How a NEW Photographer Became Usher's Photographer (INSPIRATIONAL!)

This is the story of Walid Azami. While on stage with me at FlynnCon, he blew me and the audience away with an amazing origin story about how he became Usher's personal photographer on tour. It starts with something in his gut telling him to buy a camera - something he had no idea how to use.
He's since gone on to photograph celebrities including J Lo, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey and many more. Also, his fashion and beauty photography is off the charts, and I highly recommend you check out his work below:
www.walidazami.com
He also helps the photography community become better photographers at:
howtophotograp...
Also, if you're interesting in joining me and other creators and entrepreneurs at FlynnCon2 this summer (July 16-18) in San Diego, I'd love to host you! Go here to purchase tickets and learn more:
www.flynncon.com
Thank you, Walid, for teaching us to listen to our intuition, and just put ourselves out there, because the world has an amazing way of making things happen for us.
And thank you, Team Flynn, for watching! I hope you enjoyed this video, and if you did, hit that LIKE button, and leave a comment below for the community. Love you all!
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[@WalidAzamiTV]

Hey Pat, this was great to see! I've sat on that story for so long (out of shyness) but I realize it helps people feel better about their own situations and to hopefully, take a chance and lean on those instincts. I'm thankful that I decided to share that story just minutes before we went on your stage for the first FlynnCon haha... and I suppose that too, was our instincts to just go with it. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to work with people who can recognize raw talent and allow it to develop on their projects. I'll be forever grateful to Usher for realizing my potential early on.

[@patflynn]

Love you man! Thank you for sharing your story with us man! You are an inspiration!

[@servantrose]

Congrats on your success. That was so God leading you and I'm glad for your shyness/humbleness - shows us all a thing or two! So happy for you and I know your parents are proud.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

@@servantrose Thank YOU! I agree about who was leading me. :)

[@FrankMendoza]

This had to be one of the top stories at #FlynnCon1. My jaw was on the floor throughout the story. INSPIRATIONAL! Never underestimate yourself.

[@Monoperty]

Unbelievable, what a story. A real example of why you should ‘Start before you’re ready!’. 👍

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Always! and thank you.

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

That is a story of intuition...trust...following our instinct and dream. Walid's shyness is inspirational. Thank you, Pat...another reason your videos help people succeed!

[@aracelic17]

Yeeeesss, Walid!! That standing ovation was very much needed. That standing ovation to me meant that you don't need to know everything about photography, but as long as you are learning something new everyday you will break through. It's so inspiring to know that even when you were nervous you kept going. I personally do hold myself back and say, "oh I don't know how to do that yet, I won't get the job." But seeing this is like WOW. This shows me to follow my instincts and shut down those fears! Thank you so much for being my mentor! Thank you Pat Flynn for your great content. :)

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thank you so much Araceli! Always, always follow that voice. Seems you're already on your way.

[@PaulBaarn]

When desperation meets a great heart magic happens. Truly inspirational!

[@jeepfvr]

Great lesson; go with your instincts! Enjoyed the light-hearted, honest interview.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Instincts are the roadmap! Thank you :)

[@jeepfvr]

@@WalidAzamiTV You are welcome.

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

Great interview, Walid linked this to a group of us on FB, and glad he did.

[@patflynn]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for the comment!

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thank you for watching!! Pat's channel is awesome

[@theellenpham]

Thanks for sharing, Pat. It's a great reminder of how trusting our instincts and being willing to learn can lead us exactly where we need to be.

[@blightexe5180]

this is beyond inspiration! please bring Walid back for more! awesome series btw (:

[@freespirit198]

Talk About Inspiration Through Despair. Your expressions were priceless as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

aww.... I'm so happy that I shared the story then. I just wanted to help others with my own story.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

This story is incredible! Something else!

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thank you Chris

[@dreamcatcher1632]

Brilliant @Pat Flynn! An amazing story!

[@alexandrekan]

I am loving this story soooo much! So many people stop themselves from creating because they believe they need to know EVERYTHING! Yet you just need to learn ONE thing every day and practice to become an expert after your 10,000 hours. There is no overnight success.

[@Area13ebikes]

Haven't watched and am excited already since I know his story! Thanks for posting this.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Oh wow, that's an honor! I hope you enjoy your chat.

[@Area13ebikes]

@@WalidAzamiTV your story was one of my favorite things from FlynnCon1. :)

[@nystyle28FinancialKnowldege]

so inspirational and i make excuses....heck....thanks , sir

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

*Nice! KZbin can be a great educational tool.* 👍

[@WalidAzamiTV]

YES! KZbin can be anything you want it to be.

[@JTCoinRings]

Great story

[@Solfulsunflower111]

This is awesome! Great story!

[@VernonBCRealEstate]

Wow...fantatstic story...for someone that just bought a camera and knows nothing about photographer...this gives me hope

[@WalidAzamiTV]

You'll go far! Learn one thing a day, every single day. Thank you for watching the video, just take it step by step and you'll see huge progress!

[@VernonBCRealEstate]

@@WalidAzamiTV Hey, thanks for the encouraging words!

[@CreditFast]

Walid's story is awesome, only in America!

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Land of opportunity, if you take a chance!

[@CreditFast]

@@WalidAzamiTV My parent's immigrated from two different countries. So as a kid, I grew up knowing that America was unique, a place that offers opportunities with hard work, and a little luck doesn't hurt along the way. So funny that KZbin tutorials saved the day while you were learning on location! Congratulations on your success and future!

[@JohnPullum]

What a great and hilarious story.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

haha DURING it was terrifying but after the hiring, yes was pretty funny :)

[@JohnPullum]

@@WalidAzamiTV I'm sure it was terrifying at first. You are a great storyteller and I loved your story. Many years ago I told the Discovery Channel I could do something that I had never done before and they bit. It ended up turning into a couple of dozen hosting jobs with them within the next 4-5 months. It's good to step out of your comfort zone and give things a shot. I wish you continued success.

[@shanda360]

This is so awesome! 😄

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thank you for watching the story!

[@ElGeraVargas]

Thanks for sharing Pat, very inspiring! If you were to attend a video creator conference, which one would it be? And any one tip for a newbie KZbinr?

[@patflynn]

I’d check out VidSummit, it’s by far the best one I’ve attended thus far. (Not to be confused with VidCON, which is very much full of KZbinrs and their huge fan bases, although there are some creator tracks there, too. Way too overwhelming for me)

[@ElGeraVargas]

Pat Flynn awesome, thank you sir!

[@tsukusuyomi]

wow

[@SamiullahKhan]

Full points to his story and story telling, but why I am thinking he could be a good comedian.

[@ChristopherShawnShaw]

😲

[@quickpstuts412]

I'm so confused as to how you are able to use these video clips (past videos) and now a picture of a celeb on a video you have monetized. Can you explain how that's legal? I'm really confused.

[@patflynn]

I own all of these videos (it’s my event), and the photographer gave me permission to use these photos. He’s the one being interviewed here.

[@RoffeDH]

Here I am, busting my ass and he gets a call from Usher the day after he buys a camera... WTF!?