Why I Almost Gave Up on Becoming a Photographer (But Didn’t)🤔🙏🔥 - I’m being honest: there was a point—around year two—when I was ready to quit photography entirely. My work felt mediocre, I was burnt out by clients who undervalued my time, and the crippling self-doubt was louder than any positive feedback. My biggest reason for nearly giving up was comparing my messy middle to everyone else’s polished finish. I thought failure meant I wasn’t cut out for it. But I realized that the resistance I was feeling wasn’t a sign to stop; it was a sign that I was pushing the boundaries of my own comfort zone. 😩 - The thing that finally kept the camera in my hands wasn’t a sudden surge of inspiration or a big client win. It was simply focusing on personal projects. I started shooting things I genuinely loved, just for me, without any pressure of monetization or public critique. This reconnected me to the simple joy of creating. It reminded me that the craft itself is the reward. If you’re feel...