Craig Wetjen of www.craigwetjen.com has been a professional photographer in Australia and the US for 31 years. He has a string of awards that would make any photographer proud and he's been exhibited on numerous occasions and he's arguably best known for his book… Men and Their Shed where he photographed and captured the stories of 101 men and their backyard sheds.
I found myself at many points in my career so far, which is still going, that I get wallowed up with looking on the other side of the fence rather than looking in my own backyard, and looking at my own ideas, and doing my own thing, and not worrying about what’s going on out behind you but look out what’s going ahead of you in your own two feet, in your own backyard – Craig Wetjen
In addition to his accolades and photography, Craig has taught SEO and web marketing for photographers. This guy is one accomplished photographer and I'm rapt to have him for this interview where we go deep into personal photography projects and everything that goes into creating something you will be truly proud of.
Here’s some of what we cover:
What is your big takeaway?
Following this interview, I’d love to read your feedback and comments. Was there something from this interview that struck a chord, inspired or motivated you?
Will you take any kind of action after hearing what Craig had to share?
Life is not always about money. It's about doing what you love. You know they say if you do whatever you love, you never have to work a day in your life. And I just wanted to do what I love. Selling prints was an absolute bonus – Craig Wetjen
Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below.
If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Craig or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below too.
You’ve got to detach from your photography. You’ve got to detach the fact that you’re a creative and you’ve got this sense of ownership of the photograph – Craig Wetjen
To really keep your own mindset is to go with your own journey and follow with your heart – Craig Wetjen
Everybody is worthy of a photograph no matter what age or what gender – Craig Wetjen
Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
Men and their Sheds by Craig Wetjen from Booktopia
Men and their Sheds by Craig Wetjen from Book Depository (Free international shipping)
Men and their Sheds by Craig Wetjen from Angus & Robertson
Men and their Sheds by Craig Wetjen from Dymocks
Men and their Sheds by Craig Wetjen from Collins
Men and their Sheds in the News
Episode 005 Premium Only: Michael Teo – Photography Projects Pay Off When You Commit
Australian Men's Shed Association
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Thank you!
Thanks again for listening to the show and thanks to Craig for coming on and experimenting with a new and different format for this photography podcast and for sharing his thoughts, views and ideas.
Go with your heart and stay true to what you want to do. Take input and inspiration from others but stay true to your idea. Put your idea on paper – Craig Wetjen
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this episode, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post, and if you liked the episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post!
That’s it for me, hope everything is going well for you in life and photography!
Thanks and speak soon
Andrew
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