Every time you do something new and you practice, you’re learning.
Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift.
During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture.
The lessons can be useful if you’re into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration.
This is the eleventh installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art.
It’s a daily decision, every minute, to create.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- Why you have to embrace your creative journey [2:00]
- Why your journey should take time [2:30]
- First, you have to be patient with your journey [3:50]
- You have to know where you’re going, but be ok with where you are [4:10]
- Second, you always have to be pushing yourself [5:00]
- Why you need to push yourself personally as well as creatively [5:45]
- Third, you have to push yourself through your plateaus in growth [6:15]
- The importance of consistent practice [6:40]
- Tip number four is that you can’t compare yourself to others [9:05]
- Everyone’s journey is different, and you have to create from your own experience [9:50]
- Fifth and last, is that you have to keep going [10:10]
Links mentioned:
- Check out the 100 Day Project on Instagram
- You can see my 100 Day Project Pictures (and more) on my Instagram
- Head over to The Great Discontent to learn about the 100 Day Project
- Read the interview with Elle Luna about the 100 Day Project
- Music Credit: Confident by AEI
8/25/15
59: How to Create a Career in Art Part 11/15 – 5 Tips on Embracing the Creative Journey
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Every time you do something new and you practice, you’re learning.
Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift.
During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture.
The lessons can be useful if you’re into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration.
This is the eleventh installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art.
It’s a daily decision, every minute, to create.
[smart_track_player url=”https://soundcloud.com/nickonken/5-tips-to-embrace-the-creative-journey” title=”How to Create a Career in Art – 5 Tips to Embrace the Creative Journey” image=”https://nionlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/59_EmbraceTheJourney_NIONradio_02.jpg” color=”#de4b9b” ]
Some things we learn in this podcast:
- Why you have to embrace your creative journey [2:00]
- Why your journey should take time [2:30]
- First, you have to be patient with your journey [3:50]
- You have to know where you’re going, but be ok with where you are [4:10]
- Second, you always have to be pushing yourself [5:00]
- Why you need to push yourself personally as well as creatively [5:45]
- Third, you have to push yourself through your plateaus in growth [6:15]
- The importance of consistent practice [6:40]
- Tip number four is that you can’t compare yourself to others [9:05]
- Everyone’s journey is different, and you have to create from your own experience [9:50]
- Fifth and last, is that you have to keep going [10:10]
Links mentioned:
- Check out the 100 Day Project on Instagram
- You can see my 100 Day Project Pictures (and more) on my Instagram
- Head over to The Great Discontent to learn about the 100 Day Project
- Read the interview with Elle Luna about the 100 Day Project
- Music Credit: Confident by AEI
8/25/15
59: How to Create a Career in Art Part 11/15 – 5 Tips on Embracing the Creative Journey
infuse your vision with a fresh breath of creativity and vitality
BOOK A BRAND PHOTOSHOOT
GET THE DETAILS
GET THE DETAILS
infuse your vision with a fresh breath of creativity and vitality
PODCAST
BRAND INTELLIGENCE
CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE
LIFE INTELLIGENCE
Hey! I'm Nick.
PHOTOGRAPHER
BRAND ALCHEMIST
TEACHER
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masterfully aligning perception and reality through personal branding
masterfully aligning perception and reality through personal branding
Every time you do something new and you practice, you’re learning.
Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift.
During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture.
The lessons can be useful if you’re into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration.
This is the eleventh installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art.
It’s a daily decision, every minute, to create.
[smart_track_player url=”https://soundcloud.com/nickonken/5-tips-to-embrace-the-creative-journey” title=”How to Create a Career in Art – 5 Tips to Embrace the Creative Journey” image=”https://nionlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/59_EmbraceTheJourney_NIONradio_02.jpg” color=”#de4b9b” ]
Some things we learn in this podcast:
- Why you have to embrace your creative journey [2:00]
- Why your journey should take time [2:30]
- First, you have to be patient with your journey [3:50]
- You have to know where you’re going, but be ok with where you are [4:10]
- Second, you always have to be pushing yourself [5:00]
- Why you need to push yourself personally as well as creatively [5:45]
- Third, you have to push yourself through your plateaus in growth [6:15]
- The importance of consistent practice [6:40]
- Tip number four is that you can’t compare yourself to others [9:05]
- Everyone’s journey is different, and you have to create from your own experience [9:50]
- Fifth and last, is that you have to keep going [10:10]
Links mentioned:
- Check out the 100 Day Project on Instagram
- You can see my 100 Day Project Pictures (and more) on my Instagram
- Head over to The Great Discontent to learn about the 100 Day Project
- Read the interview with Elle Luna about the 100 Day Project
- Music Credit: Confident by AEI
8/25/15
59: How to Create a Career in Art Part 11/15 – 5 Tips on Embracing the Creative Journey
infuse your vision with a fresh breath of creativity and vitality
BOOK A BRAND PHOTOSHOOT
masterfully aligning perception and reality through personal branding
GET THE DETAILS
GET THE DETAILS
infuse your vision with a fresh breath of creativity and vitality
LET'S CONSPIRE & CREATE
CULTIVATING YOUR VISUAL UNIQUENESS AND STREAMLINING YOUR BRAND'S EVOLUTION
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
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