Wow that was not easy but glad I passed with flying colors and it's over and done with. Reading comprehension is my biggest weakness and I struggle horribly when interpreting questions because I have to break each one down into steps. So because of this, I unfortunately take much longer to complete exams than the majority of people. It only makes it worse when it's timed.
This is a worthy and much needed credential for me to have. I am now a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁. It was nerve racking doing my in person review with a long time and experienced UAV pilot but I made it.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL
This broke my heart. I was in the drive thru this morning when I noticed a gentleman all bundled up freezing in the cold, with a sign saying how he has nothing to eat and no help to reach out to.
Cars in the drive thru were passing by this individual as if he was a nobody. I just knew in my gut that this individual desperately needed help. I couldn't help but stop, reach for my wallet, get out of my car and hand him a bill that should be able to feed him for the next few days. And the cars behind me were honking at me because I delayed their day by 30 seconds to help someone that clearly needed help.
I've had times where I've witnessed people needing help but I didn't stop to help them either because I was either in a hurry or I was trying to do 5 things at once. Only to end up regretting it later that I didn't lend them a helping hand. I didn't want this one to eat me up inside.
I understand that times are tough right now for so many people but I still like to be a difference maker to ones in need. I may not make their problems and struggles go away but at least I can help lighten things up for them and make their day.
ZERO TOLERANCE TOWARDS VERBAL ABUSE
I have a zero tolerance policy for verbal abuse or any form of disrespect when doing business.
Verbal abuse constantly happens in the workplace, often going unchecked and wrecking havoc on the mental and sometimes physical health of others. While I understand that many of us go through struggles and deal with frustrating problems, this does not entitle anyone to cruelty. We should all have a basic understanding of one thing: Respect. Treat others how you want to be treated.
I have worked with enough narcissistic people to know that many try to get what they want through derogatory comments, directed at others. You can’t pay me nearly enough to put up with such behaviors. Recently, an encounter with a client agitated me with significant levels of abuse and disrespect. With frequent occurrences of gas lighting, how she could have done a better job of my work and how I wasn’t good enough for her, I nearly walked out. Only the atrocious conditions her horses lived in prevented this from happening, as I felt they needed someone to be their voice. In the end, because of receiving threats, I needed to take measures to ensure my personal safety and privacy.
I will not put up with this sort of interaction, either directed towards myself or my assistants. My goal is to deliver exceptional service for those that appreciate it. Abuse and disrespect will not get anyone ahead in life, nor will it get you anywhere with me.
So, before someone goes about blatantly attacking someone else’s professional life and skills, claiming that they can do it better and accusing them of being the “bad” person. He or she should ask him/herself this: Why am I not doing this myself instead of paying someone of “lesser quality” to do it for me?
If we would treat each other with common courtesy, we could make this world a much better place.
2ND BUSINESS IS COMING
It has been a strange year. I was all set to travel last March just as the pandemic started and all my big plans got put on hold.
In a business sense, I've learned some valuable things throughout this pandemic. That is why I am in the works of starting up a second business, a second brand. Now is the time to just go for it. Can't tell you how excited I am for this new adventure. I've set the bar high.
"Exceptional performers are masterful opportunists, keenly alert to opportunity!" - Brian Tracy
CALIFORNIA TRIP PLANNED!
EXCITING NEWS! 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 (depending on the Covid-19 situation of course).
I am starting to receive more individual requests from Equestrians in the U.S.A to come down to provide my services.
Right now I am in the early stages of planning a 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 doing both photo shoots and video shoots. It obviously depends on the Covid situation as well. If it wasn't for Covid-19, this trip would be happening this year.
And since I don't travel to the U.S all the time, I would like to make the most of this adventure by building this trip into one with numerous stops/destinations if possible.
So for anyone in the U.S. who has been wanting my services, here is the perfect time to book me while saving you some money on mileage to get me down there. There will still be a cost on additional mileage, but 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻.
Here are some destinations that could be on my list (but not excluding any state), in addition to California. As long as the mileage is covered, I will travel to any state while I am down there.
Texas
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Send me an email at hello@stevenquon.com or message me directly if you would like to be a part of my California trip in 2021.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION HAS BEEN ADDED TO MY WEBSITE
𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
Awards and recognition seem to measure up a photographer’s success, judging the accomplishments they achieved throughout one's career.
𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 to my website visualizes a timeline of progress in my first two and a half years of being an Equestrian Video and Stills Photographer. In the beginning, it started with only local recognition and accomplishments, growing to an international stage within 2 short years.
Click below to view.
https://www.stevenquon.com/meetsteven-pinnacleachievements
West of Okotoks, Alberta
WORKING WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING
With social distancing, that's a wrap, hope you all had a great week. 🙂