{"title":"Creative Practice Blueprint","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"creative-practice-monetise-your-creativity","title":"Creative Practice: Monetise Your Creativity","description":"\u003cmain id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-white\" id=\"programme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"offer-tagline\"\u003eA six-week live mentoring programme for photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"offer-format\"\u003eBuild → Market → Grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"offer-lede\"\u003eCreative Practice is designed for photographers who are ready to think beyond simply taking photographs. Over six weeks, we will explore how you can build, market and grow your photography practice while developing practical strategies for generating income from your work. AI isn’t the subject here. Photography is — AI is the tool that helps you move faster and think more expansively throughout the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-paper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head center reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou know how to take photographs.\u003cbr\u003eBut what happens next?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-block reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eFor many photographers, the challenge is not learning how to use a camera. \u003cspan class=\"accent\"\u003eThe challenge is figuring out how to build something sustainable around the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-block reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eHow do you position yourself? How do you turn your skills into income? How do you find clients? How do you sell your prints? How do you approach organisations and opportunities? How do you market your work without feeling like you need to spend every day on social media? And how can new tools like AI actually support your practice without replacing your creativity? These are some of the questions we will explore together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head center reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat Makes This Different\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis isn’t a technical photography course.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will not be spending six weeks teaching aperture, shutter speed or camera settings. Instead, we focus on what happens around the photographs — your positioning, your offers, your audience, your marketing, your sales, your opportunities and the systems that can help you move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row center reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePositioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarketing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAI-Assisted Research\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-block reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eThe camera settings will always be there. \u003cspan class=\"accent\"\u003eInstead, we will focus on what happens around the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-black\" id=\"framework\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Six-Week Journey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Will Explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 01\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilding Your Creative Practice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we talk about marketing or making money, we need to understand what you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYour Photography Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Skills \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Existing Body Of Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Creative Interests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Strengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Existing Assets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere You Want Your Photography To Go\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eWhat do I already have that can become valuable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Creative Practice Map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 02\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePositioning Yourself\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you explain what you do? How do you introduce yourself professionally? How do people understand your work? This week focuses on developing clarity around your photography practice and professional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePositioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Photographic Identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Audience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Portfolio Direction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Biographies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Biographies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Statements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunicating Your Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eHow do I explain what I do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Photographer Positioning Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 03\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhotography Services — Selling Your Skills\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat photography services can you offer? Who needs them? How do you package them? How do you communicate your value? We explore how to move from simply saying “I am a photographer” to having clear offers that people can understand and buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClient Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentary Commissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortraits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditorial Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganisational Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eWhat am I selling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Photography Services Offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 04\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrints \u0026amp; Products — Selling Your Work\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis week explores how photographers can begin turning their work into products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying Work With Product Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Editions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotobooks \u0026amp; Zines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarketing Your Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eHow could my work become a product?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Print Or Photography Product Concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 05\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOpportunities \u0026amp; Commissions — Selling Your Perspective\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a world beyond traditional client work. This week focuses on finding and pursuing opportunities relevant to your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOpen Calls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidencies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative Commissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaborations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eWhere are the opportunities, and how do I access them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Personal Opportunity Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-item reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"journey-num\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mono\"\u003eWeek 06\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMarketing, Sales \u0026amp; Your Creative Practice System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where everything comes together. We explore how you can create a practical system around your photography practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarketing Your Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding Visibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding Your Audience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutreach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelationship Building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating Routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning Your Next Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eCore Question\u003c\/span\u003eHow does this become a practice I can sustain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-line\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl mono\"\u003eYou Leave With\u003c\/span\u003eYour Creative Practice Blueprint — a practical roadmap for moving your photography practice forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-paper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAI Is Integrated Throughout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAI is not the subject of this programme. Photography is.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ai-position reveal in\"\u003eAI supports the practice. \u003cspan class=\"accent\"\u003ePhotography leads it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-block reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eThroughout the programme, we explore practical ways AI can support your practice — research, market research, positioning, writing biographies, developing artist statements, creating offers, researching potential clients, finding organisations, developing marketing ideas, writing emails, preparing proposals, organising information and building simple systems. \u003cspan class=\"accent\"\u003eThe focus is always on using AI to support your practice — not replace your perspective, not replace your photographs, not replace your creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-white\" id=\"who\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head center reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhotographers — ready to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row center reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClient Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentary Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditorial Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-block reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eThe common thread is simple: you have photography skills, and you want to build, market and grow a sustainable practice around them — with AI supporting the way, not replacing your creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-paper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head center reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProgramme Outcome\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom photographs to practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the six weeks, you will have built your own Creative Practice Blueprint — a practical roadmap for moving your photography practice forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Creative Practice Map\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear picture of your skills, experience and existing body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Positioning Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarity on your photographic identity, audience and how you communicate your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Services Offer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear photography services offer people can understand and buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Product Concept\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concept for turning your work into prints, photobooks or products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Opportunity Strategy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA personal strategy for finding open calls, grants, residencies and commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-card card card-on-white reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Creative Practice Blueprint\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical roadmap for marketing, sales and growing your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-black\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head center reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIs This For You?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis programme is for you if…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fit-col yes card card-on-black reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fit-label\"\u003eYou Are A Photographer Who\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas photography skills but is unsure how to turn them into sustainable income\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to build more structure around your creative practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to find and approach potential clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas photographs sitting on a hard drive and wants to explore selling your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to improve how you market yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fit-col yes card card-on-black reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fit-label\"\u003eYou Are A Photographer Who\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeels overwhelmed by social media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to explore opportunities beyond traditional photography jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to better position yourself professionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs interested in using AI and digital tools to support your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants guidance from someone who understands the realities of building a creative practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"on-white\" id=\"zizo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head reveal wide in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eZizo's Role\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA documentary photographer and visual artist, guiding the practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-portrait reveal in\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Zizo Bongekile Manona photographing in studio\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-copy reveal in\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZizo Bongekile Manona is a documentary photographer and visual artist — the practitioner behind Creative Practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-quote\"\u003e\"The skills I'm teaching come from years of making, documenting, designing, teaching, experimenting and building within the creative world.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-sig\"\u003eZizo Bongekile Manona\u003cspan\u003eDocumentary Photographer \u0026amp; Visual Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn btn-outline-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/zizobongekilemanona.co.za\/about\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeet Zizo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oneone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oneone-label\"\u003e1:1 With Zizo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHave A Specific Question?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a specific question or challenge around your photography practice? 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Bring the problem. Bring the work. We figure out what comes next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a focused 1:1 session for creatives who want practical direction around their creative practice, projects, photography, opportunities, business or next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour challenge determines where we go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT WE CAN WORK ON\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no rigid agenda and you don't need to choose a package before you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on what you bring into the session, we might work on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding, positioning and developing a creative practice that can grow with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can look at what you're doing now, where you want to go and what needs to change to move your practice forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/3953\/5392\/files\/zzz.jpg?v=1790363956\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave an idea but don't know how to develop it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can work through the concept, identify what matters about it and explore how you could turn the idea into actual creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where \u003cstrong\u003eYour Story Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framework can help you move from simply making images to thinking about what you actually want to say, document or explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/3953\/5392\/files\/xx.jpg?v=1790364101\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Direction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the problem isn't a lack of ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's having too many of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can step back, look at what you're considering and work out which direction makes sense for where you are now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might leave with a clearer project, a stronger concept or simply a better understanding of what you want to make next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/3953\/5392\/files\/sss_754585cf-53a5-44ad-aae1-aa1b308aa8d3.jpg?v=1790364193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhotography Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photographers, we can work through questions around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople, places and stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a photographic project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a stronger sense of direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a body of work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequencing and selecting images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping your visual voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing existing work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiguring out what your photographs could become\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal isn't to tell you how to make photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's to help you understand what you're trying to make and where the work could go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might know what you want to create but not know what to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can look at the practical side of your idea, including positioning, opportunities, marketing, offers, audiences and possible next steps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; 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