{"id":23915,"date":"2020-01-07T13:04:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T22:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/?p=23915"},"modified":"2020-02-19T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T21:49:05","slug":"im-excited-to-launch-my-brand-new-patreon-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/im-excited-to-launch-my-brand-new-patreon-page\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m Excited to Launch My Brand New Patreon Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_51250\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r8swX2xGt6s?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As an artist and teacher, I&#8217;m driven to helping you guys to become more proficient and confident photographers, because\u00a0I firmly believe\u00a0when we all spend more time practicing our creative endeavors and relishing in the creative process, the world will be a better place. To that end, I&#8217;m always trying to inspire you and think of new ways that allow you to connect more deeply with my work.<\/p>\n<p>I know that many of my most dedicated followers appreciate all that I do and genuinely like to support my efforts.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/danbaileyphoto\">With this in mind, I&#8217;m excited to launch my brand new Patreon Page.<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patreon<\/a> before, it&#8217;s a site that allows creators to build a\u00a0community with their followers, and allows people to offer direct support to the artists and creators they feel enrich their lives.<\/p>\n<p>In that way, it lets\u00a0creators build a deeper relationship with their most dedicated fans and <strong>reward them with exclusive benefits that reflect this kind of personal support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/danbaileyphoto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23916 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Patreon-e1578426676911.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/danbaileyphoto\">Through my Patreon page<\/a>, I would like to offer you a unique experience to partner with me as I explore new creative avenues in my photography, and give you something extra in exchange for their direct support. Something special.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Each month, I&#8217;ll create special content that&#8217;s exclusive to my Patreon members.<\/strong> These could be PDF files, audio or video clips, interviews that answer question you send me, &#8220;behind the scenes&#8221; materials etc&#8230; <strong>I&#8217;ll also have\u00a0specific rewards to recognize and express my gratitude to members who support me in different tiers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Special Exclusive Publications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, I&#8217;m excited to start creating some <strong>special limited edition photography journals and magazines<\/strong> that will allow you to enjoy my work in new, more intrinsic ways. These will be filled with brand new and favorite imagery, and photo essays that take you behind, and\u00a0even\u00a0beyond the imagery and offer you\u00a0even greater insight into my creative process.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"validating\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/danbaileyphoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you choose to become one of my patrons<\/a>, I&#8217;ll send you these special exclusive publications throughout the year. <strong>These will be yours and only yours as one of my\u00a0Patreon members,\u00a0and no one else will be able to purchase or order them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>The Possibility for Greater Things<\/h3>\n<p>I feel this platform offers a\u00a0wonderful two-way street, because if on a fundamental level, this kind of direct patronage\u00a0allows me to produce and deliver better, more targeted content to you, which will in turn, help you learn and be inspired in new ways. It\u00a0can even lead to greater things for both of us.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I could set specific earnings-based and community-based goals that would offer you an even better learning experience, maybe things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Getting rid of ads on my blog<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Specially published books &amp; journals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A monthly chat or webcast\u00a0with members<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing the style, quality, location of my video lessons<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Making it possible to do in-person workshops with you guys in some cool location.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>More Direct Access<\/h3>\n<p>It also allows you better direct access to your exclusive\u00a0content, and it\u00a0gives you an easy way to connect directly with me, through the Patreon direct messaging system. This can often be an easier, more efficient way to reach me than via email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this is entirely voluntary. <strong>There&#8217;s never an obligation to subscribe to my blog or any of my free content<\/strong>, but if you would like to support my efforts in a way that extends beyond purchasing the occasional eBook, then Patreon gives you an outlet to do so. It&#8217;s completely optional, and you can donate, invest, whatever you want to call it, in whatever amount or time\u00a0frame\u00a0you\u00a0wish. Or not. It&#8217;s your choice.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"validating\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/danbaileyphoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you are curious about this new outlet, or if you would\u00a0like to offer me your support,\u00a0you can read more here<\/a>. Or, contact me directly with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide, I just want to thank you in advance for your support, or even for just reading this far and considering to help support my efforts in this amazing adventure that has unfolded with you guys so far. If you would like to become a patron and join me on this awesome journey, then choose one of the levels above.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Either way, I just want to\u00a0wish you happy new year and\u00a0thank you\u00a0for your support as one of my dedicated readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an artist and teacher, I&#8217;m driven to helping you guys to become more proficient and confident photographers, because\u00a0I firmly believe\u00a0when we all spend more time practicing our creative endeavors and relishing in the creative process, the world will be a better place. 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