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5 Ways To Stop Comparing And Finding Your Own Path In A World Of Compelling Creators
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23

5 Ways To Stop Comparing And Finding Your Own Path In A World Of Compelling Creators

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I Have Been A Photo Creative For 15 Years. Here’s Everything I Learned About Celebrating Milestones
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23

I Have Been A Photo Creative For 15 Years. Here’s Everything I Learned About Celebrating Milestones

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7 Ways To Find Work-Life Balance As A Busy Photo Creative
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 11/1/23

7 Ways To Find Work-Life Balance As A Busy Photo Creative

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Reaching Out to Dream Clients: Best Practices for Photographers
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

Reaching Out to Dream Clients: Best Practices for Photographers

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The Importance of Personal Projects for Creative Growth
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

The Importance of Personal Projects for Creative Growth

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The Ultimate Guide to Networking and Building Relationships as an Editorial/Brand Photographer
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

The Ultimate Guide to Networking and Building Relationships as an Editorial/Brand Photographer

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The Do's and Don'ts of Creating a Photography Portfolio That Will Catch the Eye of Your Dream Clients
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

The Do's and Don'ts of Creating a Photography Portfolio That Will Catch the Eye of Your Dream Clients

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Why a Strong Personal Brand is Key to Attracting Your Dream Clients
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

Why a Strong Personal Brand is Key to Attracting Your Dream Clients

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5 Proven Strategies to Attract Your Dream Clients - and Transform Your Business!
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 9/28/23

5 Proven Strategies to Attract Your Dream Clients - and Transform Your Business!

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Shake Off That Funk: Get Your Creative Mojo Back!
Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 8/30/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 8/30/23

Shake Off That Funk: Get Your Creative Mojo Back!

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Rejections
Behind the Scenes, Black Visual Queen, Photo Love, Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23 Behind the Scenes, Black Visual Queen, Photo Love, Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23

Rejections

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The Art of First Impressions: Making an Impact with Portfolio Reviews
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23

The Art of First Impressions: Making an Impact with Portfolio Reviews

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The Budget Conundrum
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23

The Budget Conundrum

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Visual Impact: The Power of an Effective Portfolio
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23

Visual Impact: The Power of an Effective Portfolio

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Reputation (Black Visual Queen Version)
Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23 Tips and Resources Karen Williams 8/30/23

Reputation (Black Visual Queen Version)

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The Art of the Pitch
Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 7/20/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 7/20/23

The Art of the Pitch

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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

The Art of Storytelling in Photography

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Unleash Your Creative Fire
Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 7/20/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love Karen Williams 7/20/23

Unleash Your Creative Fire

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Mastering the Art of Photo Creativity, Investigation, Empathy, Financial Savvy, and Legal Expertise: The My life as a Visual Director
Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Behind the Scenes Karen Williams 7/20/23 Tips and Resources, Photo Love, Behind the Scenes Karen Williams 7/20/23

Mastering the Art of Photo Creativity, Investigation, Empathy, Financial Savvy, and Legal Expertise: The My life as a Visual Director

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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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