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Home › Photography Videos › Inspiration For Beginner Photographers: The Gap

Inspiration For Beginner Photographers: The Gap

February 4, 2014 • Updated Jan 17, 2026 • Photography Videos • 1 min read

This is an absolutely fantastic, beautiful, short video that is a must watch for any kind of artist. The video discusses the gap between being a beginner and taking your work to the next level. It reminds me of the Helsinki Bus Station Theory.

This video was created by Daniel Sax.

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