One of the hardest parts of starting out in any industry or job is your inevitable failures while learning and growing. I don’t care who you are — you’re going to make mistakes and learn lessons the hard way. As someone who is currently trying to transition from a hobbyist
Coming from a broadcast journalism background, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the most unique talents from various respective fields. My life right out of college was spent chasing down the stories and thoughts of professional athletes, politicians, professors, CEOs, humanitarians, musicians and what later came, photographers. But
I recently had someone congratulate me on the success of my business. I thanked them and then thought that appearances aren’t always as they seem for one and secondly, what defines success is extremely personal and individual. How do you define your success? Success is not always about money I
Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level. Today, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young discuss 29 ways to start your year off right! From marketing to networking to reviewing your price list, we talk about ways to make 2020 better than
As a small business owner, I have found that networking with other photographers to be extremely helpful to my personal and professional growth. I enjoy getting together with photographers who do work that I admire and run businesses with reputations that I admire and “talking shop.” As relationships grow it
Huzzah! We’ve closed the books on another year! Most of us find the New Year’s aura to be lovely. The thought of casting off all the bad, reflecting on the good, and rolling with new momentum can be cathartic & energizing. If you’re like me, though, you tend to get
A lot of self-employed creatives work from home. Photographers, web designers, graphic designers, video guys . . . me included. Its convenient, cost-effective, and is a great option if youre just starting out. But working from home is one of the hardest things to do. There are so many distractions
Image and Post by Rick Sammon 10 Key Factors To a Good Photograph 1) Interesting subject. 2) Nice setting or background. 3) Good lighting. 4) Careful composition. 5) Expert exposure. 6) Careful focus. 7) Correct lens choice. 8) Correct f-stop shutter speed combo. 9) Feeling or emotion you are trying
