Making a Fashion Statement

As a self-taught photographer, what challenges did you face in establishing yourself in this industry?

The challenges I faced in this industry have been numerous. There is heavy lobbying in this field and having a mentor or a big brother always gets you a long way. I didn’t have that luxury. Learning the basic functions and potential of the camera was comparatively easier. The main challenge was getting the work. I realised that just being an artist and getting a technically correct photograph wasn’t enough, and I had to look at the business of photography which takes precedence over most of the other things. Another big