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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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Stop Trading Shout Outs
I received a Direct Message from someone in Instagram asking to work together. I’d never heard of this person, seen them, or had any idea they even existed prior to the message. However almost unbelievably they had half a million followers on Instagram. Seriously…...
Stop Waiting for a Big Break
If I only had this type of project my career would take off. If I only had this type of client my future would be set. It is not uncommon, nor is it unadvisable to have these thoughts and hopes to get a big break in business. I personally will day dream about how...
Four Important Questions Every Professional Model Needs to Answer
What is your brand and what does it represent? You should be able to clearly articulate what influences the type of work you do, the type of clients you want to have and what people see or feel when they think about you. What are your target revenue sources?...
Destroying Doubt in the Second Shift
These are certain things that no one told me. For example; no one told me that you are not supposed to be able to actually leave a secure job. No one told me that you are not supposed to be able to start your own company. And no one told me that you are not supposed...
I’m A Rude Photographer
When speaking with a client on the phone a few months ago I was called rude. Truthfully the statement caught me off guard so I had to question what happened to leave them with that conclusion. The incident involved a modeling talent requesting that I give permission...
The Problem with Big Claims
I was browsing various photographer’s Instagram accounts when I saw one who wrote on their profile that they were the “most published (covers) fitness photographer in US in 2013.” My initial though was – according and compared to whom? Are you contrasting yourself...
We Need Our Creativity Back
As a kid I really only had two options at anytime I was bored. I could remain bored or I could entertain myself. Remember now, this was before cell phones, endless apps, social media channels. My family, like most others, didn’t even own a computer. My choices at the...
Answering Your Questions
I would like to know what you all are interesting in learning. In the comment section below leave me your comments on what you would like to learn or simply just ask me in general. Smaller questions will receive a comment back and larger questions will be converted...
The 10 Minute Photo Shoot
I recently had the opportunity to work with business owner and entrepreneur Sam Fox for an editorial spread in Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. For those outside of Arizona, Mr. Fox owns Fox Restaurant Concepts and is responsible for the launch of such fantastic eateries in...