Every day you have an opportunity to motivate or demotivate people around you. Even if you aren’t in management, the words and actions you choose each day will affect your coworkers and the people you associate with. Make sure your actions motivate the people around you: don’t be a demotivator.
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Remember: it’s not about hard work; it’s about how much you get done. There are a lot of people who are great at “activity,” but you need to reward and focus on productivity. ‘Activity’ doesn’t build a multimillion dollar business, close the sale on the next big contract, or create a killer website. Focus your [...]
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If you want to present products and services that are of value to the prospect and that meet their needs, you have to ASK questions. Ask the right questions and the prospect will tell you what they want and how they need to be sold.
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When I started out in photography, I didn’t always grasp how the background of the picture could effect the entire picture. If the background is too cluttered, it makes the photo cluttered and draws the eyes away from the subject. If your background isn’t right, have the subject move or move to frame the picture [...]
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Some of the best photos I take aren’t straight on level shots – try turning your camera at different angles when you frame the picture. You’ll get some pictures you weren’t expecting!
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Use your “sneaker zoom” to get closer to your subjects instead of using the zoom on your camera. The perspective change of walking towards your subject will provide creative direction and inspire your photographs. Plus, it’s much more fun to get close and take the photo!
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Learn how to take pictures without using the flash or artificial lighting. Overcast days actually provide a tremendous photographic opportunity as the diffused light is perfect for taking beautiful photographs. Learn how to use the settings of your camera without the flash so you can take the perfect picture without the “light burn” that is [...]
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Trust your instincts. If you think it’s a good shot, it’s a good shot! Don’t take bad criticism too harshly, some people do not know how to properly critique photography.
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As you learn how to become a better photographer, there are many free ways to get the right critique and advice. You can find many discussion forums or sites such as Flickr with professional photographers who donate their time to help critique your photos. Offer up critique to other photographers who request it as a [...]
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One of the greatest benefits to digital photography is the screen on the back – you can use it for instant feedback so you know how the pictures are turning out before going back to your computer. Use the screen to your advantage – zoom in, make sure your subjects are in focus and have [...]