Why I quit photography

Ten years ago I got inspired by the strobist community but did not make much progress. In 2019 I went all into Off Camera Flash photography until something happened that killed momentum for me..
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Gear used:
Sony ZV E1
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM

[@truthseeker6804]

i was never a photographer. but i have high end cameras. i only do family photos, videos, wildlife and sports photography all for fun. i have no interest in paid portraits. i would say do what you enjoy doing.

[@josealcoy]

I never charged anything for my portraits, but at the time I suppose I had the ambition to become professional one day. But yeah, I agree on doing what you enjoy doing

[@GlennVanderbeke]

Everybody has an accent, it makes you unique 😊 Embrace it! Good luck on the new video adventures in 2024!

[@josealcoy]

Thanks a lot Glenn!

[@chris5706]

Your accent is great and far better than any AI. I was weaned on boring BBC presenter “proper” accent. Something more diverse is far more interesting 👍😊

[@josealcoy]

That's very encouraging, thank you!

[@mouselot]

Your accent is cool 👍

[@josealcoy]

Thanks a lot! I don't know why I am so conscious about it.. 🤦‍♂️

[@VincyVinn]

I speak fluent British English with an African accent. Embrace it King, It makes you unique.

[@josealcoy]

Thanks man!

[@czechmate9497]

I quit photography because of AI and the insane cost just to take a pic of a bird. AI needs to be destroyed.

[@josealcoy]

I feel your pain, man!

[@VOHEntertainment]

Sorry bro, but like Curly Bill Brocious said/still says: “Well. . . . . GOOD-BYE” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@josealcoy]

Haha, I won't be missed, I know :-p

[@anotherintrospekt6596]

Am following the zv e1 content. Considering the camera very seriously.

[@josealcoy]

It's a very capable camera, in good hands it can create movie-like images

[@anotherintrospekt6596]

@@josealcoy have you taken photos with it?

[@josealcoy]

@@anotherintrospekt6596 I have, and works fine, I still prefer my A7iii for photos because of the viewfinder and more megapixels

[@omegaman1409]

During covid everything dried up. I really didn't shoot portraits which was my niche. It was a 3 year hiatus.

[@josealcoy]

True, hope you found the motivation to pick up where you left!

[@allout_fun]

Well done Everything will pan out to be great

[@josealcoy]

Somehow it always does, doesn't it? Thanks a lot!

[@allout_fun]

Yeah. It really does@@josealcoy I really don't know how but it does. We will come back in some few years time to reflect on this message

[@germanlinares-naturaleza]

grande!!!!!!! vuelve a la fotografía!!!!!!!

[@josealcoy]

Pues me han venido tentaciones al hacer este vídeo! 😉

[@GeorgeMike-lq4yq]

Your accent is amazing! We love it!

[@josealcoy]

Thank you! 😃

[@harrycchambers]

Agreed with the other commenter, your accent is great, keep up the good work 😊

[@josealcoy]

Thanks, man. Appreciated!

[@robbase-f6x]

People quit photography because they cant come up with original ideas - they cant figure out a unique identifiable style .

[@josealcoy]

I guess!

[@kimseth52]

Cool

[@josealcoy]

Thanks!

[@ignaciobonet417]

Mucho mejor con tu voz!!!!

[@josealcoy]

Gracias Sr. Bonet!

[@lluisnavarro8061]

Always listen to the women in your life 😅

[@josealcoy]

Haha, wise words 😛

[@markr3926]

So, didn’t give up then 🤷🏻‍♂️ clicks

[@josealcoy]

But I did, my last photoshoot was in spring 2021, and that was my last attempt to get back into photography 🙃