Lucy And The Lens

Category: Myth Busting

  • Debunking the myth that you need to lose weight to book a personal branding shoot

    MYTH: I need to lose weight or get in better shape before I book a personal branding shoot.

    TRUTH:
    Your clients aren’t waiting to see a perfect version of you, they want to see the real you. Confidence comes from showing up for your brand and not your clothes size.

    RESULT:
    When you stop hiding and start showing up as the face of your business, without changing anything you attract the clients that resonate with the real you.

    If you’ve been putting off your branding shoot until you feel ready stop that because you’re ready now. I’m here to guide you to feel confident, seen and empowered as you are. Comment below to find out more about what my shoots offer.

  • Photography Myth

    Myth: you need to have all the best gear to be a photographer

    Truth: vision, creativity and consistency is more important than the gear you use.

    Some of the best photographers use the most basic kit, buy second hand or even make creative work with their phones. Mastering the skill it takes to connect with a subject and telling a story matters more than what gear you use.

    Your vision and knowledge is the real investment.

    Do you believe that you need to have the best equipment for your job or not? Or does it depend? #mibmarathonday3

  • 8 Tips To Get You Out Of A Creative Rut

    Today I’m going to be dispelling the myth that if you’re in a creative rut you need to go to an exotic location.

    Here are eight things you can do to get out of a creative rut.

    Create an Assignment

    You may find that if you give yourself an assignment. for example, a photo a day for a month or a year it instils some newfound creativity within you. I personally set myself a new photo challenge every Friday which I have a full week to do and this helps me think out of the box.

    Here is a link to my latest Friday Challenge Post and some other related posts:

    Create A Theme for A Photo walk

    Another way to get out of this rut is to create a theme for a photo walk and then it becomes more like a treasure hunt and helps to provide you with ideas.

    Do Something Different

    Have a day where you go out and do something other than photography or whatever your profession is as sometimes you need to get away from it to end the rut. You can also try and learn something new that’s completely unrelated to your niche. (unique area of expertise)

    Humans of Your City

    How about creating your own humans of New York style project in your city looking for interesting characters wherever you go?

    Take Inspiration from The Everyday

    Another great way of getting out of a creative rut is to take inspiration from the everyday. How about picking up a book from your shelf and recreating the cover in one photo, a painting, drawing or anything else it inspires you to do. Find some other objects you have in your house and use them as your inspiration.

    See What Other People Are Doing in Your Niche

    How about browsing on your computer looking at what other people are doing in your niche.

    Create A Mood Board

    One of my favourite things to do when I’m stuck in a rut is to go on Pinterest. See what I can find and design my own mood board based on that.

    Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Try doing something you wouldn’t normally do, something as simple as changing the way you take your morning coffee.

    Just simply take your mind away from work.

    I hope you enjoyed this post if so, stay tuned for more.