Today, I want to talk to you about respecting your industry as a model, or even a photographer, including all the additional industries that intersect us.
People think this is an issue that explains itself, but it does warrant a discussion.
I have seen tragic issues that were resolvable between different people in the industry, including myself as well, but the parties involved turn their nose up in the air as if they are better than the other. They're BOTH wrong! No one is any better than the other. The point here is that their snobby attitude towards each other trumps the positive outcome of collaborating together. That's all ego, and no common sense of business.
Of course, there are people who have more knowledge about the industry than others, put more time in than others, and make more money than others, but that doesn't put them ahead of anyone else. There have been people who have come along and taken the industry by storm in a quick minute, and also disappeared just as quickly. But, if you are a seasoned trailblazer or a flash in the pan kind of person, neither of you are worthy of respect more than the other. Most of you are going to disagree with that last statement, but it's true.
Here's an example of my point: Suppose a 50 year old is trying to open a computer file that he's worked on for years, but the computer seems to be rejecting his efforts, posting error messages every time he tries. Then, in comes his 5 year old grandson. With a few clicks, the file opens with no glitch. Should the young boy be disregarded on his efforts as just beginners luck, or should the mature grandfather be regarded as just out of his element when it comes to technology? Neither! Even though the young boy got it right away, and the grandfather didn't, doesn't place the boy ahead of his grandfather. He still retracts to his place as grandson. Just a little boy with a lot of potential in his future. The grandfather remains as the man he is with tons of experience in his life, but can admit he falters from time to time.
Here's where I'm going with this. Neither of them got a bad attitude or a bloated ego about it. Same goes for a model or a photographer. Neither are better than the other, but if they believe they are better than the other, then the collaboration to create goes out the window and nobody wins.
We have to uphold a standard of maturity, respect and business stature with each other! No excuses! No excuses! Anything less than that, reflects in your ability to retain business partners and clients, and increases in your income potential.
We need each other in this business, so why not treat each other better and make a little money too. Eventually, you will see what I'm saying if you seriously put effort into doing what I said. When you fumble, get up and keep going. Don't wallow in it, and don't give up. We all fall, but it's your decision to get back up and pushing forward.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this opened your view a little on how this topic affects you and others in the industry. Please drop a comment and share my blog with people who might benefit from reading it. Thanks!
For my next entry, I'll be discussing "Make Your Future Be Your Future."
No comments:
Post a Comment