Mark Smith - Finding Balance and Resilience in Life as a Photographer & Videographer

Mark Smith (@mark.smith.photography) is a renowned photographer and videographer celebrated for his mesmerizing wildlife photography and storytelling. With over 2.1 million Instagram followers and 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, he has captivated audiences worldwide through breathtaking footage and a unique ability to bring the wonders of the natural world to life.In this episode, Mark opens up about facing loss and learning to move forward using videography and photography as solace. He shares how he makes time for interests beyond photography and videography and how that contributes to his overall success. He also talks about the importance of not forcing situations and simply going with the flow. Lastly, we hear about his go-to gear selections in certain scenarios.Expect to learn:- to work hard at photography/videography while making space for other things- how to navigate incredibly difficult times and find solace in your creative pursuits- how to efficiently segment your time based on your own unique traits - why forcing situations to happen is often less effective than "going with the flow"- Mark's favorite gear for certain shooting scenariosMarks' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/marksmithphotographyMark's Photography Workshops: https://photoworkshopsandtours.com/Mark's Video Editing Master Class: https://mark-smith-photography.learnworlds.com/course/wildlife-video-editing-master-classSponsor:Thanks to WhiteWall for being our lead sponsor this episode! They're the top choice for photographers who want high-quality prints with a variety of material options delivered worldwide fast in 9 days or less! Follow WhiteWall on Instagram to stay in the loop about the giveaway they're doing with Mark: @whitewall_labYou can use the code TPMINDSET15 at checkout for 15% off! Valid until 12/31/24 https://www.whitewall.com/Our Links: Book a one time virtual 30 minute 1-on-1 session with Aaron or Seth entirely for FREE by using the code "FREETRIAL" at checkout: https://thephotographermindset.com/products/60-minute-virtual-1-on-1-sessionSubscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show