Focus Friday
BLOG + VLOG of AUTUMN THEODORE PHOTOGRAPHY
Wow, this is somewhat surprising...and somewhat not. I'm going to breakdown these photos on why I think they were the most liked photos of 2018. (The list will be in the order of left to right, top to bottom.)
Happy Friday, and Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful 2019! Autumn
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Actual photography is about 25% of what I do - and I have passion for 100% - here's the breakdown:
25% photography: Taking photos and editing them (most people think this is all photographers do). 25% business: Marketing, communications, project management, being a webmaster, accounting and finance, etc. So many things are involved in running a business - and I love all of them. 25% education: What's happening right now? I'm educating you. I very much enjoy the process of sharing details, tips, and information about my industry. 25% relationships: Don't tell the other 3, but this is actually my favorite part of my business. If you know me, you're aware that I'm an extrovert and enjoy spending time with people. I get to do that professionally during meetings/consultations, shoots, and even just chatting at local events. And sometimes, clients become friends and friends become clients. It's truly magical. Happy Friday! Autumn
"With proper communication and planning, I can get you an image during an event." -- Andy Gottesman, Gottesman Photography So the secret tip is using communication and planning? Yep. Here's some extra info and tips:
As always, I hope this is helpful information about how to work with your photographer for the best results possible! Happy Friday! Autumn Sometimes I can't. Does that make me a bad photographer? Happy Friday!
Autumn The answer is no. And the list could go on and on. There are so many professions in the creative industry that seem to overlap more than they actually do.
Best bet? Just do your research and ask questions! No one will get mad at you for asking questions before trying to refer someone to you! We are grateful. :) Happy Friday! Autumn P.S. Do my photography skills overlap with anything in the list above? Nope. Happy to help you find someone though! I never EVER expect people to shop local when they can't find something they really want/need from a local maker/service provider. BUT, if you do have the opportunity to find the item you're looking for locally, please do it. For example, I committed to purchasing 100% of my holiday gifts locally this year. I bought gifts from Homage, Cuffed by Nano, Red Giraffe Designs, Happy Go Lucky, CubShrub, Celebrate Local, Black Radish Creamery, Watershed Distillery, Grandview Theater, Vernacular, and Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation. Here's proof: Yes, I'm an early shopper and I know that makes me crazy. So why do I stay committed? I actually explained this via a Facebook post last year: Thanks to everyone who will support local this holiday season. Yes, Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, but every day of the year could include a better commitment to your local economy. Happy (Black) Friday! Autumn
First, follow these steps:
Don't assume warm weather is the only time to utilize the outdoors for photographs.
What can be taken indoors (aka any time of the year!)? Nearly anything, as long as 1) you're not looking for a specific outdoor look, and 2) you can find a photographer comfortable with indoor photography (likely with some studio lighting). Happy Friday! Autumn
I met Brandi two years ago and within one month, we decided to begin working together. We started a small, intimate, monthly networking group. With photography and mindfulness, Brandi and I had no professional common ground - but we were excited, so we started with a group of ten women. The uncommon ground grew: holistic health, graphic design, art, consulting, writing, skincare, coaching, and education.
What we've been able to do with each other, for each other, and in support of each other is truly astonishing. We help each other grow our networks, we trade services, we have fun socially, and truly grow closer as friends each month. My point? Don't grow only within your industry. Grow outside of it. You might grow taller than you ever imagined. Happy Friday! Autumn Interested in starting to use flash with your DSLR camera? Let's talk about it! Just remember - there are huge differences between built-in and external flash options. If you want to have more control and have the option to make your photos as creative as you like, you'll need to purchase an external flash.
Always feel free to contact me with questions! Happy Friday! Autumn
On top of that, I knew I didn't like working for others, but I didn't know how to get out of it.
In the fall of 2011, I bought a DSLR camera, thinking I'd never make $600 to justify the purchase. By the fall of 2016, I became a self-employed photographer. What happened in those 5 years was unplanned, inconceivable, and incredibly life-changing. So what if I made a 5-year plan and worse off, what if I followed it? What if it had to do with staying in the insurance industry? What if it meant I'd still be working for someone else? What if it didn't help me be happier? What if it made me think I shouldn't follow a dream? I hate "what ifs." So I didn't make a 5-year plan. I didn't ask "what if." I just did it. But I can say, with great certainty, that if I had a 5-year plan and followed it, I wouldn't be as happy as I am today. So how could a 5-year plan be dangerous? It could be dangerous if you're underestimating your own abilities. What about you? Do you have a 5-year plan? Is it helping you or hurting you? Happy Friday! Autumn Note from May 10, 2024: I’ll officially be self-employed longer than I was working for someone else. ♥ |
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