http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mix4_93bEJw&feature=g-u-u
The measurement of “success” is like “measuring a piece of
string”. It depends how far you want to take the Photography. I personally feel
that a person’s success it determined by themselves, and you set yourself a
goal, and if you achieve that goal, you’re a success!
There are world famous Photographers who probably did never
doubt themselves or their ability and have become great successes, however
there are Photographers who definitely have doubted themselves and made a name
for themselves in a big way.
Zack Arias is a Photographer that springs to mind who falls
under this category. I watched a video of him on YouTube having a chat with
Chase Jarvis, and he discusses some of the thought patterns he had as a
Photographer.
Zack Arias had doubts about his ability as a Photographer,
doubted his own creative direction, and he even openly discusses the fact that
he attempted to become a Photographer, gave up and did something, but then came
back to Photography later.
Jasmine Star is also another Photographer who openly
discusses her own self-doubt, her mistakes, but nevertheless she persisted and
now she is one of the world’s most famous Wedding Photographers.
My answer to the question about “Can I be a successful
Photographer?” would be another question back to whoever asked me… and my
question to them is “Do you have the determination to succeed?”
As I feel the one trait that resides in all successful
people, not even just Photographers, is determination. If you do find yourself
asking the question “Can I be successful?” either to yourself or to a respected
professional, then Dom does have a point and you potentially won’t as there is a
lack of confidence, but it would be down to the individual whether they would
allow this lack of confidence to stop them, or would they persist and develop
the confidence they need.
That’s my thoughts on the topic at least… Let me know your
thoughts…
@LeoHoangPhoto
