How do I overcome feeling like my work isn't good enough compared to other artists?

Get over it and put your work out there anyway. Many artists suffer from comparison problems, looking at other photographers and feeling their work isn’t up to the same level. But you don’t realize how impactful your work can be on consumers until you actually release it. Stop letting comparison paralysis prevent you from taking action—whether that’s creating a photo book, launching products, or pursuing opportunities. Your unique perspective has value, and customers will respond to it in ways you can’t predict.

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Asked by a photographer struggling with comparison · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-09-06