We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dhir Jakharia. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dhir below.

Dhir, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

One of the most important things in wildlife photography is the ability to stand out. It took me some time to create unique pictures, and I am still trying to create my own style that stands out from the rest.

I wish I had known how important consistency is. The reason I am able to take photos and have a high passion for it is simply because I push myself to get the best photos possible; I have always prioritized quality over quantity.

One major challenge I faced, especially after I got better, was costs. Wildlife photography is very expensive. Safaris and equipment costs a lot.

In order to stand out without having to purchase better equipment, I capitalized on my strength in post processing with hundreds of hours of practice.

I believe you do not necessarily need an expensive camera to get good photos; however I feel that it’s important to upgrade your equipment as your skill gets better. Better equipment allows you lots of opportunities that can be matched with your creativity to create beautiful photos..

Dhir, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a 19 year old wildlife photographer that was born and currently living in Kenya. I started wildlife photography just 3 years ago, but it has become my dream to pursue it as a career.

My goal with my photography journey is to inspire and prove that with enough consistency and self belief, anyone can achieve anything.

I have a photography business where I sell prints and host photo tours. I have found it rewarding to host photography enthusiasts on photo tours in Kenya to guide them on taking the best wildlife photos possible, as well as experience the African safari!

: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Inspiring others that anyone can do anything with enough consistency and self belief. Also, making the people I love proud of me is something that gives me lots of joy.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

Not many people understand that an artist struggles a lot. If you ever want to make a living from art, you’d need to make a ton of effort because you shift from being just an artist, to a business owner who has to travel, spend, market, connect and sell to survive. And before an artist makes it big, finding clients can be extremely difficult at first; which can take a toll on their overall creativity.

However, I do not mean to discourage anyone from being an artist. In fact, I’d like to encourage people to because the most rewarding feeling, when you became full time, is the freedom and joy.

If work gets too much, you can always turn down an offer. If you need a break, you can take one. And the most important thing is your work shouldn’t constantly feel like it’s work.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://dhirjakharia.com/
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