Hi to all fellow photographers,
Wondering what did you guys go through before establishing yourself as a professional photographer?
Am thinking that this might serve as a guideline for our next generation of aspiring photographers, as to what is the price to pay to become a successful photographer like many of you out here.
I am not as successful as most of you here but here's my story:
I got involved in photographey about 5 years ago when i gave up a very decent paying job to become an assistant in a big studio, where i learn from ground 0.
learnt everything thru the hard way, like stuffing myself with humble pies everyday, got scolded for things that's not my fault, super long working hours(>14 hrs everyday, 6 days/week) and super pathetic pay(less than 1k before CPF) for 2 solid years before i was allowed to have a shoot to call my own.
Just when i thought things are starting to turn for the better, I realised that I have to leave the studio in order to progress further, and I have to start trying to clinch my own deals and business.
Life was tough for 2 more years, not enough money to buy high end gears, not enough time for family and friends, no time to rest...etc...
Refused to give up and recently, I finally see some results.
Jobs are coming in, money is flowing in, and have a little bit of time to type this over here.
So, how about you guys?
I am interested to know about your aspiration story.
Dun be shy, let us know what kind of craps you went thru before attaining the level you have today.
Hope this is not too lengthy.
Best regards
Wondering what did you guys go through before establishing yourself as a professional photographer?
Am thinking that this might serve as a guideline for our next generation of aspiring photographers, as to what is the price to pay to become a successful photographer like many of you out here.
I am not as successful as most of you here but here's my story:
I got involved in photographey about 5 years ago when i gave up a very decent paying job to become an assistant in a big studio, where i learn from ground 0.
learnt everything thru the hard way, like stuffing myself with humble pies everyday, got scolded for things that's not my fault, super long working hours(>14 hrs everyday, 6 days/week) and super pathetic pay(less than 1k before CPF) for 2 solid years before i was allowed to have a shoot to call my own.
Just when i thought things are starting to turn for the better, I realised that I have to leave the studio in order to progress further, and I have to start trying to clinch my own deals and business.
Life was tough for 2 more years, not enough money to buy high end gears, not enough time for family and friends, no time to rest...etc...
Refused to give up and recently, I finally see some results.
Jobs are coming in, money is flowing in, and have a little bit of time to type this over here.
So, how about you guys?
I am interested to know about your aspiration story.
Dun be shy, let us know what kind of craps you went thru before attaining the level you have today.
Hope this is not too lengthy.
Best regards