I’ve been shooting digital street photography non-stop for over 6 years now, 2 weeks ago I hit a brick wall. I can’t seem to focus on my work, I just don’t see the point to it anymore.
This isn’t a great place to be, so I’ve decided to step away from not only street photography, but photography in general. I need a break and I need to figure out where I’m going with my work. Ever since I decided to walk away I’ve been receiving lots of messages of support from friends and followers, people saying they understand why I’m walking away from my passion. The support has been really emotional for me, everyone has been saying that they will be there for me when I decide to return, let me be honest here and say I’m not sure I’ll be returning.
The passion I had for street photography has gone out, I keep finding myself asking the same question over and over “what’s the point?” And I just don’t seem to be able to answer this, I’m in a bad place mentally and I just don’t see a way out. The support from friends and family is helping, but I fear its going to be a long journey back. I’ve deleted so much of my work in the past week, going through photos and just not being moved by them, many of you have told me to stop doing this and just leave it alone, so I’ve taken this advice.
I also deleted my website and yes even this blog, but I had a few days to think about this and I realised that I need the blog in my life, writing really helps me and it gives me something in my life, which at this point I need. I don’t care if anyone is reading it, I need it, so I’ll continue with it as best as I can.
I can’t bring myself to destroy something that I’ve worked hard on for nearly 3 years and I know that many of you love to read my stories, which does surprise me, I also know that many of you get inspired by my photos and again this also surprises me. But I’m afraid that even the fact that I inspire many, it’s just not enough for me at this time.
I hope you bear with me as I try to get through this
Again many thanks for all your support
