How to Be a Terrible Photographer - (Artist Edition)

Ready to become the worst photographer ever, artistically speaking? We've got your back. In this spicy and sarcastic follow-up to our business edition, we're diving into all the ways you can fail spectacularly from a creative standpoint. We're talking about staying in your lane, shooting without a plan, and the vital importance of copying others without adding your own flair. Of course, we’re actually here to help you do the exact opposite and sharpen your artistic skills. Expect to Learn: Why you should never try new things like video or drone work if you're already good at photos Why shooting on rapid-fire with zero intent is the fastest way to better images How to perfectly replicate other artists' work without the burden of developing your own unique style That the more effort you put into getting a shot, the better the photo is, and how angry you should get when no one else understands that. Why you should constantly compare your work to the top 0.1% of photographers online and quit when you don’t measure up. Sponsors: Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Check out the 18-300mm compact, all-in-one zoom lens for creators. Get sharp shots from wide landscapes to close-ups with a 16.6x zoom, fast VXD autofocus, and a 5.9" minimum focusing distance. Available for Sony E, FUJIFILM X, and now Nikon Z , and Canon RF mounts. Save for a limited time on select mounts! Explore here at Thanks to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today’s episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner’s photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpm Our Links: Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:

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How to Be a Terrible Photographer - (Artist Edition) is an episode from The Photographer Mindset by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes.

This episode is 56:39 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2025.

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