<p>Brandon Ward said it well!<br>
(<a name="00dSUM"></a><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=15921">Brandon Ward</a> , Aug 26, 2015)</p>
<p>Whether you are a wedding photographer, sports photographer, photo journalist, etc. You need to <br>
widen your vision and passion. Very few people can afford to specialize. We all know the top 1%-3%<br>
who can make a living doing only one type of photography, but for me that would be so boring. Mix<br>
it up. As Brandon said, offer photo booths, offer other services that are trending. OR create a network<br>
of other people, or businesses, that offer something you do not, or cannot afford, and make them a<br>
part of your team.</p>
<p>Our policy is "Yes". We always say yes first and then find a way to make it <br>
happen. In this day and age when anyone can find anything they want on the internet or one or two<br>
phone calls or texts away, you have to be ready to be their one stop shop. Yes, I know it does not <br>
sound as glamorous, and sexy, as saying "I do only ...". But, are you running a business or not!? In <br>
business you do not say no to any opportunity. You leap. And yes, sometimes, it may seem like you<br>
are leaping without looking, but with a good network of other talented people an email or text away, <br>
there is nothing you cannot do.</p>
<p>We started with elementary portraits. That was our passion. Cute kids, cute smiles, appreciative <br>
parents. Well, we then started getting requests for sports, groups, graduation, AND weddings. Well,<br>
we never said no. Yes, we stumbled. A LOT! But, the only way to learn is to do it.</p>
<p>I wish all you photographers out there success and joy. But always remember you HAVE TO BE A<br>
BUSSINESS PERSON as well as a photographer.</p>
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