How to Become a Successful Portrait Photographer
Mia McCormick catches up with Tamara Lackey on location for an inspiring conversation about Tamara's journey to becoming a successful portrait photographer. Their conversation begins with a look back at how Tamara got started in photography and we quickly gain some insight into how she turned that passion into a sustainable business. Over the course of an hour Tamara shares her thoughts and experiences on everything from the choices she made early on to develop foundational principles that continue to guide her business decisions into the future, to the importance of developing a work-life balance that keeps you excited about getting up and facing the world each day.
Release Date: 2014-06-12
Lessons
On Getting Started
<p>After finishing college and a variety of jobs, the road to photography came through her love of photographing her first child. Tamara quickly learned she needed to do things differently to build a successful photography career.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 35 seconds
On Developing a Guiding Principle
<p>Being able to articulate your reason for existing as a business will provide the foundation for everything else you do as a business.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 26 seconds
On Pushing Yourself to the Next Level
<p>Recognizing the peak moments and milestones you reach as a business you have an opportunity to rest on your laurels or push yourself further than you ever thought possible.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 57 seconds
On Building a Business Plan
<p>A business plan is a living document that gets you thinking and allows you to put a plan in place.</p>
Duration: 15 mins 7 seconds
On Doing What You Love
<p>There are many different ways to build a financially successful business, but you also need to find ways to create a work life balance that keeps you excited about the direction you are heading.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 32 seconds