If you had asked me in the beginning of October if I would have my own business by November I probably would have laughed out loud, in fact I thought anything but that.
Yes I've had the intention of going on my own (eventually) and we all know that what you focus on expands as you're supported by God and those around you. My lesson - faith and focus!
My website will be launched this evening and has been made possible by the endless nagging and occasional prodding by my friend Colin, who has opened my eyes to the benefits and necessity of having your own online portfolio. I welcome all your input, criticisms and feedback!
As Cape Town calls in December for a work assignment, my pamphlets that Craig designed are being printed in time for next weeks collection and distribution. This is no rocket science approach or pioneer strategy for marketing but if you take action you WILL be supported. In my attempt at proactivity this week I landed up in the office of a recruitment agent for temp work as I fill up my photography calendar. She basically told me that my endeavour to go out on my own into a "feast or famine" industry would mean that "creative people" who, "cannot save money" such as myself, should be prepared to "Do whatever work" she gives me, "..even if its R30 an hour".
When I got back to my car both completely deflated and pessimistic, I slumped behind my steering wheel digesting this information. "Everyone wants me to fail", I heard myself say, "Everyone thinks I'm not good enough to succeed". And as I talked myself into a state of mild depression I questioned my thoughts - Who is "everyone"? Has anyone told you you're doomed to fail? No. Have you ever received feedback that indicates you're a loser? No. There is NO "everyone", its a perception that exists in our preconditioned minds. There are no limits, there are no rules, there is just faith in yourself and as Rosslyn Carter said, "You have to have confidence in your ability and then be tough enough to follow through".
Your value and self worth should never be measured by someone elses standards or lack thereof. I have decided that I'm worth more than R30 an hour, that I'm more than capable of making people smile at their memories I've saved onto disc. There is no hourly rate high enough to keep me in an office or to compare to my LOVE of photography and what it represents in my life.
See you through the lens.
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