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Geared up
The right gear can really help you. Too much gear can slow you significantly. Not enough gear can prevent you from getting to where you wish to be. Focus on gear too much and you’ll remove the art. Ignore the gear and your art can suffer. Welcome to the eternal struggle of the creative.…
Read MoreConsistency
“What’s the secret?” She asked, leaning forwards, hoping to hear some simple trick that made my business magically grow. I shrugged, and replied, “Consistency” Her brow furrowed and eyes glazed over a bit, as she recognizes the plethora of things stacked behind that word. Consistency, is the one key element people forget. They…
Read MoreFull body aches
The sounds of someone rummaging around in the bathroom awakens me; midweek excitement of the school week. My mind slowly ascertains the presence of my body, then a singular thought echoes through the cobwebs of slumber. Coffee. Shit. I feel like I was pushed down a flight of stairs yesterday. Proudly, I grin,…
Read MoreLearning to walk again.
Learning to walk again… “Learning to walk again I believe I’ve waited long enough Where do I begin? Learning to talk again Can’t you see I’ve waited long enough? Where do I begin?” Foo Fighters “Walk” chorus resonates strongly with me currently. Over the last few months, we’ve watched the entire world change. The…
Read MoreI’m not ignoring you. (It’s a workflow thing)
Isolated workflow If you’ve spent any time with me you’ve probably heard me recommend a book, or five. My number one recommendation for everyone is Tim Ferriss’s 4-hour workweek. This (eye-catching) gaudily named book holds a myriad of techniques and processes that allow for the reader to achieve the “4-hour workweek”. It allows them to…
Read MoreMovers and shakers
Movers and shakers Moving meditation I run. Running gives me time to reflect, build ideas in my mind, and understand the projects I undertake. Running today I had someone say as I passed them: “The movers and shakers are out today!” This comment stuck long into the run, and I considered a few simple options…
Read MoreThe future of AMP (Building a brand)
The world is changing in different ways. As people take shelter from an invisible enemy, we’re seeing the best of humanity arise from both individuals and companies. The world changing in different ways, we’re now more connected than ever and online sources of interaction are growing in acceptance throughout the ages. Brands that are currently…
Read MoreTemplate shotlist for Clients and Photographers.
Photography Shotlist Template Build a successful, workable photography shotlist with a simple template. How to create an effective photography shotlist. Over the years I’ve been privy to a large mixture of shotlists. Ranging from overly complex to overly simple. I’ve created this workable template, so you can make sure your project has the best use…
Read MoreBlog042: Opportunity
It’ll happen when you least expect it. It’ll knock, because that’s what it’ll do. And you might even notice it. It’ll stand outside your window with a boombox blaring “In your eyes” in hopes you’ll hear it, even though you may not. Often missed, rarely taken, mainly because we are often afraid to grab onto…
Read MoreBlog041: Apples & Oranges
Good press, bad press. The sense of someone close / looming was strong, the eyes of the family I was photographing* raised past my shoulder at an incoming interruption. I didn’t need to turn around, it’s not the first time I’ve been ejected from a location for asinine reasons. I grab 2 extra frames before…
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