blogging
Seth Godin on Blogging
Quoting Seth Godin has become a cliché, but I can’t help it. This guy really brings it sometimes (plus, he said he loved an early manuscript of my book [http://craftandvision.com/products/a-lesser-photographer], so I know he has good taste). He just appeared on the Unmistakable Creative [http:
This Sums Up My Book Publishing Philosophy Now
This sums up my book publishing philosophy now.
A Very Visual Web
There’s a lot of great points in this article, but this is the idea I’m taking away from it: > “The visual web has another thing going for it: You don’t need a translation. A smile is a smile is a smile in Chinese, Hindi, Brazilian, Portuguese,
Why I Don't Instagram
For those who ask about my Instagram account: I have one, but I don’t post there. I post to my personal site [http://thislifeofleisure.com].
Why I Don't Instagram
Being a photography enthusiast, people often ask me why I’m not Instagramming. Here’s why: 1. I don’t believe in the company. 2. The constraints present are not useful constraints for me. I get to choose my constraints. It’s one of the advantages of being an amateur.
Photographers Becoming Publishers
PDN comes up with some inspiration for photographers hoping to become truly independent. I would add this works best as an idea for amateurs with blogs: > “For some photographers, the only way to execute an idea without compromise is to publish it on their own. Whether creating print or
Meeting People Still Matters
“It was interesting...because I hadn't given much thought to how networking had impacted my life and success in business. But by the time I was finished writing, I realized that EVERY success I have ever had can be attributed to the people I have met.” – Nick Usborne
Support Your Local Photographer
A few recent posts have me thinking about support among photographers. From Stella Kramer [http://www.stellakramer.com/2013/06/24/support-shouldnt-it-be-a-two-way-street/] (via A Photo Editor [http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2013/07/08/support-shouldn%E2%80%99t-it-be-a-two-way-street/] ): > “Have you contributed to other photographer’s projects? As much as I
Owning Your Writing
It's taken me years, but I've finally gotten my blogging mind on straight. I take in just about all content I care about now from individuals I trust, not collectives of any kind. So, it's about time I build that trust with readers as
For the Reader
A few days ago, I went on a rant [http://alesserphotographer.com/blog/2013/5/20/nascar-blogging] about photography blogs that were more concerned with their advertisers than their readers. What I left out were tips on how to get it right. Matt Gemmell [http://mattgemmell.com/2013/05/22/