Success as an artist can look like a variety of different things. How do you search success out and what does it mean to you to be successful? Some ways to do this are to be patient, ask for help and just having fun. In this video, author Skip Cohen discusses techniques and steps for searching for success in the photography business.
- Let's talk about the important components…of your continued search for success.…So, at this point now, you know you want to…be a professional photographer.…You've already decided the things that you want to do.…You've defined your niche.…You've identified your target audience.…You've thought about publicity and your costs.…The point is that being a photographer…doesn't stop your education process…the minute you open your door.…There's a continuous search for success…and I'm always very frustrated…when I meet a photographer who's sitting there…waiting for success as if the success fairy…is going to come by and sprinkle success dust…over them sometime during the night while they're sleeping.…
It doesn't work that way.…In fact, if you search too hard for success,…you'll only scare it away.…And a lot of photographers spend…so much time searching for success,…they wouldn't recognize it if somebody…knocked on the door tomorrow with a box that says "Success."…So, as you think about your search…and the things you want to do to be successful as an artist,…
Author
Skip Cohen
Released
11/28/2016- Defining your niche
- Understanding your target audience and specialty
- Getting practice
- Understanding the industry and building your network
- The elements of your brand
- Gear: lease vs. buy
- Tracking your costs
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome3m 30s
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1. Defining Your Niche
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Gauging your commitment4m 3s
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2. Niches vs. Skill Set
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3. Practice, Practice, Practice
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4. Understanding the Industry
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5. Building Your Team, Reputation, and Brand
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Building your team3m 39s
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Building your brand2m 31s
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Building your reputation5m 33s
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Your website7m 6s
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Your blog8m 48s
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6. Building Your Network
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Cultivating your network6m 32s
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7. Getting Feedback—Outside Your Family!
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8. Your Gear
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Know your gear3m 23s
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9. Keeping Track of Your Costs
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10. Keys to Success
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Know your audience3m 13s
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The search for success5m 41s
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Conclusion
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Conclusion56s
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