Jul
04
Let's face it, the pandemic has changed a number of things around us, including remote working, remote events, and even more time on social media. Slowly though, we are emerging from our hovels and in-person events are coming back to life. As concerts, festivals, conferences and many local events are starting to come back, I'm looking forward to reconnecting with everyone IRL (in real life). Don't Forget the Other 50% If you've been hiding behind...
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Jun
08
There is the path that society influences us to take in our journey towards purpose and success, and there is the voice that may call us to an unbeaten path when we don’t quite fit the mainstream mold. This was the case with Nabil Ayers, who, at two years old fell in love with music when he was given his first drum set. Though Nabil did end up going to college, his marks did not...
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May
23
I recently received two insightful audience questions around the topic of taking the next step in career or life. These questions have many layers, so it's always helpful to hear someone's specific situation we can explore. Let's dive in. Listen to the Podcast How do I grow my current client base and improve my pricing? Brian Asks: “Hey, Chase. My name is Brian Vogel. I'm a professional commercial photographer out of Houston. I'm right about...
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Apr
20
If you're pursing a photography career, you'll want to lean into my latest conversation on the Chase Jarvis LIVE show with Chris Burkard. I have had the great privilege of knowing Chris for darn near a decade now. As an accomplished photographer, explorer, author, creative director, and speaker, he has travelled to some of the most remote places on earth capturing stories and images that connect us to nature and the importance of protecting...
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Apr
18
Career decisions can be daunting. The right choice is often unclear, and the trade offs uncertain. Should you stay in your current role or go look for something new? Is it in your best interest to move cities and re locate or double down on your current market? These big decisions can leave us paralyzed. And yet, one of the ways to break through that paralysis is by soliciting the opinions of others. As the...
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Mar
14
Throughout the course of my career, I've seen how critical mentorship (both 1 on 1 and at scale) is in helping others navigate unfamiliar waters. Sure, experiential learning tends to give the best results, but having benefitted immensely from advice I've received from role models and mentors over the years, I'm always keen to respond to thoughtful and honest questions from you all. If you're creatively stuck, making a difficult business decision or just want...
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Dec
01
It’s been four years since I sat down for a chat with Mel Robbins, and our recent discussion will go down as one of my favorite podcasts for 2021. As a respected expert on personal development and behavior change, her insight is invaluable during a period of worldwide transition and—dare I say it—chaos. She’s an international bestselling author, and she has some powerful strategies for leaving anxiety behind and getting back to creative, productive work....
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Jun
01
How do you break out of creative ruts? On today's episode I take a question from Aaron, who feels uninspired and unable to progress as a photographer. My answer, applicable to any problem or craft, comes in two separate parts. First, personal style: the number one challenge I see with portfolio reviews is a lack of a consistent theme and vision in the work. Developing a distinct personal style is the foundation of what this...
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Oct
19
I have been a long-time proponent of pursuing personal work. There's no better place to create a playground of ideas, explore curiosities, and give yourself permission to fail. In this episode, we take a little dive into the power of personal projects for growth and opportunities, including: Building a portfolio that reflects the work you want to be hired to do Growth, learning, and creative breakthroughs Growing a community Using your commercial work to enable...
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Jul
15
Steve John Irby, aka Steve Sweatpants, is a renowned street photographer and cofounder of Street Dreams Magazine, a beautiful zine that is unlike anything of it's kind featuring up and coming photographers and crowd sourced photography in beautiful layouts and stories. The majority of Steve's photographic work is derived from the endless source of inspiration found in his home turf in NYC with intriguing travel logs to round out what has become an insanely compelling...
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