Goonie

The adventure is more fulfilling than the photograph

While you can enjoy the photographs you create at the end of the day, and share them with others, I find the ultimate joy of photography is the adventure that it takes you on. I travelled far and wide throughout the world to practice photography, but at the end of the day, it does not matter where you are, adventure is always calling.

The most helpful piece of advice in terms of practical mindset shifts when photographing is to embrace your hometown like a tourist. Think of the movie The Goonies and the adventure they went on just in their backyard. I believe adventures await no matter where you are, it is just a matter of creating this mindset. When you’re on the street, just go out there without preconceived notions, like a child, and find yourself lost in the chaos.

“There is no reason to be ‘burnt out’ or ‘unmotivated’ to practice street photography because of your location. This is a lemming mindset.”

You must become abundant to practice street photography on a daily basis. This means that no matter how familiar the place becomes, or how boring and banal it may seem, it is up to you to create paradise for yourself. My thought is, the ultimate sign of success for a street photographer is simply remaining curious. If you are waking up each morning with your eyes wide open, eager to explore the world, you win.