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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Were you scared to follow your photographic dreams? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by UncleNope@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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So I have been scared out of my wits because I seriously want to follow my dreams. I want to start a digital magazine that features locals with a splash of non-local artists I have come to really admire over the years. I really want to get more involved in my local art community and just the community in general. This is my way to get more involved. My local art scene has some great painters, digital artists, and songwriters. I currently don't have my camera. Had to sell it to pay my bills. But I told myself when I get enough money to buy my equipment, I will start my project... So I'm getting very close to purchasing my camera and lens, and it's getting real lol. I'm scared but also excited!

Have any of you guys had this feeling?

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[–] tampawn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Its funny...that first time that someone asks you what you do, and you can say with full honesty that you're a 'photographer' is a great moment. I love telling people I'm THE photographer.

Buy used Nikon or Canon...then take all your money from gigs and put it into equipment. Not any sexay new Sony or something else. You can get cheap and old and amazing lenses used off eBay that actually work beautifully from Nikon or Canon. Don't buy on credit...pay cash. Best thing I ever did. I really don't neeeed another lens and its all owned.

Do events. Go to every gathering of artists. Take too many pictures of all different guitarists. painters, and artists creating...those are some of my favorite shots. Share share share with everyone in that circle. Don't be a prick that wants money before you're good... Be creative and be comfortable around that circle and share a lot. When they call you and you're too busy getting paid elsewhere then you can maybe raise your prices. Good Luck

[–] UncleNope@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'm sorry but I gotta get a Fuji x pro2 lol I had one and then sold it. Such a wonderful camera and just feels great lol x pro2 with a 18mm! Just wonderful! That's the only camera that I do not need but am willing to splurge on!