# @eecreative7 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Wti0hOkl7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10473234-eecreative7-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/19712f6195.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-27T11:30:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emily Elliott (@eecreative7) — https://gondola.cc/eecreative7

## Caption

3 things I’ve learned this year as a photographer/filmmaker! 

1. Niche-ing down isn’t a necessity- Whether you’re portrait photographer, travel videographer, or an analogue only creator, those details can help you stand out in the crowd and connect you with those looking for or creating work similar to yours. 
However I’ve never been one for niches, and recently I’ve been seeing other creatives experience “niche fatigue”, people are tired of putting themselves in boxes just to have reach on the algorithm! 
Seriously, you don’t have to, those who truly value your work will see past the labels you put on it, especially if you’ve already established a good online presence. 
Just remember, it’s your art, don’t sacrifice your message for anybody, especially a computer algorithm. 
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2. Finding your own style is essential- this is something I’m actively working on. While my library of work is broad, I’ve noticed I’m lacking a cohesive, distinctive style- something essential in setting your work apart and giving clients a good idea of what the final product will be. 
Lately I’ve been using the Freeform app to create a inspo-board for my photography and cinematography. 
Including pieces of my own work and others, taking careful notes of what aspects of the composition speak to me has been instrumental in helping me find my own visual flow. I highly recommend it! 
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3. Yes it’s cringey, but do it anyway! This is the most instrumental lesson I’ve learned for growing on this app. With all the updates and algorithm changes, the only surefire path to success is creating and posting often. 
And whether you like it or not, it never hurts to show your face! Yes- recording yourself and doing all those IG challenges is embarrassing, but getting out of your comfort zone is where growth happens! Commit to this and you’ll get more comfortable in front of and behind the camera!
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#2023wrapped #videogamer #canonr6 #volunteerpark #2024

## Stats

- **Views:** 158
- **Likes:** 23
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 6

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Emily Elliott | @eecreative7 | https://gondola.cc/eecreative7 | Videographer |
| Emily Elliott | @eecreative7 | https://gondola.cc/eecreative7 | Video Editor |
| Emily Elliott | @eecreative7 | https://gondola.cc/eecreative7 | Writer/Author |

## Tags

volunteerpark, canonr6, videogamer, 2023wrapped, 2024

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