Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Brewster.
Joseph, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve been creating since I was old enough to hold a pencil. Comic books, fashion magazines, and CD art littered my floor and desk and a teen. At 16, I discovered photography, using a Pentax film camera to capture still life and abstracts. I went to school for theology, became a licensed minister, and crisscrossed the pursuit of spiritual meaning with an addiction to Photoshop and digital art. I’ve been self employed for a long time now, doing graphic design, photography, and random acts of chaos. I came to Dallas in 2012 and wanted to start a media company centered around providing multimedia and graphic design services to small businesses, both locally and abroad. In the process, I began teaching scheduling and calendar workshops for entrepreneurs and freelancers, helping them schedule their ambitions and organize their life goals. I ran a podcast called The Time Wise Podcast for over 150 episodes, teaching productivity and time management techniques for people who want to live more intentionally.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Along the way, I realized artists often suck at real life. I, being an artist, happened to fall into that category. My inability to manage administrative tasks and deal with real-world crap began to stifle my passion to create and to add value to those around me. I determined to overcome my inadequacies, doubled down on productivity and life skills, and saw a real change in my results. It wasn’t until years later that I realized how bad people are at doing what they care about, and decided to share what I had learned on my journey. These days I host workshops, speak publicly, and mentor on the topic of personal productivity and life management in my spare time to help others who struggle with similar challenges.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Joseph Brewster Photography – what should we know?
I am a visual artist specializing in digital art and high-end retouching, fashion, and editorial work. Life is a collective mess-making experience, and I love to share and collaborate with others who, like myself, value doing stuff that matters. Sometimes, my work inspires, sometimes it offends, but at the end of the day, my goal is to challenge the accepted norm and push others toward new conceptual spaces.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
My biggest cheerleader has always been my wife Bethany. My wife and three children have been willing to commit to a unique lifestyle of risk and sometimes erratic income to allow me to pursue things I believe in. I wouldn’t have struck out on this path without their support and involvement.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2919 Commerce Street
Suite #612 - Website: http://josephbrewster.com
- Email: joseph.brewster@gmail.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/josephbrewster
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/josephbrewsterphotography
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