When I started this blog two and a half years ago, I intended it to be the diary of my photographic journey deeper into photography and to let interested readers participate in my learnings. Sometime down the road I started my two series “Instant Inspirations” and “Street Photography Quick Tips” to empower others to expand their photographic skills. As I wrote in the “About Me” of this blog, I had the hope to eventually one day generate some earnings from my photography to pay for my GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). While the GAS is pretty much cured by now, I finally did reach that other milestone.
Yesterday I held my first individual photography coaching session. We started with a two hour theory lessons around camera settings and controls and some photography 101, after which we roamed the streets of Nuremberg for a good 6 hours for a lot of practical photography exercise. We had a great time on a beautiful Mayday (May 1st is a public holiday in Germany) and I enjoyed myself passing on my knowledge of and love for photography. Doing this the first time, I learned myself so much about handling such an all day tutoring, which required plenty of on the spot adjustments, despite so much of preparation that I have put into this venture. I did get great feedback though, and in the end collected my very first ever photographic revenue.
With plenty of input to adjust and enhance my coaching concept, I will sure do this again once the next opportunity arises. It was another step down the road of my journey deeper into photography.
The photograph was taken with my Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the mZuiko 12-100mm F/4 , image specs 1/320sec @ F/9 and ISO 200, 12mm focal length. Jpg out of camera.
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Wish you a great Wednesday!
Marcus
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Congratulations on this first successful coaching session. It is true that there are often unforeseen even if one is well prepared. You just have to stay calm and try to find the right steps to solve any technical problems. I wish you good luck for your future sessions
Thanks, appreciate your kind words. Marcus
That’s so great Marcus! I’m sure your student learned many things!
I think she did, I’ll see when getting to do photo critique with her in the future 😉
Congrats! What a milestone. I hope a lot more will follow as long as you enjoy the workshops 😃
Annett
Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes, highly appreciated! Wish you a wonderful weekend! Marcus
This is so exciting! Congrats for reaching such an important milestone, Marcus. I hope one day you’ll be able to sustain yourself from photography, doing what you love the most.
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and wishes, this means a lot! I hope one day I have more time to truly dive into photography. Have a great weekend! Marcus
Congratulations on this big step, Marcus — and to your lucky student too!
Thanks, Heide, much appreciated! Marcus
Congratulations Marcus!
Thanks, Daan!
I’m so pleased for you Marcus. Congratulations.
Thanks, Richard, your kind words mean so much! Marcus
Congratulations on taking this step. How wonderful to earn from doing what you love. Happy days ahead!
Thanks, Miriam, your kind words mean so much! Have a splendid weekend! Marcus
Congrats Marcus. I’m hoping you realise your dreams. Good luck!
Thanks, Arv! Your kind words mean so much! Have a great weekend! Marcus
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Congratulations and well done.
Thanks, Kelly, so much appreciated! Marcus
Good for you, Marcus. I am sure your knowledge and love for photography shone through.
Congratulations Marcus, I have no doubts that you were an excellent tutor and your group learnt much from the photo workshop. Like you, blogging just started for me as a way to gather my travelling memories and photos and it is so exciting for both of us that it has led to other things in ways I could never have imagined!
Thanks, Marion, this means so much! And yes, what new possibilities our blogging has brought to us. Great things come to those who explore 😉 Wish you a great weekend! Marcus
Well done Marcus, I’m am sure they came away far better photographers 🙂 Lynne
Thanks, Lynne, your wonderful words are so much appreciated! Marcus
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Wow, das klingt ja gut! Super!
Danke 🙂 !!
Congrats! That’s a huge milestone — made even better by the fact that you’re helping others achieve their dreams.
Thanks, Gina, love your kind words! Wish you a splendid weekend! And we need to work on our meet and greet. Marcus