Episode 2 - From Soldier to Studio: The Unexpected Path to a Photography Career

In this powerful second episode, Martin Osner shares the surprising and deeply personal story of how a casual hobby during his national service became the foundation of a lifelong career in photography. You’ll hear: How a Navy captain's unexpected offer changed Martin's life forever The intense on-the-job training that shaped his professional standards Why asking for help was one of his most important success habits Lessons learned from building (and losing) his first photo studio How failure, pressure, and purpose became defining moments The shift from commercial work to building a meaningful business Why building a real following matters more than social media likes Key Themes: 🔥 Turning points and opportunity 📷 Photography under pressure 💡 Learning by doing 💼 Business growth & failure 🧠 Life lessons from early career stages 🤝 Real vs. fake followers