Avoiding the Photography Scams!

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Do you do Test Shoots or Collab Shoots? Let me know in the comments

[@oijani]

ill do only for the pleasure of shooting, when money comes between me and my camera, i lost interest in a sec..

[@jeremytome]

Powerful info, thanks Walid.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Big compliment, thank you Jeremy!

[@obed_ghana]

Great tutoring from a great mentor

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Awwww I really appreciate that

[@Iamsolcosta]

I just love your content Walid! You are such an example of the kind of person and artist I aspire to be. Celebrating diversity, creativity and a spirit of caring for others. Thank you for being yourself, putting all this effort and making valuable content consistently. I love to learn from you 🎉

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Awwww thank you so much! That's really an incredible compliment/comment.

[@kiloserrano8595]

this is a gret reminder, I was mixing their definition, test v collab. Thanks Walid!

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thanks! It's so similar and to be honest, the definition is new because society is using it a different way.

[@SherlyntorresMakeup]

Nice reminder 🙏

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Yes and I see you do makeup, all of this holds true for your expertise too!

[@SherlyntorresMakeup]

@@WalidAzamiTV Absolutely! Thanks.

[@gregshawphotography8828]

So I have been at a crossroads a lot with my photography. Am I the photographer that does individual clients designing beautiful looks for my clients (what I do now) or go more into the commercial space with fashion. I believe I have my pricing the way it needs to be for individual clients, but I am not so sure with commercial work. I have done many “collabs” and I believe we all have gotten what we need from them. The more I watch your channel and others I wont mention, everyone is on a different path. Do you photograph everyday people or just models?

[@WalidAzamiTV]

I understand that you're on a voyage that could be confusing. I get that, and that's why I have this channel. I'll try to address all of the points... 1) I'm glad that you see you've reached your "collab" quota and you don't need anymore. Keep doing tests though! And test with a purpose. 2) Your pricing will always shift for the rest of your career. I try to help people find their box, the area they feel great about. But Mary won't pay $1000 but Tariq will for example. You stay with your limit that makes you happy. The right ones will come if you position yourself correctly. 3) I'm glad you didn't mention who the others are so that I can transparently give my thoughts on this. Maybe you'll disagree with my methods or agree. The same with these other channels. My question is: See for yourself whose career you admire the most. Google everyone. Make sure you know what's real and what's made up for social media clout. Perhaps you will not appreciate my career, and in that case I'd suggest you learn from the people you wish to emulate. That's what I always tell people. KZbin channel hopping can waste time. It's better to learn from one source who you admire. This is the straightest path to success if you want to only learn from youtube videos. Hope that makes sense.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Also the STEP Course would help you with your commercial photography endeavor. That's a different beast so you want to be ready for it. FINALLY ... give yourself grace. Knowing that you might be little frustrated means you recognize there is an issue. And now we solve that issue!