Some seasons feel like movement without momentum.

You’re building, learning, experimenting… but nothing feels finished yet. No big arrival moment. No clear results. Just quiet progress and a lot happening beneath the surface.

In this episode, Rick talks honestly about living in the middle of becoming — the emotional weight of growth, the uncertainty of building a creative path, and why unfinished seasons may be the most important part of the journey.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, mid-build, or unsure where it’s all heading… this one’s for you.

The Photog Files is a podcast about photography, creativity, and building a meaningful creative life—one frame at a time.

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In this episode of The Photog Files, we talk about the moment every creative eventually faces — when your direction starts to shift, but your life is already full.

Working a day job. Showing up at home. Trying to build something meaningful after hours. Redirecting your photography without starting from scratch.

This isn’t about quitting everything and chasing a dream. It’s about re-aiming while life is already in motion.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a new creative path while balancing work, relationships, and responsibility, this episode is for you.

Because progress doesn’t always look loud.
Sometimes it looks like quiet consistency… built inside the life you already have.

The Photog Files is a podcast about photography, creativity, and building a meaningful creative life—one frame at a time.

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Lately, Rick has been feeling overwhelmed and low on motivation—not burned out, just heavy. In this honest, unfiltered episode of The Photog Files, he shares why he stopped trying to force inspiration and instead followed what felt simple and grounding.

From returning to fishing, to reconnecting with the slow, mechanical process of film photography using an old manual Leica, this conversation explores why structure, method, and patience can sometimes do more for creativity than motivation ever could.

This isn’t an episode about fixing yourself.
It’s about listening, slowing down, and allowing creativity to be quiet for a while.

If you’re a photographer or creative feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder: you’re not broken—you might just need a different kind of rhythm.

The Photog Files is a podcast about photography, creativity, and building a meaningful creative life—one frame at a time.

Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/carolinahawkeye⁠Website & show notes: ⁠https://ricknelson.photography⁠ More episodes: ⁠https://ricknelson.photography/the-photog-files