Master Class - Photography At Washikadau

It is always a great pleasure to share insights and learning with trainees at Washikadau where I shared knowledge as follows;

Building a Name as a Photographer

1.  Leveraging on social media.
2. Brand Identity 
3. Business model
4. Marketing Strategy ( Networks, clubs, meet up)
5. Strong Portfolio ( Assignment handled, Style, Quality, Pricing and USP). 

 “ The best camera is the one in your hand.” “The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they are viewed.” - Anne Geddes
1956

 Tips Pre and Post Shoot 

1. Tool Kit – Know your camera and have the right gear (tripod, camera, lens etc) for the job. 
2. Visit the venue before the event day or some hours earlier (Events Photography).
3. Understand the game (Sport photography).
4. Have the program at hand and plan accordingly (Events Photography). 
5. Visualize the shot in your mind {Mental picture}.
6. Research for ideas – You aren't the first photographer, there must be good ideas you can borrow.
7. Make more than one shot, select later! (Wildlife photography vs. fashion photography). 
8. Apply creativity where and when necessary for example arrange the setting, work with stylish, extra edit etc. 
9. Shoot in RAW format. 
10. Don't forget to store, share your best photos (Marketing) ..Ask for permission to share especially where a person is the main main subject. 

More Than a Photographer! 

1. Technical and research skills 
2. Creative and Innovative skills
3. Business skills (legal, branding, packaging, marketing, pricing, after sales [birthday wishes, christmas etc]). 
4. Soft Skills (Customer care, engaging, professional, Communication, Presentation etc.)

Personal Finance 101 At Maji Mazuri

It was a great pleasure to share knowledge with Maji Mazuri youth on personal finances #MasterClass #FinancialLiteracy #QualityEducationLifelongLearning

Session Objective;

• How to effectively budget your finances.
• Understanding basic principle around money. 
• How to save and invest your finances (Basic foundation). 

Open Discussion Session 

• OTHER NAMES FOR MONEY the youth language! 
•  THE VICIOUS CYCLE AROUND COST OF LIVING IN THE SLUM (Poverty and Knowledge Economy). The trap: Living day by day, Hand to Mouth, Living on Debt, Living on hopes and promises, Living below the poverty line 

SEVEN PRINCIPLE ABOUT MONEY 

1.  Live within your means Pay debt and taxes 
2. Saving is the first expenditure 
3. Create different streams of income 
4. Have some emergency funds 
5. Pay for insurance cover (NHIF) 
6. Start saving and investment as early as you can (Develop the knowledge, habit, attitude and behavior around money). 
7. Buy based on what you need and less on what you want (Income vs. Expenditure, Wants vs. needs) 

SAVING & INVESTMENTS OPTIONS

1. INVEST IN PROJECT / BUSINESS 
2. SAVING OPTIONS WITH SACCOS 
3. FIXED DEPOSIT ACCOUNT 
4. MONEY MARKET FUND
5. BANK ACCOUNT GREAT 

QUOTES AROUND MONEY! 

 Too many people spend money they earned..to buy things they don't want..to impress people that they don't like. – Will Rogers 

 A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart. – Jonathan Swift An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin 

 Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. – Jim Rohn