Photographers NEED Community (with Miles Witt Boyer) | Why community is the cure for photographer burnout

About this episode

Dan and Laura discuss the importance of community in photography with guest Miles Witt Boyer, addressing issues like burnout and the evolution of social media.

Is the photography industry leaving you feeling isolated, even with a "successful" business? In this episode, Dan and Laura sit down with phenomenal photographer and educator Miles Witt Boyer to discuss why the "death of ego" is the best thing happening to photography right now. We dive deep into the shift from "Social Media" to "Media Social," the emotional reality of balancing a high-end career with family, and how to find a community that actually makes you better—not just more famous. Imagen AI - the best AI editing platform out there: sign up for Imagen AI and get 1,500 free edits Key Takeaways: The difference between "Social Media" and "Media Social" and why it matters for your mental health. Why "putting the camera down" is sometimes the best way to improve your craft. Real stories of how community and AI tools are literally saving marriages in the industry. How to identify a trustworthy mentor and a community that fits your specific goals. Join Miles' community PHOTOCO: ⁠https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo⁠ Follow Miles on IG : https://www.instagram.com/mileswittboyer/ Join our community: Shoot Bigger

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Pinckard, Laura Pinckard

Guest: Miles Witt Boyer

Topics covered

• photography community
• photographer burnout
• mental health
• social media
• mentorship
• AI tools

Keywords

• photography
• community
• burnout
• mental health
• AI editing
• mentorship
• social media

Sponsors

Imagen AI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Imagen AI, PHOTOCO, Instagram

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