Don’t Follow the Crowd. Be the Artist. | Sports Photographer Vince Neil

Vince Neil joins the program to share his journey from hockey player to sports photographer and the lessons he’s carried from the rink into his career behind the camera.Originally from the USA, Vince played hockey before he had to to step away from the game. Rather than leave sports behind, he picked up a camera and found a new way to stay close to the action. That path eventually expanded beyond sports photography into headshots, event photography, and product photography.Vince explains how his playing experience has shaped the way he photographs hockey, from understanding angles and positioning to anticipating plays before they happen. He also opens up about leaving a corporate career as a trainer to pursue his passion for sports media full-time.The conversation explores the highs and challenges of building a photography business in the United States, moving to Canada, and having to rebuild his business and network from the ground up in a new country.Vince also shares his dream client, what makes his work stand out in an increasingly competitive industry, and what it takes to build a sustainable career around sports photography.You can follow Vince herehttps://www.instagram.com/vinceneilmedia/thanks for watching - subscribe for more episodes!