BLOG | Tyler Sirman Photography

Aug 24
4 min

(Not) Doing it for the Clicks

Well-brewed thoughts into digging back into passions, managing yourself during these times. Like many others, I have had a lot of time fo...

Tyler Sirman

Feb 24
4 min

What's In My Bag

I wanted to mix it up a bit and share what I am usually carrying around at gigs. Many people comment "wow that's so pro" or "whoa, that's...

Tyler Sirman

Jan 26
4 min

Strike While the Metal is Hot

A brief insight into why responsiveness, timeliness, and punctuality is important. I had a phone call this past week in response to an em...

Tyler Sirman

Jan 4
5 min

When You’re the Bottleneck

A reflection of realizing that when you run your own business you become the bottleneck for everything that happens. And being okay with ...

Tyler Sirman

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

5 Tips for Successful Video Shoots

After shooting hundreds of videos, failing more times than I can count, and navigating the wide world of video, I want to share my best l...

Tyler Sirman

Nov 24, 2019
4 min

Build Something You're Proud Of

There’s a very unique type of fuel you get when you work at something and it pays off. I’d like to share an experience where I felt that ...

Tyler Sirman

Nov 14, 2019
4 min

Trading Berries

I've talked many times about how starting, and eventually working for your passion project is a blessing, but also a ton of work. I wante...

Tyler Sirman

Oct 31, 2019
6 min

Keeping Your Customer's Attention

These days, it’s hard to capture someone’s attention for more than a couple minutes. These are my observations, tips, and thoughts on cap...

Tyler Sirman

Oct 26, 2019
5 min

Life is a Sandwich

Being frugal, hungry, and managing your time will end in the life balance you’re looking for. I identify as a cheap Ukrainian. Deeply roo...

Easy Hacks to Make Your Phone Photos Look Better

Tyler Sirman

Oct 21, 2019
5 min

Easy Hacks to Make Your Phone Photos Look Better

A conversation I often find myself in these days is talking about how great cameras on phones are. Not everyone needs a DSLR camera. They...

Tyler Sirman

Oct 16, 2019
4 min

Photography Gear, Your Wallet, and You

Why spending money on new gear is necessary, and losing money on upgrading is worth it. As someone who is using his camera constantly, it...

5 Habits of a Hard-Working Millennial Entrepreneur

Tyler Sirman

Oct 11, 2019
6 min

5 Habits of a Hard-Working Millennial Entrepreneur

I’ll share five things I’m working on, or have found are good indicators that I’m working on my full potential. This post is a bit differ...

Fueling Your Passion Project & Shifting Your Career

Tyler Sirman

Oct 7, 2019
6 min

Fueling Your Passion Project & Shifting Your Career

I am incredibly lucky to be doing something I’m passionate about. It has its pressures, it has its challenges, but those are all things I...

Listening to Your Photo/Video Clients & Accepting Praise

Tyler Sirman

Oct 1, 2019
5 min

Listening to Your Photo/Video Clients & Accepting Praise

I am writing this to benefit myself. Too often I criticize how a shoot could’ve gone, or how I could approach something differently in re...

Breathe New Life into Your Small Business

Tyler Sirman

Sep 26, 2019
5 min

Breathe New Life into Your Small Business

Many who know me, know that I have a business idea brewing at any given time, or I can turn a bad idea into a business. After reflecting ...

Staying Sane While Running Your Business

Tyler Sirman

Sep 22, 2019
6 min

Staying Sane While Running Your Business

Balancing work and life can get hard when you work from home, or when it’s your business and the lights need to stay on more hours than y...

Setting Boundaries as a Freelance Creative

Tyler Sirman

Sep 17, 2019
6 min

Setting Boundaries as a Freelance Creative

As someone who decided one day to just "open up shop", I've had my fair share of learning opportunities and random gigs. I thought it mig...

How to Keep Your Integrity & Clients After F***ing Up

Tyler Sirman

Sep 13, 2019
5 min

How to Keep Your Integrity & Clients After F***ing Up

I don’t usually curse a lot, but I felt like the this post needed it. (So reader beware/sorry mom) If you’ve ever messed up as an entrepr...

Hacking Yourself into Long-Term Photo and Video Gigs

Tyler Sirman

Sep 10, 2019
5 min

Hacking Yourself into Long-Term Photo and Video Gigs

Over the years, I've developed a mental list of people that I know will work with me on a normal basis, seasonally, or will call me when ...

Tyler Sirman

Sep 10, 2019
1 min

The Beginning

I feel compelled to start to share my experiences for and with others in the industry, but also with clients who are looking to get an in...

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