>>3252963I consider myself an amateur. First thing be HUMBLE. Just start getting some ambassadors, people who are a social center, and that are aesthetically attractive. If you're into portraits, if not design some postcards and paste it on schools, churchs, malls. Work on your equipment and client attention, don't let yourself be struggled only to be "nice" with people. Make your job value what you consider good, don't give it for free. Don't add watermarks in my opinions they look bad (In case you add one). But, add your info in the metadata. I'm only starting, and for being currently a student, I get one or two sesions per month (ifI'm lucky) make promos, be interesting. RESPECT YOUR CLIENT. That's what I can say.
Of your work, share your Instagram, I can only say the picture might be a little oversaturated, in color and in composition. I don't know if you used HDR, but it's way too saturated. It's a good photo, interesting composition, but you can't focus your attention because of the background, but THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT A BAD PHOTO. It's indeed a good one, I like it. By it's elements I guess it would look still awesome in grayscale.
Also, don't let anything upset you, accept criticism if it's good or bad it's ok. Remember it's only valid if it's based on arguments. "It's an ugly picture" Yeah, why? "It's just ugly" don't let trolls or jealousy discourage you.
Embrace knowledge read and improve your skills, earn for your equipment, be careful with what you have, and be smart. Don't leave it leaning around. It's one of my biggest fears, being robbed, mugged, asaulted, etc. Don't enter in risky zones even if you might get the picture of the century. Believe me, it's one of my biggest fears. Ask for an ID before going to any work, make your contract, be smart. Protect yourself, be prudent. That's the things I've considered as important. Take it, if it helps you, I'm 17. I add this, because I consider important, I'm only an amateur, I hope this helps you.
