The Benefits of Joining the Guild of Photographers
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I can honestly say, I wouldn’t be a full-time Equine photographer if it wasn’t for The Guild of Photographers.
Over the last 6 years, I’ve learn’t so much from The Guild. They’ve encouraged me to develop my photography skills and style, but also inadvertently increased my confidence and helped me develop a postive mindset too.
Being a member, pushed me in competitions, which eventually led me to being awarded Equine Photograph of the Year and gaining ‘Overall Image of the Year’ (Judges Choice).
Through their support and mentoring, I gained my Master Craftsman qualification (panel below). This process taught my how to construct a set of images that would work together as a panel and how to print. Sounds silly, but how many of us actually print the photographs we take these days? But it’s so important that we do! Coming from a digital generation, I didn’t know that the choice of photographic paper you choose, actually affects the look, feel, and longevity of your image.
The helped me create my niche
If I look back over the years, I can now see, with the support of The Guild and particularly with the help of their mentoring service, trigger points, where I started to develop my style.
It really is quite an eye-opener when you stop and look back at your early submissions. How, sometimes in the moment, you can’t see any improvement, but with time and a steady tapping away, learning new skills, and experimenting, you push through and find your niche.
For more details about the Guild of Photographers – visit: https://photoguild.co.uk/
