What I’m saying is that sometimes finding out what you’re bad at will lead you to find out what you are good at, and more importantly, what makes you happy. At least that’s how it worked for me. What I am also saying is that maybe sometimes it is OK to put what should be the last paragraph of something right at the very beginning.
Hi Travis, a lot of what you wrote here resonates with me. I shoot fashion commercially in Seoul and have had some of the same experiences as you it seems. This is the kind of writing I’ve been looking for on Substack, will be sure to go through all you’ve shared here.
Really well said. I got into photography as a career a little bit differently, but can definitely relate to the feeling of knowing something is not for you pretty quickly... even when you think you’ve wanted to do it for so long. It’s kind of amazing the direction life takes you if you trust your instincts.
Great story Travis. We all started somewhere and learned more about ourselves by doing all sorts of jobs. This is a very nice insight for anyone considering to start their journey as a photographer.
The realities of photography, very well explained. I went to three years of photography school, then after that went into assisting and while school was amazing, assisting was like on the job training. I learned so much doing that and always recommend doing the same to those interested.
A thought provoking piece - it's always fascinating to look back and see the path taken to arrive at where you are today. The idea of "finding out what you’re bad at will lead you to find out what you are good at" is a great life lesson for all. -Diana
Travis I enjoyed learning your photography background, the routes you’ve taken, and the challenges you’ve overcome to be where you are today. 👍☀️Also liked how you placed the last paragraph first!
Hi Travis, a lot of what you wrote here resonates with me. I shoot fashion commercially in Seoul and have had some of the same experiences as you it seems. This is the kind of writing I’ve been looking for on Substack, will be sure to go through all you’ve shared here.
Cheers,
Chris
I really appreciate that Chris.
Really well said. I got into photography as a career a little bit differently, but can definitely relate to the feeling of knowing something is not for you pretty quickly... even when you think you’ve wanted to do it for so long. It’s kind of amazing the direction life takes you if you trust your instincts.
Thanks Dan. I guess most of us are just figuring it out as we go along.
Great story Travis. We all started somewhere and learned more about ourselves by doing all sorts of jobs. This is a very nice insight for anyone considering to start their journey as a photographer.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
The realities of photography, very well explained. I went to three years of photography school, then after that went into assisting and while school was amazing, assisting was like on the job training. I learned so much doing that and always recommend doing the same to those interested.
Thanks Charlie. I felt the same.
Great piece Travis! Plenty of food for thought here as I turn a few things around in my head...
-Tom
Thanks Tom, I appreciate it.
A thought provoking piece - it's always fascinating to look back and see the path taken to arrive at where you are today. The idea of "finding out what you’re bad at will lead you to find out what you are good at" is a great life lesson for all. -Diana
Thank you Diana.
Travis I enjoyed learning your photography background, the routes you’ve taken, and the challenges you’ve overcome to be where you are today. 👍☀️Also liked how you placed the last paragraph first!
I appreciate that Timothy.
this was an enjoyable read!
Thanks Adam!