Photography Education

Let me start by saying that I don’t claim in any way to be an expert in managing stress. It seems like even when I’ve managed to neutralize some stressful situations, there are plenty other scenarios that still manage to stress me out. I’m only hoping to communicate a couple things that may help you avoid some of the stress I have gone through.

Stress is not always bad Hear me out on this one. It’s not that stress is ever desirable, but it can lead to some important changes. For example, say you’ve got no time for editing sessions because people are booking sessions from sun-up to sun-down. You’re feeling overwhelmed because you don’t have tim[...]

You have a life-long dream of being a full-time photographer. You’ve heard from all your friends that you’re the best photographer they know. So how do you know when it’s time to quit your day job and pursue photography as a career?

To answer that question, you really won’t ever know with 100% certainty that it’s time to make the step to full-time. There are no guarantees. There are some good indicators that you’re ready though, so don’t just jump in without doing your homework.

The easiest way to go pro is to work at a studio. This is a lot safer than starting your own business. Do an internship and prove you’ve got what it tak[...]

I’ve probably read close to a hundred books now on business. Here are 5 of my favorite books that I think you’ll love too. These books have made an impact on how we run our business, so I’d say they’re definitely worth a read. They’re not specific to photography, but you’ll definitely find them useful in starting a photography business.

5 Principles for resetting your brain to think like Da Vinci. More for learning how to think than it is for tackling one specific problem.

How your business looks to the outside world makes all the difference. Learn ways to find a spot in the mind of the consumer.

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