Breaking Into Commercial Photography with John David Pittman

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On Think Stupid Simple, we had with us John David Pittman, an Arkansas based commercial and editorial portrait photographer. Since beginning his career in photography, John David has garnered a list of clientele including some of the largest brands such as Nike, Ford, AT&T, Lululemon, and much more. His talent for capturing stunning portraits has earned him the trust of many clients as well as the title of “Legend of Light” by Profoto.

In the podcast, we talk about how he broke into the world of commercial photography, what it takes to build the trust with his clients, and even a little bit of his experience photographing Honobia’s Bigfoot Conference.

About the Podcast

If you haven’t heard, we’ve launched a new podcast called Think Stupid Simple. It’s a place to have authentic long-form conversations with inspiring individuals across all walks of life. The goal is to uncover the stupid-simple truths that can help us all lead happier and more successful personal and business lives.

Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new episode!

How to Listen and Connect

➜ Visit our Website: https://thinkstupidsimple.com/
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➜ Listen on Youtube embedded below or click here to subscribe

Full Episode on Youtube

Excerpts from the Episode

If you’re short on time, check out this excerpt from the episode where we talk about how John David first broke into the commercial photography industry.

Learn more about John David and his work on his Instagram and Website. For more episodes, be sure to subscribe on your podcast platform of choice.

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