My friend Bradley Spitzer is talented photographer. I remember years ago when he picked up a camera and just started taking photos. He kept at it and I’m so stoked to see that hard work lead to the magic he’s creating.
… don’t give up when you’re out of ideas, when you can’t find someone to photograph, when someone says no to your request to photograph them. Don’t give up just because you don’t know your destination or how bumpy the journey is going to be. Don’t give up when your work doesn’t live up to your high standards. Look for progress in your own work every 6 months and you’ll see it.