First shooters, second shooters or associate shooters are all great avenues into the world of wedding photography business and the perfect way to learn the ropes before going it alone or to supplement your income while building your own business on the side. In this interview, James Day who is regularly approached by "wanna-be" photographers to come along and assist him on a wedding day, shares his thoughts on hiring (and being paid by) those looking to learn from him. Surprisingly, James loves the prospect of training another photographer to be as good as, if not better than him. Not only does he say he's happy to share absolutely everything about his business, the way he shoots, what he looks for on a wedding day, his styling, posing, lighting - he's also happy to see that photographer go on and succeed in their own right and in opposition to himself. Here’s some of what we cover: What’s on Offer for Premium Members If you’re a premium member, you should have received an email with links to your version of this episode where you can hear lots more content from where we dive deeper into some of the earlier topics plus some new ones that I pushed hard for that include: If you’re on the fence about becoming a premium member, join with the $1 trial today and get access to the FULL interview with James Day, get access to an amazing back catalogue of interviews and ALL future interviews delivered automatically to your phone or tablet. Our biggest competitor can also be our biggest source of referrals - James Day Plus, access to a members only Facebook group where you'll connect with other members (and interview guests) to help, support and motivate you to take what you hear in each episode and put it into action. You will not find cooler, more motivated and caring photographers online. What is your big takeaway? Following this interview, I’d love to know what your biggest takeaway is – what is the one thing that you’d like to implement or learnt from what was shared? Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below. Don't sit there and wait for someone to create an opportunity for you. Create your own - James Day If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask James or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below. Taking Action - Project #leapfear Each episode the topic of taking action does come up and for good reason. It's the photographers who actually do something with what they hear on the show that are making real strides with their business, their photography, ultimately, their lives. Anita Watkins is a name you've heard me mention in the past - she's one of that rare breed of real go-getters with a knack (or commitment) to getting things done. Following the episode with Amanda Schulz and her hugely successful promotion - 30 Days of Gorgeous - Anita went to work on an idea to generate business in February, one of her slowest months and recently launched Project Leapfear - in honour of her late mum. Have a look at the page she set up here: https://anitawatkins.leadpages.co/contest/ I can report, Anita has already booked all 29 portrait sessions and has a surplus of names waiting to fill any spots that might drop out or reschedule. The reason I know is Anita has shared all this and more inside the Secret Facebook Group for Premium Members. Yes, this is the kind of info being shared amongst members. If this is the type of thing that might motivate you to take action get involved and make plans to get things happening in your business for 2016. If I'm surrounded by mediocre people, then I'm only going to be mediocre at best - James Day If you'd like to take a leaf from Anita's hat and modify the "30 Days of Gorgeous" promotion for your business,
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