Nov 21, 2024
The last time I dared talk about photographers using watermarks, I got a few (okay, a lot) of angry messages.
But I hope this time you hear me out on why watermarking your photos is a futile effort that only satiates ego and does nothing to actually help your brand or business.
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Nov 14, 2024
By default we only want to share our wins and successes. The fear is that if we are open and honest about projects that don't go well or client experiences that are not stellar that it will somehow reflect negatively upon us. The truth is, when we only share the positives about our careers, it gives a false...
Nov 7, 2024
When I am in the mood to torture myself, I hop over to Photography Facebook Groups and read the comment sections whenever a photographer asked for help, support or advice.
The inevitable result is a barrage of awful keyboard critics giving the worst advice pretending they are being altruistic and supportive - but in...
Oct 30, 2024
I selected 13 (of course) of the most terrifying photo experiences I've had in my 20+ year career. Everything from having people physically assault me to say I'm too young to be a photographer.
Enjoy my awful memories while I go into an anxiety attack reliving these horrific experiences.
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Oct 24, 2024
Okay don't get too mad at me for this episode! It is not that I am encouraging photographers that they have to work for free. But I wanted to dissect how someone could professionally and respectfully ask a photographer to collaborate or provide services at low-to-no cost.
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