N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

Sometimes you need a thicker skin

Paul Wilkinson FMPA FBIPP FSWPP is a multi-award-winning international photographer and co-author of the best-selling book Mastering Portrait Photography, and shares his skills through the free companion site MasteringPortraitPhotography.com. In this monthly series he shares his experiences and stories as he talks about the trials and tribulations of becoming a pro photographer.

Earlier today, I shared a picture on my Instagram feed, and someone left a comment within minutes.

Naturally, I couldn’t resist the urge to check and tapped on the

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