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Loss is often framed as something to avoid — but in photography, it may be the thing that shapes us the most. In this episode of Bad Photographers , Griff reflects on loss, failure, and rejection, and how they quietly become accelerators for growth, transformation, and self-discovery . Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, the conversation explores how setbacks can redefine creativity, reshape ambition, and deepen our relationship with the work — and with the people around us. This episode is about photography as a long game : the role of community , the value of reflection, and why chasing the perfect shot often leads to emptiness. It’s a reminder that real progress doesn’t come from winning every time, but from continuing to show up, learning from loss, and finding meaning in the process rather than the outcome. Refined Takeaways Loss can accelerate growth when we stop resisting it Rejection often protects us from paths that don’t fit Community shapes who we become as photographers Chasing perfection can hollow out the work Growth often begins where comfort ends Chapters 00:00 Embracing Loss as a Path to Growth 10:07 The Transformative Power of Community 20:18 Redefining Success Through Reflection