How I’d Learn Photography in 2025 (If I Were Starting from Scratch) - Moments of Mood, 2.6

2025-06-24 · 15 min · 17 entities

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Welcome back to another episode of Moments of Mood , and this week I break down how I would actually learn photography if I were starting over today. Not from theory — from experience. I reflect on my own path, critique the broken systems of education, and offer a mindset-first, meaning-driven approach to building your photography from the ground up. You won’t find a checklist of gear. You’ll find an invitation to slow down, tune in, and start making images that reflect something honest. *** Want to watch the 6-hour FREE photography course video that follows this episode? Yes, that's right, I have given away the first 6 hours of my photography course FREE for you to watch on YouTube!*** Watch it here : https://youtu.be/PZ-ePEf26vA Some things I touch upon: Why traditional education fails most creatives How to build your artistic identity, not just technical skill The importance of books, long-form learning, and mentorship What to ignore (gear hype, comparison, validation traps) What to lean into (honesty, curiosity, community) If this resonates, I guide photographers through this process every day. Not with a blueprint, a practice. Not a course, a path. If you want to find more, click on the link below under 'Learn With Me' to find out more about my highly tailored and individualized mentorship program. __________________________________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Support the show _________________________________ Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can listen and watch full extended and ad-free episodes in my community - The MOOD Insiders - where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as meet with the community on book club weekly events, special guest features, bonus content, open forum access, free resources and so much more. Join The Community - extended episodes & bonus features https://www.mattjacob.co/insiders The App That Transformed My Art & Mind https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965 Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay