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I have had similar questions about work vs. enjoyment.
Not being good at marketing myself, I have not become a "successful" artist, although I have had some small shows and done weddings for friends who recognize my talents.
Someone, either Confucious or Harvey Mackay, I see it attributed to both, once said: "Do something you love and you never work a day in your life,"
Of course that's not really true, because it takes work to become good at anything, but at least you will be enjoying yourself much of the time.
I am finding the market glutted with digital photography, but there is still room for talented photographers. While I was looking up that quote I found this site with some helpful suggestions, all of which I have considered, and am still considering: [link]
Weddings remain the most lucrative thing, and possibly the steadiest work, but I dislike the idea of performing on demand for people I don't know, therefore my main goal lies in Fine Art Gallery shows, and I continue to strive in that direction.
Good luck, and I hope this helps in at least some small way. I think you are very talented, and that comes from someone who doesn't know you and is a trained artist.
Not being good at marketing myself, I have not become a "successful" artist, although I have had some small shows and done weddings for friends who recognize my talents.
Someone, either Confucious or Harvey Mackay, I see it attributed to both, once said: "Do something you love and you never work a day in your life,"
Of course that's not really true, because it takes work to become good at anything, but at least you will be enjoying yourself much of the time.
I am finding the market glutted with digital photography, but there is still room for talented photographers. While I was looking up that quote I found this site with some helpful suggestions, all of which I have considered, and am still considering: [link]
Weddings remain the most lucrative thing, and possibly the steadiest work, but I dislike the idea of performing on demand for people I don't know, therefore my main goal lies in Fine Art Gallery shows, and I continue to strive in that direction.
Good luck, and I hope this helps in at least some small way. I think you are very talented, and that comes from someone who doesn't know you and is a trained artist.