The Beginner Photography Podcast

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027: Lauren Grayson - Getting Over the Fear of Rejection when Starting Out

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In this episode you'll learn:

  • How long Lauren has been shooting

  • How Lauren got her start in Photoshop to edit he photos

  • How Lauren's formal education has helped her in her photography 

  • How Lauren handles the fear of rejection when entering in her photography into competitions

  • Why photographers need to grow a bit of a thick skin

  • What it was like entering her first photo competitions

  • How Lauren decided what photo blogs to submit to 

  • What Lauren started shooting when she first started out

  • Why Lauren does not shoot weddings

  • How Lauren became passionate about Boudoir photography  

  • How Lauren's editing updated once she transitioned to Boudoir photography

  • How Lauren approaches her Boudoir clients to make them comfortable in front of the camera

  • How Lauren switches gears from shooting a family session and then a boudoir session

  • How long it has taken Lauren to perfect her editing style 

  • Lauren's weird workflow for her editing

  • What Lauren says is the number one mistake beginners are making when they are starting off

  • How Lauren has found a passion for helping other photographers succeed in their business

  • Lauren shares some of her favorite photography education resources 

  • Why you need to learn how to brand your photography business properly

 

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