Separate your ego from the platforms you’re using - Oli Sansom [EP6]
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Oli Sansom’s 3 implementable tasks that you can do to level up your game Separate your ego from the platforms you’re using Diversify your inputs See what you can make lean Oli Sansom is both fascinating and otherwordly. However, he is so much more. In his own words, he’s an artist, art-anarchist, documenter, moment seeker, crowd pleaser, stress breezer, comfort dealer, photo taker, memory baker, and rule breaker. While his wit, humour, and way with words is evident when you visit his site, don’t let that fool you. Oli is passionate about what he does and 200 of the world’s most discerning couples have trusted him to document priceless moments and memories for them. In this episode, you’ll get an insight into what makes this creative lecturer and award winning photographer a force to be reckoned with—his thoughts on branding, finding his voice, and his evolution. My hope is you’ll get as much wisdom and pleasure as I have from this episode, so don’t miss it! Key Takeaways How he came up with the name Briars Atlas What makes a strong brand What he did when he started his second brand How he established a following The defining factor that prompted him to start a second brand How he found his style His advice to those who would like to find their voice What his evolution as a photographer has been like His thoughts on large format photography Quotes “A brand isn’t in the name. A brand is in the work you produce.” “Give yourself a week away from the hamster wheel and look at the work you’re doing and look at the stuff you’re falling in love with.” “The biggest gift you can give yourself is kinda what we have now which is isolation and solace.” “Map all the contents you have at your disposal.” Links Oli Sansom’s Website - https://olisansom.com Oli Sansom’s Photos - https://olisansom.com/photos Briars Atlas Website - https://briarsatlas.com Briars Atlas Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/briarsatlas Briars Atlas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briarsatlas/ The Arbourists - https://www.thearbourists.com
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