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Calling Writers
For several years I've run the online show TheProExposure in which we discuss what talents should know to grow their careers in the modeling industry. We've had some fantastic episodes with talents such as Jamie Eason, Tiffani Bachus, Kim Dolan Leto and Felicia...
Dealing with No Response
I've written a lot about rejection in the past few years. How, as a talent, you can handle when someone says "no" to you. I wrote about how often as a photographer I am told "no" from clients. But that doesn't always happen, does it? When you as a model pitch yourself...
The Love for the Work
The past month and a half have been a whirlwind to say the least. It has included work trips to Las Vegas, New York, Minnesota and then back to Las Vegas on top of photo shoots in Arizona. It involved photographing more than 80 fitness talents as well as a variety of...
Habits of Successful Modeling Talents
In any industry you will see individuals that excel and others which just get by. The modeling industry is no different. So beyond the basics of being timely and reliable - what are the traits and habits of those who are successful? 1. They Are Proactive Not Reactive...
Interview with Magazine Editor Eileen Domiati
Special thanks to Eileen Domiati, editor of Women Health & Fitness Magazine for being a part of this exclusive interview. If you like what you read - be sure to check out my new e-book Fit Model Guide which includes multiple interviews with editors of fitness...
We’re Back
Thank you so much for your patience as we had the James Patrick Photography website updated. I truly hope you have the opportunity to check it out and see all the new galleries and information we have posted. We've updated the look, the navigation as well as the...
Biggest Mistakes Models Make When Submitting to Magazines
What follows are a list of some of the biggest mistakes models make when submitting or pitching themselves to magazines. But first a few notes and housekeeping items. If you like the article - be sure to check out my full e-book on how to get published in the fitness...
Margin of Error
In 2008 I was starting to feel like I was more than capable in my marketing job. Roughly two years in, I was confident in my abilities - feeling almost invisible. Then came an incident which would go on to be known as the margin of error incident. Often times in the...
Resourceful Reading List Part 4
Very excited to share with you my fourth annual resourceful reading list. Each year, starting in 2011, I’ve shared the best books I’ve found on personal development and solopreneur marketing for yourself and your goals as a talent. As with the previous three year’s...