How I practice the Niyamas as a yoga photographer

I’m continuing on my philosophical and spiritual exploration of how I use yoga in my business as a yoga photographer.

Sauca

I keep my work honest, providing images that are shot and edited in my style - without copying someone’s work, or without compromising on my creativity. Which means if you show me someone else’s work and ask “I want exactly this” then perhaps we are not a good match, and that’s ok. It’s ok to get inspired, not ok to copy.

Santosa

As a freelance photographer it is very easy for me to compare myself to others, project my worries and anxiety and imagine that someone else’s career is further along than mine. Truth is, my career path has not been the most linear, but I wouldn’t have it any other way, and I’m very content with where things are going.

Tapas

The discipline is constant, and as much as I disagree with corporate culture, professionalism takes a whole different dimension when one is working for themselves. I am very serious when it comes to my work, but that also includes some healthy boundaries: no Instagram more than an hour a day, no work interaction after 6:30pm, and when I am on holiday no emails.

Svadhyaya

I update my knowledge of photography on a regular basis, but I also allow time for myself to explore different creative mediums, and take pictures outside of my business, take pictures when I’m not being paid for it, and be curious.

Isvara Pranidhana

The hardest one - a trust so deep and unshaken that I truly believe my people and I will find each other and create magic together.