Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
In this video I talk with Dr Ali from The Psych Show about Freelance photography and mental health.
I truly hope you find this video helpful, whether you're a photographer, creative, someone interested in becoming a freelance photographer, or just curious about mental health.
We cover so much in this video including:
-The difficulties of pursuing freelance work.
-What makes you a successful freelance photographer.
-The unique difficulties on your mental health freelancers face.
-How to deal with inconsistency in your lifestyle and your work
-Dealing with the double edged sword of having freedom to do what you want when you want.
-The importance of having a schedule outside of work.
-How to manage a freestyle lifestyle when personal life and professional life blend.
-How to delineate time in the face of hustle culture.
-Finding meaning in your work as a freelance photographer.
-Taking on personal photographic work to find fulfillment when professional work is not enough.
-Staying present on the job.
-How to engage in a flow state.
-Working on your skills as a photographer so that you are always growing.
-The importance of staying connected with your peers when isolated.
-How to avoid burn out as a freelance photographer.
Be sure to check out Dr Ali's channel, The Psych Show. I can not recommend it enough.
youtube.com/user/thepsychshowdotcom
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I have been a professional photographer and photography instructor for over 10 years. Follow the links below to see my work.
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
mikmilman.com
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
In this video I talk with Dr Ali from The Psych Show about Freelance photography and mental health.
I truly hope you find this video helpful, whether you're a photographer, creative, someone interested in becoming a freelance photographer, or just curious about mental health.
We cover so much in this video including:
-The difficulties of pursuing freelance work.
-What makes you a successful freelance photographer.
-The unique difficulties on your mental health freelancers face.
-How to deal with inconsistency in your lifestyle and your work
-Dealing with the double edged sword of having freedom to do what you want when you want.
-The importance of having a schedule outside of work.
-How to manage a freestyle lifestyle when personal life and professional life blend.
-How to delineate time in the face of hustle culture.
-Finding meaning in your work as a freelance photographer.
-Taking on personal photographic work to find fulfillment when professional work is not enough.
-Staying present on the job.
-How to engage in a flow state.
-Working on your skills as a photographer so that you are always growing.
-The importance of staying connected with your peers when isolated.
-How to avoid burn out as a freelance photographer.
Be sure to check out Dr Ali's channel, The Psych Show. I can not recommend it enough.
youtube.com/user/thepsychshowdotcom
**************************************************************
I have been a professional photographer and photography instructor for over 10 years. Follow the links below to see my work.
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
mikmilman.com
Instagram | @retrograding instagram.com/retrograding
Facebook | facebook.com/mikmilman
