David Yarrow is a globally exhibited, Sotheby’s-auctioned photographer recognised as one of the world’s best-selling fine art photographers. He has redefined wildlife photography, building a multi-million dollar art enterprise while raising over $18 million for conservation through his powerful black-and-white images.

In a world where everyone is a photographer, how can you stand out and make your work profitable?

In this episode, I delve into David Yarrow's book 'How I Make Photographs,' exploring Yarrow's meticulous approach to photography.

Expect to learn practical advice on avoiding tension points in compositions, the significance of patience, the importance of extensive planning and research, being a harsh self-critic to ensure only the best work is showcased, and much more.

Key insights include the importance of getting close to the subject, learning from greats like Ansel Adams, and leveraging the Internet for research and inspiration. The discussion also highlights the business side of photography, stressing the need to market oneself effectively and the value of building a strong personal brand.

Read the book yourself below; it’s a must-read for any creative who wants to become an outlier. If you buy the book using the link below, you’ll be supporting me at no extra cost to you.

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Jacob

Andy Warhol was a MoMA-exhibited, Time-cover-featured Pop Art visionary and cultural icon. He transformed commercial illustration into a $500M art empire, redefining creativity in the age of mass production.

In a world where everyone wants to "be an artist," how do you turn creativity into a sustainable empire?

Expect to learn why business art is the best art, Warhol’s maxim to help you endure tough times, why photographers and artists should use empty space in their work, why it’s vital to market your work and much more…

#Art #business #AndyWarhol #photography

Read the book yourself below; it’s a must-read for any creative who wants to become an outlier. If you buy the book using the link below, you’ll be supporting me at no extra cost to you.

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Ansel Adams was a MoMA exhibited, Guggenheim Awarded nature photographer, artist and conservationist. He is considered history’s greatest nature photographer.

Making images into high-quality art can be a difficult task. In a world where everyone can take photos, how can photographers stand out and become the best?

Expect to learn why visualisation is necessary to make incredible photos, why relationships are essential for a successful life, Ansel Adams’s unusual philosophy of ‘passing it on’, what it was like being friends with Alfred Stieglitz, the dangers of being lazy, why it’s vital for artists need to have consistent effort, what it’s like to work as a commercial photographer and much more…

#photography #anseladams #mindset

Read the book yourself below; it’s a must-read for any photographer who wants to be successful. If you buy the book using the link below, you’ll be supporting me at no extra cost to you.

Ansel Adams: An Autobiography amzn.to/4kczDEx

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BREAKING: Jacob J. Watson-Howland Triumphs in British Wildlife Photography Awards, Beating 13,000 Entries (Featured on BBC)

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