Tara Giles | Going Full-Time, Specializing and Running a Successful Senior Model Program

Tara Giles | Going Full-Time, Specializing and Running a Successful Senior Model Program

Author: CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek June 20, 2018 Duration: 50:29
Today I'm happy to have Tara Giles back on the show. Tara is a high school senior portrait photographer from Washington state. Her story will be familiar to many of you. Photography was a hobby, became something that she did on the side and then three years ago, she took the plunge and left her corporate job to pursue photography full-time. We had a great conversation about her experience making the leap to full-time, why she chose to focus on seniors and how she puts her own twist on senior model programs

Nate Grahek has spent years building his own photography business and knows the unique challenges of turning a creative passion into a sustainable career. In Momentum | The marketing podcast for photographers, he moves beyond generic advice to focus on the specific marketing and business strategies that actually work for visual artists. Each conversation is a deep dive with successful photographers who have built their brands, not just their portfolios. You’ll hear frank discussions about client acquisition, pricing, systems that create freedom, and the mindset shifts required to grow. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about practical tactics you can apply directly to your own studio. As the CEO and Founder of Sticky, Nate brings an entrepreneur's perspective to every interview, ensuring the focus stays on actionable results. If you're ready to move from being busy to being strategically profitable, this podcast offers a steady source of clarity and direction. Tune in for honest stories and proven methods that help you build a photography business that supports the life you want to lead.
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