Capturing moments through the lens of a camera is a magical art form that allows you to freeze time and create memories that last a lifetime. As a young photographer, you have the unique opportunity to hone your skills and explore your creative vision. However, mastering the craft of photography requires more than just lenses and Adobe Lightroom. So here are some tips for all my fellow photographers.
I wrote this article primarily to process everything that happened and thought to share it to provide a little insight into what it was like for me. So this is just personal experience.
Whether you’re a budding hobbyist or an aspiring professional, it’s essential to learn the fundamentals and develop good habits from the start. In this article, I will share three quick tips for young photographers to help you understand what else is relevant to you. Far away from all the camera gear and technical skills. So, let’s dive in!
Get out there and show what you do.
And I know what you think: “Eww I don’t want another person to tell me I should invest more time in social media.”
No. I’m not going to tell you this.
What I want you to do is talk about what you do. Tell your grandma. Tell your friend. Tell your coworkers. The chances are high that it is not them who book you. But they will also tell other people when talking about their wedding or business. They remember you and boom. You likely get a call from them offering you a wedding documentary or a business shoot.
Extra tip: don’t tell them that you’re just a photographer. Tell them that you are a photographer for sustainable fashion brands or boho weddings. You guessed it. Have your elevator pitch ready at every time.
Extra tip: don’t tell them that you’re just a photographer. Tell them that you are a photographer for sustainable fashion brands. You guessed it. Have your elevator pitch ready at every time.
Collaborate in any way with other artists.
It was never easier to meet like-minded people. You have Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Even Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Use it and have fun. Just never lose the spark of creating. Creating content that helps the community and that you care for is what keeps us going.
And I know that time for a passion is always rare if you don’t have photography as your main job. But if you just schedule a photo shoot with others once every one or two months, you’re going to feed on this for a long time.
Network.
I think you’re hearing this a lot. But I can not stress this enough. Networking is what gets you jobs and opportunities. Think about it. You also would book an Assistant you know and already met than someone you just found on Instagram who is not making stories and just posts once in a while.
By building up a network you’re going to benefit from a lot of creators, photographers, videographers, and art directors, who think of you when they need a person to take care of a problem they have.
It works the other way around too. You got a call from a client and you know that you need help. You can either google endlessly and not find someone or you already have someone in mind who would fit perfectly.
And I know that time for a passion is always rare if you don’t have photography as your main job. But if you just schedule a photo shoot with others once every one or two months, you’re going to feed on this for a long time.
I really hope this helps with your photography career and that you get many paying clients in the future.
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