Value of a Mentor

I want to publicly thank Brian Osborne with Osborne Photography. I have mentioned Brian in previous posts but he deserves yet another mention.

Recently I have had some technical issues. First, there was a particular part within my camera that was malfunctioning. Unable to meet up with Brian at first, I took the camera to two different people, who gave me different - and incorrect - answers to the problem. When I was able to reach Brian, it took him just a few seconds to correctly diagnose the problem and help me get the camera repaired quickly.

If that weren't enough, I've been having some difficulty with my laptop reading my memory cards. Although he didn't have to, Brian took time out of his schedule to use his own laptop and transfer my pictures to a DVD. I was able to start editing my customers' pictures without any delay for them while I find another solution.

Every budding photographer should have a mentor like Brian. Having an experienced advisor may give the courage and resources to try new things and grow your business or serious hobby.

For that matter, whatever your interest, find someone who is experienced and willing to share his/her knowledge with you. You'll get further a lot faster.