by demoviewer | Mar 4, 2026 | Beyond the Image
In this episode of Beyond the Image, commercial photographer James Patrick shares the story behind being invited to teach as a CreativeLive instructor photographer — and what it really takes to earn opportunities at that level. CreativeLive has featured some of the...
by demoviewer | Feb 23, 2026 | Beyond the Image
Imagine if every single person thought the name of your company was something different. Not just a slight mispronounciation, but a fundamentally different word altogether. They would not know what to call your business, they would not know how to find it, how to...
by demoviewer | Feb 16, 2026 | Beyond the Image
Most photographers get copyright wrong—and it’s costing them more than they realize. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I break down the critical difference between copyright and usage rights, explain why payment or delivering RAW files does not transfer...
by demoviewer | Feb 6, 2026 | Beyond the Image
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick calls out one of the most damaging behaviors in the photography industry right now. Photographers mocking others for asking questions, shaming so-called “basic” knowledge, and treating curiosity as proof...
by demoviewer | Jan 26, 2026 | Beyond the Image
Two photographs. Seconds apart. And a much bigger story about photography, accountability, and the right to document power. In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick examines the events surrounding photographers John Abernathy and Pierre Lavie, whose images...
by demoviewer | Jan 16, 2026 | Beyond the Image
Fifteen years ago, I walked away from a full-time career in marketing—complete with a steady paycheck, benefits, and a 401K—to pursue photography. There were no guarantees it would work, only a willingness to accept uncertainty and learn along the way. In this...
