A man wearing glasses, a black jacket, a gray shirt, and a gray cap, looking directly at the camera against a plain, dark background.

Patrick Fore is a commercial photographer, writer, and lifelong creative trying to make honest work in a world that prefers shortcuts. He hosts The Terrible Photographer Podcast, where he talks about identity, failure, voice, and the strange process of keeping your creative life alive.

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Most photography books are written by masters showing off their trophies. They tell you to do what they do.

I am not a guru. I am the guy who failed at this so you don't have to.

I spent years obsessing over gear, comparing myself to others, and feeling like a fraud. I realized that "getting good" had nothing to do with the lens I was using and everything to do with how I saw the world.

This book contains 0% of my portfolio and 100% of my scars. It’s the book I wish I had for a long time.

Thank you for reading,
– Patrick

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