glad to have met you on that Japan gig so many years ago. How things have changed since then haha
@shanestorozukphotography
Жыл бұрын
I can't emphasize how awesome and valuable this video is to the photography community. You touched on so many amazing points and the fact you are coming to these types of conclusions at the age of 26 blows my mind....I had no clue what I was doing at that age. I'm currently trying to transition to a photography career after 20 years of working in the film industry so I can't think you enough for sharing your experiences and nuggets of wisdom. 🙏🤝
@SamuelElkinsPhoto
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@James-Starkey
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Sam! gotta trust the process. Keep pushing and never give up.
@woseIl
Жыл бұрын
Man...honestly this is one of the best videos you've ever made Samuel..
@natquinones_
Жыл бұрын
Love to hear about your photo journey Sam really helps and inspire 🙏
@nothingaroundus_
Жыл бұрын
Quality content right here. Thanks for sharing these, Sam
@anathomaz.photography
Жыл бұрын
New to your channel and I like your “sharing thoughts” videos.
@stormschaap7578
Жыл бұрын
So underated, love listening to your advice. Thanks man
@muris60
Жыл бұрын
been hearing you since 2016 content age ig and stuff, crazy nostalgic, currently awesome.
@MarkusGjengaar
Жыл бұрын
Some great wise words here. It’s been fun watching your journey. Feel inspired✌🏻Come to Norway, I’ll drive you around.
@samuelkuro
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the raw and honest words! Loved it!
@FacesOfLA
Жыл бұрын
Golden Words !!! This was great.
@FireLiteCreations
29 күн бұрын
Hi Samuel, thanks so much for sharing your years of photography experience with us! I'm a relatively new photographer and only really considered pursuing it professionally this year. I've tried a few genres of photography like wedding, events, birthday, family, lifestyle portrait, travel, and street, and so far I'm a bit more drawn to lifestyle photography and perhaps, personal branding photography. So I'm trying to niche down myself to lifestyle and branding photography on IG and maybe website portfolio so that I can get those kind of work, but I also want to showcase my street and travel photos. At the moment, my styles are clashing between genres and I am not sure what to do. I haven't posted them on IG because I want to be consist when marketing and branding myself. What do you suggest I do?
@helencogan2187
Жыл бұрын
Great video Sam! thank you!!!
@SamuelElkinsPhoto
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thomas.kovacik
Жыл бұрын
so good dude!
@jonathan_aguilar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam
@dver89
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@kylesimmons6692
Жыл бұрын
Great wisdom ❤
@BeautyBy_Kirsten
Жыл бұрын
I first started taking photos in 2015 but I'm having trouble making connections now I used to make about $50/hr taking portraits not sure what happened
@DayumMarq
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. How did you structure your website/portfolio before you had all the travel, and brand shoots? My issue now is second guessing my work when putting it on my website due to the category/narrative behind the work. Most of it is personal work I just loved. Any tips on how to give photos a narrative or reason, when adding it to a website?
@timomuursepp3283
Жыл бұрын
If your personal work is good enough then client does not care. In my portfolio I would say 50% at least is my personal work and other 50% branding. All the photos are under one portfolio. So trust yourself in this :)
@SamuelElkinsPhoto
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Personal work is even better than client work imo. Get creative, work on your eye and keep chasing down personal projects.
@chadwickestey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these lessons learned. How did you manage your finances and income when you go months without landing a job? I know you have KZitem as well so when jobs don't come in, do you focus on building other income streams?
@SamuelElkinsPhoto
Жыл бұрын
It’s tough man. Always a battle but yes a big reason of why I created the KZitem channel is to supplement my income
@johnleftwich650
Жыл бұрын
Good talk. Sage advice for a 26 yr old.
@chrisshent
11 ай бұрын
You’re half my age, but give me double the value. Thanks!
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