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Having clients who make opportunities for you, make space for you, value your vision as a creative partner and not just an operator >>>>>>>>

Having clients who make opportunities for you, make space for you, value your vision as a creative partner and not just an operator >>>>>>>>

One of my core beliefs as a photographer: 'professional' is defined by your process, not your paycheck.

Do you understand where the value to your client lies? In a way that actively contributes to their success? Your job doesn't start and end with the click if a shutter.

When I stood by my rates and only accepted jobs for that rate as the bare minimum. The rest followed

A good resource is to look Todd Owyoung’s website ishootshows.com and price transparency spreadsheet. Look at what your peers are charging for the same things and also learn so many gems about the business

Had a fantastic experience with Deanne Fitzmaurice and Carey Wagner as the team NikonUSA instructors this week. Humbled to teach 100 stellar students alongside these two legends.

“I’ve never been more proud of a photo. I showed my mom.”

A student just said this to me about an image she made during our workshop and if you excuse me, I have to go have a little cry.

Having an incredible time teaching photography for Best Buy. The days are long, but fueled by the passion of 100 students who are making incredible work and the expertise of a tremendous team of instructors. Feeling very lucky to be part of this experience.

“I hope this email finds you well.”

How your email finds me:

Excited to finally watch Dune: Part 2 the way it was truly meant to be experienced.

You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me.

When I was starting out as a photographer, I made a blog and started sharing tips I learned along the way. This week, I’m part of a team teaching a class of 100 students for @bestbuy. Continuously thankful for the opportunities in this life.

Lighting designers seeing concert photographers post perfectly color corrected photos of red, magenta and blue lighting cues carefully designed to express the music and their artistic vision:

When you see someone repost your photo — and then notice the crop and filter they used: