I'm looking for a possible job change, to find something that I will love to do and be able to pay enough to support myself. I was an art major in college, BFA in photography. I would like to pursue that, but it's so competitive!!! I'm not good in a business sense, so I would be afraid to open a business, only to have it fail.
2006-12-08 11:39:19 · 11 answers · asked by fraileybailey 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You might want to try doing photography work--weddings, portraits, etc. part-time, and keep your present job at least for a while. Doing such p/t work might teach you the ropes of the photography business and give you the courage and experience to start your own successful business. Good luck.
2006-12-08 12:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am nonaboriginal and I agree with you. There are, however, non-Indians (my American Indian friends refer to themselves as Indian so I've gone back to using the non-PC word) who are adopted formally by families within First Nations and do follow the ways of the people. In the 1800's, these people would have been considered members of the people. It's only now that we insist on differentiating. As to how God sees it, who knows. Am I Christian if I live a Christian way of life, follow all the precepts, etc, and yet was never formally recognized as such by a church? I don't think this question has as simple an answer as it might seem at first glance. I've thought about it quite a bit in the past, and the more I think and the older I get, the more tolerant I am of the many ways to approach a cultural/spiritual way of being. Also - Native American is really a general term, such as African. If I move to Africa and live there and work their for 20 years, am I African? Are the whites whose families have lived several generations in Africa African? The answer becomes differnt if you mention a specific First Nation (Indian tribe) and apply a legal definition. I know there are many Indian wannabees. I also know that many of them, to a certain extent, aren't only posers, but are seeking as genuine a path to God as they are capable.
2016-05-22 21:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The no regrets answer is pretty good. Becoming known for your photography needs your actually doing it. I would keep your present means of financing your higher interest until your photographic feet leave the ground: get a run at it and get some elevation, some popularity height. Certainly using the net to publish your work is a good idea; for handier present ability. Specializing topicality/theme may be a good idea, chaptering your photo journal in themes and methods: snaps on the run, still life, live action, journalling constructions, your own life, etc..
Printing some introduction cards, yes, good idea.
2006-12-08 12:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to find the "correct path" in life. This is a tough question. Sounds like there's only ONE answer.
But maybe you could start by giving yourself more choices.
Let's split it up into two parts: able to support myself; something I love to do.
If you can't support yourself doing something you love ....
Do something you can live with.... while you work on the skills you love to use.
I was an art major too. Worked in hotels and restaurants for 20 years. Sold house plants cuz hobby went nuts. Boss suggested landscape design. Hired at nursery. Learned plants and design from books. Hired as designer. Moved across country by divorce. Hired/learned landscape architecture on job/books.
Happy camper/works @ home.
Good luck. I was slow. Took me 20 years. Worth it though.
2006-12-08 11:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by T K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your heart! Bottom line. You only live once, the only regret you should ever have is the regret of not taking a chance or doing something. Even with all the failures in life, it always seems to work out in the end!
2006-12-08 11:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by lifeis2short30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take risks its the only way to find out. If things go bad enough maybe its not for you. But I'll say this that the only way for you to be happy with your life is to do what makes you happy even if it means following your heart despite how much doubt you have in what that is. Good luck.
2006-12-08 11:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by anna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't quit your day job just yet...there are so many bfa's around, (my lovely wife is one, and she works in a frame shop for not much more than minimum wage), it will take time and patience and maybe a "failure" or two or three. follow your passion and intuition. but don't just up and walk away from a day job that pays the bills.
2006-12-08 11:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot agree with first responder. Any idea can fail, and to open a business is quite risky, even with the most well thought out plans. Consider becoming a news photographer for a newspaper or television station.
2006-12-08 11:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pray, meditate and truly give the decision to God. If you really give it over to Him and listen, He will answer you.
2006-12-08 11:51:39 · answer #9 · answered by rudee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow your moral, you intuition, and conscience at all times!
2006-12-08 12:37:22 · answer #10 · answered by Meeowf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋