Style, humor, compassion and passion.

Staring straight into whatever lies ahead being true to yourself.........honestly, it's the best thing to do.  It might be scary, but if you dive in with the right mix of your assets, there's nothing that can really stop you.  As Maya Angelou said, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style."

I love Topher's passion for life.  His compassion for many of the projects he works on and the people that he chooses to work with.  Topher laughs each day, whether it be as the photographer behind the camera making his subject feel comfortable or as the fantastic Dad to his children.  He's got his own style and approach and Lord knows, I wouldn't change him for anything.

Be passionate.  Show compassion.  

Laugh out loud and always, always let your style be known.

www.tophercox.com

Passion Needed.

Are you passionate about what you do?  


How you live?  


Who you spend time with?



If you are passionate, then you have found the key to being fulfilled.  If not, then you need to lasso that passion.





I came across a quote today by Gilda Radnor, "I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end.  Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next."


So, why does that tie to passion?  I say it does because you have to have something deep inside you that makes you tick for the right reason and keeps you going. 

Eric Kulin is a guy who is passionate.  He loves his family.  He loves to fish.  He loves to shoot.  He loves to enjoy life and to make things happen.  What an incredible zest for life and he does not know what's coming next, but he certainly enjoys himself along the way.

May we all be passionate, not knowing what is coming next, but embracing it and making the most of it!  Carpe' Diem!

www.erickulin.com

Marketing.........oh yeah!

Marketing.

It is the bane of our existence in the photography/advertising/commercial industry, isn't it?  It is somewhat a necessary evil that I wish didn't need to exist, but I understand the push and pull of needing to get it done.  It is an important element, so people out there know about you, your capabilities, what you shoot, how you work and basically - YOU!

I can't say that years ago in High School or even College,  I ever thought that I would be marketing myself or others.  That simply wasn't one of the things that I got taught when I was in school, but quickly after getting out into the "real world" - I got it.

So, Joshua Weinfeld, one of my photographers is getting into the marketing rhythm, direct mail, e-mail blasts, personal emails, calls, follow-up and more........the wonderful myriad of ways to reach out to others and say, "look at me, look at me!!"  Although, in Joshua's case and in my humble opinion, all of my photographers ~ you SHOULD look at them.  They are AWESOME!  Capable photographers with skills that make you marvel and personalities that make the experiences enjoyable and quality people that make you glad that they are a part of your life.  Seriously.

I guess marketing CAN be a good thing, especially when it can introduce or re-introduce good people that are incredible photographers, that can help you create KILLER work!

Cheers!

www.joshuaweinfeld.com

Personality is packed within.........a little passion doesn't hurt either!

Since meeting and working with Joshua, I have come to realize how personal someone's bike really is. I mean, avid bike riders are on their bikes for hours a day and I really think they show a lot of personality about who the person is. Joshua rides a ton and has really found an incredible way to allow two passions to collide. Interestingly, many of my photographers have passions that they showcase through their photography. This month, I am going to focus on some of that "love" and "passion." Gotta love passion!

www.joshuaweinfeld.com