MENTOR'S CORNER
PHOTOGRAPHERS: CONCENTRATE ON THESE THREE THINGS FOR 2020
WHAT SHOULD PHOTOGRAPHERS FOCUS ON FOR 2021?VISIBILITY, DURATION, FREQUENCY As we slowly begin to let go of the miserable business climate most small businesses, creatives, photographers..., well, just about anyone in the creative arts community has had this past...
FIVE WAYS “IT’S JUST NOT FAIR”
Five Ways It’s Just Not Fair!(And Why You Should Stop Expecting It To Be) Have you ever felt that way or uttered those words in a state of anger, or disappointment, or jealousy? Perhaps you felt cheated or slighted. You worked all through the night on that science...
A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR A FICTITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER
A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR A FICTITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER My friend recently asked about what social media platforms work better for 'photographers' on Facebook? And that is a question a lot of commercial and editorial photographers are asking these days. In many cases...
STOP SELLING: WORK FOR A COLLABORATIVE COMMITMENT INSTEAD
It's sort of understood that creatives hate to 'sell'. It is an icky process that involves tricking people into purchasing stuff they don't need... as in used cars, or bathroom remodeling. Selling is akin to 'selling out', to becoming a slave to money, to ignoring art...
PHOTO TALK FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16: STROBES AND FLASH
https://youtu.be/A5rTOBSIngw Photo Talk with Don and SidOctober 16, 2020 We have these meetings every Friday at 1 PM Pacific. Our discussions are rarely scripted, and we answer a lot of questions from those who join. This PTF was a big discussion on strobes and their...
THE COLLECTIVE VOLUME TWO: SEPTEMBER 2020
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW.PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE WORLD OVER.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...
MEET CARMEN BLIKE, PHOTOGRAPHER, ANTIBES, FRANCE
Meet Carmen Blike, an expat American photographer living in Antibes, France. She is one of my students and is really rocking photography in her little town by the sea. Carmen is a hugely dedicated and committed photographer and rarely does she not have a shoot day...
HOW TO FIND WORK TODAY
I recently posted this article at Petapixel. It is a simplified system based on my course Find Photo Clients NOW which is not for sale at this time. This is not new stuff, and it is not rocket science either. It is hard work, laid out simply for you to start today....
HOW TO DEFEAT GRAVITY
HOW TO DEFEAT GRAVITY I was noticing something day before yesterday as I stopped in a little slot canyon in the Escalante to make a photo or two. What I did, something we all do all the time, made me stop and think about how we have learned since we were very small to...
Don Giannatti, Mentor
I’m Don Giannatti-mentor, creative consultant, and passionate supporter of photographers and creatives at every stage. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft, build a standout portfolio, or grow your creative business, I’m here to help you achieve your goals. Reach out with your questions or ideas-I look forward to connecting and helping you take the next step in your creative journey!