079: 11 Biggest Podcast Take Aways of 2017

This is a massive episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast. I
have gone back and looked at all of my interviews in 2017 to
compile a list of my biggest takeaways from our great guest
photographers. From learning great shooting techniques to
business advice to life lessons this, The Beginner Photography
Podcast has taught me so much, I want to share it with you! 1:
There is Room For All of Us! New photographers tend to think
their market is always so saturated and that it is impossible to
make any ground unless you have been shooting forever. Go back to
Ana Brandts Interview and hear how she had a career before
getting into photography, and now she is one of the worlds
best!  2: Photography is Not About The Money Photography is
not traditionally a lucrative career. What it can afford you is
free time. If you really want to make it as a photographer, take
the advice Ben Hartley Shared. Money should be the result of your
efforts, not the goal of your photography. If you chase the money
first you are going to get burnt out quick. 3: The Power of
Visualization If you want to grow your skills as a photographer
you need to hone your craft. Take Marc Silbers Advice, Visualize
the photo in your head before you snap the shutter. Don't just
react to whats in front of your camera. There is very little
growth there. Work hard to get your photo.  4: Think Outside
The Box Just go back to my interview with Taylor Jackson. He took
his skills as a photographer to offer hotels around the world,
his work in exchange for a room for a few nights. He is now able
to travel just about anywhere in the world for free because he
thought to do something different.  5: Prints are Not Dead
One of the biggest questions I get from new photographers is how
to sell prints when clients only want the digital files. When I
interviewed Bryan Caporicci he tackled this subject directly. He
shared several great ways to increase your clients desire for
printed images.  6: It Takes More Than A Great Photo to be
Successful!  Photography is more than just being able to
snap a good photo. It takes customer service, it takes planning,
it takes thinking outside the box. There are plenty of
photographers out there who are INCREDIBLE but they are dead
broke. Proving the quality of your photo is not directly related
to your success. Go back and listen to Sports Photographer Vinny
Pugliese or Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer Biran Leahy's
interview for proof!  7: You Don't Need To Go Full Time This
year I interviewed Canadian Landscape Photographer James
Wheeler, a man who has a full-time job that he loves and
still makes money passively through his photography. He has found
a way to make photography work for his life. As his job, he has
benefits, insurance, a retirement plan, and a steady paycheck.
For his family, that is incredibly important. Although he is a
talented photographer he does not feel the need to go full time,
and neither should you if it's not the right decision for you and
your lifestyle.  8: Every Client is not an Ideal Client Back
when I interviewed Wedding Business Coach Heidi Thompson, she
shared something most new photographers don't un


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