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Use business mindset strategies to become an even more effective, joyful, and respected volunteer conservation photographer with your favorite local organizations.
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Welcome to part two of a multi-episode series that dives behind the scenes of my photography project Watershed Sentinels! We're exploring the ups, the downs, and strategies for project success.
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The motivation to get moving, to overcome an obstacle, to dream BIG usually comes from conversations with friends and mentors. And that's what we're dishing up in this episode. Prepare yourself for inspiration and motivation, no matter what stage you're in as a conservation photographer.
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There's five wise areas to invest your money, especially if you're just starting out, but these are smart investments for any point in your career. And there's also two places I often see money wasted, and I breakdown where to spare yourself unnecessary expenses.
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Dive behind the scenes of my photography project Watershed Sentinels! In this episode, discover how the project all began, including the process and strategies I used to help this big, hefty project take shape.
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Carla's story of courage, perseverance and surprising lessons learned will give you the inspiration and encouragement to overcome any nervousness about starting your next photo project.
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Looking at what’s near you is the easiest way to keep consistently working on something for the long haul. Join the master of photographing the beautiful familiar, Mike Forsberg, as he talks about working on a local passion project for years on end.
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We can be catalysts for critical conservation efforts without ever leaving the concrete canopy of an urban jungle. Here are five first steps to take when you're starting an urban conservation photography project.
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While your skill as a photographer is critical, there's another essential skill set that we have to have to make an impact. I'm walking you through what I call the three A's. When you have the three A's combined with your skills as a visual storyteller, that is when magic happens. FREEBIE: Grab the 3 Steps to Maximum Impact Workbook
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If you’ve been wanting to start a conservation photography project and have just been trying to figure out what that looks like, here are 5 ideas that can spark your creativity. FREEBIE: Grab the Photo Project Inspiration Triggers Checklist
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What you create is more important than the perfection by which you create it. In this episode, we talk about how shooting with your heart creates more meaningful images than shooting with technical precision.
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In this episode, I show you how to craft your ultimate to do list: a work breakdown. But don't get me wrong. This is not some sort of checklist, or even a schedule. It is way, way more than that. FREEBIE: Grab the Work Breakdown Template
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