384: Vanessa Joy - Sustaining a Successful Career in Photography: The Power of Persistence

Vanessa Joy is a successful photographer who understands the importance of humility and learning from others. Despite her talent and accomplishments, she still feels a bit of jealousy and impostor syndrome when looking at the work of other photographers. However, rather than letting these feelings hold her back, Vanessa takes them as a sign that she needs to push herself further and improve her skills. She sees giving credit where it's due as a way to reset her mind and keep herself from becoming complacent. Vanessa Joy is a true inspiration for anyone who wants to excel in photography.In this episode we delve into the subject of staying power and how to maintain a long-lasting career in photography. The Big Ideas with Timestamps:00:06:33 Consistency is good but play with trends.00:10:15 Blurred photos: a personal nostalgia attachment.00:12:09 Nostalgic equipment and past imagery return.00:17:34 Intentional photography. Better lighting, cleaner editing. Separation.00:22:01 Meeting client expectations is key for success.00:23:57 Balance: prioritize clients but make time too.00:28:16 Jealousy of other photographers, but inspiring.00:30:44 Format of teaching is key to engagement.00:34:48 Observation and conversation key to great photography.00:38:42 "Evaluating options, trying new things cautiously."00:40:19 Prioritize relationships for consistent clients and referrals.00:43:22 Photography takeaways: be unique, experiment, self-awareness.Resources:Austin Wedding Photographer Vanessa Joys websiteFollow Vanessa Joy on InstagramGrab Vanessas Free Posing GuideLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Build Your Dream Photography Business and Keep More of the Money You Earn with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!