Yes, you are extraordinary. I have been reading your blog and watching your photography for several years. You already have an amazing "voice", it's just that you have not been able to hear it.
Having said that...I don't know much about the photography field, but I do know alot about social media and marketing. Nowadays, you don't HAVE to beat your head against a wall to sell a product. If you haven't seen it already, I would suggest reading/subscribing to the Art of Nonconformity. http://chrisguillebeau.com/ He's got a great (free!) download about becoming an "overnight" blogging success (key - it's not really overnight!) ;) You probably have no idea how large your built-in audience already is...
Pick a theme that interests you and go for it - not with the idea of becoming "famous" or having a "voice". Something that simply brings you joy. Maybe you photograph EVERY parade in new york or coffee shops that start with the letter X or every cathedral built before 1910 or old women who live between 5th and 14th or...the possibilities are endless. What fascinates YOU? Chances are if it fascinates you, it will fascinate others as well. Your writing is clear, moving, and evocative and your photography is beautiful. If you want to do this, I don't think a person like you will operate from a project plan (I must do A, B, and C and here are the dates I must do them) I think you probably operate most successfully from an organic and creative space. Do what you love and the money will come - I do believe that. Work at making the money from something you love - and you will stop loving it. As tight as things are financially right now, if you can hold on and give yourself a chance to create without the pressure of making it "IT" - you might be surprised.
Geez. sorry for the small novel. Sometimes I get a little wordy. ;)
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Having said that...I don't know much about the photography field, but I do know alot about social media and marketing. Nowadays, you don't HAVE to beat your head against a wall to sell a product. If you haven't seen it already, I would suggest reading/subscribing to the Art of Nonconformity. http://chrisguillebeau.com/ He's got a great (free!) download about becoming an "overnight" blogging success (key - it's not really overnight!) ;) You probably have no idea how large your built-in audience already is...
Pick a theme that interests you and go for it - not with the idea of becoming "famous" or having a "voice". Something that simply brings you joy. Maybe you photograph EVERY parade in new york or coffee shops that start with the letter X or every cathedral built before 1910 or old women who live between 5th and 14th or...the possibilities are endless. What fascinates YOU? Chances are if it fascinates you, it will fascinate others as well. Your writing is clear, moving, and evocative and your photography is beautiful. If you want to do this, I don't think a person like you will operate from a project plan (I must do A, B, and C and here are the dates I must do them) I think you probably operate most successfully from an organic and creative space. Do what you love and the money will come - I do believe that. Work at making the money from something you love - and you will stop loving it. As tight as things are financially right now, if you can hold on and give yourself a chance to create without the pressure of making it "IT" - you might be surprised.
Geez. sorry for the small novel. Sometimes I get a little wordy. ;)