Is there a book, piece of gear, or seminar that can make you the best photographer and business person overnight? Of course not. There are so many things out there that promise you’ll be better and successful after you’ve read or done them. Most of them leave you on your own and you end up falling back to the place you began.

However, there are things that can open your eyes, inspire your creativity, challenge your intellect, fine-tune your business skills and create a community that will forever support you on your endeavor. For me it was: The Genesis Workshop

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I looked for a long time for something that wasn’t just a gimmick. I was tired of things that made empty promises. I wasn’t interested in a seminar with thousands of people all walking away with a catch phrase and no guidance or accountability to execute what they had learned. Then, I found Genesis in 2010 and went again in 2011.

I can’t fully describe how Genesis has changed the way I think about photography and how I do business. The community of other photographers from all over the world and continued support from the instructors are just two things that make Genesis so unique to me. I couldn’t be where I am or know how to get where I want to be without the people of Genesis. Over the last two years, I have become better because of them and their knowledge and encouragement.

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What are you looking for to become a better photographer? 
Will what you choose provide long-lasting community and encouragement? 

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There is one Genesis Workshop left. In Las Vegas. Will I see you there?