When I was starting my photography career, as a photographer,

I remember couple of incidents how I was so outcasted or feeling I don’t belong in my first few Fashion shows in the Bay Area… San Francisco to be precise.

My very first fashion show, I remembered, it was in San Jose… I never expected that I will be the main photographer of the show, then. 

I was with the all-male dominated group that night, well, honestly, I don’t see any other photographer that night in that event other than male… 

I would hear all of them talking about their gears, their works… and all about them Bragging to each other…

In every fashion show, there’s a rehearsal, where they would let the model struts their way on the runway with the music accompanying them… little did I know,

that event has something featured on a big screen showcasing designers and the main photographer.

To keep me grounded … I follow certain rules which I think is very effective for me…not to Brag. 

Keep it to yourself unless asked: Don’t offer your good news unless you’re asked how you are or there is a relevant opening.

 In other words, don’t crow about just how well you’re doing and don’t share with people who might not be happy about your success. 

If someone asks about how you’re doing and seems to genuinely care about you and your professional or life journey, feel free to share your good news.

 If you feel like someone is just humoring you though, feel free to steer the conversation in a different direction.