There has been a concept in self-improvement that has been quietly growing for me, but one book I read in 2020 caused the eruption of the idea, and it has changed the way I approach photography, as well as every other area of my life.
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Foxes, Whistleblowing, Cancel Culture, and David Yarrow
If you haven’t seen the tempest growing in Wyoming, a fox named 15M was euthanized this week because of its growing habituation to humans. You might be asking, why is this news on a photo-centric site? Throw in an as-of-recently much-maligned, world-famous photographer and maybe you’re interested?
Do You Suffer From Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS)?
Admit it or not, we all like new gear or the next best thing. We try not to think about it, but that thought just sticks and goes round and round in your head like a cyclone until you either realize you don’t need it or you give in and using your hard-earned savings to purchase it, only to find that you didn’t need it after all and that it hasn’t made your photographic practice any better.
Why You Should Start Selling Postcards Through Your Website and How to Do It
Many photographers would love to sell prints from their website but holding stock is expensive, shipping can be complicated, and buying a quality print can be a significant investment of money and wallspace that won’t appeal to a large chunk of your audience. Why not sell postcards instead?
5 Things You Must Do Before You Press Record On Your Next Youtube Video
A common misconception surrounding success on YouTube is that it all hinges on the best or right gear for the job. A lot of readers of Fstoppers are here to research cameras and lighting to level up the quality of their videos, and rightfully so. But without the right processes in place, no amount of professional quality gear will matter. I can guarantee you that 99% of where content creators go wrong on YouTube is in the planning stages, before they even press record. Trust me.
