photo laureates provides here some pieces of information on the right photography mind frame to have.

I stopped taking pictures a long time ago.  "What?" you say. "Aren't you a professional photographer?" Yes, I am, but only rarely do I take a picture. I make them. The difference between taking and making a photograph or picture is big. Technical skills and aesthetics are important to any photo, but it isn't until you bring your personal vision into the act of creating a photograph that it's truly yours. The whole idea is to make your images come out the way you intended when you looked through the eyepiece.  

Keep it simple. Pay attention to your photos. Don't try to control everything around you. My family and event photos were better made once I gave up telling people what to do. Once you learn to enjoy the moments in your photos, the rest will take care of itself.

Control of my photo laureates tools and film is based on my being able to predict how my camera, film, filter and processing will work. The learning process involves testing. It's merely knowing how your tools work together. Educators claim that testing is the basis of accurate prediction. The ability to accurately predict how an image will turn out is the basis of control in photography, as well. Control isn't impossible or even difficult. If you have the patience to test (get to know) your gear, film, and processing, you can have control over your images. Professionals, artists, and advanced amateurs alike do this with any new film, lab, or gear. 

The photos I make are the results of my personal vision combined with my technical skills. So, pin samples of your photos on a cork board and, on or near each photo, write what you did to capture that image. Look closely at the shadows, contrast, color, etc. so that you understand the differences between the photos.  

Clearly, slides and black-and-white are the films that are the easiest to fully control. High quality pro-labs can supply color slide processing that is consistent and reliable. Once you learn what to expect from your lab, you can rely on them to help you control your processing. With black-and-white film, you can process your film yourself and then print your own negatives. While many labs are again offering black-and-white processing, a lab designed to meet professional demands will give the only good results. I began printing my own color negatives and later took my film to pro-labs that would allow me to decide on printing density and color balance before a final print was made. 

Once you know how your camera, film, filters and lab work together you can apply your personal vision to make photographs the way you intend them to be.