245: Bob Coates – Photographing the Glorious Milky Way and Marketing Ideas

Feb 20, 2024

       

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast! In today’s episode, I am joined by master craftsman photographer, Bob Coates. Bob shares invaluable insights on leveraging our photographic creativity to enhance profitability in our businesses.

Bob has been a professional photographer since March 1995, crossingthrough various photography genres from commercial to wedding photography, and ultimately diving into the realm of creating photographic art. He is so lucky to live in the gorgeous Sedona, Arizona

Bob shares his brilliant marketing strategies to maintain visibility in a competitive market and discusses techniques for creating captivating imagery, especially from self-assignments. Additionally, he explores his passion for night sky photography, revealing unique techniques for capturing the Milky Way. Finally, he reminds us about the nature of inspiration and the necessity of immersing oneself in their work to foster creativity and innovation.

In this episode, Bob shares:

  • How you can effectively market your business
  • What makes self-assignments a powerful tool for honing skills and expanding creative horizons
  • How you can frame conversations to effectively showcase your expertise and creativity
  • Unique techniques for photographing the Milky Way, particularly in the stunning backdrop of Sedona

Join us for an engaging conversation filled with practical tips and inspiration to elevate your photography business to new heights. You are going to love this one!

PS…be sure to check out the dates for his night sky workshops in Sedona!

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