REAL TALK- Overcoming Anxiety as a Photographer

Do you struggle with anxiety, especially as a photographer?
Here are some tips to help from my experience and how I’ve overcome the things that make me nervous.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Probably the best advice I’ve ever heard. Jason, your talents only start with your photography. Your insight and ability to “just talk real” are truly exceptional and so appreciated.

[@augustryan2366]

Liked the video Jason! Working to become a full time photographer so thank you again for the real talk 💪😎

[@tinsley-marshallphotograph1162]

Love this type of video. It means I can listen whilst I’m driving to work. Keep up the amazing work that you do.

[@heathermtaylor7683]

The voice of reason: competence builds confidence. Gem of a vlog Jason. Thank you ❣️

[@snapsoon4302]

As always bro. Awesome advice. I totally agree with you 100%. Love the content. Hope one day I would meet you. God bless.

[@toddwhitmire9057]

Thank you, Jason. I have always enjoyed the way you come across with words of encouragement. You are definitely saying the right things for us to hear you. Thank you for opening up and truly educating your followers. keep up the great work you are doing.

[@TheyCallMeJesse]

Hi Jason. Your approach to dealing with anxiety is really good. What you are practicing (whether you know it or not) is Exposure Therapy, the gold standard treatment for anxiety. Moving INTO it and staying in the situation until you calm down and habituate. Most people try to push anxiety away, which only intensifies it. (The law of reversed effect). People have to WANT their anxiety for it to diminish. Two books that might help your son are "Stopping the noise in your head" By Reid Wilson, and "The anxious Brain" by Catherine M Pittman PhD. Hope this helps.

[@SimonVanliew26]

Dude, I just watched your Burke idaho video and I am astonished you are still riding with the fedora. That was lame 7 years ago and here you are still sending it! Amazing.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

Maybe I’m simple minded, but I’m totally confused. Could you help me to better understand this comment?

[@Tubito123]

Thanks Jason!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

You’re welcome!

[@shogenx]

you know after a few bad customers I have a soul crushing anxiety to do photography jobs now

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Yes bad customers can be devastating

[@AdamRelayson]

I was born anxious. I'm not sure I can imagine a life without it.

[@Peterogen]

Thank you

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

You're welcome

[@eoKingNoodle]

Thank you for sharing, loved this!

[@NebulaChavez]

Great topic, thank you so much for sharing and teaching. Have a BEAUTIFUL DAY...BABY BABY BABY

[@jeffmain7918]

Jason thank you for this video and advice I highly suffer from anxiety it sucks but you made me look at it from a different view love how your so honest ect your the best Jason

[@Lakefilms]

This video came at the right time! I have my first story to shoot tomorrow with a major NYC newspaper and was feeling a little anxious. Thanks Jason!! I'm ready...

[@AdamRelayson]

congratulations on the gig.

[@Lakefilms]

@@AdamRelayson Thanks bud.

[@rviper2003]

How did your shoot go?

[@Lakefilms]

It went well, thanks for asking. Once I got there I just went into shooting mode. @@rviper2003

[@clarkconway8796]

Helping others while driving endless miles. What a great way to spend your time and day! 😃

[@greatday2224]

Thanks. Good to know its not just me. Greetings From Cape Town,South Africa

[@DevonLad]

If I'm looking for a second photographe for weddings I will completly ignore anyone who only has workshop photos. I'm looking for someone who can show me they can shoot in the tough enviroments. I don't need to see a wedding portfolio. Show me photos you've taken at live events, bands playing in dark bars, festivals, sports. Anything that can show me you can handle those types of fast-paced enviroments, shows me you'll be useful at a wedding. Someone who only has workshop photos just shows me that they know how to click a button when someone else has set it all up for them.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

This is true

[@rebeccawilliamsgingersnaps458]

Good talk Sir. I listened as I drove home today. Felt as if we were riding together😊. Thank you!

[@73hippychic]

I’ve done a few weddings for free as a wedding gift for my family and friends. They love my photography skills and it gives me a chance to learn more. I have my nephews wedding coming up in the fall and looking forward to getting some really good shots. Maybe you could critique some of my photos and give me some advice.

[@eddiestringer1639]

I always enjoy every video you produce and learn so much from you

[@yanelissierra8834]

Thank you for this!! I needed this !

[@papisuavevision]

Facts papo been F****ing with you since 2017 Suavé

[@johncantrell614]

Good advice, thanks for sharing….😊

[@SpotBentley]

Perhaps a video on distracted driving ...

[@Peterogen]

Great :)

[@AnthonyDooley]

One of the sources of anxiety is the fear of the unknown. Weather it is new gear or old. Or experienced people or noobs.

[@robertvarner9519]

Bears don't scare me.....goddamn people do.

[@danielholdridge5746]

I think when people say anxiety, there is also a bit of “imposter syndrome”.