He Quit the NYPD to Go Full-Time as a Photographer

Kelvin Garcia quit the NYPD after 10 years to go full-time as a wedding photographer. We talk career change, building a creative business, and marketing your photography on Instagram. ▸Connect with Kelvin:   / kelvingphoto   ▸Connect with Matt: instagram.com 00:00 How Kelvin Got Into Photography 00:46 His First Wedding for $400 01:43 From Art Kid to NYPD Officer 04:04 Working Two Full-Time Jobs 05:57 Quitting the NYPD to Go Full-Time 06:44 Your Job Isn't Your Identity 07:50 Family, Risk & Betting on Yourself 09:36 Confidence & Imposter Syndrome 11:25 Worst Days vs. Best Days 14:59 Burnout on the Force 18:43 Showing Up as Yourself With Clients 24:08 Working as a Husband-and-Wife Team 26:23 Social Battery & Avoiding Burnout 30:59 Anticipating Emotional Moments 33:57 Why Weddings Are Addictive 35:07 Instagram Strategy: Just Post the Art 39:08 Pinterest & TikTok for Getting Booked 41:49 What Working for Studios Teaches You 43:18 How Photographers See Light Differently 48:05 Emotion, Contrast, Movement & the 1/100 Shutter 51:07 Photographers Who Inspire Him 53:11 Don't Tear Down Other Creatives 55:00 Rick Rubin's The Creative Act 56:37 65 Weddings: Don't Shoot for Your Portfolio 1:00:44 Launching Artistry Wedding Co. 1:04:15 Collaboration Over Competition 1:07:50 Where to Find Kelvin