Professional photographer, Tim Mantoani, steps away from the lights and cameras to discuss his passion for photography, which propels him to personal projects. Part of PhotoShelter's webinar series.

1. FOCUS ON YOUR PASSION:
FINDING YOURSELF IN YOUR
PHOTOGRAPHY
With Tim Mantoani
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2. “If a day goes by without me doing
something related to photography,
it’s though I’ve neglected something
essential to my existence,
as though I had forgotten to wake up.”
- Richard Avedon

3. CAREER TIMELINE
Enrolled at UCSC 1987, transferred to
Brooks Institute 1988
Graduated Brooks and moved to
Started my own studio in
Picked up Grandma’s San Diego to work full time for
San Diego - 1995
SX-70 - 1977 Dean Collins - 1991
Purchased First 35mm
Begin shooting for Toyota
SLR - 1984
Internship with Dean Collins, Motorsports and No Fear -
San Diego 1990 1991-1992
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4. What is your dream project?

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9. A camera, like a guitar, is just a box with a hole in it. Until it is placed
In the hands of a true artist, it will not make music, only noise.
What do you want your music to sound like?

10. Photography vs. Photographer
If you are just selling photography, then the cheapest price will get you the job.
Make your clients buy you.
Find time to shoot personal work and promote it.

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19. Find a way to make your glass half full.

21. PLAY AND REJUVENATE

33. YOU ARE THE AUTHOR OF YOUR OWN LIFE STORY

34. INSERT IMAGE HERE
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52. Madden 11 Crew
• photographer • Red Camera assistant
• digital tech • turf guy
• 2 still assistants • projector operator
• wardrobe stylist • sound tech
• 4 lighting grips
• wardrobe assistant (for extras)
• 2 production assistant
• make-up stylist
• craft services
• producer • game art director
• motor home driver • Madden team leader
• catering truck with 2 cooks • creative director
• rental stage manager • marketing manager
• Red Camera tech • design firm art director
• Video Director • 2 B-Roll crew
• TV interviewer + camera+ sound
• 2 reps NFL Players
• EA athlete rep
• Drew’s agent
• Drew

57. “Do or do not, there is no try.”
–Yoda

58. BEHIND PHOTOGRAPHS PROJECT
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59. “Take the biggest chance when you have the biggest opportunity.”
- Gregory Heisler

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84. It is not the gear or the camera that makes the image, it is the photographer.
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86. Build a support system to keep you on task.

87. THIS IS A NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL

89. e roller coaster is more fun than the merry-go-round.

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