why you should share your work with the world
Having our work seen by others can help us to grow. While everyone is different and I can’t speak for you, I find it extremely useful. Just knowing that my images -and the rest of my work, for that matter- are going to be seen by other people -mostly strangers- pushes me to create more and create better.
We all love a good challenge. This is especially useful when you don't know what to photograph or when you are going through a creative rut. Commit yourself to publish one image you like every week. It might not seem like much, but that'd add up to 52 images you like every year. Not bad.
Do your best and then hit publish.
Then, move on to the next piece.
new images
new videos
I sit down to edit 6 images I made in the Midwest this winter. I use Lightroom CC on the iPad. As you’ll see, I try to keep it as simple as possible, but you might discover something new you hadn’t tried before.
Camera gear matters, of course. So do your skills and your vision. But in photography, nothing beats being at the right place at the right moment.
behind the scenes
Expectations for photographers have increased dramatically in the last few years. Established photographers might be able to get away with "work as usual". However, newcomers need to make use of all the tools they can get their hands on to stand out among the incredible work being produced today. Sharing what happens behind-the-scenes is a good way to reach -and connect with- a bigger audience.
That could mean a YouTube channel where you share your journey with all of us. It doesn't have to be visual, though. It could be a podcast, a blog, or simply sharing it on Instagram's stories.
I do a few of those things. At the beginning, I had a few doubts: I was afraid those ventures would take too much time away from my photography. And while that is true to an extent, they've paid off big time.
They aren't just another platform to showcase my images. Some, like my YouTube channel, have grown to the point where I consider them to be "complimentary material" to my main work. It also got me in touch with some of the most creative people I know.
I can't encourage you enough to start sharing your work if you don't already. And if you do, to show us what's going on behind that camera. It will help you understand your art and yourself better. It will keep you inspired and creative. It will be hard work, but also extremely rewarding. And you will inspire others to follow your steps.
Thank you so much for being there yet another week,
Adrian