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Would You Sign This Contract

One of our clients forwarded a contract she had received from a magazine requesting her to sign. Below are a few excerpts from the contract. I’m curious if this is something you would consider signing not knowing who the magazine is or what monetary value is involved....

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New Level of Exposure

James Patrick Photography has hired Samantha Kozuch as the new Editor in Chief of TheProExposure network. Samantha is a Los Angeles based internationally published model, health and fitness blogger, commercial sports model and actor, video production agency owner at...

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When Money Can Kill Your Brand

I have written probably around 700 blog articles, released more than 70 podcasts and written two e-books hoping to educate talents on how to build a brand – but most importantly, how to make money from that brand. I’ve spent countless hours interviewing business...

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Death of Easy Marketing

There was a time when it was ridiculously easy to grow a brand online and find followers to connect with. For those who did it wisely, it was a fat, rich industry. However, too many abused it. Too many tried to capitalize on it by putting out lazy content, by caring...

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Influenced or Ripp Off

As a writer I have had numerous influences; particularly the books and articles by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and his personal brand of gonzo journalism. As a public speaker I would watch numerous videos of great presenters and storytellers such as Steve Jobs. As a...

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Your Toughest Competition

You often are, or can become, who you compete against. Thus if you spent your time worrying about those beneath you, there’s a significant risk you’ll regress back to their level. I try not to worry about amateur photographers undercutting rates or the endless drama...

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A Pitch So Bad I Actually Saved It

On March 14 of this year I received an e-mail from another photographer referring to himself as “The King of Covers.” The message went on to discuss the number of covers he has photographed and that he was reading my website and wishes to contribute to it. The first...

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