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Staying competitive means continuously improving your skills and business strategies. Here you’ll find exclusive insights for photographers, creative directors, and all types of creatives who want to sharpen their craft and grow their business.
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James Patrick Named CreativeLive Instructor for Lighting Athletic Form
For more than a decade, CreativeLive has been one of the most respected online education platforms for photographers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals. I’m honored to announce that I have been selected as a CreativeLive instructor photographer, presenting a...
Corporate Video Production in Phoenix: Employee Testimonial Campaign for Taft Law Firm
Taft Law Firm partnered with James Patrick Photography / Lumedia Creative for a corporate video production project in Phoenix designed to support employee recruitment and onboarding efforts. The objective was clear: produce a professional employee testimonial video...
How Commercial Photography Pricing Actually Works
By James Patrick, Commercial Photographer in Phoenix, Arizona If you have ever asked a commercial photographer for a quote and thought, “Why does this cost that much?” you are not alone. Commercial photography pricing can feel confusing from the outside. One shoot...
Why Hiring a Cheap Photographer Can Cost Your Brand More
When brands and companies search for photography or videography services in Phoenix, Arizona, budget is often one of the first filters. It is understandable. Marketing budgets are finite and every line item matters. But when it comes to commercial photography and...
James Patrick Photography Celebrates 15 Years in Arizona | Phoenix Photographer
This month marks the 15th anniversary of James Patrick Photography. What originally started as a small side hustle in Tucson, Arizona has grown into a photography and video business now based in Phoenix, serving clients throughout Arizona and across the United States....
Why Commercial Photography Is a Business Investment, Not a Cost
If you are a business owner or brand leader in Phoenix, Arizona, chances are you have asked this question at some point: Why does professional commercial photography cost what it does? It is a fair question. Photography is often treated as a line item expense,...
What a Commercial Photographer in Phoenix Can Do for Your Brand
Learn what really goes into a professional commercial photoshoot and how a Phoenix commercial photographer with more than two decades of experience can help your brand bring its story to life. When my commercial clients see the final images for their brand...
What I’d do differently if I were starting my creative business today
Fifteen years after starting my photography business, I can see exactly what I’d do differently, and how I could have built momentum so much faster. Here’s what I’ve learned, and what I want other creatives to know. Fifteen years ago, I launched my business....
Your Ultimate Guide to Professional Photography for Press Kits
Make it easy for editors, producers, and collaborators to feature you. Build a press kit that showcases your story, your expertise, and your best brand photography. If you want to grow your personal brand, land more press coverage, and look like a professional...