I share honest, practical lessons on making stronger photographs, building meaningful projects, and navigating the business after 20+ years in the field.
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A New Paid Benefit: Monthly AskMOTT Photography Assignments
I want a paid AskMOTT subscription to give you something practical to work on—not simply more things to read.
Starting this October, paid subscribers will receive a new self-guided photography assignment every month. You’ll also get a mont...
What Bad Street Photography Is Teaching Us
I take plenty of bad photographs. I’d be concerned if you saw all of them. Every photographer does. The difference is supposed to be what happens afterward. We edit, we look at what worked and what didn’t, and we decide what deserves to be...
None of This Will Make You a Better Photographer
Today I’m in one of those blunty moods where I know blunty isn’t a word but I’m using it anyway so yeah, look out, I’m coming in hot.
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The Habits and Traits of Exceptional Photographers
This article isn’t about talent or how you define success in photography. It’s about the habits and traits I see in exceptional photographers and look for when I hire them. I’m both a photographer and the owner of a production company, so I...
Your Photography Career Is Built Between Shoots
When I started in photography, I thought the work was shooting. Nobody told me what to do when I wasn’t shooting. Do I just polish my gear in a shaft of light and wait for the phone to ring?
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I’m Justin Mott, a photographer and teacher based in Vietnam. After 20+ years and 100+ New York Times assignments, I share practical advice through AskMOTT to help photographers make stronger work, build sustainable careers, and find direction.
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