Mark Smith - Finding Balance and Resilience in Life as a Photographer & Videographer

The Photographer Mindset

Mark Smith (@mark.smith.photography) is a renowned photographer and videographer celebrated for his mesmerizing wildlife photography and storytelling. With over 2.1 million Instagram followers and 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, he has captivated audiences worldwide through breathtaking footage and a unique ability to bring the wonders of the natural world to life.
In this episode, Mark opens up about facing loss and learning to move forward using videography and photography as solace. He shares how he makes time for interests beyond photography and videography and how that contributes to his overall success. He also talks about the importance of not forcing situations and simply going with the flow. Lastly, we hear about his go-to gear selections in certain scenarios.
Expect to learn:
- to work hard at photography/videography while making space for other things
- how to navigate incredibly difficult times and find solace in your creative pursuits
- how to efficiently segment your time based on your own unique traits
- why forcing situations to happen is often less effective than "going with the flow"
- Mark's favorite gear for certain shooting scenarios
Marks' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/marksmithphotography
Mark's Photography Workshops: https://photoworkshopsandtours.com/
Mark's Video Editing Master Class: https://mark-smith-photography.learnworlds.com/course/wildlife-video-editing-master-class
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