The challenges we sometimes face as photographers

As photographers, or more appropriately for some of us photographic artists, we often have unique challenges. The sun is harsh, the clouds are flat and featureless, it’s hot, it’s cold, it’s raining, and I frequently see, more photographers showing up to an event than models and we are all clamoring for a position.

I guess part of it is I often work with others like myself. We do our art for the love and joy of it rather than making a full-time living at it. As such, it is often that another opportunity arises that gathers more interest. I have had the opportunity to work with many other creatives that I have enjoyed working with to create my art.

I’m certain this isn’t a challenge unique to me or my area. I suspect this stuff happens all over.

I find it interesting yet frustrating that many times a day and time is agreed to be equally open, yet when that day and time arrive, the other creative is late. Sometimes you get a call sometimes you don’t.

Nature and landscape are always there, always on time. The only challenge we face is the elements.

I don’t mean to say that I am going to give up working with other people and creating art. Far from it. The vast majority of the people I have worked with in the past I’ve enjoyed the time, often creating some wonderful photographs. It’s just a challenge to work with and attempt to overcome.