"10 Ideas That Make Photographers Succeed."

📸 10 Ideas That Make Photographers Succeed (More Than Beautiful Shooting)

The past

I had the opportunity to meet many of my brothers and sisters.

Seeing the work and seeing how it works closely

Frankly, everyone is "pretty shot."

That person took good pictures. This person took good pictures.

Sometimes I feel like, "Everyone's really good."

Which is not strange.

Because this is the selling point of this generation of photographers.

It is what reflects both the "quality" and "confidence" of people doing the same profession.

I believe many people use cameras, lenses.

Until it becomes "part of the body."

Just pick up the camera and know what to press.

But that showed me a fact.

"We are living in a market where everyone is equally skilled."

And at the point where everyone's "pretty shot,"

"Just take pretty." It's not enough anymore. 📌

Over the past year, I've been very serious in the "wedding" industry.

Team systems, people management, money management.

I learned a lot, both from success and from mistakes.

From the day the lights went out in the middle of the ceremony.

Until the day it had to be cut, the debut video caught up in the hours.

These things made me realize

What separates the "typical photographer" from the "photographer in the customer's mind"

It's not technical. It's not expensive equipment.

But it's "way of thinking."

The way of thinking behind every shot.

Every decision

And every time we lift the camera,

It is a reflection of how we see the world.

Here are 10 ideas I got from reading The Laws of Success.

A book that talks about the "law of success" in a way that's not just about business.

It is "the idea of people wanting to grow from the inside."

It's not a success formula.

But it's "the approach of understanding."

I crystallized both reading and fielding.

1. You are the root of your success.

Every success starts with "you."

It's not a camera. It's not how big the team is.

But from your responsibilities, your thoughts and your intentions.

A good job doesn't have to be the most expensive.

But the job that people look at and know it's you "lasts a long time.

2. Be willing to be uncomfortable

Growth often starts with "unease."

The first time I took a big job, the first time I got hit, the first time I wasn't sure.

Every awkwardness is an opportunity to move up another level.

Don't escape the unease, because it's the most honest teacher in the world.

3. Focus on solving problems

Photography work is never 100% smooth.

Not enough light, late people, rain or unexpected events.

What makes a photographer better is "conscious problem solving."

No outcry, no excuses, just adjust, solve, think and accomplish it.

The customer didn't want to hear the reason why he didn't get the picture. He wanted

"A practical picture."

4. Learn to handle what you already got

Do not wait for new things before starting to work well.

The cameras that have today, the lenses that have today, use them as much as possible.

Because "knowing a tool" is more important than having a lot of tools.

Someone who uses the same thing at full capacity.

Often go further than people who have expensive things but still don't understand them.

5. Invest in yourself

Don't be afraid to invest in knowledge and experience.

A good course, a good book, or even a quiet time to reflect on yourself.

All is long-term investment.

Because the camera is out every year

But "understanding of work and people's hearts" will never collapse.

6. Play to win (not to lose)

Do not shoot to survive the reproach.

But taken to be proud of the work itself

Don't compete with anyone. Just try to be better than yesterday.

Don't be afraid of mistakes, but be afraid of stopping learning.

7. Do the simple / important things right.

Small things like "arrive on the job front on time" or "speak well."

It is the root of professionalism.

Because in the world that everyone shoots beautifully

What makes the most difference... is "credibility."

8. Learn from successful people

Don't be shy about learning from better people.

Listen rather than speak. Observe rather than judge.

Everyone who succeeds is scarred.

Don't just look at the last picture, but at the "thought process" that brought him there.

9. Every master was once a disaster.

No one is born.

Every photographer you admire has ever missed, ever been scolded, ever wanted to quit.

But what brings them to this day is "He doesn't stop."

Don't compare yourself to others.

Just compare it to "yourself yesterday."

10. Don't forget to wear your awesome glasses.

Be sure to look at the world with "glasses of creativity."

Don't let fatigue or haste

Make you lose sight of the beauty of your surroundings.

Because every good picture starts with the sight of seeing "value" in small things.

Finally,

The camera may change every year.

New techniques may come out every month.

But the only thing that will never come out is "the heart of the camera bearer." ❤️

Ikq - Visuddhi Photographer