The TIPPING POINT -- How You Know When You’ve Arrived | ChaseJarvis RAW | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Chase Jarvis answers 10 photography-related questions in a casual Q&A session.

Key Insights

• 💦 Specialize in a specific area of photography and create a portfolio to showcase your work.
• ❓ Creativity is a habit that can be nurtured through regular practice.
• 😥 The tipping point for an idea becoming a project is when others show interest and excitement.
• 🤔 Film photography still has value in teaching photographers how to think and be intentional with their shots.
• 📽️ Transitioning from semi-pro to pro requires hard work, repetition of successful projects, and leveraging past experiences.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Should one specialize in photography or diversify at the early stage?

Chase suggests focusing on a specific area and creating a portfolio to showcase your work in that field. However, taking other gigs can also help financially, as long as they don't distract from your main focus.

Q: Can creativity be taught?

Yes, creativity is inside every person and can be developed through regular practice and creating opportunities for yourself to think creatively and create something new.

Q: Do you use lucid dreams to enhance your creativity?

While Chase finds lucid dreaming fascinating, he hasn't specifically used it to enhance his creative thinking. Lucid dreaming requires effort and practice to master.

Q: When did you feel your career was on to something?

Chase believes in constantly learning and adding value, so he doesn't feel that he has ever "arrived" or completed his career goals. His goals have continuously evolved over time.

Q: What are your best practices for getting a project off the ground?

Chase suggests going all in on an idea and rallying resources and support from others to make the project successful. The tipping point is usually when other people start showing interest and asking about it.

Q: How does a hairbrained idea become a project?

When an idea starts gaining momentum and others show interest and enthusiasm, that's when it becomes a project with potential. You'll know if it's taken off by the groundswell and excitement it generates.

Q: Does film have a future?

While film has a small and niche market, its value lies in teaching photographers how to think and be more intentional with their shots. Many film looks can be replicated digitally, but the process of shooting on film helps develop a certain mindset.

Q: How to transition from semi-pro to pro?

The key is to pour in effort and work hard even before you get a break. Building a portfolio, gaining experience, and establishing a reputation will lead to long-term success. Repeating successful projects and leveraging past experiences also helps.

Q: How many days off do you have?

Chase doesn't have regulated days off, but he takes time away from work to recharge when needed. He values integrating work and life so that they complement each other.

Q: What is your strategy for good networking?

Chase believes networking should be about building meaningful relationships and adding value to others' lives. By being open, available, and awesome, people will naturally want to contribute to your success.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Chase advises focusing on a specific area of photography that you want to specialize in and create a portfolio to showcase your work.

• He suggests taking other photography gigs if they don't distract from your main focus, but not to advertise yourself as a wedding photographer if you don't want to specialize in that field.

• Creativity is a habit and a way of thinking that can be developed and nurtured by actively creating on a regular basis.