Get on the right track… Day 11 – 90 Day B&W Project
October 11, 2011 – 9:26 pm | by J. Rodriguez
Get on the right Track! … You know the rest!
| Posted in » Rebuild and become the Perfect 10… Day 10 – 90 Day B&W Photo Project
October 10, 2011 – 10:58 pm | by J. Rodriguez
FDNY Ladder Company 10 – Engine Company 10. – One of the first to respond in the 911 Tragedy. Located directly next to where the towers use to be, literally!
This fire house has experienced some hardcore ups and downs, buried knee deep in ashes and they still went out and sacrificed their lives to do the job they were assigned to do. More like “To do the job they were born to do”!
10 Years later this fire house is still located in its original spot. Next to the ground zero location has been rebuilt and is stronger then ever. Not one person can pass the ever so famous fire house without rubbing the Ten House Bronze Wall and pay their respects and give their thank you’s!
-Jay
Unbalanced… Day 9 – 90 Day Black & White Photo Project
October 9, 2011 – 8:55 pm | by J. Rodriguez
They’ll be days that you feel like your unbalanced in your craft. Marketing, Designs, Photography, Networking Socially…etc..etc – All I can say for now is Hang in there, It takes getting use to. Sorta like an algorithm you need to study and catch it on the right moment. Study what the locals are doing. designers, Party Planners, DJ’s, Bakers and more. Once you get into their circle and ride their train then you should be stable enough to start planning your own.
-Jay
Gloves Off… Day 8 – 90Day Black & White Photography
October 8, 2011 – 9:21 pm | by J. Rodriguez
So, here we are on day 8 of my 90 Day Black & White Photography Project. I for one have been procrastinating everyday telling myself “Naaa, I’m not going to post today” or “Naaa, I got nothing special to shoot for the public today.” and/or “Naaa, they don’t want to see what I have to say today.” Thanks to all your emails and comments on Twitter and Facebook I have been kept motivated to keep shooting and posting for this slight challenge I put myself to for the remainder of the year.
Now, why would I call this post “Gloves Off” you ask. Simply because during the next 82 days I will not be sugar coating anything. I will not be doing any hand holding as I share my knowledge and progress in this profession. I will be one of the many others out on the internet sharing my experience and sharing my knowledge with a no-holds-barred approach. I refuse to let you all think that its all popcorn and cotton-candy out here, but sadly its not. We have to compete with others low balling our talent. We have to meet deadlines and last but not least “we have to get the shot”!
Its not always about gear, or editing know-how or how many friends you have following you on Facebook and Twitter. Its about getting to know the truth behind your work. Knowing what the client wants and giving them what they pay for. Its about shooting for the stars but not expecting it to be done overnight!
-Jay
Day 7 Taking Flight… – 90 Day Black & White Photo Project
October 7, 2011 – 1:59 pm | by J. Rodriguez
Sometimes we need to spread our wings and take flight. Follow our passion on being successful and go do what we love. Never stop doing what you enjoy! In order for us to get better and succeed on our craft we constantly need to practice, practice and practice everyday!
-Jay
Need a Life Boat… – 90 Black & White Project Day 6
October 6, 2011 – 7:35 pm | by J. Rodriguez
In this profession there are days we think we going to need a savior, a hero. Perhaps a Life Boat sort of speak. Times become rough when you get involve in the photography world. We tend to come head on with obstacles & challenges we’ve never thought we bump into.
There are certain times in the year that business tends to slow down. Then we worry… How in the world are we gonna put the food on the table for my family, how are we gonna pay the bills. My advise to you if your going to take this profession head-on as a full-time gig… Keep shooting, never stop! Plan ahead and sell your art work locally. And if you have internet skills open up a paypal account and sell’em online also. Certain photogs forget that they need to plan their year ahead. February-August Spring and Summer shooting. September- January Fall & Winter shoots. In between shoot some scenery, landscapes and if you desire more of a challenge, shoot some real world journal type stuff. believe it or not all these topics sell! There’s a client/critic for all types of photography!
-Jay
Hustle Makes it Happen… “Brooklyn Edition” – 90 Day Black & White Project Day 5
October 5, 2011 – 9:00 pm | by J. Rodriguez
An image like this is very inspiring. So many ups and downs we’re all going through here in the United States, people like this man in the image keeps the workflow happening. Holding up a sign for the minimum an hour this gent clearly states “Nothings gonna stop me from surviving in New York”.
Take to consideration that no matter what industry/trade your in you got to start from the bottom up. Just like the mighty Steve Jobs who just passed away today we all got to start with an innovating mind and conquer all the minds that we can.
-Jay
-Rest In Peace Steve. Thank you for revolutionizing the world for us!
