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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.
Whether you’re looking to improve your photography techniques, boost your brand visibility, or stay on top of industry trends, this practical, actionable advice is based on years of experience working with leading brands and publications.
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What is Your Emotional Aftertaste?
I tried this new protein drink that a friend recommended to me exclaiming how amazing it tasted. The first moments of taste were spot on fantastic. Then a second or two went by and the aftertaste kicked in – a bitter chemical flavor overwhelmed my palette. As good as...
We Should All Have Two Modes of Pricing
Every now and then I will come across a client who, for whatever reason, cannot afford myself and my team’s rates. The response is they ask for a discount. Typically what I will do at that point is work to reduce the size of the project to match their budget. What I...
Why Practice Does Not Make Perfect
That is how the saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” But there is a fatal flow in this logic. Or perhaps it was an error in forecasting how people would use practice. Today the realm of “practice” has become a home for safety, for not launching, for not putting...
LAUNCH Your Idea
Prepare for liftoff! I am thrilled to announce the new pilot project I am doing alongside Kelly Spartonos called LAUNCH! Do you have an idea burning inside of you but are unsure of what you ACTUALLY NEED to make your business concept a reality? Or perhaps you have...
FITposium 2017 – 2 Days Out!
In just under 48 hours we will have the opportunity to kick off our third annual FITposium conference. Since the inception in 2015, we have quadrupled the number of attendees and more than tripled the amount of content and opportunities we are providing to those...
Why You Should Free Write Every Single Day
Here is a glance at my morning routine and ritual. I put the kettle on to boil water for coffee and sit comfortably on my couch. I grab my leather bound notebook and my pen and flip open to the next available page. From there I start writing. Each morning I am not...
Snapshot Interview with Katelyn Swallow, Editor in Chief of Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine
What follows is a quick snapshot from our full interview we did with the Editor of Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine, Katelyn Swallow, on what models and contributors need to know when pitching to magazines. If you would like to read the full interview, please...
Take Your Dreams Off Hold
Myself and the entire FITposium team are excited to announce that we have opened up MORE TICKETS for the event. We are no longer sold out. Get yours today at www.FITposium.com before they sell out again! On October 20-21, 2017 we are bringing together more than 24 key...
What to do if Someone Copies You
About a year ago as I was driving home from a work trip in California I received a text message from someone letting me know that my work had been ripped off. When I inquired what they meant, they sent me a photo from a local photographer who attempted to duplicate...