In this episode of the Shotlist Podcast, we explore the world of Taylor Burk, an Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Photographer who has over a decade of dedicated experience in the Photography Industry. We explore his unique path, from being a blue-collar worker to becoming a professional photographer, and how Instagram played an important role in shaping the career of his dreams, now having a multi-six-figure following.
In the podcast, Taylor also shares how he shifted from using Instagram solely to expanding his services which include Commercial Photography, Directing, and Social Media Promotion, among others. Join us in this conversation with Taylor as he shares his humble and caring advice with the next generation of photographers.
Episode Highlights
2:31 The Beginning of Taylor Burk's Journey
13:02 Journey using Instagram
23:19 Shifting from Instagram to Offering Other Services
31:01 Aside from Social Media, How Can Photographers Market Themselves?
36:37 Building Relationships with People You Want to Work With
39:00 Money's Role in the Photography Business
42:44 Insights when Buying Gear
45:17 Balancing Lifestyle and Work
48:37 Adapting Around the Changes in the Industry
52:00 Systems and Processes
55:06 Future Projects
1:02:21 Workshop and Mentorship
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This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to productionāevery episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.
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