🚨 Super important note: You do NOT need to look slimmer. Your body is YOUR body and it does not need to look like anyone else's.

Before proceeding, please re-read the above sentence 3 more times. 

Everyone has a different body size and shape and this is an amazing thing. Please don’t buy the hype that there is an “ideal” body size. I promise you that no matter what your body looks like, you are FREAKING beautiful. 

That said, several people have reached out to me asking if I had any tips to help them look a bit slimmer on camera.  

After taking over 500,000 photos of people, I definitely have many tips on how to look more photogenic. With this video I share a few simple tips to help you look a bit slimmer, if that’s something that interests you. 

My goal with this video (and the other two in my “How to Look More Photogenic” series) is to help amazing humans who are on their own self-expression journey to feel a bit more comfortable on camera so that they may continue sharing their light with the world. 

Big LOVE,

D

PS: Next week, I will be sharing my next video called “How to Build Trust with a Photo”.

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Yes, you can be more photogenic. This video contains proven tips that help make anyone look and feel better in photos. I know this because in the past 6 years I have taken over 500,000 photos of people just like you and me—many of whom HATE getting their photos taken. 

You don’t NEED to be more photogenic. But if you are committed to living a creative life, at some point you will want to document your journey and your growth. And photos are a powerful way to do this. 

So in this video, I share 5 of my best tips to help ANYONE look and feel more comfortable in photos (i.e. look more photogenic). 

Hope you enjoy the video, and don’t forget to be kind and compassionate to yourself along the way.

Big LOVE,

D

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It’s been just over a year and almost 100 YouTube videos. What an epic journey. 

Here’s what I know so far…

1. I am having a BLAST. I truly love making YouTube videos.

2. It’s way harder than I originally thought.

3. I have a LONG way to go… and that’s a great thing.

For anyone who is considering joining YouTube and is on the fence about starting a channel, I made this video that summarizes my 8 best lessons from the past year. 

These are 8 things I wish someone would’ve told me before I started my own YouTube channel.

Hope you enjoy the video. 😁

PS: HUGE shoutout to my “YouTube Cuddle Buddy” Misha Ras. He’s the dude who edits all the videos and often makes the music for the videos. And more than that, he's a true partner in shine and I am so grateful to work with him on all these videos and so much more.

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It’s too late for me. I missed my chance. I should have started years ago. 

There are too many artists / creators / musicians / businesses already in the space. They are way ahead of me. 

What could I possibly bring to the table that would be unique? 

I don’t want to look like a copycat. 

It’s just too late!

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I have that voice in my head too. It kept me on the sidelines for a long time, just watching other people create cool shit. 

The good news is that I found a way around this unproductive thinking… 

Six steps to help me copy other artists in a way that is ethical, profitable and fun as f*ck.

It might not work for all artists and creators out there, but it worked for me. It gave me permission to play, express and create more than I ever imagined. 

It also gave me a brave space to build momentum as a new artist, a foundation to build on, and then eventually my own signature style. 

If you’re on the fence about getting into the self-expression game, I hope that this video gives you a nudge in the right direction. 

Big LOVE, 

D

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I believe self-expression and creativity are the reasons we are here on this planet. It’s fundamental to living a fulfilled human life. 

I also believe that if you aren’t careful, the process of bringing a creative idea to life can swallow you up whole. 

It’s easy to lose yourself. You can become obsessed and lose grip with what’s really important to you and your life. 

Health, family, friends and financial stability can be pushed aside when you’re in the midst of birthing a new creative baby. 

This has happened to me many times in the past. 

All I can think about is the work. I forget to eat. I can’t sleep. I stop answering emails and text messages. 

Sometimes it leads to breakthrough work and self-expression…

…and sometimes it leads to me totally burning out and getting dangerously close to needing to shut out the entire world.

If you’re not careful, it can also lead to you resenting your own self-expression and decided to quit making art. 

In this video I share 3 practical things I do to work through the dark side of creativity: the inevitable CHAOS that seems to always come as a packaged deal when bringing a creative idea to life. 

Chaos is not a bad thing… as long as you are prepared for it and have a plan to make sure it doesn’t gobble you up. 

BIG Love,

D

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There’s a reason so many artists and creators go broke. Many of us have terrible relationships with money. For years, I lied to myself about how I felt about money. Those lies took me to the brink of bankruptcy and BURNOUT.

It’s very dangerous when artists or creators burn out because that can lead to them quitting something that brings them tremendous joy. I have seen so many insanely talented creators burn out because they can’t figure out how to make money in a sustainable manner.

In this video, I share 3 toxic beliefs that nearly took me out of the game and 3 practical tips to shift past these toxic beliefs.

I’m really excited to share this video because these tips honestly changed my life! I know there’s a few of you out there that will use these tips and immediately see and feel a difference.

Big love,

D

When it comes to creativity, talent is not as important as you think. Because sooner or later, something will get in the way of creating or expressing yourself in an authentic and exciting way. This is inevitable.

And the longer you do something, the more of these challenges you will encounter. If you're not ready or prepared for the bumps along the way, they will take the wind out of your sails and sometimes even knock you out of the game for good.

What you need is RESILIENCE.

It’s been a journey since my first business failures in my early 20's; I've learned a ton of lessons along the way, but especially lessons on how to build resilience as an entrepreneur and artist. In this video, I share three of my favourite and most effective tips—clear and actionable things you can start today— on how to build your resilience.

Let me know what you think about these tips or if you have any I didn’t include—I would love to hear them!

#artistmorning #behindthephoto #torontophotography #torontophotographers #createmore #artistsway #creativityeveryday

I think one of the biggest mistakes new artists and new creators make is putting too much pressure on themselves—especially when it comes to money.

A new artist is like a young child… and you don't want to put unnecessary stress on the small shoulders of a young child.

In this video I talk about my early days as a portrait photographer and a specific strategy I used that helped me avoid getting burned as a new creator.

This approach also gave me a competitive advantage creatively, as it provided me with the space and structure to experiment and explore.

Big love!

D

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I used to go to bed at 4AM. I was convinced I was NOT a morning person. 

Now I know I most definitely am a morning person, I’m just NOT a “wake-up person”. These are 2 very different things. 

For the past 3 years now I trained myself to wake up at 4:30AM. 

This would sound totally insane to the the old me. 

The reason I do it is because I have discovered that the hours of 4am to 7am are easily worth 3 times as much when it comes to productivity and CREATIVITY. 

I literally feel like I get 9 hours of work done before most people are awake. 

In this video I share a few of my fav tips that have helped me wake up before 5AM. 

Big love!

D

PS: If you like this video and would like to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. I will be sharing all sorts of FREE videos like this that will help you continue up-leveling your skills as a Creator. ⁣⁣ ⁣

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Before you spend a bunch of money to upgrade the quality of your Zoom video conferencing look, watch this video and see if you really need all the bells and whistles. ⁣⁣

I will show you the difference between a $6000 Zoom DSLR camera setup VS a less than $1000 DSLR camera setup. ⁣⁣⁣⁣

If you would like more information on how to upgrade your Zoom, tips on getting more comfortable on camera, and a ton of guidance on how to LOOK and FEEL better in front of the screen I have a new Video Boot Camp I will be launching soon. To place your name on a waiting list pls go to -- https://www.artistmorning.com/video-boot-camp-waiting-list

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PS: If you like this video and would like to see more like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel. I will be sharing all sorts of FREE videos like this that will help you continue up-leveling your skills as a Creator. ⁣⁣⁣⁣

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