For some people, keeping professional and personal work (and lives - religious, political, et-al) separated is very important. For me, old and retired, there is no separation needed. I can be " to be my authentic crazy bumbled weird self." I no longer profess to do anything as a professional. I'm a hobbyist who is not seeking an income from the hobby.
But, for those who must not push away potential clients, one must evaluate their audience or their potential or present clients and learn if those clients are likely to evaluate and exclude you based on something other than the work you do. Wearing a MAGA hat to photograph a LGBTQ wedding is not conducive to gaining additional wedding gigs.
"So now I’m trying to figure out how to make this new social media work for me and for my business. My account here on substack and my new profile on foto. Is it possible to be my authentic crazy bumbled weird self ? Or do I need to separate myself and my own stuff from the business side?"
For some people, keeping professional and personal work (and lives - religious, political, et-al) separated is very important. For me, old and retired, there is no separation needed. I can be " to be my authentic crazy bumbled weird self." I no longer profess to do anything as a professional. I'm a hobbyist who is not seeking an income from the hobby.
But, for those who must not push away potential clients, one must evaluate their audience or their potential or present clients and learn if those clients are likely to evaluate and exclude you based on something other than the work you do. Wearing a MAGA hat to photograph a LGBTQ wedding is not conducive to gaining additional wedding gigs.
"So now I’m trying to figure out how to make this new social media work for me and for my business. My account here on substack and my new profile on foto. Is it possible to be my authentic crazy bumbled weird self ? Or do I need to separate myself and my own stuff from the business side?"
‘Wearing a MAGA hat to photograph a LGBTQ wedding is not conducive to gaining additional wedding gigs. ‘ good thing I’m not shooting weddings then!
Thank you for your input! I still need to have a little bit of an income, which I get by doing part time office work for one of my clients.