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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.
From expert business strategies and marketing tips to creative inspiration and photography skills, this blog gives you the tools you need to succeed in the competitive photography and creative industries.
What I’m Afraid Of
I typically will write blogs about how to overcome fear, outmaneuver obstacles and conquer challenges. However I also feel paralyzing fear. I am afraid of being stuck creatively and falling into a rut where I play it too safe and do not do enough exciting or...
Behind the Scenes on a Spring Fashion Spread
The James Patrick Photography team recently was booked to photograph an editorial fashion spread for both So Scottsdale Magazine and their sister publication Uptown Magazine. The theme of the photo shoot was “take me out to the ballgame” to promote both spring...
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....
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...
The Professional Model’s Playbook
I am excited to announce the launch of my second e-book entitled The Professional Model’s Playbook, which is now being sold individually or in a special bundle package with my first e-book Fit Model Guide exclusively at www.fitmodelguide.com The Professional Model’s...
Interview with Boost Gymwear Owner Anthea Rozen-Zindel
What is your background prior to starting Boost? My background is purely lingerie. I am a qualified and trained lingerie designer. I worked in the manufacturing industry as well as in the retail lingerie buying industry for many years. I dealt with the world’s biggest...
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...
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...
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...