Aside from the skills and creativity, I think the big factor is character. I always admired the humility of most successful people here, they even make it to the international market and made it to the top and yet they don’t spend their time bragging, lecturing like some do…. Although they are very much ready and generous to share, help and give us inspiration.

You Guys what do you think is the Secret to success?

Output consistency....

Keep on learning... even if one thinks he/she knows alot... we can still learn alot more, a whole lot more from others... :)

connections? p-r skills? :)

like rian says... social skills.

Social Skills is right but Connections (Palakasan) is always presents.

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Assuming you've already got a consistent output, you'll have to be either famous or have a steady stream of good paying customers, to be considered successful by others.

If you're the kind of person who puts little value on fame and fortune, then I guess your self-actualization as a photographer is already considered a success.

As what David said... "Thread Subscribed!"

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David

Persistence and love of the craft.... thanks.

Peter

Always updated, have fresh and new ideas of your work, nice Peter.

Rian

PR & Connection very essential as an Artist., your presence in the market have a great impact on you success..... thanks.

Dr. Mark,

Thank you po. Doc Mark correct me if I’m wrong are you the one feature in one magazine in the US?

Jason,

You have to be very good to outlived the (palakasan) if you have no connection, hehehe...

Jason,

You have to be very good to outlived the (palakasan) if you have no connection, hehehe...

Hahaha... Yes that is correct... Me I'm happy with what I am. You can never bring your fame and success when you are 6 feet under. Besides all of this things is not forever.

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Assuming you've already got a consistent output, you'll have to be either famous or have a steady stream of good paying customers, to be considered successful by others.

If you're the kind of person who puts little value on fame and fortune, then I guess your self-actualization as a photographer is already considered a success.


In this competitive world of arts and with the technology we have now the world is within reach, you cannot just aim for a steady income and be happy.

I have a high regard on Filipino talent that they can compete globally, like in music there’s Lea a world class talent, there’s Pempenco a raw talent discovered thru Utube, there’s Jason Magbanua who bag the top honor in video.

Whatever, as long as you love what you are doing you’ll be happy and you will have a positive output, opportunities come, you’ll be successful, thnx Vicoy.

Hahaha... Yes that is correct... Me I'm happy with what I am. You can never bring your fame and success when you are 6 feet under. Besides all of this things is not forever.

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Nice attitude that’s why you are reaping your success now…. Congratulation by the way Mr. Jason Miraples

Nice attitude that’s why you are reaping your success now…. Congratulation by the way Mr. Jason Miraples

Hehehe... Thanks Tony. Actually I never submitted the selected photos, they just saw it and like it. :Grin:

I think there's no secret into such success in whatever field you have but rather do whatever you need and feel to do.

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one must be very very good in his/her craft. humble, honest, hard working. one that is not hard to get along with.

Good marketing.:)

Creativity & Uniquenes of Ideas. . . :Grin:

All you need to do...
Is look at Nino Carandang.
There's your answer.

Go DPP, go!!!....

Knowing the right people will get you on top. haha...

Know....

who to shoot
what to shoot
where to shoot..
when to shoot...and
what to bring

trans:

Right subject
Right timing
Right gear
Right place....and the
Right connection......hehehe:)

Knowing yourself would get you on top... hehehe (that is, maximizing on your strenghts, accepting and nurturing your limitations).

I would also ammend that term "Consistency,"... consistency in delivering excellent products and services; and consistency in character.

in one word.

PASSION!

( great contacts and a great personality also help :) )

( great contacts and a great personality also help :) )

...some saying that... "It's not what you know, but its who you know."

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in one word.

PASSION!

( great contacts and a great personality also help :) )

definitely...if thats not a strong driver for success i dont what is :) question is if I have enough of it :D

business acumen is also a leading driver as in any business.

All you need to do...
Is look at Nino Carandang.
There's your answer.

Go DPP, go!!!....


Ultimate route to success in Philippine photography. :D

Hi Sir Nino! :Grin:

Good marketing.:)

As the saying 'sales and marketing is the life of any business organization. :)

one must be very very good in his/her craft. humble, honest, hard working. one that is not hard to get along with.

Skills and character, thanks :)

in one word.

PASSION!

( great contacts and a great personality also help :) )

Best weapon in pursuing this endeavor, thanks Mam :)

Newbie thoughts: Secret to success is in within you. in our own state of mind... As for me.... SUCCESS is not when your in top of what you do....(it is you'd become!) But how you overcome challenges, obstacles, hurdles, roadblocks, and self limiting belief. that's what I call success... ( I believe it is not just for DP in Phils, but for a life as a whole...):)

Newbie thoughts: Secret to success is in within you. in our own state of mind... As for me.... SUCCESS is not when your in top of what you do....(it is you'd become!) But how you overcome challenges, obstacles, hurdles, roadblocks, and self limiting belief. that's what I call success... ( I believe it is not just for DP in Phils, but for a life as a whole...):)

Be satisfied of what you have, whatever the result it may become big or small be happy and satistfied, in a way your succesful, thanks Earth. :)

Knowing yourself would get you on top... hehehe (that is, maximizing on your strenghts, accepting and nurturing your limitations).

I would also ammend that term "Consistency,"... consistency in delivering excellent products and services; and consistency in character.


By knowing yourself you will know your capability, you will know where to stand, when to fight and stop.

About consistency, i think consistent on product quality thats given, but i do believe you have to adapt to the trend to stay long in the arena because through time everything changes. Thank you po Ka Pepe. :)

Knowing the right people will get you on top. haha...

Smooth sailing on the way to success. :D

Know....

who to shoot
what to shoot
where to shoot..
when to shoot...and
what to bring

trans:

Right subject
Right timing
Right gear
Right place....and the
Right connection......hehehe:)


Yes, when you know what you are doing success is just around hehehe:)

You Guys what do you think is the Secret to success? [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

In addition to all that's been volunteered on this thread - passion, skills, contacts, persistence, quality of work, location etc. - I would like to add... self-respect.

It is self-respect that enables the photographer to assert his rights over his creation - whether that means his right to reasonable compensation, fair treatment or proper recognition, without which he cannot continue to exercise this profession.

In addition to all that's been volunteered on this thread - passion, skills, contacts, persistence, quality of work, location etc. - I would like to add... self-respect.

It is self-respect that enables the photographer to assert his rights over his creation - whether that means his right to reasonable compensation, fair treatment or proper recognition, without which he cannot continue to exercise this profession.


Very much agree, to be able to be respected in your work and as person you have to respect yourself first.

Thank you po Mam Harvey as always your word is an inspiration to me to pursue my dream, i've been in DPP for a while lurking and learning from your words specially in the business side. :)

the ability to adapt to any given situation/ the willingness to accept new ideas yet striving for originality...
accepting criticism and turning it into something positive...
love for your chosen audience...
acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses/ knowing your that you are better than someone else, at the same time keeping in mind that there is always someone better than you.