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Set a Goal That Has Nothing to Do With Photos, Get Better Photos

Every serious hobby eventually turns into a chore, and photography is no different. When you've come home empty-handed four or five outings in a row, the little voice telling you to quit gets loud, and beating it takes more than better planning.

Set a Goal That Has Nothing to Do With Photos, Get Better Photos

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Every serious hobby eventually turns into a chore, and photography is no different.

When you've come home empty-handed four or five outings in a row, the little voice telling you to quit gets loud, and beating it takes more than better planning.

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Every serious hobby eventually turns into a chore, and photography is no different. When you've come home empty-handed four or five outings in a row, the little voice telling you to quit gets loud, and beating it takes more than better planning.

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