In today's episode, these are the big topics we discuss:

• How saying "no" to lowball offers helps the photography community
• The difference between striving for "balance" in life vs "contrast" and when it makes sense to work towards each
• Revisiting and defining your "why?" for photography

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Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @danjames.p with his beautiful up close photograph of some busy bees. Such a simple yet effective photo at capturing the viewer. Congratulations Dan! Be sure to check out more of his work and keep submitting to the hashtag for your chance to have your image featured and talked about on a future episode!

Thanks for listening!
Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.

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