Reflecting on today
How did I struggle?
Although it sounds like this wouldn’t be a difficulty, this project was somewhat of a struggle for me because I love taking photos. Photography is one of my hobbies and something I would love to pursue, so it was somewhat challenging for me to stray away from my usual process of snapping photos all the time without taking time to think about them. I typically already look for a unique way to see things, but pushing myself to dig deeper was a challenge. I also did feel a little uncomfortable reaching out to a stranger, but it ended up being a super productive conversation.
How did I make progress?
I think working through this assignment and understanding the strengths I already had and could add to the assignment helped me through the more difficult parts. Taking a moment to take a step back and be observant while questioning my surroundings was super helpful and got easier as I continued to take photos. I noticed that looking at things with a fresh eye and at a new angle propelled me forward. Being passionate about photography, its easy to jump right in and assume that I can get the results I want without much effort, but I realized how I was preferring my results as I took time to really be observant. Whatever medium I am working with, whether it is writing or photography, I think learning to pause and be more observant will continue to help my work progress.