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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.
What the project really means
I was chatting with a colleague of mine who develops and designs websites for small businesses. What he saw (at the time) was a routine planning for this his latest client's website ended up being so much for for the client. The process of having him redesign their...
Return from Los Angeles and a Test of True Passion
Last weeked the James Patrick Photography team spent five days in the Los Angeles area working on a variety of projects with a wide array of talents which included published and well known fitness talents, competitors trying out for the 2012 Olympics Team USA, fashion...
June 2012 Featured Talent Interview with Carey Lea
The team just got back from working in Los Angeles at a series of fantastic locations including a gritty cross fit gym, a secluded mansion as well as a gorgeous beach. Check out some of the behind the scenes photos of us and our team at the James Patrick Photography...
What is your startup project?
It was brutally hot this past Saturday in Phoenix. The kind of hot that zaps all of your energy right out of your body the moment you walk out your front door. Yet despite the heat outside, nearly 200 people gathered together at the Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe....
FMI Roundtable Recap: Differentiating Your Brand Online
This article is part 4 of 4 which recaps the roundtable discussion that were held at the recent FMI conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. After splitting the attendees up into four groups, we assigned each a separate topic for them to discuss. Feel free to click below to...
FMI Roundtable Recap: Social Media
This article is part 3 of 4 which recaps the roundtable discussion that were held at the recent FMI conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. After splitting the attendees up into four groups, we assigned each a separate topic for them to discuss. Feel free to click below to...
FMI Roundtable Recap: Personal Website Marketing Efforts
This article is part 2 of 4 which recaps the roundtable discussion that were held at the recent FMI conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. After splitting the attendees up into four groups, we assigned each a separate topic for them to discuss. Feel free to click below to...
May 2012 Featured Talent Interview with Teri Simmons-Crenshaw
It does not take one long to recognize how insanely smart fitness talent and business owner Teri Simmons-Crenshaw is. I've had the opportunity to meet and work with Teri on several occasions and have always been impressed by her tenacity and drive to succeed in her...
FMI Roundtable Recap: Blogging and Sharing Websites
At the recent FMI conference in Scottsdale, Arizona I had the opportunity to present on how talents can market themselves through a variety of online channels. On Day 3 of the conference I split the room up into four groups. Each group had a different moderator who...