Many photographers look for a source of “motivation” or “inspiration.” What if I were to tell you that the easiest way to stay motivated in photography is by forgetting everything you think you know….
Learn on the street
What this means is, I never want to stop learning. If you go out onto the street with the mindset that “everything has been done before” or “nothing here is interesting,” then you will inevitably become unmotivated and not produce more work.
When I hit the street, I make sure to stay curious like it is always my first day outside with a camera. To return to this amateur spirit every single day is critical to practice street photography as it can become tedious or boring if you are always on the hunt.
Simply let life flow towards you, be patient with your progress, and don’t be attached to the end results.
Photography requires a lot of time to make anything interesting. If you get too concerned with the results of the photographs, you may want to give up. Simply use photography as a way for you to explore and learn each and everyday.
Never become a master. Stay an amateur forever!