Episode 197: Preserving Memories & Building Networks that Last with Andrew Darlow

Andrew Darlow's BIO:

Andrew Darlow is a New Jersey–based photographer, inventor, and author who's spent 20+ years at the intersection of imaging, printing, and digital backup. He got his start in the high school darkroom, studied business at The College of New Jersey, and lived/studied in Japan and Heidelberg, Germany. Early in his career he helped build a New York photo studio serving clients like The Body Shop, Rolex, and McDonald's, which fueled his passion for fine-art printing.

Andrew now splits his time between selling his artwork and directing remote pet-portrait sessions over Zoom/FaceTime. He hosts the Imaging Buffet podcast, runs a workshop/podcast around his Backup Blueprint system, and has authored four books—including a 500-page guide to better inkjet prints and a dog-photography coffee-table book. He also offers the ebook "Don't Lose What's Important," a practical guide to implementing his Backup Blueprint. Andrew has two daughters, a grandson, and two dogs, and he's a committed advocate for preserving memories through smart backups.

In this episode, Virginia and Andrew talked about:

• How Andrew fell in love with photography
• Andrew's professional journey
• The importance of a backup strategy
• The power of online networking

Takeaways:

1. Relationships are like backups. Protect them before you need them
2. Your creative gift opens the door but relationships keep it open
3. Diversify your network like you diversify your data
4. Collaboration beats competition every time
5. Say yes to opportunities that align with your purpose

Connect with Andrew on his LinkedIn account to learn more about his work and insights into networking effectively:

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarlow/

Connect with Virginia:

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/