As a beginning photographer myself, I asked several professional photographers for Words of Wisdom about all aspects of photography—technical, artistic, business. I thought I would share their advice with any readers who are also beginning photographers, in an ongoing series that aims to provide some insight into the world of professional photography.

Joe Villanueva and Katie Stone professional fashion photographers. Together they own and operate Villanueva Stone Photography. Check out their inspiring words of wisdom for aspiring fashion photographers:

One must possess a fire that comes from within, then make sure that flame can withstand a tsunami of ice water.  It is a lifestyle and the thought of doing anything else sounds dull.  If a career in fashion photography is your calling then fully embrace it.  Enjoy every step of the way and put everything you have into your work, all the time.  Just make sure you don’t go too far down the rabbit hole.

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