“I Actually Like Cried”: A Struggling Photographer Tweets About Looking For Work, Oprah Responds With An Offer
These days, social media can be a powerful tool when it comes to spreading the word. No wonder those who are struggling to find a place under a competitive sun may turn to it as a last resource.
This is precisely what happened to 23-year-old photographer Malcolm Manning from Newark, New Jersey, who was eager to land a creative job or secure his next client. Malcolm shared a tweet with some of his photo samples, and sooner than he knew it, the guy landed a big fish. Oprah Winfrey not only retweeted his original tweet, but also responded with a legit job offer.
Meanwhile, Malcolm, who was about to consider quitting photography, can still hardly believe his luck. Oprah’s endorsement fueled his passion for photography, helped to book some gigs, and attracted new followers. And as for now, he’s waiting for the big call from Oprah’s team.
The 23yo photographer Malcolm posted a tweet featuring his photos in hopes that a client would notice his work
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But never in a million years did he dream of landing a job offer from Oprah herself
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Malcolm just couldn’t believe his luck and said he felt tearful
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Oprah’s act of service was a part of her initiative to surprise unsuspecting Twitter followers over the holiday. Among other Christmas surprises, the veteran talk show host gifted a Macbook to a young man and made a donation to a woman from North Carolina who’s been traveling the state in a horse trailer with books for children to read.
And people just loved this cheerful story
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Others praised Malcolm’s photography skills
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And here are the most recent works from Malcolm
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