10 things to remember when picking up the camera again

clean your lens.

wear comfortable shoes.

don't worry if it's been a while. you were busy living your life, and there's nothing wrong with that.

keep your eyes open.

be fully present.

possess a spirit of giving. remember the joy, gratitude and sense of togetherness you experience when a single image gifts you with the opportunity to pause, reflect, hold onto an emotion and delight in the beauty of simple things.

shoot what you know, experiment, shift focus, try a different angle or play with light. but keep shooting.

recharge your battery.

Anne Lamott calls them "the shitty first drafts". Nancy Slonim Aronie writes "great work comes after good work which comes after lousy work which comes after no work. remember that order." please do.

don't be daunted. have confidence in yourself. it is really like riding a bike, I promise.

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Comments

[bella]

true that! i absolutely loved this. keep on shooting, sister. xo

[imelda]

Totally taking this advice. I had a short break of 4 months barely touching my camera but getting back into it and falling in love all over again.

[Amanda {Mocking Bird}]

Oh perfect, Irene.
Wonderful advice.
I needed that. :)

[Sarah-Ji]

Sage advice, my friend.
I need to relearn how to shoot in DAYLIGHT.
xoxo

[Dawn]

Loved this post -- advice I need. I haven't been shooting as much as I'd like and my recent shots are simply abysmal.

[melody]

You spoke the words I needed at the moment I needed them. Thank you so much.

[mika]

thank you for this.