A Justin Salem Meyer Photography Podcast

This one is almost Joe Rogan length. I sit down with Garrett Cornelison and chat for 2 hours. Garrett (@reallykindofamazing) and I have been friends for years. After some time in Des Moines, he traveled the world and landed in LA for 7 years. He has worked for Apple, Google, Ebay, Coachella, Hollister, Land Rover […]

Missie and I continue our conversation and touch on what she does in her business that sets her apart in the industry. Photo by Missie LaFrenz. www.missielafrenzphotography.com

Missie has been winning all the awards recently and she was kind enough to sit down with me and tell me about her style and approach. Photo provided by Missie LaFrenz. www.missielafrenzphotography.com

Austin and I continue our conversation about finding fulfillment in photography, serving your clients vs. shooting for yourself. Photo by Austin Hyler (Day) www.austinhyler.com

Austin and I drive out to Saylorville lake, pull up and watch eagles wrestle in the air while we talk through our friendship and shooting together for 3 years. www.austinhyler.com (photo by me)

Lauren and I continue our conversation about blogging, recipe development and food photography. (image by Lauren Grant) *Note: While we were recording, the computer stopped and instead of trying to go back, we just restarted it and kept going. Not sure what we missed, hope it still makes sense.

I sit down with recipe developer Lauren Grant and talk about how she uses photography to develop her brand. www.zestfulkitchen.com

Brett and I continue our conversation about being the product to our couples. www.brettbrooner.com (image by Brett Brooner)

I make the trip over to Omaha, NE and sit down with Brett Brooner and we dive into his instagram success and pivot to being a wedding photographer. www.brettbrooner.com

Trav and I continue our conversation on fashion and beauty photography. www.travmcavaddy.com (image by Trav McAvaddy)

I meet up with fashion and beauty photographer Trav McAvaddy to talk about his career and his 8 NAHA nominations. www.travmcavaddy.com (image by Trav McAvaddy)

Cullen travels all over the United States and he gives me some insight on how he travels, where he stays and how he eats when he is on the road. www.overlandiowa.comwww.powersmediahouse.com

Cullen is a great photographer but is perhaps best known for his quicksand Toyota 4Runner TRD (formerly known as @OverlandIowa.) Cullen and I traveled together in early 2018 and we reminisce and talk about his start in photography. www.overlandiowa.com www.powersmediahouse.com

Mark and I compare stories in making the jump to go full time. We talk about some of the disadvantages of having photography our main source of income. @MarkGowen www.markgowen.com adventured.co(image provided by Mark Gowen)

Mark and I sit down to talk about his quick start into photography and navigating social media. @MarkGowen www.markgowen.com adventured.co (image provided by Mark Gowen)

We are looking at more photos each day than ever before. There is room enough in the industry for everyone. The pros and cons and some advice for the momtagrapher, the side hustler and the full-time professional photographer.

I reminisce some of my biggest mind slips and situations that could have turned out very badly.

My hot takes on 10 things photographers should stop doing to clients, 4 things we should stop doing to each other and 5 things we need to stop doing artistically.

Anna Jones and I talk about photographing destination weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions. (image provided by Anna Jones)

I visited The Whistler Studio to chat with Anna Jones about her start in photography, shooting intimate moments, traveling for clients and hiking miles in to the Wave in Arizona to shoot an elopement.(image provided by Anna Jones)

Christian Gideon and I talk more finding your unique place in the photography industry as well as pitfalls with living for likes on Instagram. Note: My audio is a bit off as I get the hang of podcasting. The content is great, the audio quality could be better. (photo provided by Christian Gideon)

I get to talk to Christian Gideon about his incredible work photography soccer all around the world. Note: My audio is a bit off as I get the hang of podcasting. The content is great, the audio quality could be better. (photo provided by Christian Gideon)

In part 2 of my sit down with Aly Carroll, we discuss developing your style and your brand as a photographer. Aly has created a strong brand along with a distinct style. (photo provided by Aly Carroll)

An interview with Aly Carroll – a fine art wedding and portrait photographer. (photo provided by Aly Carroll)

Gwen and I talk about how to shoot better portraits by placing your subject in environments that make sense and further the story told in the photo. The Makerista

An interview with Gwen Hefner – The Makerista about her use of photography on her blog. Gwen is well known throughout the country for her gorgeous interior design work.

A quick look at how photographers come up with their pricing and my suggestions for coming up with a long term pricing model.