I don't know if anybody even reads these, but might as well write down what I am thinking even if it just for me.
I am sitting in my photography lab right now and I just had a discussion with my class and teacher, and I don't know what to think anymore.
For photographers to get jobs, they need to be confident. I don't feel confident at all. I only charge 50 - 75 dollars, hoping someone will want to use me since I am so cheap. People tell me that making myself cheaper won't help at all, I need to show that I am confident in myself as a photographer so other people with trust me. But if I can hardly get jobs when I charge so little, I doubt anyone will want me if I charge 150 - 200. That would still be cheap. For what I give people, other photographers would charge 500 - 1,000 dollars. But people don't understand that, so I remain cheap.
I look around at other photographers, and I feel like I am not good at all. I like my photos, and my clients like my photos, but compared to other photographers...it just doesn't seem good enough.
People don't trust me because I am young. I just want a chance to show what I can do.
Or am I holding myself back? Am I afraid I won't be good enough, so I don't take a chance? How can other people take a chance on me if I am too scared to take a chance on myself?
Shannon,
ReplyDeleteBELIEVE in yourself! You are an awesome photographer! Don't compare yourself to other photographers. God had given you the exact kind of talent he wants you to have and your work will be your own, to His glory!
Just work hard to use the gift God has given you (as I know you are) and you will find satisfaction and confidence in your gift like you've never known!
Blessings sweet friend,
Heather
Hey Shannon, this is Matt (Kim's boyfriend).
ReplyDeleteI just thought I would let you know, that cheap isn't always bad. Price can be a great starting point for people to find a photographer, and your photos seem pretty good! With experience, your prices will go up, and the clientele will follow. Keep up the good work!