How to Grow as a Photographer by Luna, Tony -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgement Introduction—Two Friends and a Dream

An Anecdotal Look Back The Magic of Photography Creativity and Commerce The Three Elements of Success Struggling with the Stages

Part I Embracing Change

Chapter 1 Transition Analysis

From Tragedy to Outreach Transition Analysis: Five Stages of Creative Evolution

Part II Recognition

Chapter 2 There’s Something Wrong: Some Soul Searching

Reading the Handwriting on the Wall Some Pivotal Events Three Recurring Phases Empowerment through Retrospection and Visualization Factors That Caused a Change of Direction

Part III Assessment

Chapter 3 Finding Your Passion . . . Again and Again and Again

Creating the Timeline The Work History Timeline and the Personal Timeline List of Skills List of Interests—The Roots of Passion Lessons Learned Making Sense of the Inquiries

Chapter 4 The Education of a Photographer

Chapter 5 Personal Knowledge

Your Personal Vision Statement Your Personal Mission Statement Creative Strengths and Weaknesses Creative Burn-Out

Chapter 6 Barriers to Entry

Risk Assessment The Artist as Risk Taker 94

Part IV Planning

Chapter 7 Marketability

The Conventional Approach to Promotion The “Passion First” Marketing Approach

Chapter 8 Networking and Preparation

Prospecting Networking

Chapter 9 Financial Considerations

On Financing Your New Venture On Pricing the Assignment On Getting Paid How to Become Wealthy

Chapter 10 Management Style and Time Management

The Lifecycle of a Freelance Job Expectations Versus Observations The Business Partner

Part V Implementation

Chapter 11 Getting It All Together

Career Itinerary: Your Goals and Perceptions Defining Your Work “The Action Board” as described by Dr. David Viscott

Part VI Validation

Chapter 12 How Other Artists Have Effectively Created Change

Gail Mooney Todd Johnson Mark Alberhasky

Part VII Reflections on the Photographer’s Journey

Chapter 13 Photography and the Meaning of Life

Life Imitates Art/Art Imitates Life Photo-Manipulation Today is a Great Day Because

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