{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"WWE VP of Photography Brad Smith","description":"Welcome to the relaunch of the Beyond the Image Podcast! A show for creatives, made by a creative. If you\u2019ve listened to this show over the last few years, you\u2019ll realize it\u2019s rare I bring a guest back on a second time. This is a mistake I want to rectify. I went back to our episode from March 5, 2019 with one of the first guests I had on.&amp;nbsp; I heard this individual speaking on a webinar series on how creative professionals can navigate their career and try to procure work from bigger and better clients so they can scale their business and I knew I needed to have him on the podcast so I can pick his brain.&amp;nbsp; In his career he has been the Director of Photography at Sports Illustrated, a Senior Photo Editor for the New York Times, and the Associate Director of Photography for the White House. Currently, he is the VP of Photography for the WWE and I could not think of anyone better to bring back as a guest for the 600th episode of this show.&amp;nbsp; Welcome, Brad Smith, back to the show.&amp;nbsp; \u201cThe key thing to remember is, it\u2019s a marathon,&amp;nbsp; not a sprint.\u201d IN THIS EPISODE   A review of Brad Smith's professional career trajecetory.   What inspired Brad to take on the role of a leader and teacher in the photography industry.&amp;nbsp;   The most important realization you can have as a photographer.&amp;nbsp;   What will keep getting you jobs over and over again.&amp;nbsp;   The power of connecting with your clients.&amp;nbsp;   Why you need word of mouth in your business&amp;nbsp;   How deliverables have changed over time.&amp;nbsp;   What Brad and the WWE is looking for when looking at a photographer\u2019s social media and portfolio.&amp;nbsp;   Being willing to evolve and adapt.&amp;nbsp;   The one character trait that will lead to better photographs.&amp;nbsp;   Connect with James Website:&amp;nbsp;jamespatrick.com Instagram: @jpatrickphoto Connect with Brad Website: https:\/\/www.wwe.com Share this podcast with a friend and remember to leave a 5-star review!&amp;nbsp; For more, visit jamespatrick.com ","author_name":"Beyond the Image Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.jamespatrick.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32575287\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/32575287"}