Another Talent versa real jobs question?

Chile Chef

My teacher has told me over and over again I have real talent in photography but I'm coming to a realization that photography is merely a hobby for most of us that are just starting in the craft.. Where there is already people doing what they love and getting paid, However there is also people who set the bar high in this game for a good photography job such as Muybridge, Ulesemann, Ansil, and many more that's not famous but set the bar high as well.

So how could one go into a job interview with his/her transfer portfolio and be aspect to land it even if they know what they're doing?


For me I've decided while I'm talented in this craft it's not going to be my bread and butter career although I really would like it to be.



So in other words what would you do if your in my shoes? Oh and don't say open a studio, I've check it out and we have studios for photography oping all the time.

Nikolai

I'm afraid you're asking a wrong question. It's not about being able to work for somebody (i.e. having a boss). It's about to work for yourself, be your own boss. Photography is usually a solitary craft. There exceptions (PJs, etc. i.e. photographers working for hire on 1099 basis) but most of the time it's you against the whole world.
So the question is really: are *you* ready to be your own boss? Do you have business skills to pull it off? If any of the answer is no - read the story of Annie Leibovitz and weep...

Wil Davis

I agree with Nik...


...and seeing some of the names in the original post, don't forget that it's so very easy to emulate, but so bloody hard to be original!

- Wil

Cygnus Studios

I also agree with Nik, it really isn't that difficult to find paying clients if you go out there and work it. Some jobs pay more than others, and Lord knows you often feel like you are working far harder for your money than you are getting.

Photography is a great career for those who can make it. It is your business contacts, your effort, and your willingness that will get the job. Talent keeps the job.

Most importantly, as the boss, you can work any 80 hours a week you want.

Chile Chef

Thank you very much guys, It feels that I'm learning a fruitless craft now after reading some articles while waiting in class,

but I know my game when I'm behind the camera, I know my game when I'm behind the graphics program, I'm just up in the air at this point on what to do,

My teacher commented on how talented I was all the way threw the coarse and she urged me to to take Photography II and digital photography 1 this semester and next! And she knows I can get transferred to my dream college FullSail in winter park FL,