357: Zack Arias – Shooting, surviving and working through the pandemic

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area. Zack Arias of www.zackarias.com shouldn't need an introduction for anyone who has classed themselves as a photographer for any length of time. He's been prevalent on the photography scene for over a decade and shooting professionally for over 20! Have a look at his social media stats, and they indicate success: 75k subscribers on YouTube, 100k on Instagram, 50k on Facebook. But those numbers don't tell the whole story. He describes himself as an Atlanta-based editorial and commercial photographer. To me, he's much more. He's the guy who's not only seen the ups and downs of success – he shares the brutal reality of what goes through the head of a working photographer. One minute we feel we have everything sorted and life is great. The next, we hate our work, wonder why people are hiring us, and why did I ever start this. He understands the roller coaster of a creative life, tied in with business and trying to carve out a living. The most endearing thing he possesses… that unique quality we should all strive for… empathy. You hear it and see it in his videos. He understands. He openly shares about his depression and anxiety. From the outside looking in, it's difficult to understand how someones huge success can feel down. It feels like he's been gone for a while but he's back and in this interview, Zack gets controversial, open and as usual, is 100% relatable to any working pro photographer. Here's some more of what we cover in the interview: 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 interview – the full length and more revealing version where you hear the absolute best tips and advice from every guest. If you’re on the fence about becoming a premium member, join with the $1 trial today and get access to the FULL interviews each week, get access to an amazing back catalogue of interviews and ALL future interviews delivered automatically to your phone or tablet. Plus special member-only interviews. I love my photography for about 24-48 hours. And after that point, I start to pick it apart until there's nothing left in a week. – Zack Arias You'll also receive access to the members-only Secret Facebook Group where you can connect with other Premium Members and interview guests to help, support and motivate you to take ideas you hear in each episode and put them into action. There are also FB live video tutorials, role-play interviews and special live interviews happening in the group. You will not find more friendly, more motivated, caring and sharing photographers online. Joining a Mastermind Group (encouraged by Andrew) has been incredibly valuable and fun, I look forward to connecting with my group members every week. Jina Zheng, Premium Member and Melbourne Children photographer. Seriously, that's not all. In addition to everything above, you'll get access to and instructions on forming or joining a MasterMind Group with other premium members. These groups are super motivating,