Dear ,

It was right around this time last year that I wrote the material for my first eBook, How to Become a Pro Photographer. I had not idea how it would be received, but I figured that since I had all of this knowledge and 15 years of working photography experience racing around in my head, I might as well get it out there. 

Well, I did and the book ended up being a great success. Looking back, I can see why; it’s essentially the equivalent of sitting down with a pro to pick their brain about what it takes to make money with photography, only on your own time and at a fraction of the cost. (I used to charge $50 for workshops that covered the same material.) 

Looking at how many people have downloaded and read my eBook, I can see that people are drawn to photography as much as they ever have been, if not more. People want to take control of their lives and the desire to try to make money with their imagery is very much alive, despite everything we hear about how tough the industry is. 

My point here is that photography is like anything else. Sure it’s hard to make money at it, but by arming yourself with as many skills and creative capabilities as possible, you improve your chances for success.

Knowledge is power. Information is key. With photography, being proficient with lights, lenses, cameras and other gear will absolutely help you on your road, whether you do it for money or purely for fun and mental satisfaction. You should always keep learning and looking for new ways to improve, and more importantly, you should make regular investments into your craft, whether they’re new pieces of gear, informative eBooks or regular, old fashioned books. 

Of course, don’t fall into the trap and think that just buying lots of stuff will make you better. You still have to do the work, so when you do buy a book or new lens, make sure you’re putting in the time to really learn and get the most out of that item, whatever it is. 

Enjoy this week’s blog posts, answer my poll about your economic outlook, and enjoy getting out there with your camera as we keep moving into Fall. And if you get a chance, wander over to my Facebook page and show me what you shot this past weekend!

Best regards,

Dan

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