Camera Queens - Find Your Focus
I know what it feels like starting a photography business; blindly learning to build a brand on your own while juggling the demands of life, family, motherhood and your regular 9-5.
I’m Belle (she/her), award-winning published Photographer, here weekly to empower passionate photographers to create undeniable influence and make bank.
Sharing with you my experiences and interviews with industry leaders I support female and non-binary professional photographers to find their focus, live in alignment, stand in their power, and become the best version of themselves as they strive to create sustainable and profitable creative businesses.
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this beautiful land especially Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, the country where I call my home, raise my children and do my work. I send gratitude and offer my respects to the Elders, past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection to the land, to sky, to water, to culture, to community and to the arts space.
Camera Queens - Find Your Focus
Hey Photographer, ADHD is your Superpower
Hey, Camera Queens! Welcome to another episode of the Camera Queens | Find Your Focus podcast. In today's solo episode, I dive deep into a topic close to my heart – ADHD and its unique intersection with the world of photography.
It's a personal journey, one that began with hesitations and shame but transformed into a celebration of neurodivergence. We'll explore the statistics, sharing both the diagnosed and undiagnosed rates of ADHD in Australia. I open up about my own struggles with time management, distractions, and the overwhelming feeling that many creatives with ADHD can relate to. But, here's the kicker – we're turning ADHD into a superpower. From hyper-focus to spontaneous creativity, this episode highlights the unique strengths ADHD can bring to photography. I'll share personal experiences, positive examples, and practical tips to navigate the world not designed for us.
Let's embrace creativity, break down barriers, and make ADHD work for us in the realm of stunning photography.
In this episode we cover:
- Explore the intersection of ADHD and photography, shedding light on the experiences of creatives with ADHD.
- Initial reluctance to acknowledge neurodivergence, overcoming shame with the support of friends, and a discussion on labels.
- Shared struggles with time management, distractions, and feeling overwhelmed by basic tasks.
- Emphasis on turning ADHD into a creative superpower, highlighting benefits such as hyper-focus, creativity, spontaneity, and intuition.
- Creativity as a superpower, capturing scenes in unconventional ways that evoke strong emotions.
- Discussion on the advantages of spontaneity and impulsivity, leading to innovative outcomes in dynamic shooting environments.
- Managing ADHD with time management tools, the Pomodoro technique, minimising distractions, and breaking down overwhelming projects. Emphasis on seeking support and accountability.
- Encouragement for creatives with ADHD, providing practical insights and a positive perspective on navigating challenges in the photography world.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Ways to work with Belle: belleverdiglione.com.au
- Belle Verdiglione’s Instagram: @belleverdiglione
- Camera Queens Facebook: @thecameraqueens
- Camera Queens Instagram: @the_cameraqueens
- Discounts for photographers
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