The Dare Photography Podcast EP 42 - The Most Important Photography Podcast Episode you may ever hear!
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Mar 11, 2025 This discussion challenges the status quo of photography communities, advocating for authentic support over superficial validation. Tough love is highlighted as crucial for growth, revealing how coddling can hold photographers back. The conversation unpacks the industry's false promises, urging listeners to embrace discomfort to spur real progress. Community engagement is stressed as transformative, encouraging participation in workshops to break barriers and share knowledge. Get ready to stop seeking approval and start pushing your creative boundaries!
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Put Knowledge Into Practice
- Support people to put their knowledge into practice.
- Don't just offer empty praise or try to please everyone.
Value of Discomfort
- Trying to save people from their negative emotions hinders their growth.
- Discomfort is a valuable learning opportunity.
Challenging the Industry
- Gary Lashmar feels obligated to challenge the photography industry's obsession with gear and fake positivity.
- He sees his role as providing tough love, not just empty encouragement.
