351: Art Licensing, Baby Photography, & More with Valerie Tabor Smith

Описание: Have you ever wondered if your photos could end up on greeting cards or products around the world? What if one image you created could generate income for years?
Well my friend, Valerie Taber Smith — one of the most published children’s photographers in the world and an expert in art licensing, give us the answers to these questions. ((find this and 350 episodes on all podcast platforms)

Valerie began in wedding photography, fell in love with photographing babies and children, and built an international licensing business with her images appearing on greeting cards, calendars, and products worldwide. Her work has been displayed at EPCOT, and she received the prestigious Steuben Trophy from Kodak.

In this episode, we talk about reinvention, handling rejection, and staying true to your creative heart.
Valerie shares:
• How she broke into art licensing
• The world of greeting cards, calendars, and product design
• Why following your passion still leads to opportunity
We also discuss balancing family and photography, shifts in the industry for women, and the possibilities still available in commercial photography today.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your images could go beyond portraits and into products, this episode will inspire you.
Connect with Valerie:[email protected]://www.valerietaborsmith.com/
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