Episode 12 – The Redemption of Part Timers
- March 17th, 2009If attitude is everything, what would happen if you saw yourself as a pro but chose not to spend all your time becoming one? Could our attitudes really have that big an impact on who we are and what we do? Can you be a professional on your own schedule?
I say with the right mindset, the answer must be yes.
What do you think?
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March 17th, 2009 at 8:36 am
i totally agree! as a mom first and photographer second…. i would have to say that “part time” is surly questionable. it does take over your life, but it doesn’t have to… and you are right, it isn’t about the amount of HOURS, it’s about what you are delivering to your clients. nicely done. and nice stick smoking….ha!
March 17th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I am a professional part-timer and proof that hard work, focus and enthusiasm can work towards building a brand and the skills necessary to thrive while only having nights and weekends when working towards one’s goals.
March 17th, 2009 at 9:58 am
My mom has always said I was remarkable :) While I agree that in this day and age anyone can be a photographer p/t or f/t, creating value is in the eye of the beholder and your clients can love what you create either way. Hours…I am stuck on this one, as Malcolm Gladwell wrote in Outliers…it takes about 10,000 hours to become a master at something! You can do that when working for someone else or yourself. The real challenge is that most people give up! It is those that stick with it that will make it in the wedding world… :)
March 17th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
what I really love about that segment is the twig playing the role of a cigarette!
March 17th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Thanks this motivates me to keep going! I have had an amazing week!! It’s so much better to promote being remarkable instead of images!!
March 17th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Hi Dane! I agree! I liked what you said today on the coaching session though about keeping “focus”. I think that’s what I’m currently struggling with still teaching, coaching, photography, and being a new mom. I feel like something has gotta give and I’m not sure what it is yet. Keep up the conversations!!!
March 18th, 2009 at 12:09 am
That sure answer a question that has been floating in my mind for a while.
March 18th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Just ordered the book, I do portraits not wedding and am very part time, but the books looks like a great read, looking forward to getting it, thanks :o)
March 18th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Thanks for the insight Dane. you give all us photographers encouragement – whether we are Full Time – or Part Time. Be blessed!
March 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
yeah – i’m a part-timer. part time photographer, part time editing master (ha!), part time slideshow guru, part time album designer, part time cook, part time taxi driver….need i say more? you’re awesome dane! and stop smoking those trees, bad for your health.
March 19th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Right on!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for the encouragement. This episode really struck me today. You have been such a blessing since we discovered you a couple of years ago. I only hope we can meet you in person one day!