Michael Dean Ester is an award-winning comedian, motivational speaker, and certified college planner. He has been named one of 2009's "HOT COMICS!" by Campus Activities Magazine. He tours nationally with his campus comedy event entitled, "The Reason You're Here!" He is also a certified representative with College Admissions Assistance serving students in grades 8-11. If you have a question about your dream career, he's waiting to inspire you with an answer.
Website: Launching Dream Careers on Campus
E-mail: mde@yesihaveawebsite.com
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Occupation: Comedian, Motivational Speaker, College Planner
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Ok so i wanted to be a photographer, but everyone is telling me it has no money and i'll suffer. Well than i wanna be a cop or a person off of like law & order. but ppl said that has no money either.. idk what to do. i really wanna do photography but will it be a bad choice or not. please help me i'm begging please!! thank you ver much (link)
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Decide what success means to you. The best definition I've heard goes like this: If you LOVE what you do for a living, you'll never "work" a day in your life. Everything in life is a choice. You can make a predictable salary doing something for which you have no passion, but you're likely to end up bored and miserable like everybody else. If you are truly inspired to pursue photography as a profession, you should move heaven and earth to be among the best professionals in your chosen field.
Like anything else, the field of photography has experts who earn very good money. You'll have to start with the training (i.e. classes) and then look into doing an internship or an apprenticeship with a local professional photographer. Who's going to say no to a well-meaning young person who wants to work for free and learn a craft at the same time? You'll also want to treat it like a business, so while you're learning about lighting tricks and shutter speeds, you'll also want to take notes on putting together a business plan, marketing your services, getting referral business, how to set your fees, etc.
There is an old saying that says, "Do what you love and the money will follow." It's true. However, there's a lot to consider when you "DO" something. You have to plan for it, work hard at getting started, and follow through. Once you're earning a living doing something you truly love, you'll be surprised how your career feels like a blessing instead of a job.
Put simply, you asked if you were making a bad choice or not. Here's what you're really asking: Is it worth the risk? Here's my answer: Would you rather aim at the highest and best calling for your life and risk falling just a bit short in the attempt? ... or would you rather aim at something ordinary and risk "succeeding" at a mediocre life?
If you try for a lifetime and fail at a dream career, you end up in a boring job. If you never try for a dream career, you end up in a boring job. Think about it. If the end result is the same anyway, WHY NOT PURSUE YOUR DREAMS? THERE IS NO RISK!
If you really want it, it's worth it. You can always go to college and pursue a double major. Your first arts major can specialize in photography. Your "safe" second major could be in criminal justice and leave the door open for a career in law enforcement, something you also find interesting.
One final caution about what "everybody is telling you." Here is the sad reality: PEOPLE WHO ABANDON THEIR DREAMS WILL DISCOURAGE YOURS. Don't let anybody discourage you. The only expectations in life that matter are your own. You already know what they are. Don't apologize for them. ACT ON THEM.
Go for it.
M.D.E.
yesihaveawebsite.com
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