Chapter 2 :
I definitely agree that the most difficult part about being a photographer is editing your own images. It’s hard to understand what’s too much or even what’s too of an edit. learning the importance of how not to overshadow, darken, highlight, or even over/under expose an image takes time. When I first started I didn’t know the importance of these things I would just click buttons to test things out. Another thing was learning how to be critical and objective while looking at my images. Being verbal about feedback is necessary too. It’s a lot of simple yet challenging things being taught that you never realize how important they really are.
Chapter 3:
Artist Statements was something I found extremely difficult to do. Talking about your work in a short and to the point kind of way can be hard sometimes. You never know what you need to add or take out unless you have someone proof read it for you. These artist statements are meant to highlight the work of your own that gives a high-level overview about the photographer(s) and their work. Project statements are important. It’s the same thing as an artist statement but with greater detail. To have one for each piece of work you have done can either get you to get used to writing them so you can remain consistent or you can be like me and not know the importance of what they mean to have them.
I can’t say I have don’t these consistently but the more I get involved with creating more artistic projects and pieces, I’m learning why it’s so important. Questions you need to ask yourself that you never thought you needed to until you become an art student or just freelancing with your images. It kills me to do it sometimes because I don’t see myself being in galleries consistently.
Chapter 4:
Identifying goals and a plan for your work. Another important factor while being a photographer. Choose and adventure. Make it original and make it something that you know you’ll enjoy the entire time while creating. Learning what it means to put your work in exhibitions:non- commercial venues. These images have to be so spot on that potential buyers may want your work. Again asking questions like “does my art have an environmental them? Is it feminine? Issue-oriented? Ask yourself questions that other people would ask you. You can have mistakes but not major ones like misprints or cheap frames etc. Commercial venues, EVERYTHING must be perfect! From frames to your images and other stuff that’s necessary and happens behind the scenes. Gallery Representation is a gallery making a bigger commitment to exhibit and sell a photographer’s work. There’s so many details they forget to tel you when it come to photography.
Chapter 5:
From goals yo action. It’s time to put things into action so, you can gain more photography connections. With building new connections you should be prepared so the importance of having a digital and physical hard copy portfolio to showcase your best work. The importance of getting your portfolio reviewed to give you feedback to help you be a better photographer. Although, some feedback may hurt to hear, but it’s only said to make you a better photographer. You aren’t perfect so you can also have room for improvement. Be realistic with where you are with your photography don’t allow your ego to make you feel like there’s never room for improvement. To make a portfolio review you need yo think about your paper you use, image size, presentation, leave behinds, pitch, and choosing your reviewers. After doing these things remember to listen and follow-up
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