10 Things a Photographer Should NOT Do!!!

1. Put emphasis on camera and gear. It is the photographing that makes the photographer. Yes, the camera and gear can add to the photo but if you don't take good photos to begin with, a camera or filter isn't going to fix it for you.
2. Leave your camera at home. I have a smaller camera I keep in my purse for those photo ops that may not come again.
3. Photograph everyone and everything. You will become burnt out very quickly. Find 2 or 3 areas that you love to photograph and concentrate on them. Make them your specialty.
4. Ignore blogging! Blogging can be a great source for possible clients to see your work and to learn about you as a photographer.
5. Post photos without your brand on them. Photos get stolen all the time. Place your logo in a place that is not easy to Photoshop out or post at a size that will not show well if blown up.
6. Think you don't need Photoshop skills. You do! Yes, first you need to start with great photography, but it is handy to know a few tricks to add a pop to your photos.
7. Compare yourself to other photographers. You will always find someone better than you, or at least you think so. You are unique in your own photographing. People will look at your photos and say "I wish I could take photos like that". Compare your work to no one else's but your own.
8. Take photos only when the special occasion arises. No! Take photos everyday if you can. It is hard to find objects or people sometimes, but you will definitely see yourself improve and learn.
9. Go to a photo session or special occasion without extra SD cards or chargers. You don't want to be ready to take that shot you know is going to be the One and find you have no more room on you SD card or your battery dies. Ugh! Not a fun feeling!
10. Think you know all that you need to know. Whether you doing photos for a business or for pleasure, there is always new techniques or tricks to learn. Spend some time everyday to learn a little about your camera, a new photo trick, a Photoshop technique, etc. The list is endless!!!

I am sure there are many more!!!! These are just a few! What would you add?