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In this episode, we break down a powerful question: If we had to start our creative careers again from zero… what would we actually do differently?

We rewind all the way back to the beginning and walk through it step-by-step. From staying broad early on to discover what you actually enjoy shooting, to niching down once you find your lane. We talk about building a portfolio with work you truly want to be hired for, not work that simply pays, and why gear and money shouldn’t be your focus in the early stages.

We also discuss making a “good enough” website instead of spending months perfecting it, and how your energy is far better spent creating strong projects. Once the portfolio is live? Outreach begins. From direct emails and networking to documenting your journey online, not for virality, but as a personal scrapbook of progress.

We dive into what we’d aim for in the first 3-6 months, how to slowly level up clients, when to start becoming selective, and why real progress often takes at least three years of consistent work.

We also break down what we’d completely ignore if starting again: obsessing over camera gear, locking yourself into rigid technical “rules”, and chasing trends in the hope of going viral.

This episode is practical, grounded, and honest, especially for beginners trying to figure out what actually matters.

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Cameron's website - https://tinygrade.com

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Matt's website - https://www.mattpearson.co.uk

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

08:33 - Staring over, what would we do differently?

12:48 - Build the RIGHT portfolio

17:23 - Make a simple website

20:25 - Start Outreach & Making Content

24:40 - Document the journey

43:30 - Finding Better Clients

50:45 - What would we ignore?

55:50 - Chasing trends: when to do it

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