We’re going to learn about how one photographer has significantly changed lanes and has made a totally new career path for himself. I think a lot of people have an interest in doing this and today we get practical advice for how to go about making this happen. Links Mentioned in today’s show: August 2020 discount code: Latitude50 Check out Out of Chicago: https://www.outofchicago.com Check out Chris’ website: www.csmithchicago.com Get LPS Updates: https://brentbergherm.com/lps/ Get some free resources here: https://brentbergherm.com/info/resources/ Learn to make GREAT prints in-person at my Palouse Shoot-n-Print Photography and Printing Workshop Get on the list for updates on Latitude Photography School  Shop at lensrentals.com with my affiliate link and I’ll get a small commission of the sale. Use the code "latitude15" at checkout and you'll get 15% off your order. I also have an affiliate link with ThinkTank Photo  Thank you for your support! Introduction and Announcements I am your host, Brent Bergherm. Welcome to Latitude Photography podcast, the place where travel-outdoor photographers come to learn, grow, create and be inspired. We’re all on a journey to make more images and to do so with purpose. Thank you so much for being here. Let me tell ya, I’m so thankful for Chris and the time he spent with me here. There’s a few takeaways I have for myself and I’ll talk about those at the end, for now, let’s head on over to the conversation and I’ll be back afterwards with a few more thoughts. Chris, thank you for being here today. Welcome to the show! Main Topic: Changing Lanes Tell us a bit about yourself. How did you get into photography. Whatever you’d like to share with the listeners. Types-genres of photography you do. Where you are now: Out of Chicago. Briefly tell us about this organization. Where you were before: Teaching What caused you to change? What was the first inkling that you needed to make a change, and how did it become a reality? How many events does OOC do each year (in a normal year)? You have a special event coming up somewhat soon, tell us about that. Anything else you’d like to share? Takeaway #1, I really resonated with the idea of just doing your work and putting it out there. Don’t be afraid. Do listen, and refine as needed, but get it out there.  Takeaway #2, This conversation has really helped me recalibrate my “why.” Why I do what I do is more important than what I do and as I thought about this over the last few days I realized I was getting a little sidetracked and not focusing on my why.  Many thanks to Chris once again, and to Rick Sammon who suggested I get in touch with him. It’s been and amazing summer of great conversations with several wonderful people. I know my life is better for it and I hope yours is too! Reminders Find us on the web at http://latitudephotographypodcast.com Find me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brentberghermphoto/ Find the podcast facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1892577214293688/ Find me on instagram @brentbergherm Find me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/brentberghermphotography Find me online at https://brentbergherm.com And finally, my online learning platform for photographers is found at http://latitudephotographyschool.com