The Blog
The archive of my blog (since 2010).
My Complete Video Client Workflow
In this episode I talk in detail about that process and the changes I have made over the years. I cover all the phases of a project from the initial onboarding period to the actual shoot day and all the way through post production.
How to Build a Wedding Photography Business from Scratch
In this podcast episode I talk with my wife Jen Wojcik about how she built and scaled her wedding photography business into a full-time job over the course of 6 years after moving to a new city and not having photographed a wedding ever before.
17 Lessons I Learned from Inventing & Launching SwitchPod
In this podcast episode I share 17 lessons I’ve learned from launching and growing SwitchPod over the past 3 years that you can apply to the projects and businesses that you’re building.
From Vimeo Staff Pick to Full-Time Filmmaker — Interview w/ Levi Allen
Levi Allen is an adventure filmmaker. In this episode we talk about how his short film Untethered got a Vimeo staff pick, which lead to the film being distributed internationally, but then how he fought back for the rights to have it free and public again.
2018 - Year in Review
Every year I make time between the craziness of holiday celebrations and spending time with family to do an annual review.
So for 2018’s review I’m going to use a more detailed framework, go further into the weeds than normal, and be both honest and transparent. This will be really long, so…
Let’s dive in.
The Truth About Being an Influencer
Something really bothers me about the internet, and it’s that word: influencer.
But once I thought about the word a little more, I realized I’d actually been an influence on how some people spent their money for years now.
In this post I share how influencers should act and as follower of anyone online, what you need to know about how things really work behind the scenes.
Why My First Business Was Failing & How I Fixed It
I started my first blog way back in 2010 and published a post every day for the first 50 days.
I was stoked. I thought I knew what I was doing.
But I had one big problem.
What It Takes to Make $100,000 a Year with a Camera
Four years ago I quit my dream job.
I had 7 weeks to figure out how I was going to make ends meet. I didn’t have a pile of money saved we could live off of. I had to make it work.
Here was my plan...
Michelangelo was a liar.
One of the most famous artists of all time, Michelangelo, lived a spartan lifestyle. When his family members wrote to him, asking him for money, he’d respond that he had none to give.
But was that really the truth?
The hardest decision I've made in my business this year.
Since my previous video on why I sold the RED has gotten a really strong (and positive) response, I’m sharing more of my inner debate behind being both a creative and a business owner.
Plus, I tease my upcoming accelerator program I’m launching soon.
Why I Sold My RED Camera for $20,000
In this video I share why I sold my RED Scarlett-W after owning in for 18 months and how you should think about your next camera purchase or that one you "dream" of owning one day.
I wasn't expecting to sell it so fast, but I did.
If you're really wanting to upgrade some piece of gear you own, the message in this video is for you.
YouTuber Roundtable #1 ft. Armando Ferreira & Matt D'Avella
Have you ever seen the videos where a handful of stars from movies or television (like directors, cinematographers, actresses, etc.) sit and chat in a roundtable format with The Hollywood Reporter?
They have deep conversations and share things you don't hear in the quick press junket interviews they normally give. They last about an hour. I love them.
Anyways, I've always wanted to host and re-create my own version of that and I finally did it.
From Quitting a 9 to 5 Job to Making Six Figures Freelancing
In 2011 I quit my corporate job working at Boeing to go work for a blogger (and took a big pay cut too).
5 years later, I was working for myself, making six figures a year.
It definitely hasn't been an easy journey, but here are some things I've learned along the way.
How to Land Your Dream Clients
Whether you're a full-time freelancer or you're trying to get your first client on the side, in this video I share my best strategies for how to land your dream clients.
If you struggle with "networking" or getting clients to hire you, the advice in this video will help you out.
How To Keep Creating When No One Is Watching
If you're trying to get more followers or build an audience online, but aren't growing as fast as you'd hoped, this video is for you.
Creating when no one is paying attention is hard, but you need to commit to the followers you do have.
We Invented a NEW Tripod for Vloggers — Meet SwitchPod
After working in private for over 7 months and finally filing the provisional patent, I'm excited to finally share my new invention!
I've been working with Pat Flynn and the team over at Prouduct to develop a brand new invention built specifically for vloggers.
Introducing my new invention: SwitchPod.
My Biggest Video Project Yet — I Am a Blogger
In this post I share a secret project that's currently launching on Kickstarter that I've been working on with a client for over a year.