Photography..?

Do I really want to start a Photography business?

For the last few years, I’ve wanted to be a professional photographer. To make a living doing the thing I love. So, that is what I’ve been working towards.

Even on days when the thought of it felt dull. Maybe that was because I knew that to get to a level of success in the field, I’d be struggling for years.

My idea of success is when I no longer have to go searching for work. The work comes to me. People see my work and want it for themselves. They reach out to me; they pay my fee without question, which would be way above the average… Why? Because people will pay for my work.

Every once in a while, I would have to remind myself that this is what I “Want” to do.

Why!?

Maybe I’m not that into it.

Now, think of it this way: if I have to keep reminding myself of the things I love doing, then do I love doing them?

Now, I do love photography, but is it a business I want to start?

It’s a great hobby, pastime, and a way of relaxing. But it's not something I’m frankly interested in doing as a means of income. I feel like it’ll become another job, something to resent and eventually hate as it takes up my time and twists into something else.

But you’re so good at it.

I’m good at a lot of things, like so many of you. I’m a decent bartender (in whisky bars), builder, landscaper, security guard. I achieved a black belt in Karate when I was 12. But I’ve never wanted to start my own building company, security firm or Dojo.

Photography started as nothing more than a hobby, and I frankly want it to stay that way. I get sick and tired of people asking for my “professional services” as a photographer, whether they can pay me or not.

Does this sound like someone who wants to start a photography business?

I’d say no.

But then comes the question, “Have I just been wasting my time for the last two years?” Maybe. But would you rather waste more time on this endeavour? Or would you rather know that you don’t want to do this and stop now?

I recently finished listening to ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ (and am already rereading it) and am currently reading Mastery by Robert Greene. A book on figuring out your goal in life. Many of which seem to come from things you showed interest in as a child. But seeing as my childhood interests were seen as foolish or pointless by family and peers, I don’t remember much about them.

This bares more thought.

How do you find your goal in life, your passion? Something that you can monetise to make a living without it becoming just another job a few years down the line?

What are your passions now?

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

These are questions that I’m been asking myself lately.

Answer;

• Reading to better myself

• My health//fitness//Wellness

• Acquiring knowledge and new skills

• Writing

• Philosophy

And maybe from that, content creation.

We’re now being told that the creator economy is the future.

I’m not talking about social media influencers. I’m talking about people who provide value that is worth your time and money. Not cheap entertainment or dopamine hits.

How can I take the list above and turn it into something that provides value to others?

Maybe I can learn how to better myself and then teach that to others.

The Batman Project. I blog to come later.

Okay, yeah, that sounds like a childhood fantasy. And it probably is. I mean, I did like Batman as a child, and frankly, I still do. He’s a great ideal to strive for.

Not the crime-fighting, but the determination and dedication to one’s self-training. To take myself to the peak of what can be achieved. At any age.

I’m a Professional Photographer who dabbles in Writing and Documentary Film Making.

I’ve recently quit my job of three and a half years as a Bartender/Manager. Photography began as a hobby and quickly became a passion.

I’m a Professional Photographer, Filmmaker, Writer/Author and this website is where I’m going to document all of it. The good, the bad and the ugly.

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