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

Jul 1, 2024

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Our 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.

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Chapter:

00:00 - Intro
0:4:11 - 3 Keys to Great Portrait Photography
09:55 - Justin Hackworth finding his passion for the camera
13:35 - 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 story
28:35 - Be Present, and “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” by Joseph Nguyen
33:15 - 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 forward

Also Mentioned in this episode

Nate and Vanessa Quigley Episode:
https://youtu.be/9YpBaJZaxuEb

Lauren Spangler Episode:
https://youtu.be/Qjf4aUqRn7I

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