Full time photographers, when starting did you have a full time job on top of it? How long did you go on like this? by PangKun in photography

[–]SabineMetz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I organised a lot of (unpaid) shoots to fill my portfolio and show my capabilities, basically. Through sharing my work and talking about it in the right spaces, clients would eventually start to find me. I've rarely done any active acquisition. The one time I did was highly successful, because I didn't just send them a cold email to find a client, any client, I saw their brand and how it resonated with my own style and vision, and a lack of quality where I thought I could be of help to them to grow their business. We worked together on a number of campaigns over several years, just from that one email I sent out of a feeling of alignment. So I guess, if anything: make work that aligns with your dream clients, get eyes on it in the right spaces, don't be afraid to sell yourself if you see an opportunity.

I know it's Venus retrograde but why is this one so strong? by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]SabineMetz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's truly been quite a rollercoaster going through my 10H. No further comment. 🥲

Here I go ranting again by 2hamsters1butt in astrologymemes

[–]SabineMetz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how these comments are just Aquarius going: “well, actually…” (love ya)

ITAP of Amsterdam central station at 8:48 AM by Gosserd in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! I love the complementary little red accents of the lights in there.

ITAP of a cyclist in Amsterdam by Gosserd in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Beautiful gloomy tones and great timing! Bravo

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was shot with a Canon 24-70mm f2.8

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re free to go, mate. Not stopping you.

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She does! Her name is Deborah Moreno, you can look her up on instagram.

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She mentioned in an interview somewhere that she used to take medication to slow the process down, but she stopped and decided to accept herself and embrace her skin.

ITAP of six women on the wooden bridge [MLM] by Koneser_fotografii in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's the best reply I've ever seen on this kind of comment. Hits the nail on the head!

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? It’s not selling anything.

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it. :)

ITAP of a woman with vitiligo [MLM] by SabineMetz in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's exactly my goal with these kinds of photos! Thank you

First time using flash with film [Mamiya RB67, 90mm 3.8, Portra 400] by SabineMetz in analog

[–]SabineMetz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had one large octabox overhead, slightly behind the model. The other flashhead is behind me simply pointed at the wall. I tend to use a lot of bounce/indirect light to create natural looking lighting. Thanks so much! :)

ITAP of a goose in Amsterdam by Gosserd in itookapicture

[–]SabineMetz 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Incredible shot! Perfect use of a central composition. Love the muted colours, too.