Why Generalists Triumph in Photography

March 20, 2023

Most photographers are given the advice to specialize in something in order to make it as a photographer. On the surface, this seems to make sense as it allows one to become an expert and to become known for one thing; however, it might not be the best advice to follow, especially if you live in a smaller town.

Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Viktoria Haack - a photographer living in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Viktoria has chosen not to specialize in any one form of photography and has instead chosen to see herself as a generalist, which has done wonders for her photography career.

On this week's episode, we discuss:

  • How Viktoria fell in love with photography while living on a 300-acre island for ten years.
  • How living on an island helped Viktoria hone in on what types of subjects interest her as a photographer.
  • How social media has played a role in her progression as a photographer.
  • How Viktoria uses social media now to advance her business offerings.
  • How Viktoria has chosen to be a generalist and how that has worked for her.
  • How photographing people has helped Viktoria round out her business.
  • The idea of gardening not architecture.
  • Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.
  • Viktoria's approach to making photographs.
  • And a lot more!
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast

Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:

Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast

Here is who Viktoria recommended on the podcast this week:

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Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast

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Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Why Generalists Triumph in Photography - A Conversation with Viktoria Haack on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
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