I have been debating wether i should.continue with photographry or just stop every one in my family thinks i have talent for it but then again its my family they have to say that so im wondering should i continue or not? Tell me what you ladies think

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I'm going to be super honest here, but please don't take it badly. Your composition needs work, and you have WAY over-edited this photo... It doesn't look natural at all, and the colors are wrong (combination of wrong lighting/camera settings and the editing).

However, with that being said, don't give up on something you love to do.  Photography is much more difficult than people realize (I'm a professional photographer - and I still have more to learn!).  Take classes, watch videos online (go to YouTube and search Adorama TV - great tutorials!), and practice constantly!  If you love it, it's worth pursuing, even if it takes tons of work and many years to get good at it.

Also, save up for some really good equipment. You can't expect great results from an iPhone and an editing app. 😜 Equipment is expensive, but it makes all the difference in the world.

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You need to practise more with your lighting and filters.

Take some more classes or even research stuff online.  I took this photo about three years ago and I only took one photography class...everything else I taught myself.

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I have a friend who is a photographer and he always hears people who say they're interested in the career, but aren't sure they're "professional" level. His advice always is:
"if family tells you you're talented, you're ok. If strangers think your shots are great, you're good. But you'll know when you're excellent enough to make it as a photographer professionally when people start asking you what it'd take to get you to take THEIR photos."

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Your composition could be better.

Have you considered taking a class at a local community college? What type of set up are you using?

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If you enjoy it you should. I consistently continue to do things regardless of whether or not I'm good at them, just because I like it. You shouldn't limit yourself if you're having a good time.

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Practice practice practice. I am self taught and still have a lot to learn. I do do newborn photography and wedding photography but most of all i love shooting random things. Check out gurushots.com and find me on there!  Its an online photography challenges where you can win hundreds of dollars in prizes.

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You've over edited this shot. Try to keep things looking as natural as possible. My work isn't ready for viewing yet but if you're interested,
 www.flickr.com/molybdenum is my brothers work that I transfer onto gifts for people.

I have been debating wether i should.continue with photographry or just stop every one in my family thinks i have talent for it but then again its my family they have to say that so im wondering should i continue or not? Tell me what you ladies think

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