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Purposeful photoshoot planning has TRANSFORMED my approach to taking pictures. I used to think that I could simply pick up my camera anytime, anywhere, and produce great pictures without preparation, but I was wrong! A few years ago, I shifted my focus towards understanding the purpose behind each photoshoot and envisioning the specific images I wanted to create. The difference in results was mind-blowing! Today, I believe I've mastered my planning, whether it’s for personal projects or client projects. Everything I learned is put into an ebook: ‘A Guide to Purposeful Photoshoot Planning!’ It includes a workbook for you to practice and master your own photoshoots. Are you interested in seeing more details? Head to my website :)

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Thank you, Darko Mareš, for co-hosting a great open mic session today about educator photos and a big shout-out to those who joined in with their comments! Things to take away: - A good portrait photo is one that represents you in the light that you want to be seen, without it being forced or fake. - Getting a professional photo taken can be intimidating - start by informing yourself on who could be a good match for you and look for photographers like Darko, who are transparent and mindful about their process. - Even if you consider yourself to be shy, introverted or unphotogenic - this is not the persona you are showing when you're doing your job as an educator. Project the confidence in your skills and expertise! - Taking selfies of yourself is not good practice for beating the fear of the spotlight or learning how to be visible for your business. Get your family and friends to take photos that better reflect how others see you! - Always have a clear message in mind when you're advertising your services: the images that you use should complement this idea. Let's continue supporting each other in our journey towards impactful and authentic representation. Looking forward to more insightful discussions ahead!

📷 I have just completed a Magnum Photos course with Jonas Bendiksen titled Curiosity in Practice 😎 : "Bendiksen’s sharply evocative images explore themes of community, faith and identity with unsparing honesty. Over more than six hours, across 18 lessons, Bendiksen delves into a wide range of topics, covering his 20+ year career, how to navigate the industry, pitch for assignments, develop long-term documentary projects, and more". https://lnkd.in/dehGa4VR

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You can stay in your office chair & still vote for me In case you missed it my piece “The Souls of Black Folk” was selected as a Photography Award Finalist for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Which puts me in contention for the Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW: 1. Click link - https://lnkd.in/gXWhPVrn 2. Click the HEART at the bottom 3. Fill out the entire form, entering your • Name • Email Address • Agree to be added to the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine email list. 4. Check the “I’m not a robot” button 5. Then click VOTE. 6. SHARE SHARE SHARE!

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The pūteketeke won this year's Bird of the Year competition with close to 300,000 votes - all because of a comedian's joke going viral around the world. The winning bird last year was the native Rock Wren with 2894 votes. Thats about a 100x increase. Whilst this might seem like a good laugh on the surface, I see it as a win for conservation. In the conservation world, marketing budgets are a scarce resource. This type of promotion is a huge awareness boost for our beautiful manu 🐦 Which makes me wonder... what can we learn from this? And how can we apply these learnings to bring more attention to all the other great things happening in the conservation space? 🤔 Do we need to more influencers and celebrities talking about conservation? Or do we need to bring humor into our comms more, to reach a wider audience?