Photography Competition Isn’t Personal

319 - Scrolling Instagram and feeling like every photographer in your area is booked solid… except you? This episode breaks down what’s really happening when photography competition triggers that spiral — and how to shift your mindset so you can get back to serving, creating, and growing.

What to listen for:

• The surprising emotional chain reaction your brain creates when you see photographers who look “busy” online
• Why competition feels threatening even when it technically isn’t
• The #1 thought that keeps photographers stuck in comparison
• How your brain jumps from “They’re busy” to “I’m going to end up broke in a ditch”
• Why you assume competitors are taking clients that “should” be yours
• Why more local photographers can actually help grow demand
• How to reframe comparison into something that fuels your business instead of draining it
• The simple thought protocol to use the next time you see a competitor post a win
• The one question that reveals whether comparison is stealing your best creative energy

Feeling triggered by photography competition doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you — it means you’re human. This episode will show you how to redirect that energy back into your business so you can create momentum instead of comparison.

If you’re ready for coaching, clarity, and a community that helps you rise above the noise, come join us inside Elevate. Hit play now and let’s shift your mindset together.

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