AWAI Wall of Fame

Hugo Daigle
Age: 29   What is your current occupation? Night Security + Climbing Gym Staff   What are you studying at AWAI (travel writing, photography, import/export, or all three)? Photography + Travel Writing   What was your first successful article or photo about and where did it appear? I first won a place in a photo contest; the photo appeared in a book called International Library Of Photography.
What are you working on now?
I'm now working on mountain portraits for an online stock agency.
What has been your proudest writing, photography, or import/export moment?
In July 2006, I shot a wedding, this was my very first job.
Please give us an example of how your life has changed since becoming a travel writer, photographer, or import-exporter.
Now I sell my frames at two local restaurants.
What success tip would you like to share with your fellow AWAI members?
Learn something related to your craft every single day. Go toward your dreams daily. Focus. Learn. Persevere. Don't take no for an answer. Don't listen to naysayers telling you wont make a living . Read Turn Your Pictures Into Cash And apply, take action everyday. Thanks to Lori, Rich, David, Carol, Shelly, Doug, Steenie... You guys rock!
When did you realize you were living the writer’s or photographer’s life?
When one person bought one frame at $100, then a second, then she bought more prints. I got my first returning custommer.
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