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Exploring Photography and Creative Process on the Negative Influence Podcast

This week we sit down with California-based photographer David Mullin, whose work straddles the line between gritty realism and quiet introspection. We talk street photography in the Golden State, how to grow an audience without losing your voice, and the head games photographers play with themselves—perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and everything in between. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation with someone who really gets what it means to shoot with intention.

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Why Macro Flower Photography Became My Unexpected Escape

Discover how macro flower photography became an unexpected escape from the pressures of social media and niche photography. In this post, I share my journey of embracing a new genre, overcoming perfectionism, and finding peace in shooting flowers. Learn why stepping away from curated grids and social media expectations has freed my creativity and allowed me to express myself authentically through photography.

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Trying Out Kodak Vision3 250D Film

After getting my film developed and scanned, I have to say, I’m in love with this film The colors are nice and bright and the grain is smooth as silk. I only have one more roll left but you can be sure I will be ordering some more.

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Using Film to Rekindle My Photography

Did I get the exposure right? Did I get the shot of the interesting street scene? I had no idea, and that’s what brought me out of my funk. I had to work for my photography again. Become a part of it in a way that I felt was lacking using my digital cameras. I came home feeling like I had done something meaningful. It was the experience of shooting and not the final product that gave me joy.

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