We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tyson Crockett a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Tyson, so great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the community. So, let’s jump into something that stops so many people from going after their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. We’d love to hear about how you dealt with that and persisted on your path.
People who have negative feedback are important. It is up to the person that is receiving the “hate” to evaluate it and determine if there is constructive criticism in the message or it is about something else out of one’s control Either way an increase in people discussing you is a sign that you are creating an emotional response, and determining why that is happening can be very beneficial.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a commercial photographer for small and large clients, agencies, and individuals. I bring a wide variety of experiences in photography; from editorial interiors, to portraits, to action sports; and combine this with my background in corporate settings to provide a holistic approach to the project, leaving the client with an end result of images they can be proud of and a production that represents their values.
Being a photographer starts with capturing well exposed images or video of people, places, and/or things. I believe what makes one a professional photographer is the ability to capture those images in addition to understanding the whole process or system of creativity and production. This can be a daunting undertaking filled with questions, unknowns, timing issues, and a myriad of things one may not even know they should consider or simplified – “problems”.
I am a problem solver. I use my unique skill sets and diverse background to help all of my clients solve their problems or needs. What I do is help guide the client through a process that ensures that they understand what their needs are and how myself and other can bring our skills to them to create visual images that support their values and tell the stories of their brand, event, or personality.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Number one: unapologetically working at your craft. I believe that you need to spend time on what your job is or what you want it to be. If you are spending very little amounts of time on what you want your job to be, that will create a very long path to success. If we buy into the 10,000 hours theory about mastery. Then we should work towards that 10,ooo hours in a little time as we can manage.
Number two: Say yes to everything. Experience is more valuable than money. There is always something you can learn from any endeavour. Try them all and keep a learners mindset.
Number three: Invest in people. Jobs, money, titles all of these things come and go. Identify the values that you hold highly in your life and invest time and energy in the people/organizations that hold the same values. The rest will take care of itself as you will be in a better postion to accept all the rewards when they come to you.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
Allow me to fail. I am a failure. Failure is nature and healthy. Failure is the best way to learn. I fail every day. And every day I get better and become more innovative because I lack the fear of failure. I know what it is to lose and I know that I have the skills to react to any situation or circumstance and still accomplish my goals.
Contact Info:
- Website: tysoncrockett.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tysoncrockettphoto/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-crockett-29b16952/
Image Credits
All Images by Tyson Crockett
