This Monday I met with another photographer (well known photographer) to discuss possibly assisting her on a freelance basis. She was very nice...even awesome...very down to earth.
So after meeting her, I felt a little discouraged. See, she has the clientele all photographers would like to have - the affluent ones. She asked if I was comfortable being around people who are political figures...people with clout...or in other words, rich people.
This really left me thinking that my approach might be all wrong. Look at my business name - freewise fotography. Look at me...or my experiences - both my parents come from poverty that you don't even find in the USA. And get to know my personality - it's kind of crazy...a little hyper...maybe carefree...not the norm (I grew-up on hip-hop and in a neighborhood where black, latino, and white had to be down or else...).
After a night of slight doubt, but substantial doubt, I woke-up the following morning refreshed and confident as ever. I recalled the ridiculous success of furious photographer and the image is found.
This reminded me to be myself, be me...that's how I'm most successful...it's worked for me my whole life...why change....
Be yourself.
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Always, Ez...that's all you can be!
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