Jun 5, 2026
Should photographers pay for magazine features, covers, and media placements?
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick explores the evolution of sponsored content, how pay-to-play publishing became commonplace, and why photographers need to rethink what publication actually means in today's media landscape.
May 27, 2026
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down a growing issue within the photography industry: photographers turning overlap into warfare.
After receiving messages from a photographer attempting to pull him into a dispute over a project concept, James dives into the deeper mindset driving so much of...
May 19, 2026
If you’ve spent any time in photography Facebook groups, you’ve seen it.
Anonymous posts asking photographers to drop their rates, share their portfolios, and compete publicly for work with almost zero project detail.
And photographers… lining up to compete.
In this episode, James Patrick breaks down why this...
May 12, 2026
On this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick shares some of the most uncomfortable experiences of his photography career and why those moments ultimately led to the biggest opportunities.
From flying to New York to pitch portfolio books in the middle of a blizzard, to sitting through brutally honest portfolio...
May 6, 2026
Every May, a new wave of talented creatives enters the market—and here’s the reality: their work is good. Really good. Which means “doing great work” is no longer a differentiator… it’s the baseline.
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down what he’s seeing firsthand from...