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The Rules in Fashion Photography.
Today I was told that there were some very specific and strict rules for creating fashion photography and getting into the industry.
As a photographer trying to become an emerging artist, this really got me thinking.
At first I felt scared and ignorant.
Then I got mad at myself for not knowing this previously.
Afterwards I got frustrated and cried a little bit.
I hugged my husband.
Then I decided to find out what they were to see how I could include them into my work.
I googled.
I went blank.
I then commented it to my family and friends, and they told me to just keep on doing whatever it is I am doing.
If they believe in me, I believe in me.
Do I believe in the fashion industry? I have not met it yet face to face.
Can somebody help me with this? I wish to become less ignorant everyday, and I need all the help I can get.
Wise Rhonda Schaller shared with us this quote today:
“To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly”. – Henri-Louis Bergson.
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about 4 months ago
Hey giss!… lo único que te puedo decir es que no eres la única que se siente así! Yo estoy en eso, intentando dejar la ignorancia de lado… Lo importante es seguir intentando no?
about 4 months ago
Angelica! hola!! Si tienes toda la razón, lo importante siempre es seguir intentando y compartir conocimientos, y apara alla vamos!!! pero nunca están de mas los consejos de los que ya conocen el mercado, por lo cual escribí este post, pero nadie que conozca la industria ha ayudado todavia!!!!!!!!! te mantendré al tanto… !!
about 4 months ago
My wise husband once shared with me that rules are simply guidelines, that some people choose to follow others not. You have many choices. Choose according to your intent, your vision, your heart. Create according to your spirit. Then allow the two to meet in the world.
To understand the way the world of fashion photography works, is not too difficult to uncover. Research, get out there, “get your hands dirty” ( so to speak), and talk to lots and lots of people.
At first we are overwhelmed, and scared and wonder whether we have what it takes. But you do. There are tried and true methods for “getting your hands dirty”. Assist a photographer, do an internship, volunteer, read magazines, talk to people, attend events, etc… You can find out how it has worked for others. And learn, apply what feels right. That does not mean that is how it has to work for you.
You can create your own way. An artist I admire, Faith Ringghold told me once that if “they don’t let you play in their game, create your own game.”
Visualize your success. Affirm it – create a positive image and statement “I am a successful fashion photographer bringing beauty to the world”. Say it in your own words, daily over and over, visual it over and over. It will happen, if that is what you want.
And then you may change what you want, and that is fine too. We evolve, we let go, we relax – than we reinvent, recreate and replenish. All is good.