Cosmic Connection Photography

We all desire a respect and level of seriousness when it comes to our art and our business and oftentimes as creatives we get a bad rap when it comes to professionalism and the respect that comes with it. In today's episode we are going to discuss the 3 checklist items you need to consider before engaging with others in regards to your business. Find more at: www.cosmicconnection.net

Story telling is one of the oldest art forms in our human history and the reason its stuck around so long is due to its effectiveness for communication and expression. As we strive to be more perfect in our craft, management and business strategies, often we put story telling on the wayside. In this episode we want to share 3 easy tips to vastly improve your story telling in the art medium of your choice. for more information check out: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode Roy talks tips and tricks to make your art sales increase as well as maintain a great brand image! for more info check out: www.comsicconnection.net

We all inherently know that support can go a long way. With people in our circle cheering us on we can feel more confidence in chasing our dreams. But what does good support look like? How about bad support? We all have felt both good and bad support, but the question is have we recognized it? What can we do to find the right support if we don't have it in our traditional relationships or lives? All of these questions and more will be answered and hopefully we can strive to create more supportive environments.   check out more at: www.cosmicconnection.net

In a world full of trends, quick paced fame, and wide spread content, it can be overwhelming to try and keep up. While it's important to be relevant it can be all too easy to get lost and loose sight of quality work that will serve you in the long run. Polishing your skill to higher and higher levels will never be a bad investment. In fact, it is one of the staple ways you can grow your brand and ensure many years of service down the road. Maintaining high quality will serve you in 3 main ways, consistency, longevity, and financial stability. Let's explore each one. For more info check out www.cosmicconnection.net 

Gratitude is an admirable trait that universally is looked at with great respect, but what are the actual benefits of being thankful? Why spend the time to seek out gratitude in our endeavors? Three of our favorite benefits of gratitude are, Grounding, Fulfillment, and Focus.   Find more at: www.cosmicconnection.net

There are a lot of great resources out there today for mental health, business, and marketing. As creatives its so awesome to see others share their journeys and their thought processes in all aspects. Never before have we had such real and raw information at our fingertips, as well as unlimited access to stories all over the globe. Here on this show we have shared many topics all revolving around our own personal journey and how it could relate to you and your story. Today, we want to look deeper into the specific choice that you and thousands of others have made. What is it that shifts your mind into listening and understanding new perspectives and what happens when you begin to unravel your thoughts genuinely looking for a change. It boils down to 3 simple things. Pain Point, Openness, and Action.   Find more at www.cosmicconnection.net

Our year in review! 2021 was a crazy year with lots of learning! We share our ups and downs and ultimately what we are looking forward to come 2022!

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to creativity and business. With that also comes a lot of responsibility and pressure, which can be derailing at times. What is important to remember that this path is all your own, uniquely yours and yours to enjoy. Your measure of success never needs explanation. We live in a world of comparisons and judgment, and I believe the world would be much better if we owned our responsibility, and our right to happiness. In this podcast we want to share how you can live a "all your own" creative lifestyle and avoid the crippling ideologies that harm creatives everyday. There are 3 ways we can achieve this, Accepting our right to happiness, be realistic with our self expectations and goals, and live a self focused lifestyle.   Fore more check out www.comsicconneciton.net 

Annie and I have extensively covered how to use your creativity in business all while staying authentic and happy in your creative endeavors. However, Annie and I have yet  to actually define creativity and why it is so special in the first place. Creativity can be broken down into 3 main parts, Connections, Messaging, and Expression   Head on over to www.cosmicconnection.net for more info!

What does it take to get a dream from your mind into a reality? Three simple steps that will help elevate your creativity and keep you focused on the big goals! Take a listen and start dreaming outward! For more information check out: www.cosmicconnection.net Galleries: www.cosmicgalleries.net

How can we as artist know or gage if what we are doing is the right thing? In our world full of constant information on how to accomplish and do anything and everything. It is easy to change our direction, our methods and even branding with every new way we find online, but that may not be in our best interest. Today we are going to explore this concept of sticking to what's working for you to lead you to success. Specifically we are going to discuss, How to know if the way we are doing things is working or not, How to be patient and nourish our small successes, and when to know the times to change things up or keep moving forward.   Check out more at: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss 3 main ways you can invest in yourself today and the great benefits that come from it!   Check out more at: www.cosmicconnection.net     

It's a solo show today! Annie is out of town so I will be filling in on my take to working in teams!    www.cosmicconnection.net

Routines are the way that ideas become reality and long term goals become reachable. There are many benefits to having a great routine in your artistic endeavors but 3 really stand out to me, It keeps you focused, Keeps large goals manageable, Sets the pace and outlook of your future.   To check out more head over to www.cosmicconnection.net

Letting go is one of the greatest interpersonal skills you can learn as an artist. There are always pressures and trends that sway and entice. There always seems to be that inner voice prompting anxiety. Letting go is more than just being forgetful or changing focus, it is about adjusting quickly and adapting toward the higher plane of self-actualization.    To find more check out: www.cosmicconnection.net

Paying yourself first has more benefits than you know as an artist and business owner! Monetarily, Physically and Artistically you are the most valuable asset to your business!    check out more at www.cosmicconnection.net

Int this episode Annie and Roy talk about why TikTok is geting popular and how you can use it for content creations to further your art and businsess.    To check out more head on over to www.cosmicconnection.net

Over time each of our lives change and adjust in slow but impactful ways. In this one thing leading to another method of change there is a struggle between the need for instant satisfaction and the surprise of “wow, I didn’t expect to be here at this point” realizations. How then can we plan or in many cases readjust our lives to project us to our goals far down the road? Well, there are three things to be aware of to help you way down the road, solve issues today for problems tomorrow, believe in the crockpot method, and last, grow the aspects that work for you today.   Check out more at: www.cosmicconnection.net

Fire is encompassing. Fire is uncontrollable. Fire is explosive. Fire is illuminating. Fire is energy. When we compare the characteristics of fire to passion it is no wonder why phrases like "fiery passion" and "heat of passion" exist. There is such a correlation between the two that to understand passion, we can look to the physical reality of fire to do so. We can let the fire guide us in our passion. www.cosmicconnection.net

The best brands, businesses, and artists all have one thing in common. They make it personal! What we mean by that is they make sure that every step and thing they do is personable and relatable to their audience. This has many benefits such as brand loyalty, trust, and most of all longevity. We will discuss how to make your brand more personal and how the three benefits can vastly increase your success. For more info check out our website! www.cosmicconnection.net

In this industry of being an artist, there are many times we take that leap into the unknown. It’s scary and at times seems like if we land wrong we will never recover. Annie and I have made that leap multiple times and it’s just as daunting the first time as the last, but there are some benefits of having that faith and confidence that wherever you go, it's where you are supposed to be. In today’s episode, we will discuss how to take that leap and what the secret is to leap your way to the top. www.cosmicconnection.net

2020 was a very interesting year for most people and photographers like us are no exception. With this month marking a year since the pandemic, Annie and I thought it would be a great time to talk about the biggest changes we made in 2020 for the better!   To check out more and of course our new blogs! head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

The artworld is a rich and diverse place full of creatives who have all, at one point in time decided "This is me". That profound statement has a life-shaping power unlike anything else and it truly is the starting line and cornerstone to all the artistic greats in our time. But what is that feeling truly like and how does one achieve the steps needed to cross that starting line? Today we will discuss the what and how of "This is me."   To check out podcast blogs head on over to: https://cosmicconnection.net/cosmic-connection-podcast

As creatives, we get a bad wrap. Often times our work is looked at as, unuseful, easy to do, fun, and not worth the cost. And this widespread consensus shapes a lot of the industry and the extreme unevenness when it comes to full-time creative professions and range in talent. Well, what can we do about this? How can we possibly begin to combat this uphill battle to achieve our goals? We will deep dive into each of the stated problems and what we can do about it.  To check out more of our work head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

As creatives we get a bad wrap. Often times our work is looked at as, un useful, easy to do, fun, and not worth the cost. And this widespread consensus shapes a lot of the industry and the extreme unevenness when it comes to full time creative professions and range in talent. Well what can we do about this? How can we possibly begin to combat this uphill battle to achieve our goals? We will deep dive each of the stated problems and what we can do about it.    To check out more head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

Stories are the number one most consumed and widely accepted form of art in the world today. From TV shows, Movies, Books, Podcasts ect. This format of content is by far king. Sure, abstract and stand-alone pieces are desirable as well but there is something about a story that is captivating and relatable to people. The question is, how can we take advantage of this amazing tool with photography? How can we introduce some basic storytelling functions to our work to captivate and be relatable to people. In 3 simple ways, an intro, a climax/overcoming factor, and a resolution or ending. This is the basic idea of a story arc and the basic steps we can take with our photography. For more information check out our website at www.cosmicconnection.net

Today the term "Mental Health" has many connotations, some negative and some positive. The sheer fact that we even have these words as common vocabulary means the mental health conversations have sparked across the globe. That is something that used to be a huge taboo and I for one am glad the conversations are being had now. Art is a massive drain mentally and emotionally, in fact, artists use this mental "fuel" to work and to feel accomplished. With that fact present, we must also agree that fuel needs refilled and aka Mental Health Days are real and are needed for the striving Artist. How do you go about a mental health day? We can break that down into 3 main ideas: Distance, Distraction, and Relaxation To check out more head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

What is high energy art? Well have you ever noticed other artists that stand out at times have this high energy confidence that seems to shine bigger than themselves? How do you elevate your game to reach this high energy? There's a few things you can do and Annie and Roy discuss just that. To check out more head on over to  www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how you can have the "do it today" go-getter attitude while also avoiding burnout. The balancing game all creatives face. To check out more head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy give some challenges for photographers to help sharpen their skills and have some fun while doing it!  To check out more head on over to www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about the most exciting astronomical events of 2021Lets make this year memorable by capturing some amazing images! For more information check out: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how to digitize your old family photos, notes, letters, tapes, and videos. They also discuss how to stay organized and why preserving and digitizing these family memories are important.  To check out more head over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how metrics work and what things to watch for when tracking your numbers. Specific goals and watching the correct numbers will get you far! to check out more head on over to www.cosmicconnection.net

On this episode, Annie and Roy talk all bout their favorite places in Utah to photograph and why Utah is a great diverse place for photography. to check out more information head on over too: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, we discuss 10 tips we wish we knew when we started photography! To check out more head to: www.cosmsmicconnection.net

One of the most overlooked aspects of art is taking care of yourself. It often requires a sense of self-acknowledgment and self-awareness. You may think this is a vein thing but I assure you it is one of the most important things an artist can do. The three main benefits of this are, recharging your creative mind, allowing you more time to grow as an artist. It keeps you happy and healthy.  www.cosmicconnection.net 

Have you ever had that rush/ high of a project you are so excited about? That feeling of success and happiness that rushes through your body when you just get that edit perfect, or just finished snapping that amazing shot? It seems like that feeling sometimes Is hard to come by and as you mature in photography, and rarer. There are 3 ways to ensure that you will have that amazing feeling more often. The 3 ways are: experiment/keep learning new things. Shoot what you love more often. Celebrate your success and journey more often. to see more check us out at: www.cosmicconecction.net   ReplyForward

In this episode, we discuss our experience with Instagram and the tips and tricks we learned to make Instagram a better platform for your work. To check out more head on over to: www.cosmicconnection.net

 photography and film, light is the fundamental thing that makes or breaks our work and portrays our perception. To understand how to use the light we must first notice light! We can exercise our light searching skills in 2 easy ways; in photographs and films, in our day to day life.Photographs and films are a fantastic way to learn how to recognize light and how it plays into the emotion or story being told. When we focus on one idea when consuming media it helps our mind deconstruct and reconstruct the principles and keeps our awareness sharp. To check out more head over to: www.cosmicconnection.net 

Resetting can be a daunting task when you think of life or your career. Too often do we get used to the schedules and boring tasks we do every day. Resetting can be broken down into 3 main ideas. Pausing, Evaluating, and Implementing. To check out more head on over to www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, we interview Ethan and Dayton about their cosmic adventures with Roy and Annie and they share a little insight to what it's like to work with the team as well as how fun it is!  To check out more head to: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about why you should visit Jackson Wyoming and Grand Teton National park! From the town itself to the great national park there are so many wonderful activities and places to see! Listen in to our favorite parts of Jackson, Wyoming.  to check out more head to: www.cosmicconnection.net

Planning a shoot is more than just checking the time and picking a random place to photograph. It’s an elaborate set of steps that when followed will yield amazing results. Plan for first, the known and visionary concept. Second, the technical aspects that need covering. And last the unknown or “what if’s” your shoots could turn too. Annie and Roy discuss in what ways planning a shoot would be greatly helpful to the success of your photoshoot! To find out more information check us out at: www.cosmicconnection.net    ReplyForward

In this episode, Annie and I discuss the current state of the photography industry and some of our ideas on the direction it is going. We also talk about some big goals and also how the industry has changed in our short careers thus far. for more information check out: www.cosmicconnection.net 

The key to success is hard work and patience. But I’d like you all to think of the expression differently. The way you keep moving, keep stepping up, and keep the dreams flowing is the way you enjoy a life of success or as I’d like to say, and active, kinetic fulfilling life. Keep moving, keep dreaming. Keep it up. www.cosmicconnection.net 

Telling a story is the fundamental way in which we connect with others. Throughout history, we have been a people of stories. To underestimate the power of storytelling is to neglect the very reason we as creatives make art. In the medium of photography we don’t often get the opportunity to elaborate in great detail a written story, nor do we get the luxury of moving images to piece together a moment by moment play through. Photographers get to capture only one single frame of time, and learning how to create an impactful story with such limited resources will elevate your work far beyond any technique will. In this episode, Annie and I discuss our take on the storytelling process.  To learn more check us out at: www.cosmicconnection.net  

In this episode Annie and Roy discuss their favorite things about Moab and why you should be planning your next adventure to this gem in the deserts of Utah.  Moab, Utah is a staple name for adventure. Located only a few hours south of Salt Lake City, Moab sits perfectly in between 2 of Utah’s big 5 national parks. Those parks are Canyonlands and Arches national park. Arches is the most popular of the two, bringing in 1.5 million people to Moab each year. Moab it’s self only has a year-round population of 5,322 residents. That’s quite the growth of people throughout the tourist season!for more information check us out at: www.cosmicconnection.net

In this episode Annie and Roy discuss how good photography has depth and using light and shadow is a great way to create that depth. There are many techniques to utilizing light and shadows and they share their favorites!  To find out more check out: www.comsicconnection.net 

The benefits of checking in daily for us have been life-changing. We constantly know where we stand and how we are doing. Each member of the team is aware, and able to be more effective in helping and support. If you don’t track what you are doing then you have no direction of where you want to go, and that includes us mentally. We all have grand goals and dreams in life, we can achieve them with hard work and conviction. We deserve peace and happiness in our work too, we can start today by tracking our progress by “checking in”. Be honest with yourself, share you thoughts and ideas. Your concerns and worries are valid and important. Your successes deserve to be properly celebrated. Honesty is more than just telling the truth, it’s a cornerstone of success. It’s the fuel to passions fire. It’s everything. Checking in will add honesty to your life daily, and with that fuel you can change your world. Check out more info at: www.cosmicconnection.net 

When we stop and think about what makes any work of art great we often think about all of the elements we enjoy. These elements are the building blocks to what we do as creatives. “The devil is in the details” is a common phrase we hear and it is so true. Today we are going to discuss how great work is founded on many small details and why it’s important to recognize and improve one small increment at a time. For more information check us out at: www.cosmicconnection.net