Sports Photography: Its not all about the numbers

[@megmactri]

Love this Ben Keep up the good work 👌

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Thank youuuuuu

[@MLeeMedia]

Taking words out of my mouth, couldn't agree more Ben. Do what you like, and to be honest and blunt "screw" the numbers. If you're having fun and loving what you're doing, and seeing progress, awesome. Same goes for those people who are subscribers to your channel, and as soon as a video goes up, you get an instant dislike - haha, poor souls. Keep up the great work Ben!

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Absolutely! Following your creativity curiosity is so important and better for the soul

[@nickphipps7854]

Absolutely agree, I am constantly checking Instagram when I post. A degree of self worth and acceptance when we see the likes add up. But, my photography will not be judged or ruled by these numbers they are a feel good metric and not a value of image merit.

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Completely agree. The feeling of self acceptance is something I think we all know.

[@SteveChick02]

Absolutely spot on Ben!

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Thanks Steve!

[@carlosdias1940]

Left a comment to your reply on a previous video: pls see if it makes sense!

[@johnmallett2217]

So true. When we look back at stuff we stressed about at the time we can’t remember taking 90% of the shots anyway ! Social media doesn’t matter, clients matter and if they like and you like then nothing else is important !

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Absolutely John. In 20 years it won't be important how many likes that image for but how it's stood the test of time as a piece of art

[@stevenpeterman4721]

Very well said

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Thanks Steven!

[@adrianmottram6837]

Well said.

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Thanks Adrian

[@pascalkesselmark7529]

You reap what you saw... and funnily enough I’m sitting in my allotment garden writing this 😉

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Excellent! Hope the sun is out!

[@carlosdias1940]

Perfect take on my modest point of view. Very impressed with your interaction with your subscribers - Isn't that very demanding to keep up with?

[@BenLumleyphoto]

It can be but its all part of the business really

[@fasttracksportsphotography6311]

Quality over quantity will win the day will get you more views and followers. Keep up the good work

[@BenLumleyphoto]

Definitely Gordon!