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Our Favorite 2020 Quotes by Our Photographers

  2021 is around the corner! So how about we take a trip down Scopio lane, and look back at some of our favorite quotes said by our photographers. Here are some of our favorite 2020 quotes by our photographers:   “If you follow your passion, if you are doing what you love, this is great to begin building it up successfully. This is how your voice, your inner voice, and your values, rise; only when you really love it” – Anastasia Casey "Reminding yourself the reason you started allows you to keep fighting at the hardest moments, and if you have that purpose, you also learn to be better at your craft as you continue your purpose” – Adam...

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Wedding Photography, Elopements, and Covid

Cat is the woman behind the multiple-award-winning wedding photography brand, Wild Connections Photography, and the Adventure Wedding Academy, an education platform for wedding professionals looking to niche their business and elevate their brand, offering workshops, mentoring, and online learning resources. A British expat, Cat has built a life and business in the Austrian Alps, where she’s an industry leader in adventurous weddings and elopements. She works with couples from all over the world to capture their unique wedding days across Europe, empowering couples to create a wedding day experience that’s unique to them. She gets most of her inspiration from National Geographic, adventure photographers, and actions sports.   Elopements and Weddings   Cat delves us into the difference between an...

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An Indigenous Community Photographer

Joey Montoya’s journey started with using photography to share the issues of indigenous cultures, when he saw that there was a lack of information and narratives being shared. As a Lipan Apache from Texas, he cares so much about indigenous people and their cause. Being raised in San Francisco and surrounded by all those industries and tech, his culture drowned out. So as an indigenous himself, he wanted to share with people the stories of indigenous people. “Using photography and design to show that we’re not invisible and that we’re actually still here.”   Learning and Sharing   Joey Montoya is a multimedia artist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur whose work is aimed at increasing the visibility of indigenous people. He...

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How photography empowers the subject and helps to improve self-esteem

The best way to get to know who you are or what type of impression you make is by meeting yourself. But that is not really possible. What if I tell you, there’s a way that almost gets you there? A way to meet yourself! That is through photography, or any type of visual art, for that matter. How many times have you looked at yourself in a picture, and realized things about your unique self that you have not seen before. When you become aware of yourself, you slowly grow self-esteem and confidence. That is beautiful!  Improving Self Esteem and Confidence through Photography  “Photography actually helps to improve your self-love and self-esteem.”, says Luisa Carvaja. Photography is a unique opportunity to...

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Advice from a global brand and photography specialist

Using nature to amplify your voice is one piece of advice that Jay Carson, a photographer from South Africa would give to the world.  Jay works as a global brand specialist, creative director, visual artist, and works with brands in the fashion, car, food industries. But he has always turned to nature to find the consistency and inspiration that he needs.  Because of his balanced approach, he has been able to work as a global brander with large name brands and companies.  How Can Nature Improve Your Photography Skills?    "...nature is consistent you know? I do everything in a good spirit since i'm a free thinker, I look for a clear vision into everything that's my secret when it...

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