The Art of Showing Up: What William Patino's Fiordland Workflow Taught Me About Getting Out of My Own Way

The Art of Showing Up: What William Patino's Fiordland Workflow Taught Me About Getting Out of My Own Way

I’ve been doing this long enough to know when I’ve slipped into a bad habit. A few weeks ago I packed up my gear, drove out to a location near Bend in the blue-dark before sunrise, and spent the whole shoot mentally editing images that hadn’t been taken yet. I was so busy previewing outcomes in my head that I nearly missed the light entirely. Came home with technically competent frames and absolutely nothing that moved me.