Only show your best work.

Don’t upload “filler” photos to your social media accounts to keep people “engaged.” Only upload a photo if you think it is killer.

When it comes to your photography books or projects, make each shot count. People judge you by your worst photograph. So make sure that you only show your best.

How do you know what is “killer” and what is “filler” in your photos?

For me, I know what my “killer” shots are by the following: I look at the photograph, imagine like someone else shot it, and see if I love it or not. Another strategy: photos that I like even more over time tend to be my killer shots. A “killer” shot is also obviously very good to you — and you don’t need a second-opinion on whether you think it is good or not.

How about a “filler” shot? A shot that you are impartial to. A shot that if it got deleted or thrown away, you wouldn’t mind so much. A “filler” photograph doesn’t have a strong personal tie to you.

Discover your best photos afterwards

You can’t control whether or not you get a “killer” shot. I find the discovery of “killer” shots happens during the “editing” phase (when you’re looking through your photos after you’ve taken photos).

#allkillernofiller

As a simple assignment, look through all the photos you’ve taken — and distill your entire portfolio to your 5 most “killer” shots — what would they be?

Share them on social media with the hashtag #allkillernofiller