RE: THE #TRYHARD DIARIES: An Introduction to #TRYING to Make It in The Fashion Industry
Yeah.. it just seems a decade or two ago were much easier to break in TT. I met a fellow photographer a month ago and he was talking about how he broke in and started working for high level stuff. Basically he was in the right place at the right time when things were more relaxed in the fashion world(and probably little or no influencers??? I think it started to become popular with tavi gevinson. How i really admire her and followed her blog. I digress.) Now i think its harder. It just feels harder.. i dont know why. Ive been at fashion photography for almost 3 years but the level of recognition needed to even offer free coverage for events or cover bands is hard unless you have the right connections.. but probably would have been a lot easier a decade ago TT. Totally relate with everything you said.
@kenseyjean - the right place at the right time is everything and I feel like our generation missed that mark. You're so right about Tavi! There were quite a few other bloggers who emerged at that same time but, I remember really following Tavi. Was always low key jealous that she was so well connected from such a young age. Wasn't she under 13 when she first started? Your photography is amazing though girl and I think there is more to be said about the hustle then being well connected. Our portfolios and resumes speak for themselves at this point!