#182 Martin Moore is a commercial product photographer for KOSS Headphones from Milwaukee Wisconsin who after 20 years as a mechanic left his job to become a full-time staff photographer. Today we’re going to chat about leaving your job and following your passion.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The unconventional start Martin got in photography
• What it was about photography that got Martin so excited while working as a mechanic
• Where Martin learned photography
• How Martin booked and shot his first wedding
• What about the technical side of photography is most challenging
• How a commercial product photographer gets ready for a shoot
• What its like working and shooting for a large company
• How much gear Martin uses and his most used piece of equipment during a shoot
• What Matin heard being taught as gospel to beginners but in practice is’’t as important

Premium Members Also Learn:

• What you need to be valuable in today’s workforce as a photographer
• The pros and cons of being a staff photographer vs a freelance photographer
• How to get the attention of a company you want to work for
• Why building a personal brand is so important even when working as an employee

Resources:

• Martin Moore Photography
• Martin Moore on Instagram
• Martin Moore on Youtube
• Martin Moore on Twitter

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