The Collective is a loosely formed group of photographers from around the world. We share an enthusiasm for photography that knows no boundaries. Working with us to build your brand, create dynamic images for your clients, or complete your visual strategy in social media is super easy. We bring years of creative output to every gig.
The photographers in these pages are ready with solutions for your visual challenges. We are tested. we are hungry. We want to save the world from boring, uninteresting, and lazy photography.
We are on a mission of enlightened visual integrity.
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12 QUOTES THAT KEEP ME FOCUSED ON MY WORK
12 Quotes that Keep Me Focused on My WorkQuotes are an interesting phenomenon. They are made special because of who said them, and the context of what surrounds them culturally and socially.I love quotes about photography and art because they help me...
THE SECRET TO MAKING A GREAT PHOTOGRAPH
The Secret to Making a Great PhotographI have been making photographs for over 50 years now.Literally half of a century.And I have made some photographs that I like, and some photographs that other people like.And I have made a lot of photographs I don't...
MASSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK TITLE FAIL… MASSIVE
Sometimes we are too close to what we do and cannot see the forest for all the damned trees in the way. This is my story... heh. My book (which is pretty good) had what I realize now is most likely the worst book title EVER, and it has cost me dearly in sales. Here's...
PERSONAL BRAND: ASSET OR BUZZWORD?
Personal Brand: Asset or Buzzword? We hear a lot about personal brand and how important it is, but is it something that we need to be concerned about, or just another techie buzzword meant to sell us a lot of crap we don't need. Actually - it's both. But...
WHEN YOU NEGOTIATE FROM KNOWLEDGE, YOU CAN WIN
… and it is true. Names have been changed a bit to keep client/photographer privacy. I had lunch with a photographer a while ago. We had met to go over plans for a big project and chose “The Vig” for delicious sandwiches and salads. What has that to do...
THE “ZOOM CONUNDRUM”
Personal Shooting... and the "Zoom Conundrum" As most of you know I am a big believer in shooting work for your portfolio all the damn time. I have been so buried underneath other projects, Project 52, and my consulting work that I have let my personal...