“What I’ve Learned So Far”
In December I decided to write a post every day on the things that I have learned over the years of my journey. It was fun and it was exhausting… but mostly it was good to reflect.
I will soon be making these posts into an EBook, but if you wish to read them before that happens, well, here you go. Sorry I cannot put them in front order, so start at the back if you want to read them in order. That said, read them in whatever order you want.
On Work Ethic – Nick Giron, Photographer
"Drive through your town and look at the businesses YOU DON'T go into and figure out why they work without you. Look at your business and ask why someone would want to come into yours. If you're the only one that knows the answer to that it could be part of the...
James Eisele, West Palm Beach FL Commercial Photographer
I met James Eisele down in West Palm Beach, FL when I did a workshop in that area. He showed a lot of talent and when I started the Project 52 course, he jumped in and became involved. I have watched his work improve at a very high rate, and his studio in West Palm is...
Tne New Sony Alpha a7RII Mirrorless Digital Camera
Is ready for purchase for those of you who may want a killer mirrorless camera.
Please Don’t Buy Stolen Gear
LensProToGo, a popular camera gear rental house and studio in Massachusetts was hit by the lowest of scum and had over a half million dollars of gear stolen. This gear will undoubtedly be offered for sale in shady cesspools of slime (their homes) and on line at...
Why I Have Decided to do Project 52 One More Time
https://vimeo.com/130593335 This will be year 5 of Project 52. It has matured and seen many alumni start businesses going from weekend warrior to full time shooter. P52 has helped many more photographers find their creative voice and look at the world in a different...
Off Topic Sunday: Gadgets, Gizmos, and Music
Every once in a while I get so many little things going on that I decide to share them with you all. I call them Off-Topic Sundays and they are always fun for me. So here we go: First... ever have your phone die on location? Not good, and since so many of us USE our...
Tucker Joenz, St, Augustine FL Commercial Photographer
Tucker Joenz was with Project 52 for a couple of years and in that time I watched him go from hobbyist to serious photographer. He works hard and creates wonderful pictures for his clients. Tucker also shoots self assigned personal projects that have garnered some...
Stephen Collins: Fredricksburg VA Commercial Photographer
I first met Steve when I did a workshop in Baltimore. It was a hot, muggy day but Steve never tired. He shot and asked questions and seemed to be very interested in getting better... which was a good thing. I kid Steve about how far he has come, but it is true. His...
Eric Muetterties: East Bay Commercial Photographer
Meet Eric Muetterties, a working photographer in the East Bay area of San Francisco. I met Eric 4 years ago at a workshop in North Carolina, and we shared a plane coming home. His attention to detail and love for the medium made me think he could actually do this...
Finding and Keeping Commercial Photography Clients: Part Four, Staying Connected
(NOTE) If you are just coming into this series, I highly suggest you start at Part One, and then do Part Two and Part Three before starting Part Four. Links for all of them are inside the protected area, and you can access them easily. A brilliant portfolio won't get...
