SUMMARY
Every photographer, from hobbyists to professionals, experiences minor humiliations while learning, such as forgetting to remove a lens cap or accidentally shooting an entire session in JPEG. Many also admit to confidently agreeing to tasks they don't know how to do, only to learn them quickly beforehand. These shared, often unacknowledged, experiences are crucial for skill acquisition and professional development.
TAKEAWAYS
Forgetting to remove lens caps or shooting in JPEG are common beginner mistakes.
Photographers often learn new skills by agreeing to client requests and researching them later.
Missed shots are sometimes disguised as intentional artistic choices.
Over-promising delivery times is a tactic to impress clients with early results.