The Addiction of Sports Photography: Building Credibility and Promoting Yourself
“Build it and they will come.” That approach worked for Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner, in the film Field of Dreams. But it won’t work for sport photographers. You must actively promote yourself to become a successful sport photographer.
Promoting myself was one of the hardest things I had to do. It’s not because I’m not good at what I do. It’s because bravado and boast are not a part of my persona. I had to step outside my comfort zone to establish my success.
And I’m not alone. Most photographers consider themselves artists, and believe their work should speak for itself. Unfortunately, there are more starving artists than successful ones. And starving artists usually become famous after their death.
Conversely, if you are known, you don’t have to be the best to get the work, you just have to be good. Here are some suggestions on how to build credibility and promote your sports photography business without first having to die.
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