Prep, Print, Sell
In our previous Maker Series post, we claimed that the future of photography isn’t just about the screen – and we still assert that to differentiate yourself, you need to go well beyond Instagram likes and clicks. It’s coming back full circle to being about MAKING ACTUAL THINGS with your work – and that includes […]
Why Passion Sits At Photography’s Heart
One of the toughest situations for a writer is to find himself staring at a white computer screen wondering where to start. Photographers, on the other hand, rarely go through that process. But maybe they should. It’s easy to distract ourselves with gear acquisition and technical specifications instead of pondering our equivalent blank sheet of […]
Frozen Faces: Capturing Lake Surfing’s Icy Adventures
“My next passion project is going to be roadkill.” This is how he concludes the discussion. It’s par for the course. Mike Calabro—known as “Mr. Awesome” to his clients—has photographed all over the world for major magazines. Adventure is the existence that he knows, and action stories are the ones he’s best at telling. But […]
How Photographers Can Make Money Without Shooting Anything
Working for clients means you’re constantly on the hamster wheel. If you stop taking client jobs (or worse, clients stop knocking), your cash flow stops. Not only have you effectively put all your proverbial hamster eggs in one basket, it can leave little time for honing your craft, spending time with your family, or just […]
Top 5 Excuses I Hear From Photographers And Why They Are Total Bull$#^!
They are the biggest obstacle to success. Sometimes, we don’t even recognize them for what they are. But if any of these excuses sound familiar, then it’s time call yourself out. Also included is some great advice on how to make sure these justifications don’t hold you back from being the amazing photographer you are. […]
