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Tom W Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bytomw/

Tom W website https://www.bytomw.com/

In this conversation, Ami and Tom discuss Tom's journey in the photography industry, his work in education, and the challenges of the education space. They also explore the importance of community and the impact of personal transformation on one's work. They delve into the process of developing a visual identity and the pitfalls of copying others. Finally, they discuss the significance of embracing the journey and the growth that comes from it. In this conversation, Tom W and Ami discuss the importance of understanding the value of equipment and making decisions based on individual needs. They emphasize the need to test equipment and not blindly follow industry trends. They also highlight the importance of knowing your why and creating systems to support your goals. Ultimately, they encourage photographers to stay true to their style and focus on effective communication.

Takeaways

Building a supportive community is essential for personal and professional growth.

Copying others may limit your artistic development and hinder the development of your own visual identity.

The education space can be challenging to navigate, with potential conflicts of interest and pressures to sell products or services.

Embracing personal transformation and focusing on holistic well-being can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling creative journey. Understand the value of equipment and make decisions based on individual needs.

Test equipment and don't blindly follow industry trends.

Know your why and create systems to support your goals.

Stay true to your style and focus on effective communication.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Clubhouse Days

06:14 Tom's Journey and Education

13:18 Challenges in the Education Space

22:51 Ami's Transformation and Shift in Focus

29:20 Navigating the Education Space

33:55 Developing Visual Identity

38:19 The Importance of the Journey

41:13 Understanding the Value of Equipment

42:11 The Importance of Testing and Personal Preference

43:08 Making Decisions Based on Individual Needs

44:26 The Temptation to Constantly Upgrade

45:49 Helping Others Simplify Their Equipment

48:12 Understanding the Purpose Behind Equipment Choices

49:09 The Importance of Non-Traditional Decisions

50:04 Using Equipment to Create a Desired Experience

51:16 The Impact of Equipment on the Photographer-Subject Relationship

52:28 Understanding the Technical Aspects of Equipment

53:50 The Limitations of Technical Discussions

56:26 Different Approaches to Photography

57:50 The Importance of Knowing Your Why

59:12 Discovering Your Why

01:00:05 The Process of Discovering Your Why

01:01:28 The Importance of Clear Intentions

01:03:22 Creating Systems to Support Your Why

01:04:19 The Journey to Self-Actualization

01:05:20 The Dangers of Following Trends

01:06:03 Staying True to Your Style

01:09:58 The Importance of Effective Communication

01:12:29 Connecting with Tom W

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