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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.
Why You Should Unfollow Me
The following is a list of reasons of why you should not be subscribed to my blog, why you should not be friends with me on Facebook, why you should not like my page, why you should not be connected with me on LinkedIn and why you should not be following me on Twitter...
Saying Goodbye
This morning I do not have any marketing tips, personal development techniques nor branding strategies. I do not have any snarky or pithy comments nor industry trends to share. What I do have is a story about a man who fundamentally changed the course of my life. He...
Welcome to New York
I pulled the knit scarf over my mouth and nose. My glasses were covered with drops of water which was snow only moments before. My shoes were soaked through as I moved through the sleet and slushy sidewalks of Manhattan. Regardless of how fast I walked, I was pummeled...
Loving what you do
I was sitting in the lobby waiting for a portfolio review with a magazine's photo editor when I struck up a conversation with the receptionist. She is an avid photographer who is obsessed with taking endless photos of the Brooklyn Bridge (because every photo she takes...
Which job would you like?
A recent conversation with a modeling talent went something like this... Model: I want to be in a magazine! Me: Which one? Model: Any one! Making a statement like this is the same as being interviewed for a job and when asked what job you're applying for you respond...
Dealing with a Bad Opportunity
Working within our industry, it does not take long before you come across a bad opportunity. Now when I say "bad" I don't mean bad overall (although that may be the case), I mean "bad" for you personally. But sometimes... someone will throw and outrageous and...
January 2014 Featured Talent: Annie Dulin
I first had the opportunity to work with Annie Dulin a little under a year ago and since that time I've not only been also to photograph her multiple times, I've witnessed her increase her fitness competition success, seen her appear in publications as well as in...
There’s something to be said for honoring commitments
Occasionally I find myself committed to doing things that I really don’t want to do. There was the recent holiday party that I was less than excited to go to as I had worked all day and just wanted to relax at home. There was the dinner with the friends of the family,...
For Love or Money?
It can be challenging, as a business owner to balance the two... love and money. There are jobs you have to take because, after all, you're a business and a business must turn a profit. Then there are things you do because you love what are you involved in. Personal...