Gary Grabinski (GGS Photos) - Hey Neighbor #80

Episode 194:

In this episode, we hang out with Gary Grabinski, the 21-year-old sports photographer behind GGS Photos, who's been blowing up the local sports scene one shot at a time. From picking up a camera during high school JV games to now landing contracts with colleges and high schools, Gary’s built a booming business by combining grit, creativity, and hustle—and he’s completely self-taught.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• How Gary went from snapping blurry JV pics to becoming SUNY Poly’s athletics photographer
• The insane amount of time and energy that goes into editing hundreds of photos after every game
• His advice for high schoolers getting into photography and how to build a standout brand in a crowded field
• Behind-the-scenes stories from crazy student sections, touchdown celebrations, and media day madness
• His future goals of shooting for pro sports or professional wrestling, and why he’ll never give up on doing what he loves

Whether you're into photography, sports, or just love a good "started-from-the-bottom" story, this one is packed with passion, hustle, and some awesome moments!

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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(0:40) - GGS Origins & High School Days
(3:10) - Getting More Serious with Photo
(4:30) - Starting with SUNY Poly
(6:30) - Self Taught & Continuous Learning
(8:20) - Editing Style & Time
(10:00) - Starting to Charge For Services
(10:55) - Advice For Aspiring Photographers
(12:05) - Experimenting Creatively
(13:45) - Getting Into Portraits & Events
(17:50) - Printing & Website
(19:20) - Sports Media Days
(22:00) - Pricing
(23:15) - Long Term Vision
(24:30) - Rapid Fire Questions

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Gary's Links
Website - https://www.ggsphotos.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theggsphotos

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