Karl is a perfect model for those who are in the dilemma of nurturing their talent and leaving behind their 9 to 5 job. Engaged with his professional work Karl also religiously takes out time for relishing his passion for photography. He illuminates many not so well known sides of being social media influencers and bursts some of the glitching myths about this world. One such myth is you have to be strong and follow your passion to be a successful social media influencer.
Karl says how he even uses the time while travelling to and from his workplace to click realistic shots and edit them. He brings balance between his professional life and the influencer’s life. This is possible through careful planning which will help you manage both and maintain peace and happiness.
There is No Fixed Time to Get Started
While Karl was growing up, he had no idea that he would ever indulge in photography’s professional field. He never thought he would become an influencer someday, inspiring many people across the world to dive into the fantastic universe of photography. After his college days, Karl started photography.
The most exciting part of the story is he never learned photography from any professionals. He never signed for any professional photography courses. He started taking pictures through his then-famous blackberry mobile phone and never thought of getting a DSLR. Karl emphasizes how any phase in your life can turn on point. He strongly believes that age is just a number that has got nothing to do with your talents and passion of pursuasion.
Does an Influencer Get Support From His Family and Friends?
Karl beautifully describes the uncertainties and struggles that he had to face to become a successful photographer and an influencer. He shares his own real-life story by citing the past where his family just knew that he snapped pictures but never really knew what he was up to. Even his colleagues were very music unaware of this sphere of his life.
But later on, as his impact started to become more profound and he began to gain financial freedom. He collaborated with brands, and his family began to realize the importance of the work. And now, when his family and friends witness the vast number of people who follow him on Instagram, love, and appreciate his work, they become overwhelmed just like himself. When you take yourself seriously, others do the same.
It is Your Creativity that Matters More than Gadgets
In the photography cult, there is a standard convention for people to believe that the more expensive your gadget is, the better your shot turns out. Karl says that he is a phone photographer and lives to click on the phone because it is more handy and spontaneous to use than carrying a gigantic camera. He also focuses that your creativity and frame choice is more important than investing tins of bucks in getting the latest upgraded gadgets now and then.
As a skilled photographer and a successful social media influencer, Karl Kolah is an inspiring figure. He always educates about how one can make the maximum use of available resources to extract the best out of it and stay motivated to enjoy the struggles that come along the way.
