E148: Today we are joined by Vegas based award winning published fine art photographer April Bielefeldt. April started a business using her creative medium of choice of photography to combine with her passion for travel to make her business. April makes her living from leading groups of travelers to different locations year round to get “that” shot every time. With an eye for photo and a love for travel April is able to help those passionate about photography travel to new places without missing the best places. We speak on going for it even when you don’t feel ready and growing into it, different pieces of the creative mind, and pricing your creative properly.   In This Episode We Cover Combining your creative with new business ideasGetting a day job that works for your schedule starting your businessDifferent paths in the same industry Learn as you growDo anything to get the shotAnalytical verses subjective creative mindEnjoying the moment instead of capturing itFreezing upHow to prep your band or business photosKnowing when you and a new client don’t work well togetherPricing your work properly Curating the content and input we bring in  Quotes  “If someone asks if you can do it, just say yes and go out there and do it. Start small in whatever your passion is and learn as you grow. Keep adding on.” - April Bielefeld  “You have to be uncomfortable to get the right poses and shots.” - April Bielefeld  “If you sell yourself a little bigger, it’s that perception and you’re gonna give it to them. It forces you to put yourself in those shoes and step up to the challenge and do it.”   April’s Links IG@fallphototrips Aprils Travel Photography Business Websitehttps://www.yourphototravelguide.com/  Resources Noted In This Episode Photographer Mick Rockhttps://www.mickrock.com/ Tools April has used to sell her photo trips: Eventbritewww.eventbrite.com Trip Advisorwww.tripadvisor.com Tours By Localswww.toursbylocals.com  Waking Up From Work Podcast Links  IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me!@davewakeup Merch To Support Us!https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you)https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork Facebook Community to connect to creativeshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/ Email[email protected] Youtube Channel & Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber For audio advice and more in depth music content from Davewww.crawlspaceaudio.com Dave’s Indie Band Broadwinghttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/broadwing/tennessee