6 Tips on Photography I Learnt From Paul Hampartsoumian By Amanda
Stay committed, they need to rely on you
One of the tips Paul gave was that you had to love the art, which I found extremely important. If you donât love what you do, then itâll be difficult to motivate and continue to do your job. You may find it boring, not have the patience for it or constantly get frustrated at the results you get and when you have clients, you need to get the work done.
Portfolios donât work for everyone
Whilst it is good to have a portfolio, donât threat too much if it doesnât work out for you. Every artist is different and some photographers donât rely on their portfolio to get them work.
Itâs not going to happen overnight
I feel like this can fall with any bit of work. You should never expect anything to happen overnight, and photography is no different. Just because you have, a phone or camera does not make you an expert photographer.
Winner has a plan, loser has an excuse
If you want to get somewhere, plan. There will be times where you have to think on the spot and go with what you have. Even in the end, if it doesnât end up being successful or going the direction you hoped it would. As long as you tried and looked at all the possible outcomes, thatâs good enough. Whatâs not is giving up and trying to make excuses for it
Thereâs a 1000 photographers out there, you have to make them want you
You have to stand out from the crowd and make them want you. One opportunity could be all you need to prove yourself.
Be boldÂ
Here he was talking about how you need to be the one to approach people, mainly those who are famous. Donât be afraid if someone says no and move onto the next. Itâs nothing personal, and some people are tired, stressed or just donât like having their photos be taken


















