Josh Brown

Beyond the Session: Turning your content into a brand!

Josh Brown

Josh Brown joined the world of photography in 2009 as a member of his high school yearbook staff, He always had a passion for capturing moments. In 2016, He decided to start his own business as a professional photographer, with the title J. A. Brown Photography. After focusing on portraits, weddings, and other events for years,

Josh moved into the realm of photojournalism, beginning as a freelance photographer with ZUMA Press Wire. Since joining ZUMA, his work has been featured on websites such the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, and more. Josh continues to work with ZUMA on news and sports assignments, while covering concerts under his own publication, Stereofade Magazine, which he created in 2023.

Josh is an Executive Producer for NC A&T’s Aggie News broadcast, Lead Photographer for the A&T Register newspaper, and Social Media content producer for A&T’s Volleyball Team. Josh is also the vice president of Professional Photographers of NC and is a volunteer on their marketing committee, and long range planning.

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What you'll learn

With shifting industry budgets and a change in trends from the next generation of clients, more photographers are pivoting to independent content creation, not just to serve clients but to also promote themselves.

This session is for photographers looking for tips on building a personal brand. We'll cover launching a portfolio website, building a video presence on social platforms, dealing with AI and image theft traps, navigating algorithm shifts, and building a brand without losing your artistic vision.

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