To Be a Rock Star or Not To Be
It’s been said that rock stars dream of being actors, and actors dream of being rock stars. Teri Quance suggests that some photographers also seek a celebrity status. Teri is the president of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston. In the March issue of their newsletter, she wrote the feature, “To Be a Rock Star or Not To Be.” Are you a leader, or a learner ? Whatever role you choose can be very rewarding. Pounds has opportunities for photographers to develop as speakers or as professional “students.” Check out Teri’s article, and then leave us a comment to let us know how we can support your dreams! To Be a Rock Star or Not To Be
When I got started in the photography business I was mentored by PPA Master Photographer Dale Brant. He was and is a very giving person. Mr. Brant dispenses his expertise at our local guild and pretty much wherever smart photographers can find him.
Why does Dale help those photographers who are in the early stages of their career? Simply put, because he remembers what it was like in his early years, and repays his mentor by mentoring others. That is what he told me to do after asking him how I could repay him for all the photographic wisdom he had passed on to me.
With discretionary income down, and an increase in new photographers, it may seem counter-intuitive to help out a “competitor”, it doesn’t work that way.
It matters not whether you help others one-on-one, or as a speaker at a workshop, we all need each other.
Be a giver!
p.s. Thanks Mr. Brant!