As a photographer, it's natural to want to compare your work to others. You may browse through social media and photography blogs, taking note of other photographers' styles, techniques, and compositions.
Rather than adopting a lone wolf mentality, photographers can benefit greatly by connecting with others in their field. By building a supportive network of peers who understand the challenges and triumphs of photography, individuals can alleviate the burdens they face. Through these connections, photographers can find solace, gain valuable insights, and potentially receive assistance, making their journey in the field more manageable and rewarding.
Social media is a powerful tool for marketing your photography, but it should not replace in-person networking. Face-to-face conversations can establish trust and credibility.
You can read every article, watch every YouTube video, and every time you think you've got it figured out, the vermin rat that is 'the exposure triangle', will still sneak in and ruin your work.
"You might not think of your mum’s Facebook posts as artistic. I’d argue that it absolutely could be, but that's beside the point."