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How to Balance Creating for Art and Business as a Photographer

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Content provided by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes, Seth Macey, and Aaron Mannes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes, Seth Macey, and Aaron Mannes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Are you a content creator, a photographer, or both? In this episode, we tackle a listener's question about balancing artistic passion with creating for business. We share personal stories, tips for staying authentic, and how to pitch ideas without overhauling your online persona. Whether you're navigating creative identity or building client relationships, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive.

Expect to Learn:

  • How intent shapes the distinction between creating for art vs. for business
  • How to stay true to your artistic identity while taking on client-driven projects
  • How to craft compelling pitches without needing an extensive portfolio
  • Why staying authentic to your creative passions leads to opportunities

Sponsors:

Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Now through September 28th, save up to $300 on Tamron lenses like the 18-300mm all-in-one zoom or the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 VXD. Students and faculty can save even more with the Tamron EDU Program. Visit www.tamron-americas.com or your local retailer to shop and save!

Thanks to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today’s episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner’s photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass.

Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpm

Our Links:
Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:
https://www.reddit.com/r/photographermindset/
Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/
Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show: https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Thanks for listening!
Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.

@sethmacey
@mantis_photography
@thephotographermindset

Support the show

  continue reading

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Manage episode 506443931 series 2805889
Content provided by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes, Seth Macey, and Aaron Mannes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes, Seth Macey, and Aaron Mannes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Are you a content creator, a photographer, or both? In this episode, we tackle a listener's question about balancing artistic passion with creating for business. We share personal stories, tips for staying authentic, and how to pitch ideas without overhauling your online persona. Whether you're navigating creative identity or building client relationships, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive.

Expect to Learn:

  • How intent shapes the distinction between creating for art vs. for business
  • How to stay true to your artistic identity while taking on client-driven projects
  • How to craft compelling pitches without needing an extensive portfolio
  • Why staying authentic to your creative passions leads to opportunities

Sponsors:

Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Now through September 28th, save up to $300 on Tamron lenses like the 18-300mm all-in-one zoom or the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 VXD. Students and faculty can save even more with the Tamron EDU Program. Visit www.tamron-americas.com or your local retailer to shop and save!

Thanks to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today’s episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner’s photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass.

Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpm

Our Links:
Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:
https://www.reddit.com/r/photographermindset/
Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/
Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show: https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Thanks for listening!
Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.

@sethmacey
@mantis_photography
@thephotographermindset

Support the show

  continue reading

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