Are you a photographer?

 This is a very interesting topic recently analyzed at DIY Photography. When you are not making a living with your camera you hesitate to call yourself a photographer and this is what they call "The Impostor Syndrome". 

I resonate with this video deeply because even after over 15 years in photography, I still don’t call myself “a photographer.” When someone else refers to me that way, I feel like a fraud. It could be because I don’t do it for a living (never did), but it can also be because of the impostor syndrome I’ve felt in each and every field I’ve worked in.

A photographer, in my view, is not simply someone who earns a living by taking pictures; rather, a photographer is anyone who uses a camera to create art. While professional photographers may earn a salary through their work, I believe photography transcends the idea of a mere occupation. It's about capturing moments, emotions, and perspectives through a lens, turning them into meaningful expressions of creativity. Whether someone is a professional or an amateur, the real essence of being a photographer lies in the ability to use a camera as a tool to craft visual stories, evoke emotions, and make art.