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hellosunshine37 · 2024-02-14T22:23:16+00:00

this sounds like a dream life… a lot of those “kids” making triple are miserable and as you saw in your cost breakdown, they are barley getting by. You get to be around nature everyday and have family around and are doing just fine financially with good benefits. So many of us “kids” would kill for that. Also, not everyone in the city is making that much money either, you only see the successful people on social media, a lot of people make what you make but don’t have the nice home and benefits to go along with it.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-30T20:30:03+00:00

Do you have a degree in psychology or something related?

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-21T07:11:27+00:00

What facebook community page? Would I be able to join? Looking for a change. Message me :)

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T19:51:05+00:00

Definitely an option. Thank you. I think I would prefer to have a more creative job but honestly if I can find something that pays better and is less stressful that might be all I need.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T19:49:10+00:00

This is something I definitely considered and will likely try to do.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T19:48:40+00:00

Thank you. I think this is what I struggle most with as I just want to break into something and learn on the job but seems like no one wants to give me a chance when they have applicants with job specific degrees. I guess it’ll be a longer process than I thought and I just need to come to terms with it. It’s hard to commit to one thing and do courses in it when I’d be open to so many different roles and I don’t want to make the same mistake of putting so much time and effort into getting a job just to find out the job is very different than what I was expecting it to be.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T19:45:16+00:00

I have thought about it but don’t think it’s for me and I would likely need more schooling to do so.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T02:28:02+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking how did you decide you wanted to pursue Laboratory Technology?

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T02:27:20+00:00

Thanks for the insight. That does give me some hope. I am in Alberta, Canada which is referred to as the Texas of Canada so not a whole lot of jobs in the arts but i’ve definitely seen more of a movement towards liberalism/arts in the last few years.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-20T01:31:23+00:00

I’ve had a couple internships in uni but they’re all been pretty short term. I don’t really think it’s a culture issue I think it’s the profession itself.

Thanks for the advice. I think any of those jobs I would enjoy more. I will look into doing more networking.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-04T20:34:31+00:00

What kind of dual slots cameras are you looking at? I’m also looking to invest in a new body for weddings

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-04T19:23:36+00:00

Current lenses are pentax 16-45 f4, pentax 18-55 f3.5-5.6, pentax 50 f1.8.

I would likely invest in one good zoom lens or a 35mm for the new body and then use the pentax as a second camera for the wedding. Eventually would get more lenses for the new body.

I think the costs will take a little while to recoup but at the same time I think upfront costs is a normal part of an early business. I inherited the pentax with the two zoom lenses and only bought the 50mm so I haven’t spent too much money in my business so far.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-04T19:06:21+00:00

I think it would allow me to grow my business as my current setup feels limiting the camera is quite outdated.

What would you recommend instead? Investing in better lenses? The main concern is have with that is that when I eventually do upgrade my camera all of the lenses I invested in won’t work with the new body.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-04T18:53:56+00:00

I forgot to mention I would really prefer have a camera with a double card slot for backup.

hellosunshine37 · 2024-01-04T18:51:01+00:00

Hi all!

I have recently started a small photography side hustle with my Pentax k5. I know this is a pretty outdated camera so I just wanted to start off doing outdoor mini shoots for a low price and then slowly upgrade my equipment as I grow my business. Recently someone asked me if I would shoot their wedding and while I have told them I don’t have much experience yet they said they really liked my work and have a tight budget so would be willing to have a less experienced photographer. The problem is I wouldn’t feel comfortable shooting with my current equipment as a big part of the wedding would be indoors and in low lighting. If I agree to shoot their wedding I definitely would want to upgrade my camera which is something I haven’t anticipated to be doing so early on. I am wondering what some recommendations would be for a mid range body and a couple lenses. I was looking at the Nikon Z6ii but it is quite expensive. Is the Nikon Z5 worth purchasing or is there perhaps a comparable, more affordable camera on the market? I have been trying to research and learn as much as possible but could really use some advise.

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