We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tulio Diaz a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Tulio, thanks for joining us today. Let’s go back in time to when you were an intern or apprentice – what’s an interesting story you can share from that stage of your career?
During the time I began in Real Estate photography I was mentored by a few well established and respected Photographers in the field, some were on the job type mentoring and others I paid for the training. I believe what I learned the most from this time was not to try and duplicate what they do but rather take what they taught and tweak it to my preference. I used to get frustrated because my results were not identical to their work, I later learned that they are actually planting the seed and it is up to me to grow that knowledge
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I got into Real Estate Photography after noticing the beauty in the architecture and landscapes in photos. A good photographer will know the best angles and composition for an amazing result. Prior to real estate photography I was a wedding and general photographer, I have been hired to photograph and setup photo booths for quite a few celebrities to include Jaymie Foxx, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Dj Khaled and others. One of my greatest photo was a single posed shot of Meghan Trainor, Puff Daddy, Dj Khaled and Fergie. I am also an FAA licensed Part 107 Drone Pilot and Matteport 3D tour operator.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I am a perfectionist by nature. My results have to be just right or it bothers me so much I will reschedule the shoot if necessary (this has not happened thus far). I do not think I have ever had an unhappy client, thankfully.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
Best way to learn is in person, face to face mentored by a human. Youtube helps but it should not be the only source for education. You tend to give cookie cutter results that bore brokers and agent (per what they tell me) Books are also a great resource. Not to sound ageist but authors and mentors with years and years of experience are obviously the best teachers. i stay away from the 20 something youtube influencers, they lack proven in person experience and usually are about fame or quick fortune which is a recipe for failure. I now mentor others from all over the world via zoom, instagram, in person and other formats and love it. I don’t fear training my future competitors because in my business there is enough work for everyone to go around.
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