This Photo Embarrassed Me - On Assignment for the New York Times

In this episode, I break down a photograph I shot on assignment in Bali for The New York Times and explain why I actually hated this image for years before realizing it taught me one of the most important photography lessons of my career. As photographers, especially Leica photographers, street photographers, documentary photographers, and travel photographers, we often obsess over perfect composition, beautiful light, and technical perfection. But sometimes the images that matter most are the imperfect ones that capture a real human moment and tell a stronger story. In this photography self critique, I discuss composition mistakes, storytelling in photography, emotional impact, missed opportunities, and why being too focused on perfection can cause photographers to miss meaningful moments. This episode is designed to help both professional photographers and amateur photographers improve their photography by learning from real world mistakes and honest reflection. If you want to improve your street photography, documentary photography, travel photography, Leica photography, or visual storytelling skills, this series is for you. Let me know in the comments if you want more honest photography critiques and behind the scenes breakdowns like this. Improve Your Photography Today Newsletter - One email per month. Real insight from assignments and shoots. http://www.askmott.com/newsletter Membership - AskMott Feedback, structure, and direct guidance. http://www.askmott.com/membership 1:1 Coaching - Direct, honest feedback on your work. http://www.askmott.com/coaching Workshops - Small group, real-world photography experiences. http://www.askmott.com/workshops Insights- Articles and breakdowns on photography. http://www.askmott.com/insights #Leica #Photography #StreetPhotography #DocumentaryPhotography