337: Ignorance is bliss when you're learning something new (w/ Nick Ulivieri)

Nick Ulivieri is a photographer who likes his verticals parallel, his skies wild, his colors bold, and hanging above Chicago.  Shooting structures & architecture is his profession. He is a commercial photographer based in Chicago who specializes in shooting architecture, real estate, food & hospitality.  Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/337 In this episode, Nick discusses: -How a trip to Italy sparked his interest in photography. -His family friend asking him to take photographs and how that led to him starting his business. -What it was like in the early days of his photography career. -The importance of design, messaging and consistency of voice. -How he got clients when he first started out (and how he gets them now). -How he fell into taking photographs of architecture and how he finds ways to give the same structures and landscapes a new feel. -The experience of shooting aerial photographs in a helicopter. -The process of choosing which photographs he shares on his Instagram and Twitter feeds (and in what order). -His thoughts and advice for growing a following on Instagram. -How the business end of photography actually ends up being a resistance to his creative side. Nick's Final Push will make you realize that you can do anything that you have a passion for, so long as you put your mind to it.   Quotes: “Sometimes ignorance is bliss when you’re learning something new.” “I was indirectly promoting my services just by practicing my craft around the city and sharing the photos I took.” “You can do it.  You may be surprised with what you can do if you have a passion for something and you work hard at it and aren’t afraid to take that risk.” Connect with Nick: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Flickr / Twitter On the next episode: Tiffany Miller Russell: Website / Etsy / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!