My eBook has grown into a Book Book

My eBook has grown into a Book Book. I wrote this book to provide inspiration and practical advice for emerging photographers. It started life as an eBook and remains a popular download. I just wish I had an extra dollar for every time someone asked me for a printed copy. So here it is – […]

When you can’t say forever, plan for right now.

When you can’t say forever, plan for right now. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding us and this makes it hard to plan long term. And yet many people tell me the work keeps coming in. When you’re not ready to commit to more full time employees, it’s time to call on a great […]

What it takes to become a Pro

As seen in Photo Review: https://www.photoreview.com.au/tips/what-it-takes-to-become-a-pro/ Author, teacher, connector, and managing director of The Brownbill Effect, Sally Brownbill has been advising and helping people in the creative industry for more than two decades. In this article Sally explains what it takes to work successfully as a professional photographer. Know who you are It’s important you know […]

I take the net out of network.

I take the net out of network. Creating an effective network depends on casting a net in all directions. Many people you connect with won’t be able to help you get ahead – that’s unavoidable but some will and that’s why we keep doing it. When you join me as a freelancer or on the […]

Go inward then upward.

Go inward then upward. The Winter Solstice has always been a significant time in traditional cultures. It marks the beginning of winter when the earth draws in, the crops lie dormant, and the year gets ready to be reborn. The shortest day – this year it’s June 22nd – is included in the solstice. Perhaps […]

Have you stopped feeding your soul?

It’s never too late to be who you want to be. I know ageism exists in our industry but it’s also possible you’re expecting work to fall into your lap, the way it always did. The truth is you no longer have mates in the business putting jobs your way. They’ve all probably retired or […]

Curating a book is a good idea.

It’s why I’ve been doing it for 20 years. People talk to me about producing creative books as if this is something new. I understand the excitement because I’ve curated work in this way for over 20 years. This is why I would encourage everyone to take advantage of my experience and deliver a page […]

Still on a break?

The Graduates Guide to getting unstuck. Graduates deserve to take a break. Now you’re refreshed but you might also be feeling stuck – unsure about what happens next. Here is a guide to getting unstuck and getting on with it. Make an action plan. Take another look at your folio if you have one. Is […]

I’ll blow out the candles but I’ll never lose the fire.

I’ll blow out the candles but I’ll never lose the fire. It’s the 10-year anniversary of The Brownbill Effect and while it sounds like a long time, it’s flown by. I launched The Creative Directory as a marketing tool for people who needed someone – specifically me – to talk them up. I started shouting […]