Some of the kit I use as staff photographer for the Tonight Show. The NikonUSA Z 9 is perfect for unit stills in the studio and BTS moments thanks to the completely silent electronic shutter.

There are a lot of aspects of being a freelancer and working with clients that are unintuitive. We learn these things along the way, through trial, error and experience. Never be ashamed of asking questions. And if you have the answers, be generous. This is what helps all of us.

Reporting for duty. 🫡🫡🫡

“Sorry, there’s no budget, but this opportunity would be great exposure for you!”

The opportunity:

The best. 📸📸📸

Having clients who make opportunities for you, make space for you, value your vision as a creative partner and not just an operator >>>>>>>>

Having clients who make opportunities for you, make space for you, value your vision as a creative partner and not just an operator >>>>>>>>

One of my core beliefs as a photographer: 'professional' is defined by your process, not your paycheck.

Do you understand where the value to your client lies? In a way that actively contributes to their success? Your job doesn't start and end with the click if a shutter.

When I stood by my rates and only accepted jobs for that rate as the bare minimum. The rest followed

A good resource is to look Todd Owyoung’s website ishootshows.com and price transparency spreadsheet. Look at what your peers are charging for the same things and also learn so many gems about the business

Had a fantastic experience with Deanne Fitzmaurice and Carey Wagner as the team NikonUSA instructors this week. Humbled to teach 100 stellar students alongside these two legends.

“I’ve never been more proud of a photo. I showed my mom.”

A student just said this to me about an image she made during our workshop and if you excuse me, I have to go have a little cry.