🚀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀:  My journey from a technical draftsman to a professional photographer and what I’ve learned along the way.

I moved from Paris to Zurich when I was 14. A few years later, I started a 4-year apprenticeship as a technical draftsman and then got my first job at ABB, which is today one of my biggest clients working as a photographer. 🙏🏼

Later, my desire to travel the world took me on a transformative 6-month journey through Asia and Australia. My passion for photography began during this time.

Upon returning to Zurich, I took the opportunity to work as an assistant to a commercial photographer for over a year. This experience taught me not only a lot about photography in the commercial world but also about the complexities of running a business.

After freelancing as a photo assistant for different photographers in Zurich, I founded my own company PhotoPulse GmbH 25 years ago. Today, I specialize in corporate, commercial and adventure photography.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 or specialize in something you’re passionate about. Success often comes from the courage to take risks and follow your instincts.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Instead, build your new path step by step, in parallel with your current role. This gradual approach allows you to gain confidence and expertise before fully committing.

𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. Perseverance and self-belief are the driving forces. Stay focused, even when things get tough. Having great ideas is important, but only turning those ideas into reality through hard work and consistent effort will make you successful.

𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘆, even if they’re not the most lucrative. This will fuel your creativity, renew your energy and keep you going through challenges.

𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Staying curious and open to new skills and knowledge is key to growth.

Looking back, I realize that every experience, both rewarding and challenging, big and small, as a technical draftsman and photographer, has shaped who I am today. The journey is ongoing, and I look forward to where it will take me next.

Thanks for reading, Jean-Luc 💙