Ben Mark

Fitness and Sports Photographer. Email: [email protected]

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What if you completed that task you wanted to complete.
Put it out to people, got feedback, then improved it.
Instead of perfecting something that might already be perfect!

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*Change the narrative*

“I couldn’t do a shoot, I wouldn’t look very good, I don’t know how to pose!”

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“I’m going to give it my all, train hard, diet, aim to look my best, I want to feel good in my body for once!”

Which person do you think wins at the end?

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The 3 biggest game changers in making my business grow.

1: Take action. Do the things you need to do and learn your own way.

2: Hire a coach. Someone who’s done it will ensure you get success.

3: To achieve my personal goals, I got more focused on a better client experience.

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Camera Confidence Course!

It will have over 30 videos at its launch including:

1: Mindset, Getting the best out of you.
2: Understanding your niche.
3: How to batch create content.
4: Technical advice.
5: Posing advice for males and females.

Comment if you’re interested👇🏻

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If 2022, is going to be “YOUR YEAR”
Don’t act like you did in 2021!

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I hope @FrankOnTheRadio and @Baddiel can release a song called “It’s finally home” if we tonight!
#ComeOnEngland

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@WalshyNick I spoke to you on the phone

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@WalshyNick What are you going to beat it with?

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I'm discussing “Navigating your first 1-3 years in photography ”. Tuesday, 2 Feb at 6:00 pm GMT on @joinclubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/1ejoyO3vij

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There are plenty of opportunities in the world.

All my set backs have lead to my greatest achievements.

In 2008, I was a but lost person who worked hard.

In 2020, I’m a Dad, a husband, run 3 businesses and impacting lives.

And work even harder...

Don’t waste life, USE IT!!!

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When I started my last job, I could barely afford petrol.

Now I’m talking to my accountant about minimising my tax bill.

It took me 8 years to find myself through my last job and in just 2 years I’ve become self sufficient.

It’s amazing what you can achieve when you work hard.

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I’ve spent months away from family.

Missed parties, weddings, celebrations and social time in my 20’s.

However, the lessons I have learnt and experience I gained have been invaluable.

Thank you to all the people who have stood by me in these years.

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In that time, I’ve worked all over Europe, Africa, Middle East.

Worked at major sporting events like the Ryder Cup & ATP tennis finals.

I’ve met many amazing people, learnt a lot of lessons and made some amazing memories.

Never continue to work a job that doesn’t fulfil you.

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2008: Started as warehouse video technician.

2009: First job outside the UK.

2012: Promoted to Onsite Tech.

2014: Promoted to Onsite Engineer.

2016: found photography again.

2018: Left to start photography business.

2020: Fully self employed international photographer.

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5 ways to improve your confidence.

1: Say “Yes” to something you’re scared of.
2: Research a confident persons daily habits and adapt them.
3: Set a big goal and stay laser focused on it until the end.
4: Accept your flaws and don’t judge yourself on them.
5: Take action daily.

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There will always be negativity around us.

Keep in mind, your best is yet to come!!!

This is just another hurdle on our route to success...

Find a way to progress and thank yourself for not giving up in 6 months time.

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@Jemmapalmer Sounds good to me 🙌🏻

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One thing I’ve learnt from doing my body confidence shoots is...

Every FEMALE HAS CONFIDENCE!!!

Just some need reassuring that it’s ok the be fully confident in themselves.

Imaging living your life with more confidence, oh wait you can.

Just give yourself permission!!!

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Struggle with Anxiety/ comparison on IG.

Use the first 15 mins of the day to do one thing below..

1: Create content.
2: Plan/ Action a personal goal.
3: Practise gratitude.

Watch how your day is now focused on your goals.
You’ll be closer to the person you aspire to be!!!

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Confidence is attractive.

Your clients are looking for you to inspire them.

Don’t hide behind the worry of others opinions!

In the long run, you’ll remember more from your inspired clients than your peers opinions..

Focus on inspiring your clients and not other PT’s opinions.