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Diversity and Inclusivity in the Photography World: Celebrating and Amplifying Underrepresented Voices
Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Karen Williams 7/20/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Karen Williams 7/20/23

Diversity and Inclusivity in the Photography World: Celebrating and Amplifying Underrepresented Voices

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The Art of Storytelling in Photography
Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Karen Williams 7/20/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Karen Williams 7/20/23

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Free Juice
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This set of rules teaches you photography—it gives you a foundation to build on. 

But some rules are meant to be broken.

Experiment, push boundaries, and let your unique style shine. 

The beauty of photography is that it’s as much abou
Instead, focus on building a sustainable business:

- Set office hours (and stick to them)
- Create boundaries with clients
- Price for profit, not survival
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Learn to say “”no”” gracefully

Your cr
The truth is….

Being busy isn't the same as being successful.

Your expertise has value.

Your time has value.

Your vision has value.

Stop pricing like a beginner when you're not one anymore.

Save this post as a reminder to your future sel
Rejection is a bitter pill every photographer must swallow. 

It’s not the end of your journey. It’s the beginning.

My own path began unexpectedly when I fell in love with photo editing during an internship.

As a newbie in the field, I
Photographers, do you remember your first big gig?

Sweaty palms…

Heart racing faster than your camera’s burst mode…

And a voice in your head screaming…

 “You don’t belong here!”

Because success in pho
Exciting News: "The Photo Hustle" Book Cover Reveal!

I’m thrilled to show off the new cover for "The Photo Hustle"! The Photo Hustle is the insider tell-all every aspiring commercial photographer needs to bridge the gap bet

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