James Tracey Films // Pivoting from Photography to Videography
Coda Podcast - For Wedding FilmmakersShow Notes
After successfully building a wedding photography business that allowed him to leave his job as a police officer, James then took the bold step to transition fully over to wedding videography. Effectively having to start over again at the height of his photography business success.
In today’s episode, we’ll dive into how James achieved such a remarkable business transformation. We’ll explore the strategic steps he took, the role of mentorship in fast-tracking his growth as a filmmaker, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Guest: https://jamestraceyfilms.co.uk Host: https://roo-films.com Coda: https://coda-conference.com
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