I've got some pretty big travel plans in the works for later in the month. Some is somewhat business related and some is just for fun. There's going to be lots of photography involved.
I'll be heading down to Florida for an extended stay as of April 18. The very short version of a long story is....I've got a photographers credential for a 3 day music festival. I'm very, VERY excited about this opportunity! For several years I've been photographing Bruce Hornsby and his band at concerts I attend. Bruce is playing at the Wanee Festival but this time I also get the chance to shoot the entire lineup of the event. I was stunned that the pass came through and can't wait to add bands like Hot Tuna, The Allman Brothers, and Furthur to my portfolio. A dear friend of mine who works festivals lined it up and we are traveling to Florida together. This is not a paid gig but it is a chance to do some networking, expand my portfolio and there's always the possibility that I will be able to sell some of the images back to these bands. It will be three long (but FUN) days....with many days of editing to follow. I can't wait.
The festival is being held about and hour and a half from Jacksonville where all my family now lives. I thought I should extend my time down south to visit with my mom and my siblings. Then I realized that the Florida Birding & Photo Festival is the following weekend. I attended this event three years ago, had a great time, learned a lot and came back with some images I was delighted with. So why not stay just a little bit longer and enjoy the opportunity to immerse myself in nature and bird photography?? No reason, I guess....
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I've got a ton of things I want to wrap my arms around here before I go so that when I come back, it's all about getting down to business. I met with the Small Business Development Center counselor yesterday and I'm pretty clear on what I need to do. I've got some gear coming in....everything I need for my portable studio. I'm rebuilding my website to put stronger emphasis on the focus of the business and soon I will be setting up a new blog specifically for business related topics and communication. I think the most overwhelming thing I need to consider right now is products. Once I take the pictures, I need products to offer the clients. At the trade show, I picked up tons (too much) literature on products. Now I need to wade through it all, make decisions on what I want to offer (what I think I can sell), and get some samples ordered. It's going to be busy around here until I head off to the Sunshine State.
I'll be heading down to Florida for an extended stay as of April 18. The very short version of a long story is....I've got a photographers credential for a 3 day music festival. I'm very, VERY excited about this opportunity! For several years I've been photographing Bruce Hornsby and his band at concerts I attend. Bruce is playing at the Wanee Festival but this time I also get the chance to shoot the entire lineup of the event. I was stunned that the pass came through and can't wait to add bands like Hot Tuna, The Allman Brothers, and Furthur to my portfolio. A dear friend of mine who works festivals lined it up and we are traveling to Florida together. This is not a paid gig but it is a chance to do some networking, expand my portfolio and there's always the possibility that I will be able to sell some of the images back to these bands. It will be three long (but FUN) days....with many days of editing to follow. I can't wait.
The festival is being held about and hour and a half from Jacksonville where all my family now lives. I thought I should extend my time down south to visit with my mom and my siblings. Then I realized that the Florida Birding & Photo Festival is the following weekend. I attended this event three years ago, had a great time, learned a lot and came back with some images I was delighted with. So why not stay just a little bit longer and enjoy the opportunity to immerse myself in nature and bird photography?? No reason, I guess....
:)
I've got a ton of things I want to wrap my arms around here before I go so that when I come back, it's all about getting down to business. I met with the Small Business Development Center counselor yesterday and I'm pretty clear on what I need to do. I've got some gear coming in....everything I need for my portable studio. I'm rebuilding my website to put stronger emphasis on the focus of the business and soon I will be setting up a new blog specifically for business related topics and communication. I think the most overwhelming thing I need to consider right now is products. Once I take the pictures, I need products to offer the clients. At the trade show, I picked up tons (too much) literature on products. Now I need to wade through it all, make decisions on what I want to offer (what I think I can sell), and get some samples ordered. It's going to be busy around here until I head off to the Sunshine State.
