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Beyond Technique Podcast | Photofocus Podcast April 18, 2018

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Welcome to Beyond Technique, a podcast empowering photographers to bring their businesses to the next level!

All photos copyright Kristina Varaksina.
All photos copyright Kristina Varaksina.

 

In this episode, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young dive deep into a discussion with fashion, advertising, and portrait photographer Kristina Varaksina.

We discuss in detail:

  • being your own “art director”
  • developing your own unique style
  • the other complementary skills that help her photography business
  • the fine points of professionalism when dealing with clients – communication and understanding their needs
  • the importance of communicating with your clients in the very beginning so that everyone is on the same page
  • the many places to find inspiration for our own personal photography style
  • how PhotoShelter was a game changer for her website needs
  • the art of storytelling with your images
  • the role of introspection and personal projects
  • working with a team

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Chamira Young

Chamira will readily admit it: she’s an art nerd, Photoshop geek, and photographer with an obsession for productivity and creativity. Through online teaching and podcasting, she loves helping other creative minds become more successful by empowering them with the knowledge and inspiration to up their game. Currently, ChamiraStudios.com is the hub of her creative mischief. It branches out to her other projects, and allows her to be an artist, photographer, podcaster at ProPhotographerJourney.com, and online course creator. You can also find her on Twitter.

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