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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.

We Need More Custom Door Makers

My friends and I were at a barbeque the other weekend where we met a couple and over the course of drinks, burgers and brauts the cliché but expected question arose of what everyone did for a living. The woman answered first to say that she worked as a meeting planner...

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Working for Free

Do you love what you do? I mean really love it? Meaning - if you had to do it for free - would you still do it? That is actually a really good measuring stick to determine if you are in the pursuit of your passion. As a professional photographer I have rates that I...

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Shame is a Blessing

NOTE: If you have not yet seen, the editor in chief of Max Sports & Fitness Magazine LaRue V. Baber will be attending FITposium 2015 to discuss what models need to know about pitching to magazines. The publication will also be casting for talents at the event. Be...

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If I Started My Business Today

Last week as part of a contest to give out a free photo shoot I asked subscribers what they would change if they started their business today or what they would keep the same. Here is my response. Imagine if you were to start your business as a model or photographer...

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Win a Free Photo Shoot

James Patrick Photography is giving out a variety of prizes related to this blog post including: - PHOTO SHOOT WITH JAMES PATRICK - COPY OF FIT MODEL GUIDE E-BOOK - FREE ENTRANCE INTO FITPOSIUM 2015 - ONE-HOUR PHONE CONSULTATION To enter and qualify here is what must...

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