To begin, you need to establish why you’re taking photographs in the
first place. Many people start out with intentions of artistic freedom, but end
up just falling into types of work that are in demand or pay well. I’m not
saying there is anything wrong with that, we all have to make a living, but if
you want to express yourself as a photographer, then you need to discover what
you are passionate about photographing, rather than fitting the mould of a set
type of work.
You can’t force yourself to be different, but it’s a case of understanding
that each of us are unique human beings. We all have different ways of
thinking, reacting and appreciating the world around us. It is this natural
expression that will define your photographic style and set you apart from
other photographers.
There’s no right or wrong way to go about this, and it’s not a case of
trying to please anybody else through your work, it’s purely a case of
establishing what satisfies you as an artist. It’s about freedom of expression,
not fitting a mould.
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