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Not working always Shooting!
Recently (today), someone told me they don't like shooting on vacation because it feels like work; I was like, “I get it. " Then I sat there and thought about it, and frankly, I get it, but at the same time, it made me think.
Let me explain: for me, photography is always about wanting to make images. I take my camera everywhere, and yes, I know everyone says that, but I do. Before I go any further, this is not a jab at the comment; it just made me think. What’s my relationship with photography? Is it work?
Also, something of note: I am retired from the military, so I have a pension. I don't rely on photography for income, so it is never considered work, which I don't and won't take for granted. This might be why I kept thinking about what my relationship with photography is all about.
I was sitting there thinking about photography and “work “ while holding my camera at my daughter's swim meet. As I rushed up to capture a moment with the team, I realized that, at the current moment, photography is not working or at least doesn’t have an association with the word work (yet.) It's just what I do and a part of who I am (at least currently); if I am lucky enough to make some money along the way, that would be great, but then I have to think about, is getting paid for doing this suddenly make it “work?”
As I have said, follow your dreams, always create for yourself, and do it because you love it. Shout out to all the photographers doing this for income, whether full-time or the hustle you all are the real ones.
Peace everyone
