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The Transition
This time of the year marks my anniversary of when I left my career in marketing to pursue my passion in photography full time. In hindsight the decision to make the transition was as simple as deciding what to eat for lunch. It needed to happen so I made it happen....
Your 2016 Checklist
One of the biggest goals the James Patrick Photography team has for our audience is to be the best resource possible in obtaining the information you need to achieve your own goals for success in the talent industry. Here is a checklist of things for you to get the...
Goal Setting for 2016
For those who have read my blog over the years know, I am rigorous when it comes to setting goals for myself in my personal and professional life. My process requires anywhere between 8 and 10 total hours of time in which I start by reviewing how I did in the previous...
Now Represented
I have recently been welcomed to the Ford Robert Black Agency as a photographer represented in their new Artist Division. I am presently one of three photographers the talent agency has chosen to sign to represent and I am very excited to be a part of their successful...
Overcoming Constrast Bias
I personally suffer a great deal from what psychologists call contrast bias. What this means is that I constantly am comparing and contrasting myself with others who are more successful than I am (or at least I perceive them to be). I look at all their pros but never...
Putting in the Hours
When I think about the first presentation I had to give, I honestly don't have the fondest of memories. I recall being nervous, fumbling over my works and speaking without much life or enthusiasm. When I go back and read the first published articles I wrote, I far far...
What Models Should Know About Social Media Promotions
It is becoming more and more common that companies want to leverage the large social media followings of individuals (including photographers and models) to promote their brand, service and/or product. However there are legalities surrounding this that you as a...
How Much Are You Willing to be Rejected?
Success does not come easy. Success does not come quickly. Success does not come without failure. Success does, however, come to those who persist, persevere and push through rejection. As a freelance talent, whether you are a photographer, a model or a makeup artist...
How to Get Your First Client
Myself and fellow photographer Jason Black recently presented to a group of college photo journalism students on marketing and branding - which got me thinking about how to break that seal of getting your first real client. Your entire outlook on the industry will...