It’s important to believe in your photography skills, but it’s just as important to never stop improving. There are always new skills to learn and acquire. New mentors to learn from and be inspired by. So while it is a good thing to feel confident in your abilities, there is
Photography is not just about capturing moments; it’s an art form that requires constant evolution and refinement. As technology advances and artistic trends change, photographers must stay on the cutting edge to thrive in this dynamic field. Workshops, classes, and mentoring play a pivotal role in shaping photographers into skilled
Being a photography mentor can be a great part of your photographic journey. Vanelli wrote a great article about asking for a mentor, having a mentor and finding a mentor. It made me think about the other side of that. What about BEING a mentor? Why be a mentor? In
Are you bored about your work or feel that it’s not going anywhere? Do you feel unsatisfied with your progress? Before you get to the conclusion that your gear is holding you back, make sure you watch today’s photography inspiration first. A mentor may just be what you need to
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod, Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with fine art portrait photographers Tim and Beverly Walden. We discuss: How they each got started in the photography industry
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. Today, we chat with commercial photographer and film director Jay P. Morgan! We discuss the importance of education, the role of mentoring, and the most important skillsets photographers need to have in order
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some out-of-the-box ideas to get your photography marketing going in what is typically the slower winter months. One of these ideas was mentoring an up-and-coming photographer, which I thought I’d expand upon. My Mentoring History When I dove into photography a few years
Every year I have my ups and downs when it comes to my photography schedule. For me, typically the winters are less active in terms of business, while the fall picks up like crazy. During those slow times, I try to think a bit outside the box in terms of
