What happens when the thing you love most… stops feeling like you?

In this deeply personal episode, Rick opens up about the moment he almost walked away from creating altogether. Between long nights, heartbreak, and burnout, he found himself staring at his camera — unsure if he’d ever pick it up again.

But what started as an ending became the spark for a new beginning. Through honest reflection and rediscovering his love for photography, Rick shares how falling apart creatively can sometimes be the start of something stronger.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or on the edge of giving up, this story is for you.

In this episode:

• The real story behind Rick’s creative fallout in 2013

• How personal loss can silence your creative voice

• What it takes to find joy in creating again

• Why “falling out” isn’t failure — it’s transformation

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We all know the feeling — you’ve made something you’re proud of, but then the doubts creep in. Is it good enough? What will people think? Before long, your work is hidden away on a hard drive instead of out in the world.

In this episode of The Photog Files, we’ll talk about how to quiet the overthinking, build confidence in your creativity, and take that brave step of sharing your work. You’ll hear stories of artists and photographers who pushed past fear, and you’ll learn practical ways to shift your mindset so you can start showing up authentically.

This is your pep talk to stop waiting for perfection — and start letting your creativity be seen.

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You made time for creativity — now what?

In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we explore how to actually fill that creative time with ideas, even when life feels ordinary or uninspired.

You’ll learn how to:

• ​Retrain your brain to notice hidden inspiration in your daily life
• ​Use creative journaling to capture ideas before they disappear
• ​Photograph the everyday moments that are shaping your story
• ​Turn life’s frustrations into fuel for new projects

This episode is equal parts pep talk and practical guide — helping you fall in love with your daily life again and see it as your biggest source of creative inspiration.

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Life never slows down on its own — so if you want to create, you have to choose to. In this episode, I share practical, realistic ways to carve out time for creativity (even in a packed schedule) and a motivational push to get you back into your flow. Whether you’re a photographer, writer, or just someone who misses feeling inspired, this is your reminder that creativity isn’t optional — it’s fuel.

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Today's Podcast is discussing some new cameras on the market along with talking about creative ruts.

In this new season / Episode I go out in the field. Chasing Landscapes around the Somerset Dam region of Queensland, Australia. Let me know what you think buy commenting, liking and subscribing. Also check out my Instagrams and YouTube channel below.

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