As I have done every spring since I was a kid, I hunkered down with my family to watch The Oscars a few weeks back. Always interesting, the 2014 event featured three nominees whose personal stories should serve as an inspiration to creatives of every stripe. As you consider their stories, think about the obstacles, real or perceived, that you contend with in your own journey as a storyteller. Are you struggling to make ends meet while pursuing your passion? Have you been toiling away at your craft but not yet achieved a breakaway success? … [Read more...] about Three Oscar Nominees To Inspire All Creatives
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Need More Money for Your Photo Business? Check Out The Growth of Video
The growth of broadband video has had an impact on the viewing habits of its users. Want to increase your business opportunities, start making and posting videos for your clients. Befiore you say its too hard... consider these facts. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, in 2013: 31% of American adult internet users upload or post videos online. 18% of American adult internet users post videos they have created or recorded themselvesmany of whom hope their creations go viral. 78% of American adult internet users watch … [Read more...] about Need More Money for Your Photo Business? Check Out The Growth of Video
Opportunity Cost
When you decide to photograph Reflection Lake Sunrise at Mt. Rainier - you give up the chance to photograph Tipsoo Lake Sunrise at the same time. Remember, when you're deciding what to photograph, there is ALWAYS an opportunity cost. Pointing your lens in one direction necessarily means pointing it away from several other directions. Are you missing something? This is why subjects matter. This is why you scout. This is why you have a plan and work the plan. When you photograph, the cost of every single photograph you make is the one you … [Read more...] about Opportunity Cost
Keep Your Camera With You
(Canon 1D MK II - Canon 500 F/4l IS Lens, Wimberley Head, Gitzo Tripod, ISO 400, Aperture f/5.6, Shutter Speed 1/125) All the photo tricks and tips in the world won't do you a bit of good if you don't have your camera with you when you need it. If you happen by a rare Green Jay and you don't have your camera, you can't make the shot. I can talk from experience here. In the old days, before I learned this lesson, I lost some once-in-a-lifetime shots because I left my camera at home. Sometimes it's not practical to carry your entire kit with you. … [Read more...] about Keep Your Camera With You
