Meet Peter Tellone

Today we’d like to introduce you to Peter Tellone.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I’ve been involved in, one way or another, with photography almost all my life. On my 50th Birthday, I literally stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon and decided I would give up everything else I had in my life and pursue photography as my full-time pursuit and passion. I haven’t looked back since.

Something that was totally unexpected to me would be that I would also become a writer (photographic). Looking at my English grades in school no one, even myself, would have guessed that and It’s not so much that I am good at the structure part of writing, but more than I have something to say that people like to read.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It’s been very full-filling and good for me but, of course, it’s not easy to be an artist. But it taught me more about life and myself than anything before had.

I actually started out very well and got some unbelievably great breaks; I had a book deal, a magazine deal, sponsor companies and recognized early on. Without those, I’m not sure I would have had the fortitude to keep going though I can’t picture myself doing anything else. What I did wrong, however, was not realizing how fortunate I was to get those breaks and how hard to come by and fleeting they truly are.

I wish I would have embraced them better and used them to my advantage. I would have gone even further if I had. I was always afraid of “The game” because you are told as an artist, that shouldn’t play. But when my good friend in NY said, “Just play the game, life is a game,” and I did, other doors opened, and I’m glad I did. It’s doesn’t mean giving up anything as an artist but opening up yourself as a businessperson.

The hardest part IS balancing it as a business and not just a passion but I truly came to terms with that a few years back, and I found how to keep the art and business separate in the ways they should. Many people struggle with this but its crystal clear to me; I make art as an artist, I do business as a businessperson, and I don’t ever confuse the two.

We’d love to hear more about what you do.
I am a Fine Landscape Photographer specializing in the Ocean/Beaches and Deserts of San Diego. I also include imaginary from Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks and Personal Project work at the Salton Sea.

I sell Fine Art Prints of my work in an online Gallery and have many of my 8,000 portfolio images available. I also sell my work through brokers for institutional use in area Hospitals, Financial and Hospitality buildings.

So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I would like to explore some new looks subjects to keep myself fresh. I also want to work on having more very high-resolution images in my portfolio since people are printing larger and larger especially on a commercial scale but also for home decor…

And finally I want to get back to doing more writing, I took a two-year hiatus, and I think it’s time that I have more to say.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://petertellone.com/
• Email: pt@petertellone.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petertellone/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/petertellone
• Other: https://peter-tellone.pixels.com/

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