06/06/2026
One of the things I hear most often from photographers isn’t questions about cameras, lighting or editing.
It’s whether they dare to invest in themselves.
The doubt. Wondering if they’re good enough. Wondering if they’re ready. Wondering if spending money on their own development is really worth it, and whether they’ll ever make that investment back.
I understand that feeling because I’ve been there myself.
When I decided to take photography seriously, I had already spent around twenty years working in an office. I had a stable income, responsibilities and a life that looked perfectly sensible on paper. Choosing a creative path didn’t necessarily feel like the logical decision, and there was certainly no guarantee that it would work out.
Looking back, I think that’s exactly why I understand so many of the photographers I meet today.
It’s rarely a lack of talent that keeps people stuck.
More often, it’s doubt.
Not necessarily doubt about photography itself, but doubt about whether they’re truly worth investing in.
I also think many people underestimate the importance of environment.
When you stay in the same surroundings, follow the same routines and have the same conversations every day, growth can become difficult. Sometimes we need to step away from our normal lives, surround ourselves with people who share our ambitions and spend time in an environment where learning, creating and growing become the main focus.
That’s one of the reasons my bootcamps have never been only about taking photographs.
Of course we shoot. A lot. ❤️❤️😃 (because we LOVE to)
But some of the most rewarding moments happen away from the camera itself. Watching someone arrive carrying doubt and leave with more confidence. Seeing a photographer finally believe in their own vision. Watching people realise that the gap between where they are and where they want to be may not be as large as they once thought.
Growth rarely comes from talent alone.
It requires commitment.
This October, I will once again open a very small group in Spain.
(Both English speaking and Danish speaking participants are most welcome)
If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear where you are in your photography journey.
