I've Been Looking for Gold in a Garbage Can

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I realized last night, after some tough love on a forum, that I've been looking for clients in all the wrong places. Or rather, misunderstanding what I really want. I had to ask myself why was I going down this road??? I'm pretty good at my photography (I think), but I couldn't understand how to get people to pay me.

I've never had a community
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bookcouple:
As a photographer myself, I know how hard the struggle can be... I’m definitely cheering you on
elegantorchid:
It's SO hard and leaves you on unsure ground. Unsure if the next step is going to lead to a good place or a pitfall. But... I continue on because it's ALL I want to do. Photography/Videography IS my life. And I can't tell you how NICE it is to know that. To have that certainty.

What the outside world thinks... fuck.

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How do I keep going?? I fucking LOVE photography and photographing beautiful women. I am SO honored to empower women and help them break through the cultural walls that tell us sexuality is something to be ashamed of. But like... legit... I haven't had a paid shoot (over $30... yeah... that was an insult...) in over SIX months!!

So I reached out to one of...
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I need FEMALE help! (Or I guess other photographers if you've got a g…

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Ok. So. I have TWO boudoir/intimate portraiture endeavors going on and have had them for a few years. MattiasGraves Photography is my MAIN thing... it's my bodyscapes and classic boudoir. My clients are typically moms and newlyweds (the typical boudoir client)… and my OTHER company is ElegantOrchid; where my ideal clients are the more alternative... tattoo/piercing friendly, hair dyed... cool women. For both I want...
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bookcouple:
I wish I could help, but it’s so hard to find good clients... just wanted to encourage you to keep pushing!
elegantorchid:
Thanks so much! Hey even encouragement means a LOT at this point!!
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