[TTT#005] Stop asking others to take photos of you – 24 November 2022
TIP #1 – Learn self-portrait photography
Have you ever noticed that whenever you ask someone else to take a photo of you⦠it always sucks? ā¹ļø
Well, in case you didnāt know, thatās a reality for everyone.
Nowadays I donāt even ask anyone to take my photo.
Instead, I use a tripod or a GorillaPod (easier to carry) to set up the angle that I want.
Worst case, I just use what I have to place the camera on the floor as I show in this short TikTok.
So much better than asking a random person.
TIP #2 – Collaborate with upcoming creators
Whenever weāre at the beginning of our career, itās likely that we donāt know many people in our industryš
However, I can tell you that there is ALWAYS someone at the same level as you.
By following other IG pages, checking comments, going on the explore page… try to find creators with your same passion and organise a little chat or shoot together.
Meeting up with others opens up your mind and accelerates your overall growth.
Unfortunately, I started my social media journey during the first lockdown so I didnāt have the chance to meet people in person but I still reached out to some creators that I can now call friends.
ā ļøIf youāre just starting out, donāt ask people with tens of thousands of followers to meet and teach you. Instead, try to find people at your same level.
And donāt get discouraged if many donāt even reply. Itās totally normal.
Itās one of those things that doesnāt provide you immediate value but that will help you massively in the long term.
Obviously, the earlier you start the merrier! YOUR Network is suuuuper important š