Interview with Bryan Jones - Bryan Jones Photo and Video

In this episode, Nick interviews Bryan Jones, the owner of Brian Jones Photo and Video, about his experience in the wedding and corporate photography industry. Bryan shares his preference for weddings and the excitement of reaching his 1000th wedding. He discusses the anxiety and pressure he feels before each wedding and the challenges he has faced in the corporate photography sector. Bryan also talks about his transition from TV broadcasting to photography and the tipping point that made him pursue photography full-time. He highlights the impact of AI in photo editing and his love for film photography during his travels. In this conversation, Bryan Jones discusses his journey as a photographer and videographer. He emphasizes the importance of embracing new technology to stay relevant in the industry. Bryan also talks about the challenges of balancing workload and motivation, as well as the decision to pursue a career in photography and videography instead of TV broadcasting. He reflects on the impact of choices and how they shape our lives. Bryan shares his experiences with commuting and the challenges he faced during the 2008 recession. He also highlights the importance of team culture and the lessons he learned from his time at Future Shop. Finally, Bryan discusses his plans for the future and the importance of celebrating milestones.

Bryan can be reached at:

⁠https://www.bryanphotovideo.com/⁠

613-277-2185 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BryanJonesPhotoVideo⁠

⁠https://twitter.com/BryanJonesPhoto⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/bryanphotovideo⁠

⁠https://vimeo.com/jonesdigital Takeaways

• Weddings are Bryan's preferred type of photography, and he recently reached his 1000th wedding milestone.
• Bryan experiences anxiety before each wedding but finds that the pressure helps him perform at his best.
• Corporate photography projects can be inconsistent and challenging due to changing contracts and clients.
• Bryan transitioned from a career in TV broadcasting to pursue photography full-time.
• The introduction of AI in photo editing has significantly reduced Bryan's editing time.
• Bryan enjoys using film photography during his travels for a different creative experience. Embracing new technology is crucial for staying relevant and maintaining a successful business.
• Balancing workload and motivation can be challenging, especially when there are limited hours in the day.
• The choices we make in our careers and personal lives can have a significant impact on our future.
• Team culture is essential for a thriving work environment and should be prioritized.
• Celebrating milestones is important for recognizing achievements and motivating the team.