This video is a must-watch for aspiring photographers looking to kickstart their careers. Dive into the latest installment of our Creative Careers series where we explore our top 12 burning questions with travel photographer and Skillshare teacher, Sean Dalton. Sean's practical tips on honing your skills, building a standout portfolio, and connecting with clients will inspire and guide any aspiring photographer! Looking to learn more #careerinspo, check out our playlist to get inspired: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFe30QEsIQnjVJntnQv-_C3V For more in-depth insights on professional photography join Sean on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/45n6Y8K --------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUICK JUMP MENU 00:34 How did you go from hobbyist to pro? 01:19 What are some essential photography skills? 02:09 When to focus on a niche? 02:58 How to find your style? 04:02 Best way to connect with brands? 05:02 How do you collaborate with clients? 05:35 Tips for a standout portfolio? 06:19 Favorite social media platform? 07:27 How to price photo projects? 09:10 Diversifying your income streams? 10:15 Thoughts on AI? 10:59 How do you stay inspired? 12:35 Thanks for watching, and where to find Sean --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT SKILLSHARE Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. To get started, sign up for a free trial here: https://skl.sh/49Xj21w Subscribe to Skillshare on YouTube: http://skl.sh/yt-subscribe Skillshare on Instagram: http://instagram.com/skillshare Skillshare on TikTok: tiktok.com/@skillshare Skillshare on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/skillshare/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT SEAN DALTON Sean Dalton is a professional travel photographer and content creator based in Bali, Indonesia. Since transitioning from a career in public health to full-time photography, Sean has traversed the globe capturing the beauty of everyday life. With a deep understanding of photography's artistic elements, and a passion for storytelling, Sean provides invaluable insights on perfecting your photography practice.. Check out his page on Skillshare for more in-depth lessons and insights: https://skl.sh/45n6Y8K