[EP6] - Oli Sansom, Separate your ego

Oli Sansom’s 3 implementable tasks that you can do to level up your game

Separate your ego from the platforms you’re using
Diversify your inputs
See what you can make lean

Oli Sansom is both fascinating and otherwordly. However, he is so much more. In his own words, he’s an artist, art-anarchist, documenter, moment seeker, crowd-pleaser, stress breezer, comfort dealer, photo taker, memory baker, and rule breaker.

While his wit, humour, and way with words are evident when you visit his site, don’t let that fool you. Oli is passionate about what he does and 200 of the world’s most discerning couples have trusted him to document priceless moments and memories for them.

In this episode, you’ll get an insight into what makes this creative lecturer and award-winning photographer a force to be reckoned with—his thoughts on branding, finding his voice, and his evolution. My hope is you’ll get as much wisdom and pleasure as I have from this episode, so don’t miss it!

Key Takeaways

How he came up with the name Briars Atlas

What makes a strong brand

What he did when he started his second brand

How he established a following

The defining factor that prompted him to start a second brand

How he found his style

His advice to those who would like to find their voice

What his evolution as a photographer has been like

His thoughts on large format photography

Quotes

“A brand isn’t in the name. A brand is in the work you produce.”

“Give yourself a week away from the hamster wheel and look at the work you’re doing and look at the stuff you’re falling in love with.”

“The biggest gift you can give yourself is kinda what we have now which is isolation and solace.”

“Map all the contents you have at your disposal.”

Links

Oli Sansom’s Website

Oli Sansom’s Photos

Briars Atlas Website

Briars Atlas Facebook Page

Briars Atlas Instagram

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