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Oct 24·edited Oct 24Liked by Don Giannatti

HOW did you know this was exactly what I needed to read today?!

I've felt such a mental block for a good several months now. Finally caved and I swear I've got an appointment with an actual psychologist to figure out why I don't want to do the one thing I absolutely LOVE doing: picking up my camera to photograph food.

Why the hell does perfectionism have to exist?!

My studio partner and I had a chat today and he mentioned something really interesting: just go in and tell yourself you're going to test something. And then actually get there and do it.

Whatever it is, even if only to see how the morning light hits oat milk dripping through a glass of hot coffee.

I know the world does not care.

But also... damn if that's not REAL FREEDOM 🎊

PS: I've signed up for the Food As Art Workshop. Waiting for your details. Here's to hopefully getting out of my own head.

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"Why the hell does perfectionism have to exist?!"

Perfectionism is sneaky resistance maquerading as procrastination.

The best, and possibly only action to take against it, is executing.

No matter how you feel, pick up the camera and make a photo.

Then another one.

In ten minutes, you are so busy making your art you forget that you didn't want to.

I know.

I have those moments myself.

See you in the workshop.

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It's true that ultimately no one cares, it's only you who must care, but sometimes the world tells you it cares more about certain things you do than others. 60 likes vs. 6, for instance, seems to be a small measure of caring.

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Yes, but do we shoot for the likes or do we shoot what we want and let the followers find us? That's my point. Too many of us shoot for the acceptance, and all that does is challenge our limits to creativity.

I have seen some spectacular work with few "likes" and complete trash with millions.

What I am saying is that no one cares if you try something different, or experiment, or try another way. Those things lead to breakthroughs occasionally.

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This is great. I think first and foremost you have to please yourself. I often post photographs that won't get many likes (like all the ones without people in them ;) but the image still resonates with me strong enough that I feel compelled to share in the hope that even just one person has a similar reaction. And agree, not caring is liberating. All art should start from this standpoint.

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I love this! So true..

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Oct 22Liked by Don Giannatti

Thank you, I needed this reminder!

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I 100% believe this to be true. Do what interests you and let others who agree find you. The only thing you can do that nobody else can’t is be yourself.

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