New Years always bring resolutions. And before I explore the changes I’d like to see in the next year, I like to think about the changes the past year has seen. A LOT of big things have been happening slowly.
Here on SG amazing shoots with @chelseadager have been a definite bright point in my year! Getting to reach out to some amazing people on...
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chelsiegh:
I can't wait for everyone to be able to see them!!
I’m SO motivated to shoot! This morning it’s like a light switch got flicked. Let the Monday Madness begin!! I’m saying FUCK OFF to the teaching job I hate on Monday’s (I LOVE my kids but I’m SO over not getting a paycheck) and I’m embracing the pro photographer side! I want to give away one shoot every Monday! Anyone in the Chicago area who
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bookcouple:
Wish I was closer
elegantorchid:
Right!? Me too!!
So I took over a Kinky Arts Meetup group about two months go. And I’ve been TRYING to figure out how to make stuff happen without having to shoulder MOST of the cost myself. And this last week I launched the first session, on posing and communicating with models.
It went REALLY well, aside from the fact that none of them listened to what I...
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bookcouple:
I love that idea
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.
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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