I agree with marketing expert Sarah Petty when she states that education is the fastest way to success.
There are so many resources to learn our craft. I’ve listed a few that have helped me along the way —
CreativeLIVE is just awesome – I have watched at least a dozen online live classes and actually purchased the following:
Taking Care of Business with Tamara Lackey
Foundations of a Working Photographer with Zack Arias
Designing for the Social Web with Justin Seeley
Studio Lighting with Zack Arias
Beauty and Fashion Photography with Matthew Jordon Smith
I have purchased many dvds from Lynda.com when learning Photoshop and InDesign.
I purchased Zack Arias‘ One Light dvd class (which greatly improved my studio skills…)
I follow Tamara Lackey’s reDefine video interviews.
I am a member of Cafe Joy with Sarah Petty and her Joy of Marketing and have participated in her in-depth Photography Marketing Formula.
(One of these days maybe I will find some joy in marketing…)
I’m a member of Beautiful Beasties Pet Photography forum started by Cowbelly Photography.
These are just a few – if you follow me on twitter @lizyoungphotog you will see the list of great photographers who I follow.
They are not only wildly successful, but willing to teach and share how they got where they are.
This list will continue to grow as I continue to learn.