Part 3: Behind the Scenes of a Long Term Photography Project - a podcast by Jaymi Heimbuch - Conservation Photographer | Founder, Wild Idea Lab | Co-Creator, Her Wild Vision Initiative
from 2020-12-01T03:00
#052: Today’s episode is special since it is Part 3 of a multi-part series that takes you behind the scenes of a long-term conservation photography project that I’m working on, called Watershed Sentinels.
What often happens when we think of this kind of project (as opposed to a story) is that it can seem overwhelming, especially if you are only getting started.
You might wonder what a long-term project is, how it is managed, and what the dos and don’ts are.
Fortunately, there is no one right way of doing such a project. And to show you the ups and downs, the messy bits and the savvy strategies that are all part of a personalized project, I’m taking you along on my own journey, to give you a sense of what it all entails.
Hopefully, you’ll be able to implement some of these things in your own projects and avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made.
In Part 2, I left you with a cliffhanger, so in this episode, I share what decisions and changes I’ve made in my photography business and why these are pivotal for moving forward successfully with this photography project.
You'll Learn
- Why Urban Coyote Initiative needed to be fully back-burnered
- What this decision meant for the project’s website, social media, and other accounts
- What letting go of certain things to clear out our headspace for something else can mean for creativity
- The process of doing away with my in-person photo tour company when COVID hit.
- The importance of taking a hard look at the things you are emotionally invested in but might not be practical
- Why you have to let go of all the should's around your project and claim a should-free space
- The piece of equipment I recently purchased especially for Watershed Sentinels
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/52
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