Robert Capa is often remembered as the greatest war photographer of all time. His photographs of the Spanish Civil War, D-Day in Normandy, and conflicts across Europe and Asia have become part of our collective memory of the 20th century. He lived fast, took risks, and ultimately gave his life while photographing war.

Let’s be honest, at every gallery or photo exhibition, there’s always that person casually name-dropping famous photographers. You nod politely, but inside you’re thinking: “Who on earth are they talking about?” But here’s the danger: admiration can easily turn into worship. And when you worship another photographer, you stop being yourself.

Why look back when the world is rushing forward? Because the past often sees more clearly than the present. The masters of photography may be gone, but their images remain alive and they still have lessons for us. But here’s the danger: admiration can easily turn into worship. And when you worship another photographer, you stop being yourself.

Paralysis by analysis happens in that split second you see something worth photographing… yet you hesitate. The camera is in your hand,...