I'm still building my reel, so I take whatever gigs I can and try to turn each director's picture in their head into something real through my lens. Half the battle is just getting them to trust that I can. And when the invoice comes, I brace for the haggling, because everyone wants my eye but nobody wants to pay for it.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're proving yourself behind the camera while fighting to be trusted and paid what you're worth.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.