Photo Wisdom

Wanted to pass along some advice gathered from industry pros. This is from Jamie Pallot, the Editorial Director of Condé Nast Digital. The question I asked him was how does one become a successful photographer today:

• Find your niche – How am I different?
• Don’t drown in technical options – stick to your vision: What do I want to say?
• Think beyond the picture – How do I present/communicate my work, brand myself, etc .
• Read! Keep up with current developments, read the key blogs and magazines.
• Collectivize – form, or join, a group or collective to pool resources, provide mutual support.

Ever been fearful of taking your shot, starting your own business, making that important phone call? Well, Jim Miotke, the creator of BetterPhoto.com, has come up wth a method to help all fellow photographers get over their fear and fully realize their goal. Let me share with you what Jim shared with me:

• Resistance is the enemy within
• Commit with Certainty
• Clarity causes confidence
• “When your vision is clear, discipline is a non-issue.” – Jim Collins, Author “Good to Great”
• Photo Technique
  • Create “WOW!” images
  • Learn the ingredients of a GREAT photo
  • Get tips for trying “off-the-wall” stuff

• “Be bold and great forces will come to your aid.” - Goethe