What Makes You Better Than The Rest

    

      So now you're a photographer, you have the camera, lenses, filters, packs, sacks, containers, programs, a fancy computer, and even a top of the line "professional" printer. ALL your friends say what great work you do, now what? What's your goal? whats your niche? What makes you better than the millions of average-joes with pockets deep enough to afford professional equipment that makes your gear look like cheap plastic toys?

ASSETS
This might sound common knowledge but the first thing you should do is identify your assets. What are you good at. What are you not good at. Choose a subject to practice with, are you a people person? Maybe shooting models or portraits is your talent. Have a love for animals? Cant stay away from the zoo? Perhaps wildlife photography is your gift. Sports, product photography, newspaper event photography. Explore. Learn. Educate. Find what fits you and your lifestyle best and stick with it. You cant do it all, so give one your all.   

WORK WHEN ITS NOT WORK
To stay above the rest work to your best. Always have your camera, always be looking for that "one" shot. “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.”  - Wayne Gretzky. Always be "working" and hunting for anything that will let you shine past the rest of the crowd. Birthdays, Family reunions, no matter what you should at be least known as "that photography guy with the camera".

ALWAYS RELY ON YOUR BASICS
One great picture is better than one hundred okay pictures. Go for quality not quantity. Apply what you have learned and the rest is easy. "Click"

STATE OF MIND
You are the best no matter what; be an arrogant gentleman or misses. Don't be rude, vulgar, or inappropriate. Be confidant. Over believe in yourself. People can see how you really feel about you and your work. Help convince them that your pictures are the best and that you can easily capture more moments in life. Be a compelling and desirable photographer.

RELAX
Don't stress. Your best work will come when you least expect it. The last photo of a long day, or an accidental shutter release. Even just goofing around and having fun can yield the best work of your career. Don't stress, don't stress, don't stress. HAVE FUN.