One of the most common warnings you will hear about becoming a professional photographer is that it will destroy your love for the profession. Why so? Is that true, and if so, what can you do to mitigate it? This excellent video essay features a longtime professional photographer discussing the issue and his experience.
Coming to you from Scott Choucino’s Tin House StudioThis wonderful video essay discusses becoming a professional photographer and its effect on one’s love of the profession. Undoubtedly, becoming a professional can adversely affect your passion, when you realize that everything related to the business will take you away from the camera a lot. more than you can imagine. It can also be difficult when you lose your creative freedom, as you have to work to meet the needs and wants of your clients. This is part of the reason why seasoned professionals strongly advocate working on individual projects. These will not only help you maintain your passion, but will also expand your creative palette, which can only help you get more clients. Check out the video above for the full recap from Choucino.
