French version here.
On one hand, it’s an incredible way to showcase an artist’s work.
On the other, it can be a real nightmare.
As I approach 36, I fully embrace my artistic side. I started photography in 2011 as a way to escape from law school and the Bar exam, but my love for it started long before that. Pretty quickly, it became my passion.
I remember the camera my dad used when he was younger—the one he still holds onto today. As a kid, I was fascinated by it. I’d pretend to be a photographer. And when he eventually picked up his Nikon again, I jumped at the chance to borrow it and explore. Instant love. When I passed the Bar, I bought my first DSLR: a Nikon D5100 (which I still keep as a backup).
I started by sharing my photos on Facebook, where my “friends” would like and comment. It made me happy. Later, I tried Instagram, mostly posting plane photos. I got a bit more visibility… but not much. I figured my photos just weren’t good enough.
That’s why I doubted my talent for so long. And in the last two years, that impostor syndrome has only gotten worse. No matter what I do, my work barely gets seen.
Because these days, just posting your art isn’t enough. You have to tell a story. Follow trends. Build a brand. Otherwise, it’s pointless.
And honestly? It’s pretty damn frustrating.
I just want to focus on my art—not on creating content that pulls me away from what I love. But when selling your work means playing by those rules, you end up feeling trapped in the system.
I’m open to suggestions if you have any. Either way, I know I need to put in the effort, and I’m ready to do it.
Anyway. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
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