the honest reality of being a freelance photographer (a realistic week)

This week had no shoots booked, no new clients, just the usual uncertainty that comes with freelance life. So instead of waiting, I made something. In this video, I take you through a realistic week while bouldering, getting out of the city to find inspiration, and working on a spec project for KINTO, one of my favorite Japanese coffeeware brands. No filters, no perfect days. Just what it actually looks like to keep creating when things are slow. If you're a freelance creative, a filmmaker, or just someone trying to build something while life gets in the way, this one's for you. MY GEAR: Main New Main Camera: https://amzn.to/42NhLsR My Go-To Lens: https://amzn.to/4lBxrH0 My Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/3Ys2BXN My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/3G8FxXt My YouTube Mic: https://amzn.to/3Rmtw37 Get my Camera Sling: https://amzn.to/3X51A7j Get my Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3X2BnpP SSD for Work: https://amzn.to/3EHD1XH RELATED VIDEOS: Why I Chose Film for 2026:    • Why I chose film for 2026   My first roll of 2026:    • a day of film photography in italy   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 A week in my creative life 0:25 The reality of freelancing 0:58 Bouldering 1:46 Why I do spec work 5:20 Italy's countryside 5:56 Kinto Spec Work 6:45 What's next? 9:16 Showing up anyway LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @cittalex Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/cittalex/e/3... Website: www.alessandrocitterio.com Business Inquiry: [email protected] #sliceoflife #italyvlog