The thing here is that you are equating technical photography skill with commercial success. This happens very often and you won’t be surprised to find that some of the greatest charting music artists have the least technical ability.
You may be obsessed with colour banding and correcting highlights, but I can guarantee you that 90+% of the general public don’t care. Get the composition right, capture an important moment, add some bokeh and filters - most people are really happy.
You want to be a commercial success as a photographer? Learn how to market yourself and become an expert in managing relationship with your clients.
The thing here is that you are equating technical photography skill with commercial success. This happens very often and you won’t be surprised to find that some of the greatest charting music artists have the least technical ability.
You may be obsessed with colour banding and correcting highlights, but I can guarantee you that 90+% of the general public don’t care. Get the composition right, capture an important moment, add some bokeh and filters - most people are really happy.
You want to be a commercial success as a photographer? Learn how to market yourself and become an expert in managing relationship with your clients.