Many people I know that are involved in photography want to make a living at photography doing fine art work. That is a noble goal, working and living as an artist would be a dream for me as well. The thing is if you want to do that you have to jump through lots of hoops and many compromise their vision to make photos that sell.
What matters most and what should only matter is "Making Photos". An artist needs to create work, he/she needs to put all other concerns, excuses aside and simply make pictures! Trying to get the work shown is important, winning contests and the like is important but they are distant distant seconds to just going out as often as you can and making photos. Forget all the other shit, just make pictures, if you create strong art good things will follow.
What matters most and what should only matter is "Making Photos". An artist needs to create work, he/she needs to put all other concerns, excuses aside and simply make pictures! Trying to get the work shown is important, winning contests and the like is important but they are distant distant seconds to just going out as often as you can and making photos. Forget all the other shit, just make pictures, if you create strong art good things will follow.
