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Wanting to get into photography as a career (alien.top)
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I am 19 years old and always enjoyed taking pictures of the outdoors and animals but not until the last few months did I actually start realizing I take some top tier photos. I’ve talked to a few people and understand a few ways it’s possible to start but I figured who better than the power of social media.

If anyone has any bit of hints or tips on how to kind of get my name out there that would be a dream come true.

I have plenty of photos I can send to show some of my work if need be!

Thank you to anyone who helps even the slightest🍻

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[–] Kieran_J_Duncan@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Do you have a link to your work?

I think your enthusiasm is great, but maybe a little naive? Pretty much everybody is hustling looking for that same success.

I think the biggest thing to keep in mind as a newbie is it's less about how good your photos are and more about making connections with the right people. I'd focus on that first. There's a lot of very very talented people who struggle for work, and lots of successful photographers who's work is mediocre.

[–] Tall_Abalone_8537@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Definetely naieve.

Unless he's some sort of savant.

But he's 19, and his head swimming with dreams of making it as a pro-photog.

Odds of become a recognized photog (not a Tuber claiming to be a pro photog) are about the same as a college football player making it to the NFL.

[–] _dav3nator@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Pro isn’t synonymous with famous. They can definitely start a photography business with the right guidance and make a living.

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