Photographers aren’t nice on social media. People in general aren’t really nice on social media. It’s really off putting I understand your frustrations all too well. My biggest tip would be to avoid Reddit and instagram as resources and maybe go to a concert and make small talk with the photographer. I’ve only had one unpleasant interaction with a concert photographer in person. Maybe try to find local photography groups. It’s really overwhelming being new to professional photography and having nowhere to start and having in person resources is always the best way to go.

I know a paparazzi photographer that makes well over 50k for a good shot. 20k for a bad shot. It’s absolutely insane what paparazzi get paid

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As I stated in my post, I am downloading/exporting from Lightroom. Happens on my phone and computer