I am a photographer. I have been self-taught for almost three years, but I am still staggering. Please give me some answers from senior photography teachers.

You have written a lot, and I have read them all. Are you not old?

Here I will share my opinion and hope it will be beneficial to you. If there is anything different from yours, I hope you won’t be angry.

Just because you have been a photography assistant for 20 months does not indicate how good you are as a photographer.

You said that you think those teachers are XX-class photographers from photo studios and don’t believe in their skills

And you always feel that they are better than others

These only show that your self-confidence is very sufficient

I don’t know if you have ever heard the saying: Excessive self-confidence is arrogance

I have done photography-related work, and every year I will also personally interview many photographers, some of whom are very similar to you.

There are also some very good and experienced photographers.

Next, let me summarize their differences

Many novices are complacent after they have just completed a few successful projects, and they think that photography is just that, and speaking well is what is important. of.

Even some are young and frivolous

But many truly great photographers give me the impression that they are very humble and low-key.

Also, let’s talk about photography. Photography is not just studio photography, but there are many other routes and ways to go.

Photo studios are often not all about pure photography, you should be aware of this.

Let me give you some suggestions

Start as a photographer in a small photo studio, and then make more connections in this circle. Wait at least 18 months before you have the opportunity to make connections through connections. Recommend to a better photo studio. That is to say, job-hopping

You should discover and summarize your shortcomings more often. If you always think that you are better than others, this is definitely not a good sign.

Respect other photographers, no matter how mediocre they may seem on the surface. You must understand that when three people are walking together, there must be a teacher.

Photography and martial arts are very similar and require talent, basic skills and accumulation, so don’t rush for success and keep an open mind.

There are many things at work that are more important than photography. It is not enough to just do good photography. Treating people, dealing with others, having a peaceful mind, being accurate and rigorous are even more important.

Okay, I have said a lot. The fact that you can see your own shortcomings and ask questions shows that you are very self-aware.

I believe that as long as you really like this profession, you will become an excellent photographer.