Photography is a challenging career, particularly since it does not have the sort of well-established stable path that something like a more traditional job does. Fear is a natural thing to arise from that experience, and as such, it is important to be prepared for it and ready to handle it in a healthy manner. This great video essay features an experienced pro discussing the issue and how to cope with fear. 

Coming to you from Scott Choucino of Tin House Studio, this excellent video essay discusses the issue of experiencing fear as a photographer and how to cope with it. I think it is important to not try to avoid the feeling or pretend it will not present itself. After all, fear is our mind’s natural way of indicating a risk to us, and a career in photography can be a risky thing. And when it comes to fear, as illogical as it might seem, understanding its presence and what causes it can actually help to reduce its intensity, whereas trying to avoid it can actually cause it to come back in unpredictable and unhealthy ways that can cause issues. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Choucino.