I printed some images on a professional grade printer for the first time. Real, archival quality prints printed with pigment-based inks on high quality, 13”x19” lustre photo paper.
I have to say that it feels pretty damned amazing. Viewing an image on the screen, especially on your phone’s tiny little screen, doesn’t compare to holding that same image in your hands as a print. That nagging feeling that haunts me, that what I’m doing as a photographer doesn’t really constitute art dissipates when I see what I have created in a shape and form that is worthy of being displayed. Imposter syndrome is replaced with the reassuring satisfaction you’ve actually created something that you’re not only excited about sharing with people but feel confident in displaying publicly.
It’s a great feeling.