. It’s refreshing and keeps me in touch with my passion for the culinary arts. What would you like to pursue as personal work? Don’t worry if you don’t know yet because these things take time. The important thing is starting somewhere and finding your way.
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Excellent advice!