Hi Mr. Anonymous, my name is Gaurav. I am writing you via mobile so couldn't copy paste and answer to all your questions but will try to cover them in total.
In my 16 yrs of digital marketing experience, what i have learned is that consumers are looking for reasons to get influenced, but hate getting sold. and most of thr business on social media does exactly opposite of it.
so the idea is that if you could establish yourself as a personal photographer brand, someone whom new and budding photographers may check with for inspiration, ask questions, get tips and feel great about your grip on the topic, slowly your community will grow for sure. remember i am talkong about budding photographers, people like you.
now customers, on other hand, will be very impressed and influenced with you having a community, and other photographers appreciating your work, asking you for help. this will build your strong personal brand in front of your target customers, and they'll step in and inquire for business.
does it make sense? let's talk further.
Best, Gaurav
GPC