134: Instagram and Storytelling For Brands with Dave Krugman

Episodes The Bearded Tog

December 9, 2020

Instagram and Storytelling for Brands

Dave Krugman is an NYC photographer who is an expert at Instagram and Storytelling for brands. He focuses not only on photography, but creating social media content for brands and entrepreneurs alike. On this episode of the Bearded Tog, Dave shares not only his approach to photography, but also his tips for new photographers. Whether you’re a beginner photographer looking to learn from an expert, or an older photographer looking to move past your box and fears, check Dave Krugman out!

As a photographer, Dave loves to use vintage glass to pay homage to his grandfather.
Gear helps, but it’s not everything. Dave runs an Instagram account with only iPhone photos. Secret Street.
“Over the years, the number one question I get from younger photographers, or photographers that are kind of finding their path is ‘Okay, you know, I have a thousand dollars, what lens should I buy or what should I do here?’ and I’m like, buy a plane ticket and take your phone. Just go!”
Photography is the art of observation.
Move your feet! Get engaged. Look for things and exlplore.
As wedding photographers, we mainly aim to make people happy with our photos. Photo journalists get to have a little bit more freedom when it comes to the story they’re telling or why they take photos.
We all experience imposter syndrome. It’s built into the process. We have to doubt ourselves in order to grow.
What if we have to doubt ourselves in order to grow?