What do you do if your photography career is at risk in a rapidly evolving industry?

In my experience, it’s best to stay up date on your skills and hone your expertise. Not just follow the trends and fads as those don’t always last.

The worst thing in the world to do is stick your head in the sand and pretend that AI isn't going to effect our everyday lives, including our careers as photographers. I've full embraced AI, but only as a tool, like photoshop or lightroom. AI has made it easier for me to run my business from the backend. It won't ever replace what I do in the way of picture making, I believe the people I shoot understand they are getting far more than just someone capturing their image, they understand shooting with me is going to be a full immersive experience, something that they will carry with them, and that is something that won't be easily replaced by AI.

No rendirse, la construcción de una carrera exitosa en la fotografía requiere tiempo, esfuerzo y dedicación. No desanimarse si no vemos resultados inmediatos. Capacidad de adaptarse y evolucionar. Con trabajo duro y dedicación, puedes superar cualquier desafío y construir una carrera fotográfica exitosa.

The photography industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and trends. Stay updated with the latest advancements in your field. Experiment with new techniques and equipment to enhance your skills.

The photography industry has been rapidly evolving since the beginning of time. Although we often feel like it's being swept out from under us by AI we must remember that the best part of photography is the connection we make with our subjects. Without that connection, we can't document someone's true self expression.

Learning about new technology is important. At the same time it is important to remind oneself of how you found your way into this profession and how much you have evolved since you began. Take note of what parts of the journey have brought you joy and what do you like do the most, despite what you are 'expected' or 'required' to do. Then take a look at what technologies might enhance that feeling and joy. I have found that approaching the unknown from this place is very exciting and I am more able to absorb the skill sets when I am learning from a place of fulfilling my own joyfulness!

Staying curious brings the opportunity to find the new things to learn about early. From new and quicker ways to accomplish tasks that have been laborious in the past to new things entirely. It keeps you sharp and find new ways to love photography all over again.

Never stop learning. You must be open to grasping new concepts. As creatives, we often get stuck in our old ways. It's difficult to adapt to new things! But if you allow new knowledge and skill sets to merge with what you already know, you will be able to take your art and your business further.

Lamento disentir, es apostarle al comercio de la educación, que siendo importante consume demasiado y genera metas absurdas. Acepto que un profesional se actualice, lo hará en un área que el ejercicio profesional le exige, no todo, un poquito. Las habilidades no se afinan, una vez aprendidas, es como caminar, se hace naturalmente. Si se es curioso, uno se arma de lo necesario, que resuelva una necesidad fotográfica, con el recurso que pueda comprar y otro, su habilidad mental para el oficio, con esa uno nace " afilado". La AI, no es maravillosa, es un compendio increíble de datos, que en manos diestras, hace maravillas. Usted no será mejor por ser experto de AI, lo será si estudia, si trabaja y no se crea el mejor, pero si que es bueno.

Hay que mantenerse al día con las últimas tendencias, tecnologías y técnicas en el mundo de la fotografía. Esto puede implicar asistir a talleres, conferencias, cursos en línea o leer libros y artículos relevantes.

Network with those who encourage and empower you and your business. Don't waste time in a space that isn't going to benefit you. And remember, it goes both ways! Be supportive of other businesses!

¡Si así es!. Se llama religar, unir y juntos son fuertes. Inspiración como se ha planteado es copiar de otro, no para mi, no existe, eso llamado así, a menos que se le de otro significado, que para mí es vivir arriesgando. Un escritor sólo puede escribir de lo que ha vivido. Hoy en esta red, soy miembro con seguidores diversos, entre ellos fotógrafos y no se imaginan la escuela que he tenido, soy afortunado.

Soy un desastre económico, como ingenuo voy por el oficio, es lo mio, cobrar es mi corona de espina; se van a sorprender m, me gusta ese masoquismo. Aquí no soy útil.

As creatives, we often find ourselves as the "starving artist". Eager to create, but also needing to provide for ourselves and our families. Branch out beyond your main income source and find different modes that fit nicely with what you love to do. Fuel your fires and passions beyond "the job" and you can find some great financial opportunities.

Amplía tu conjunto de habilidades fotográficas para adaptarte a las demandas cambiantes del mercado. Explora nuevos géneros, técnicas y áreas de especialización que puedan ofrecer oportunidades de crecimiento y diferenciación.

When jumping into a saturated market like photography, it's difficult to really get your footing. I encourage you to truly shoot what you love. If you don't really like babies and you find working with them to be stressful, don't do it!! Not only will your stress show in your work, but it will also be noticed by the family, which could ultimately end up creating negative word of mouth. I decided to only offer 2 weddings per year. Do I enjoy shooting them? Absolutely. But I enjoy my weekends with my own family much more! As a creative, you should love what, how, and who you are creating with!!

Si de acuerdo, ser como el loto en el pantano, que sobresale con tallo largo. Mi disfrute del campo me llevo a trabajar como fotógrafo allí, detrás de equipos que hacían carreteras, acueductos, alcantarillados, escuelas, granjas, lo que fue una maravilla. Mejor que ganar dinero.

Why is it the answers are always so predictably the same for EVERY question?? Get a portfolio Get better at networking Improve your skills Find your niche Etc etc Same generic answers over and over. If you feel your job and career is at risk by a rapidly evolving industry then you should take a moment to reflect on whether it’s the right industry for you. If it is and you live what you do then Incorporate the changes into what you do. Would seem this question is implicitly about AI and how it will change photography. Personally I’m embracing ai in my workflow in ways that make me more efficient and productive. If I can do something smarter or faster or more often because of using AI to do so then I’m all for it.

Keep in mind that not just in this industry, but pretty much ANY industry there is always a cheaper option, and likely a cheaper option that will be similarly as good as you on a technical level. But we aren't here working as technicians, we aren't just pressing a button, we are providing an experience. If someone's top priority is saving money, they can look somewhere else. If you focus on process and experience just as much as you focus on creating great outcomes it will be MUCH harder for technological changes to replace you.

Technology is a tool. Stay abreast if you can, but remember that talent and all of your learned skills are important, too. Experience is invaluable. Shift, if necessary, but "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" often applies in this industry, I think.