My $750 Workshop on Finding Clients Is Now FREE For All Photographers
Making a lot of changes in my life... this is one of them
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I teach photographers how to go from having no assignments to getting assignments fast.
It is not alchemy.
It is not a ‘secret’.
It is not proprietary.
It is not some esoteric BS pulled from YouTube.
It is the way I built my photo business.
Twice.
And how I built my design business.
And it works.
It will work for you.
If you want it to.
If you commit to the work.
If you commit to the time.
If you commit to the system.
But know this… if you go to the free program, and decide to not do what I ask you to do, not create your list, not create a solid portfolio… then it won’t work for you.
Part of me is annoyed that I have made it free because I totally understand that people value what they get by what they paid for it.
A course that costs $750 is a commitment of money. It seems more important.
A free course is considered worth nothing and can be thrown away easily.
No commitment. Especially financial commitment.
But I am tired of shouting this stuff and no one hearing it.
So it is free now.
But the value is priceless if you commit to the work, and work the system with commitment.
Or not.
I cannot sit on top of you and make you do it.
It is now up to you.
You can find a bunch of great reasons to not do the work… here, let me help you.
No time (tell yourself while binge-watching Netflix crap).
No money (it is free, and what I ask of you costs little to nothing).
I don’t know where to start (even though I show you how).
I’m not ready (when will you be? No seriously… when?)
I’m too old (Bullshit).
I don’t have the right gear (Bullshit).
I am in the wrong town (again… total BS)
My portfolio isn’t ready (I show you how to get it ready so stop that nonsense).
What if I fail (that’s easy - you’ll fail more than you win - we good now?)
I’m not sure I can do this (nobody is sure they can do anything until they try).
You probably have a few of your own, but I am not interested in them. And you shouldn’t be interested in the either.
Excuses are not reasons.
And most ‘reasons’ are excuses in fancy costumes.
If you want a system to help you grow your business, add more clients, and get to a point of sustainable income as a commercial photographer, this is for you.
And it costs you nothing but effort, grit, commitment, and a bit of hard work.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not a course for consumer photographers like wedding and family portraits. It can offer a few insights, but it is NOT designed for that segment of the business.
Good luck and good fortune.
FREE WEBINAR, WEDNESDAY, 8/28/2024, 9 AM PACIFIC
SOULFUL EXPRESSIONS
Join Selina and me as we discuss important aspects of a photographer’s inner thoughts and actions.
We will discuss using quiet time to realign our centers, how being still with photography can help focus the mind and ways a photographer can bring creativity to the forefront when working through a challenging image.
What is Soulful Expressions?
An online program for people interested in photography as a hobby or as a career.
It takes students on a journey of deep self-discovery and creative expression.
We combine spiritual teachings and photographic practices with the art and instruction of photography. The course invites students to explore their inner worlds and express their unique perspectives through a lens.
The course encourages participants to overcome personal barriers to creativity, and be open to their Intuitive body, fostering a space of openness, courage, and authenticity.
This enables students to truly access their deepest creative source and originate imagery that represents their personal vison which will immediately connect with others who resonate with the vision presented.
What does it contain:
8 instructional videos from Don and 4 from Selina
Selina focuses on the spiritual aspect and Don on the photographic elements.
Modules
The intersection of Creativity and Spirituality: Intro with a definition of photography
Who we are
The process of creativity
Awareness and the creative process: What is awareness and how does it affect our imagery? Getting and staying in flow and its purpose/Clearing your energetic field/
Overcoming Barriers to Creativity
How daily choices affect creativity - what is present in the moment - the role of quiet in the creative process
Creating Your Inner and Outer Tool Kit
Spiritual practices that support creativity/patience, creative dates/disicpline
5 Audio files contain practices to use that are coordinated with the teaching of the modules
Audio topics:
Breath of life
Creating your imaginary studio
Using the studio
Laying down the shield / creative date
Who is it for?
Any working photographer eager to become more creative
Any pro burned out on assignments that lack creative input or talent
Any pro who forgot why they became a photographer in the first place
Any amateur photographer wishing to generate more competitive imagery
Any pro or amateur photographer wanting to have a deeper connection to creativity
Any pro or amateur photographer wishing to create imagery that connects more deeply to others
Any photographer interested in learning about the magic that is part of the “Photography is a combination of science and magic” equation
Any photographer interested in developing more competitive Imagery.
We will have more information about signing up with a discount, the perks included in the program, and what is planned for the next 12 months with Soulful Expressions during the webinar.
When you are ready, here is how I can help you succeed.
Group Mentorship: a small group of photographers who meet to show images, work on their portfolio, and build their businesses with help from a wonderful group. Lifetime membership for one fee.
One-on-one Mentorship: You and me - working together in an intense 6-month push to get you on the way to over $30K in additional revenue. The work we lay down will help you increase and scale your business for years ahead.