Comments on: Does your brand set you apart from the crowd? http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/ A collaborative online community that brings together creative professionals of all disciplines, working together to keep our professions relevant, respected, and profitable Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:36:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-10469 Sarah Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:50:03 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-10469 I think Peter Lik's work is amazing! While the success of an artist or anyone for that matter should not solely be based upon their bottom line it is undeniable that Peter Lik has created a name and personal brand. He is respected the world over for his incredible work which, to me, is how you measure his success. I keep up with Peter's latest work through his blog. For those of you who are interested check it out: <a href="http://bit.ly/5zSy3F" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/5zSy3F</a> I think Peter Lik's work is amazing! While the success of an artist or anyone for that matter should not solely be based upon their bottom line it is undeniable that Peter Lik has created a name and personal brand. He is respected the world over for his incredible work which, to me, is how you measure his success. I keep up with Peter's latest work through his blog. For those of you who are interested check it out: http://bit.ly/5zSy3F

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]]> By: myaggie2 http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-10128 myaggie2 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:53:39 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-10128 Steve, I always read blogs about branding because no matter how precise and specific the article I seem to still come away with only a vague understanding. You've hit home with me on several points. May I run them by you to see if I've understood correctly? I don't know if it qualifies as my brand, but a nickname stuck on me early in my career. I'm called the Grandma Moses of the American Southwest (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org)." target="_blank">www.aggiev.org).</a> I was dubbed that because I do photographic art, which just means I do a lot of digital darkroom to make life look the way I see it, not the way the camera sees it, which in my world is called Aggie Logic. As for the attributes, I've become known as the writer/photographer who takes you to "secret places." (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-logic.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-lo...</a> and takes you with me to those places via my virtual photo shoots. (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_shoots.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_...</a> and stories behind the pix (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the-pix.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the...</a> None of this was really purposeful -- it just evolved as I searched my own style(s). But this name (Grandmas Moses of the American Southwest) has become what people think of when they think of my work, before they think of my real name. I guess that makes it my brand. And I guess it does make my work stand out from other landscapers. Would you agree? Steve, I always read blogs about branding because no matter how precise and specific the article I seem to still come away with only a vague understanding. You've hit home with me on several points. May I run them by you to see if I've understood correctly?

I don't know if it qualifies as my brand, but a nickname stuck on me early in my career. I'm called the Grandma Moses of the American Southwest (http://www.aggiev.org).

I was dubbed that because I do photographic art, which just means I do a lot of digital darkroom to make life look the way I see it, not the way the camera sees it, which in my world is called Aggie Logic.

As for the attributes, I've become known as the writer/photographer who takes you to "secret places." (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-lo... and takes you with me to those places via my virtual photo shoots. (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_... and stories behind the pix (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the...

None of this was really purposeful — it just evolved as I searched my own style(s).

But this name (Grandmas Moses of the American Southwest) has become what people think of when they think of my work, before they think of my real name. I guess that makes it my brand. And I guess it does make my work stand out from other landscapers. Would you agree?

]]> By: myaggie2 http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-10126 myaggie2 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:50:45 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-10126 Steve, I always read blogs about branding because no matter how precise and specific the article I seem to still come away with only a vague understanding. You've hit home with me on several points. May I run them by you to see if I've understood correctly? I don't know if it qualifies as my brand, but a nickname stuck on me early in my career. I'm called the Grandma Moses of the American Southwest (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org)." target="_blank">www.aggiev.org).</a> I was dubbed that because I do photographic art, which just means I do a lot of digital darkroom to make life look the way I see it, not the way the camera sees it, which in my world is called Aggie Logic. As for the attributes, I've become known as the writer/photographer who takes you to "secret places." (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-logic.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-lo...</a> and takes you with me to those places via my virtual photo shoots. (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_shoots.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_...</a> and stories behind the pix (<a href="http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the-pix.html)" target="_blank">http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the...</a> None of this was really purposeful -- it just evolved as I searched my own style(s). But this name (Grandmas Moses of the American Southwest) has become what people think of when they think of my work, before they think of my real name. I guess that makes it my brand. And I guess it does make my work stand out from other landscapers. Would you agree? Steve,

I always read blogs about branding because no matter how precise and specific the article I seem to still come away with only a vague understanding. You've hit home with me on several points. May I run them by you to see if I've understood correctly?

I don't know if it qualifies as my brand, but a nickname stuck on me early in my career. I'm called the Grandma Moses of the American Southwest (http://www.aggiev.org).

I was dubbed that because I do photographic art, which just means I do a lot of digital darkroom to make life look the way I see it, not the way the camera sees it, which in my world is called Aggie Logic.

As for the attributes, I've become known as the writer/photographer who takes you to "secret places." (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/what-is-aggie-lo... and takes you with me to those places via my virtual photo shoots. (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/join_me_virtual_... and stories behind the pix (http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/story-behind-the...

None of this was really purposeful — it just evolved as I searched my own style(s).

But this name (Grandmas Moses of the American Southwest) has become what people think of when they think of my work, before they think of my real name. I guess that makes it my brand. And I guess it does make my work stand out from other landscapers. Would you agree?

]]> By: - Monthly Links We Loved http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-8918 - Monthly Links We Loved Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:53:29 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-8918 [...] Another great post on branding for photographers courtesy of liveBooks’ Resolve Blog: Does your brand set you apart from the crowd? [...] [...] Another great post on branding for photographers courtesy of liveBooks’ Resolve Blog: Does your brand set you apart from the crowd? [...]

]]> By: Rachelle Mee-Chapman http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-8876 Rachelle Mee-Chapman Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:02:12 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-8876 Nicely stated, Steve. Thank you. Nicely stated, Steve. Thank you.

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]]> By: Antony http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-8543 Antony Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:13 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-8543 Steve, This is great. I love photography... sometimes I feel like I see the world through different eyes than my clients though. Maybe I'm just trying too hard to be all things to all people. The most exciting thing about what your saying is that maybe I should focus more on just being what I am. If more people who love my photography knew I was there and became customers I wouldn't need to compromise. By compromising, I guess I'm just making it harder for people to know what I'm really all about. I know where you're coming from with the whole concept of money. Its not what we're all about but I have to eat so making money is a part of my life. It's just one consideration that lives outside of 'the art'. Being wealthy isn't a measure of great are... but neither is being broke. Steve,
This is great. I love photography… sometimes I feel like I see the world through different eyes than my clients though.

Maybe I’m just trying too hard to be all things to all people. The most exciting thing about what your saying is that maybe I should focus more on just being what I am.

If more people who love my photography knew I was there and became customers I wouldn’t need to compromise. By compromising, I guess I’m just making it harder for people to know what I’m really all about.

I know where you’re coming from with the whole concept of money. Its not what we’re all about
but I have to eat so making money is a part of my life. It’s just one consideration that lives outside of ‘the art’. Being wealthy isn’t a measure of great are… but neither is being broke.

]]> By: Rebecca Severson http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-8451 Rebecca Severson Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:39:21 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-8451 I'm SO THANKFUL I found this on Scott Anderson's facebook feed today! So much valuable, critical info here. I really appreciate you sharing all of this! I'm getting ready to start working with a designer on my brand, so this is PERFECT timing for me. I’m SO THANKFUL I found this on Scott Anderson’s facebook feed today! So much valuable, critical info here. I really appreciate you sharing all of this! I’m getting ready to start working with a designer on my brand, so this is PERFECT timing for me.

]]> By: Steve Coleman http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/11/does-your-brand-set-you-apart-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-8448 Steve Coleman Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:21 +0000 http://blog.livebooks.com/?p=15725#comment-8448 Hello Carr.... I know of your work. I find your work wonderful and inspiring. I not sure what "view" has been "colored" that your refer to. My article is about branding and marketing. That is an area where Peter Lik has had great success. Is he the best landscape photographer or an original artist? Is money the only measure of success? I did not, and would never say that. Either way, they would be my value judgements and people can make up their own minds. In Peter Lik's case many people are voting with their wallets. I like to think that the world is a big enough place that we can embrace, respect and honour photographers of all styles even if they are different to our own likes and beliefs. Who am I to say what is art? Cheers Steve Hello Carr…. I know of your work. I find your work wonderful and inspiring.
I not sure what “view” has been “colored” that your refer to. My article is about branding and marketing. That is an area where Peter Lik has had great success. Is he the best landscape photographer or an original artist? Is money the only measure of success? I did not, and would never say that. Either way, they would be my value judgements and people can make up their own minds. In Peter Lik’s case many people are voting with their wallets. I like to think that the world is a big enough place that we can embrace, respect and honour photographers of all styles even if they are different to our own likes and beliefs. Who am I to say what is art?

Cheers Steve

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