Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid.To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquiresMerch:https://mikesquires.shopJoin The Squires Squad (Early Access):https://app.grouped.com/mikesquiresConnect with Mike Squires:https://set.page/mikesquires/Stream Mike Squires & Friends:https://pods.to/mikesquires00:00 Meet Gabe Garza & the Double Booking Story02:00 Gabe’s Photography Journey & Career Shift06:00 Starting with Real Estate Photography and Drones09:00 Drone Mishaps & Scary Stories12:00 Transition to Music & Concert Photography15:00 On Doing Free Work and Building a Portfolio20:00 Big Name Artists Gabe Has Worked With23:00 Inside Stories: Shooting Drake’s Tour28:00 Tour Life Challenges & Relationships34:00 Work Dynamics, Mistakes & Learning on Tour40:00 Why Being the Right Hang Matters44:00 Lil Wayne: A Career Highlight52:00 Shooting Pop Smoke & Reflections on Hip-Hop Losses59:00 The Evolution of CT’s Music Scene01:05:00 Lists, Social Media & Community Support01:08:00 Advice for Aspiring Photographers01:11:00 The Four Levels of Luck in Creative Careers01:13:00 On Confidence, Delusion, and Growth01:16:00 Spreading Positivity & Final Reflections

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