Excellent points.

But I would like to suggest that whatever it is you decide to tackle be it weddings, commercial or conflict photography it is not enough to wait on a leading photo editor from a magazine.

Targeting your client base and specifically knowing who it is you want to work for (whether that is a photo editor or a johnny and sally bride and groom-to-be) is a more empowering position to begin from.

I certainly don't mind doing the administrative leg work that a client doesn't care to do, but that comes with a price.

Of course, the client is always right and service is a crucial component to growing your business.

But how about fashioning a strategy that focuses very specifically on clients worth working for and catering to their needs to the best of your ability?