25. We have the life we FOCUS on - Photographer Justin Hackworth

Send us Fan MailOur guest today is a nationally recognized photographer based in Utah, working throughout the United States for a variety of wedding, portrait, corporate, and editorial clients, he is Justine Hackworth.Justin shares in this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, how making people feel comfortable in front of the camera reveals their true selves. His curiosity about people drives him to see and feel their unique moments and emotions. Gestures and expressions are the heart of a good portrait, capturing emotions and stories. He also shares that a good photographer is a professional noticer who is deliberate, attentive, and grateful for each opportunity to connect and create.Follow Justin Hackworth:https://justinhackworth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinhackworth?igsh=MXV5eTVsazZ3Z25jbg==Chapter:00:00 - Intro0:4:11 - 3 Keys to Great Portrait  Photography 09:55 - Justin Hackworth finding his passion for the camera13:35 - Elaborative Reminiscing 17:23 - Kent Miles - Value of Mentorship snd Collaborative Learning 25:00 - Lessons from Portrait Photography: People are more similar that not and they all have a story28:35 - Be Present, and “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” by Joseph Nguyen33:15 - A book called “Awaken The Giant Within” by Tony Robins 36:17 - A good photographer notices what others may not 38:11 - A painful wake up call: we have the life we focus on 42:32- Paying it forwardAlso Mentioned in this episodeNate and Vanessa Quigley Episode:https://youtu.be/9YpBaJZaxuEb Lauren Spangler Episode:https://youtu.be/Qjf4aUqRn7I For more information on this episode, go to:sparksofgratitude.com about this episodeFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]