Beyond the Image Podcast
James Patrick: Photographer, Marketer, Storyteller
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Should Photographers Pay to Get Published?
Should photographers pay for magazine features, covers, and media placements? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick explores the evolution of sponsored content, how pay-to-play…
Other Photographers Are Not Your Biggest Competition
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down a growing issue within the photography industry: photographers turning overlap into warfare. After receiving messages from a…
Anonymous Job Posts Are Destroying Photography Pricing
If you've spent any time in photography Facebook groups, you've seen it. Anonymous posts asking photographers to drop their rates, share their portfolios, and compete publicly for work with almost…
What Most Creatives Avoid That Could Change Everything
On this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick shares some of the most uncomfortable experiences of his photography career and why those moments ultimately led to the biggest opportunities. From…
Why "Good Work" Is Making You Invisible (And What Actually Gets You Hired)
Every May, a new wave of talented creatives enters the market—and here's the reality: their work is good. Really good. Which means "doing great work" is no longer a differentiator… it's the baseline.…
Stop Answer "What Do You Charge?" Like an Amateur
"What are your rates?" It sounds simple, but most photographers fumble this moment and cost themselves money in the process. In this episode, we break down why answering too quickly puts you at a…
Should You Put Your Rates on Your Website?
Should your pricing be public… or is that quietly limiting your business? In this episode, I break down the real impact of listing your rates online. Not just from a convenience standpoint, but from…
Who Pays Who? Models or Photographers?
This episode is a direct response to the conversations, debates, and hot takes sparked by two recent reels that hit a nerve. The question seems simple on the surface: who should pay who, the model or…
Ego vs. Critique: What's Really Hurting the Photography Industry
In this episode, we're breaking down a problem that's quietly holding the photography industry back—ego. After watching a photographer get flooded with hateful comments on their work, it became clear…
The Truth About Underbidding in Creative Work (And Why It Hurts Everyone)
When a client takes one creative's bid and shops it around to get someone else to undercut it, they're not evaluating based on value, vision, or fit, they're turning it into a race to the bottom.…
Stop Wasting Money: What Doesn't Grow Your Photography Business
Most photographers don't have a revenue problem… they have a focus problem. In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest money traps in the photography industry. The things we're told will grow our…
Stop Worrying About Copycats: The Truth About "Stolen Ideas" in Photography
What should you do when another photographer copies your work? Nothing. In this episode, I break down why the fear of "stolen ideas" is one of the biggest things holding creatives back. After a…
Are Photographers Actually Ruining the Industry?
Are photographers actually ruining the photography industry by charging too little? It is a complaint that has echoed through the photography community for decades. Photographers often blame other…
How I Became a CreativeLive Instructor — And What It Really Took
In this episode of Beyond the Image, commercial photographer James Patrick shares the story behind being invited to teach as a CreativeLive instructor photographer — and what it really takes to earn…
Can A Bad Logo Ruin your Company?
Imagine if every single person thought the name of your company was something different. Not just a slight mispronounciation, but a fundamentally different word altogether. They would not know what…
Copyright vs. Usage Rights: What Photographers Keep Getting Wrong
Most photographers get copyright wrong—and it's costing them more than they realize. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I break down the critical difference between copyright and usage rights,…
Gatekeeping Is Killing Photography
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick calls out one of the most damaging behaviors in the photography industry right now. Photographers mocking others for asking questions, shaming…
When Cameras Become Evidence: Photography, Power, and the First Amendment
Two photographs. Seconds apart. And a much bigger story about photography, accountability, and the right to document power. In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick examines the events…
15 Years Behind the Camera: Lessons That Built James Patrick Photography
Fifteen years ago, I walked away from a full-time career in marketing—complete with a steady paycheck, benefits, and a 401K—to pursue photography. There were no guarantees it would work, only a…
8 Posing Tips Every Photographer Needs to Confidently Direct Clients
Posing doesn't have to feel awkward, forced, or inconsistent. In this episode, James Patrick breaks down 8 practical posing tips he's used across more than 800 magazine covers to help photographers…
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