#271 ENGLISH - Many photographers want to grow. Very few are willing to truly choose. And I tell you why.

#271 ENGLISH - Many photographers want to grow. Very few are willing to truly choose. And I tell you why.

From De Donkere Kamer by Kaat Celis

May 28, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Kaat Celis discusses the challenges and inner urges of photographers, emphasizing the importance of creativity and authenticity in their work.

In this personal episode, I take you with me to France, where I finally gave myself the space to fully dive back into my own photography. We talk about obsession. About that inner urge to create that simply refuses to disappear. About imposter feelings, resistance, slowing down, and why so many photographers stay inside comfort while feeling there is something bigger waiting inside them. I also share why I believe the future does not belong to photographers who simply make “beautiful images,” but to makers with a real voice, a clear story, and the courage to put that work into the world. This is an episode about creativity, identity, and the decision to stop hiding yourself. 👉 If this resonates, I’d love to invite you to my free webinar , where I share the patterns I consistently see in photographers who truly move forward, both artistically and professionally. 👉 If you want more info about my 1 on 1 mentoring, go to this page.

People in this episode

Host: Kaat Celis

Topics covered

  • photography
  • creativity
  • identity
  • imposter syndrome
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • photography
  • creativity
  • imposter feelings
  • comfort zone
  • personal growth
  • mentoring

Mentioned in this episode

Places: France

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