I’m always nervous to use certain language to define my work, because I’m not sure if it really is the way that I’m describing it, or if other people see it that way.

What makes something editorial?

When are you “documentary style” and not just getting candids?

What makes something lifestyle? If I’m a lifestyle photographer but also like to do portraits sometimes, would I be a lifestyle and portrait photographer?

I want to niche down and really be straight forward with what I’m offering and my approach, but often times I’m really not even sure what box I fall into.

  • CHRAMPOLEEN@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Just asking everyone in the comments so I don’t have to make a pointless separate post.

    As someone who’s only just recently started getting into photography, when can you call yourself a photographer? Not that it’s important or matters, but at what point can you confidently say “I am a photographer”? Does it need to be your means of income? Does it need to be accepted by a certain amount of people? This post just made me think!