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Josh Russell is a professional photographer, educator, and founder of PhotogNation,
a premier learning community for photographers.
Known for his dynamic coaching style, Josh helps creatives master their craft and scale their businesses through hands-on mentorship, marketing strategies, and personalized coaching.
Josh is also a motivational speaker and mentor, coming from a troubled teenage life, to a touring hip hop artist, and a successful business owner. He speaks out about the obstacles he has overcome in hopes of helping others.
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As a well-respected content creator and leader in the the photography industry,
Josh can make an impact on any crowd as a keynote speaker or educator for your next seminar, conference, workshop, or major event. Beyond being a photographer, Josh has also become a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. From life as a troubled teen, to a touring hip hop artist and a successful entrepreneur. As someone who built his career up from the ground, Josh is determined to help other small business owners and photographers get started and find success in the best ways. One way he reaches these eager individuals is through his speaking engagements.
Josh boasts a well-rounded, diverse career. Not only is he a nationally known and respected photographer, but he is also a successful content creator. This means he can appeal to any person at your company or workplace. He has worked with photographers, entertainers, and small business owners to help them motivate their mindset and prepare for ultimate success. As a motivational speaker, Josh believes that anyone can achieve anything with the right tools and proper encouragement.
Josh has been delivering speeches and presentations around the United States for 6 years, drawing on his “no B.S.” approach and real life sense of humor. This allows him to not only teach photography skills, but also give tips and tricks to surviving life as an entrepreneur and content creator
Speaking Topics
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Photography SkillsWhen booked for a conference or keynote, Josh delivers an engaging, high-energy session that breaks down photography into practical, real-world skills. With a mix of education, humor, and hands-on insights, he helps audiences—from beginners to professionals—master composition, lighting, camera settings, and storytelling techniques. His presentations go beyond theory, focusing on actionable takeaways that attendees can immediately apply to elevate their work. Whether speaking to creatives, entrepreneurs, or industry professionals, Josh’s dynamic approach ensures every audience walks away inspired, informed, and ready to capture the world with confidence.
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Motivating Small Business OwnersJosh’s high-energy, no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship is designed to inspire and equip small business owners with the mindset and strategies needed to thrive. In his keynote, he cover topics such as the real challenges of running a business—overcoming self-doubt, building a brand, and turning passion into profit—while providing practical, actionable steps that can be implemented immediately. Through engaging stories, humor, and hard-hitting truths, Josh helps small business owners push past fear, embrace creativity, and take control of their success. Audiences walk away not just motivated, but ready to level up their businesses with confidence and clarity.
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Content Creation GrowthIn today’s digital world, content is king—but creating content that actually grows your brand is a whole different game. When Josh speaks on content creation, he breaks down the strategies that help businesses and creatives cut through the noise, attract the right audience, and turn content into real growth. From storytelling and engagement tactics to platform-specific strategies and consistency hacks, he delivers actionable insights that small business owners and entrepreneurs can implement immediately. With a mix of humor, real-world examples, and straight-to-the-point advice, Josh helps audiences leave inspired, confident, and ready to create content that drives results.
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Inner GrowthSuccess in business—and in life—starts with confidence. In this empowering presentation approach, Josh helps audiences break through self-doubt, silence their inner critic, and step fully into their potential. Through relatable stories, humor, and real-world strategies, he teaches how to build unshakable confidence, take bold action, and show up authentically in any situation. Whether speaking to entrepreneurs, creatives, or professionals looking to level up, Josh’s dynamic approach leaves audiences not just inspired, but ready to own their worth and chase their goals with unstoppable self-belief.
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Conquering GoalsBig dreams mean nothing without action, and Josh’s high-energy presentations is all about turning ambition into achievement. With a mix of motivation, humor, and no-fluff strategies, he helps entrepreneurs and small business owners break down their biggest goals into actionable steps. From overcoming procrastination and self-doubt to building habits that drive real progress, Josh delivers the mindset shifts and tactical advice needed to move from stuck to unstoppable. Audiences leave not just fired up, but equipped with the tools to crush their goals and make their vision a reality.
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Josh's Photography Portfolio
