42 min

PODCAST #401 : JAMES PATRICK PHOTOGRAPHY Finding Arizona Podcast

    • Government

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, James Patrick, a seasoned photographer, shares his journey of specializing, niching down, and expanding his photography business with host Jose Acevedo. James delves into his intentional decision to focus on sports and fitness photography, which paid off as the industry boomed, offering valuable insights for aspiring photographers or entrepreneurs venturing into the field. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, luck, and seizing opportunities, while also shedding light on the challenges he faced during the 2008 recession, demonstrating the resilience needed to pursue a career in a competitive industry. Additionally, James discusses his diverse business ventures, including a graphic and branding design agency, magazines, podcast, digital media platform, coaching services, and the Hive Studios—a creative space for professionals in photography, filmmaking, and audio production where we had the chance to site down and record. In this episode, you will be able to:  


Discover the benefits of implementing niche marketing strategies to grow your photography business.
Master the essentials of starting a photography business.


James Patrick's Instagram handle is @jamespatrickphoto. This is where you can find a variety of content related to photography, including tutorials, behind-the-scenes looks, and tips on how to take better photos.


The Hive Studios: If you're in the Phoenix area and looking for a creative space to work on photography, filmmaking, or audio production, check out The Hive Studios. It offers a full photo and video production studio, as well as a podcast studio for recording sessions. 4620 E Elwood St #7, Phoenix, AZ 85040


James Patrick's Coaching: James Patrick also offers coaching for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. This includes consulting and workshops to help individuals grow their businesses and develop their creative skills. https://jamespatrick.com/


https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast
https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast
https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona
https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast
https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:44 - Origin Story 

00:12:57 - Career Challenges 

00:14:15 - Industry Trends 

00:14:42 - Niche Specialization and Luck 

00:17:53 - Curiosity and Problem Solving 

00:21:47 - Diversification of Business Ventures 

00:24:33 - The Creation of Hive Studios 

00:27:43 - Work-Life Balance and Present-Mindedness 

00:29:29 - Finding Confidence in Business 

00:30:24 - Shifting Audience Focus 

00:32:14 - Creating Engaging Content 

00:36:46 - Fostering a Supportive Community 

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com


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In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, James Patrick, a seasoned photographer, shares his journey of specializing, niching down, and expanding his photography business with host Jose Acevedo. James delves into his intentional decision to focus on sports and fitness photography, which paid off as the industry boomed, offering valuable insights for aspiring photographers or entrepreneurs venturing into the field. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, luck, and seizing opportunities, while also shedding light on the challenges he faced during the 2008 recession, demonstrating the resilience needed to pursue a career in a competitive industry. Additionally, James discusses his diverse business ventures, including a graphic and branding design agency, magazines, podcast, digital media platform, coaching services, and the Hive Studios—a creative space for professionals in photography, filmmaking, and audio production where we had the chance to site down and record. In this episode, you will be able to:  


Discover the benefits of implementing niche marketing strategies to grow your photography business.
Master the essentials of starting a photography business.


James Patrick's Instagram handle is @jamespatrickphoto. This is where you can find a variety of content related to photography, including tutorials, behind-the-scenes looks, and tips on how to take better photos.


The Hive Studios: If you're in the Phoenix area and looking for a creative space to work on photography, filmmaking, or audio production, check out The Hive Studios. It offers a full photo and video production studio, as well as a podcast studio for recording sessions. 4620 E Elwood St #7, Phoenix, AZ 85040


James Patrick's Coaching: James Patrick also offers coaching for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. This includes consulting and workshops to help individuals grow their businesses and develop their creative skills. https://jamespatrick.com/


https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcast
https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast
https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/findingarizona
https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast
https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:44 - Origin Story 

00:12:57 - Career Challenges 

00:14:15 - Industry Trends 

00:14:42 - Niche Specialization and Luck 

00:17:53 - Curiosity and Problem Solving 

00:21:47 - Diversification of Business Ventures 

00:24:33 - The Creation of Hive Studios 

00:27:43 - Work-Life Balance and Present-Mindedness 

00:29:29 - Finding Confidence in Business 

00:30:24 - Shifting Audience Focus 

00:32:14 - Creating Engaging Content 

00:36:46 - Fostering a Supportive Community 

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

SUPPORT: If you love this episode, please share it with someone you know will also enjoy it! Not for us, but for our guests, leave a review on iTunes. While you are listening, post a screenshot on social media and make sure to tag @FindingArizonaPodcast so we can thank you! Leave us a five star review!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-arizona-podcast/id969100902?mt=2  Ready to start your own podcast? Found House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseSPONSORS: Revitalize your self-care routine with Earth Based Body! Get 20% off your first online purchase at https://earthbasedbody.com/discount/F.... Embrace the goodness of nature for radiant skin!Upgrade your wellness game with Oura Ring! Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our exclusive link: https://ouraring.com/raf/a6bde107b4?u.... Elevate your health and sleep tracking now! Score a $20 discount on your SeatGeek tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA. Catch your favorite events live from seatgeek.com


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42 min

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