When photographers go to locations hit by terrible disasters to photograph the people and the rubble, is it disaster porn? Or does it fulfill a legitimate need and provide legitimate aid. Here’s one photographer’s take.
The Importance of Making a Focused Video
One of the most challenging jobs of a film or video editor is to cut a project down to the meat of the message. In today’s post I share a video example of how I made such a decision on my recent personal project.
Are You Giving Your Clients What They Expect?
A short and funny story about a coffee shop, a “blended” drink, and an excellent case study in sales & marketing.
Remembering 9-11 Ten Years Later
We all have stories about that fateful day. In my tribute to its memory, I offer stories from two NY photographers (one in video, one in audio) that will move you.
Crossing the 180 #42: Koo of NoFilmSchool.com
This week on Crossing the 180 we have Koo, creator of NoFilmSchool.com. This is one of those interviews that will get you fired up to go out and create films! Learn about his crazy career and his campaign to produce his first feature, “Man Child.”
What Makes a Person a True Filmmaker, Photographer or Professional
One of the touchiest debates you can get into with a filmmaker or photographer is what it takes to be considered a REAL filmmaker or photographer. So, let’s get into it!
Business Failures Lesson #3 – Timing is Everything
In my third and final lesson on business failures, learn about a relatively recent failure I had for a service that is now as common as a cold.
Business Failures Lesson #2 – Pick the Right Partners
My very short-lived engagement in the music business sets the stage for part 2 on lessons I’ve learned from my business failures. I almost got myself killed. (Okay…I may only slightly be exaggerating).
What I’ve Learned from My Business Failures – Part 1
Believe it or not, I have had failures in life. I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Some so bad, my very health was affected. But from those failures came valuable lessons. Today I open up and tell you what my biggest failures have been, and what I learned.
Is Your Business Really a Business, or a Hobby?
Is your business really a hobby? If you want to avoid an audit from the IRS, you had better read this article by guest blogger Michelle Loretta of Sage Wedding Pros.