I’m ONLY a Photographer

February 14th, 2009 | Personal, Seminars & Workshops

“I can’t afford this. I don’t have to do this. I’m just a photographer” …not a doctor, lawyer, architect, engineer, not the son from a wealthy family. Therefore…

I don’t need to educate myself
I don’t need to present myself professionally
I don’t need link/network
I don’t need to join & get involved with a professional body (slapping a logo on the website alone does not count!)

Maybe that is why a lot of photographers grossly undercharge because we have such shoddy self-image that we are telling our clients that we worth only pittance.

While a puffed up and over inflated self-image stinks, a lowly one is just as bad. The great thing that has happened to me in WPPI is how it reminded again, that my dream, art and business can be as big as I want it to be. They are limited only by the size of my dream. When this convention is over, it’s time to put my dreams to work.

11 Responses to I’m ONLY a Photographer

  1. Anna

    Thanks for sharing your experiences at WPPI. Truly inspiring to see a Malaysian being there :D Woot! Have fun with the rest of your stay and best regards to Jas too!

  2. Clement

    Thanks for sharing !! would dream that one day, will be able to joint such great event

  3. Hafiz Ismail

    We are not second class citizens! We are professionals!

    Thank you for believing in me!

    Hafizz

  4. Jacqui

    Howdy! Finally find your latest blog! Sounds like you’re having a fabulous time. Shuk Chee, Voon & I have been laying groundwork for our amazing weekend in Brunei… April! Enjoy, learn, master… then, all u have to do is impart some to us when you get back! Happy Valentine’s to you both!

  5. Louis

    Jacq: Hope to see you guys in Brunei.

    Hafiz: You must believe in yourself too!

    Clement & Anna: Be here one day! Save up and make it your goal!

  6. Terrance

    You can do it Louis … :)
    Believe in yourself and everything is possible…

    Keep up your excellent work !!!

  7. Jess

    Hi there Louis,

    I’m so proud that a Malaysian like you has set a high standard in this industry.
    I come to your site often as a silent reader and everytime I am inspired by your humility and generosity.Thank you so much for sharing and believing that dreams can come true.

  8. AlexV

    Definitely agree with you! Keep up the good work!

  9. Johan Sopiee

    uuurrgghhhh! can i be your lighting boy again?

  10. Dennis

    I have always believe in this particular saying: “It may you fate to be born poor, but it is not your fate to stay poor.”

  11. Dennis

    I have always believe in this particular saying: “It may be your fate to be born poor, but it is not your fate to stay poor.”

Leave a Reply