Once you start to see yourself as a visual artist (not just a photographer), this will totally change how you approach your photographic art:
Beyond basic
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To just think of yourself as a photographer is too basic. Nowadays to call yourself a ‘photographer’ is almost like calling yourself a ‘plumber’ or ‘mechanic’.
I believe that we photographers should take on a more noble goal — to become artists. Visual artists in particular– because you probably love visual imagery!
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Why You Must Not Call Yourself a Photographer