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Who to Build Relationships With
A few years ago I had the opportunity to work with this fantastic marketing specialist in creating some images. At some point they switched careers and ended up leading the marketing for what became one of our biggest clients. They took us with them in their journey....
August 2014 Featured Talent Dave Dreas
I first had the opportunity to meet and work with Dave Dreas on a very cold beach in Los Angeles. It was severely overcast and the temperature was (at the most) in the low 50s but realistically in the low 40s with the wind coming off the ocean. Yet there was work to...
Difference Between Being the Client and The Model
As you develop your portfolio you serve the role of the client. You hire the photographer or photographers, the makeup artist and possibly even the stylists to work with you in crafting the images you need for your portfolio. You are essentially the boss and as such...
Updates on Many Projects
I wanted to take a moment to update you on a variety of projects that myself and my team have been working on throughout the year to let you know what the status is and what you can expect coming up in the remainder of 2014. First off; the Fit Model Guide e-book has...
A Lesson in Burning Bridges
Earlier this year I had a very unfortunately interaction with a self-proclaimed publicist who was insulted that I would not photograph one of her clients for free. She was evidently so distraught and offended that this is my job that she took to my Facebook page...
Photographing Patrick Peterson
It was about two weeks ago that Arizona Cardinals Cornerback Patrick Peterson signed a contract extension which made him the highest paid corner in the NFL today. It just so happened to be a coincidence that this occurred on the very same week that my photos of...
Succeeding at Failing
The guy who invented the ship - also invented the shipwreck - Paul Virilio My first brush with running a business was at the age of nine when I became a financial trader. I know, I know that seems a bit too young to be handling lucrative transactions – but when it...
July 2014 Featured Talent Leah Ward
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Leah Ward not more than a few months ago. Since then we've had some sequel photo sessions and a bevy of side projects. Truly she is someone who is going all in with her chips at the table to grow her career in the health...
What We Should Earn
Many feel obligated to have a strong social media presence. I need a Facebook page because everyone else has one. I need to post progress photos because everyone else is, or updates on my workout plans, or documenting my meal prep or feign attempts to be relatable to...