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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.
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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...
Lori Harder Presenting at FITposium
We are truly excited to announce that Lori Harder will be presenting at FITposium on October 17 in Arizona. Register now at FITposium.com Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made...
Interview with Modeling Agent Sheree Hartwell
Although I’ve worked with the modeling talent from Ford/Robert Black on various projects I first had the opportunity to meet the owner Sheree Hartwell when fellow photographer Jason Black and myself interviewed her on The Pro Exposure podcast about the commercial...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Magazine Model Search
I am very excited to announce that during FITposium 2015 we will be performing a model search for Max Sports & Fitness Magazine! The event is being held on October 17, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Mesa and registration for the day long conference is now open at...
Success as a Fitness Model & Entrepreneur
Success as a fitness model and entrepreneur is attainable and I have the process to show you how! On OCTOBER 17, 2015 my team and I are hosting FITPOSIUM which is a one day conference in Arizona designed to teach you everything you need to know to grow your career in...