Have you ever thought of starting something but thought I'm too old for this?

I was 11 when I started in photography as a hobby and 36 when I got my BA in Photography - I'm now 45 and currently studying for a masters degree in photography. You're never too old to start learning.

What a lovely and inspirational video, Katja. Thank you for creating it. I'm about to go to photo school in Los Angeles, entering as a junior so I only have two years to do. If I graduate on time, in the summer of 2025, I'll be 70 years old.

@katjafeldmeier

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is so beautiful Marco! I wish you an amazing time studying and taking pictures 🙌

ich habe mit 18 j begonnen zu fotografieren, damals analog natürlich..SW selber entwickelt und vergrößert.Das war 1981..ich habe immer fotografiert aber nicht beruflich..jetzt nach beinahe 45 jahren arbeitszeit in einem anderen job, bereite ich meine fotografie als beruf vor...ich habe schon nebenbei Aufträge...ab 2007 hab ich 5 semester fotografie gemacht, einfach so....und nun ist es soweit....also , es ist nie zu spät...😉😁

@katjafeldmeier

Жыл бұрын

mega schön! Viel Erfolg dabei!

@Blackmind0

Жыл бұрын

@@katjafeldmeier ..vielen lieben Dank und einen supertolles 2023 wünsche ich Dir..🙂🥂

I graduated with a bachelors of arts in photography 2 years ago at 53 years old.

@katjafeldmeier

10 ай бұрын

Yay!!

I think it's never too late for photography as long as it's a personal thing - your passion with a bleeding heart. Economically it's not easy and maybe you should have another (no matter what) column to keep your life standard. ;-)

@katjafeldmeier

Жыл бұрын

100% agreed

well im applying next year the the HS Hannover and im also already 31 who cares. so great thinking of you

One should always reinvent one's self, ever so many years or decades. OK, you don't have to, but having new things to do or goals, ever so often does help. At 32 you are a baby compared to someone nearing 70 :)) Professional means you make money and have certain skills. Being a good artist at photography, is something you are born with. The eye for photography, and then going out and shooting to the point you understand the relationship between what you see and how it will look in a photograph, is all you need for being at artist. A great example is a band group called the Beatles, which played instruments in their own way, and did not read music. Of course George Martin being trained in the music field was of great help, without a doubt. I just do not see learning how to make an image the way someone in the past did it, adds a thing to the future. There are millions, if not billions of professionals at many things, and they can replicate like a Xerox machine -- so what. Be yourself. Many of the "greats in professional world" are those with the skills to promote. In other words, they may not be any greater or as good as the rest, but they are able to promote themselves as something awesome. Vivian Maier was a great photographer -- she never promoted as such and was unknown until after her deaths as a great photographer - sadly. That may have been an advantage however, as her works were focused on just the images she was taking and not that of fame or having a business. And it is true, business considers aged 35 as a norm for being in a profession. Ah yes, do break the norm! You are so right in saying the older person does make a better student, as they are more focused and interested. Often, when young we haven't the clue as to what we want to do, or where are interests in life will lead. Take care, Loren

@katjafeldmeier

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Thank you so much for your perspective Loren. Really appreciate your comment and encouragement!

I graduated last year from a photography degree at the age of 47 😬 I graduated with academic excellence and a masters scholarship. You are never to old to learn. The societal ideologies you talk about with regards to age are just that. F&vk the expectations of this capitalist society.

Hi Katja, thank you for sharing your videos. I am a photographer from Belfast, Ireland. My partner and I plan to move to Berlin this year, a huge step for me. Good luck with your degree! Have you got an Instagram where I can follow your work?

@katjafeldmeier

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank your for your kind comment. I hope you like Berlin, yay!! You can follow me @katjafeldmeier on Instagram.