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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.
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...
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...