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A look behind the scenes of photography. This weekly podcast follows professional photographer Josh Russell as he tell you what really goes on behind the scenes in the photography business.

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    • Mar 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    The difference in photos and artwork.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 44:22


    This week Josh welcomes in Faith Warwick from Roberts and Warwick photography to talk about the difference in a photo, and a piece of art. Also they discuss why it's important to know the difference when deciding on your budget for your next photo shoot.

    It's more than just snapping a photo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 20:25


    In this episode, Josh talks about the long list of extra things we have to do as photographers to run a successful business. From answering inquiries to social media and everything int between. Hear as Josh explains the items that he does on a daily basis to run his photography business and how it affects his pricing for photography.

    6 things I wish I knew in the beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 31:13


    There are so many things that I wish I knew when I first started my photography business. Some mental, some physical, and a lot emotional. If somebody would have told me these six-pointers when I got started, I think I would have gotten to where I am a LOT faster.

    Don't take it personal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 6:20


    The hardest part about being a photographer is seeing your friends post pictures from a different photographer.... but you have to remember not to take it personal. With the abundance of people with decent cameras these days. There are a TON of great photogs out there. Your friends are not booking other photographers just to get you mad. Trust me!

    Pick one style and dominate it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 9:16


    Why is it important to just pick one photography style and put all efforts into that one style. Josh talks about why he thinks you should stay niche specific and what the benefits are once you do this. From making separate websites all the way to creating individual brands for each branch of your photography career. Use this little rant session to your advantage and become a better photography.

    Let's talk gear, and why it's important to invest! (Season 2 Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 42:34


    We are back baby! With a doozy for you. Casey and Josh discuss how their wedding season went, whats going on now, and an in depth discussion about if you should why the more expensive gear is worth the investment!

    The life of a videographer with Trevor Soety (Season 2 Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 34:31


    Trevor is a professional videographer whose work ethic and drive to create amazing videos is like none other. From working 30+ weddings a year as well as linking up with many commercial giants in the fishing industry. Check out Trevor at http://www.instagram.com/the_trevorsoety

    Why networking is important as a photog - Season 2 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 45:11


    Casey and Josh discuss why it is important to join networking groups in your area and how you can use other photographer networking to your advantage!

    How to balance life as a photographer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 48:53


    Josh and Casey sit down and talk about how they balance life as a photographer. When to work on paid projects, how to fit in personal projects and spending time at home with family and friends.

    Knowing your self worth - S2E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 49:32


    Season 2 of behind the shutter is kicking off with a bang as we welcome Casey Nelson to the hosting team! Now join Josh and Casey every Monday as they walk you through the ins and outs of the photo and video business. This week we touch base on how to price your services and knowing the real value of your work.

    How to Crush your appearance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 22:20


    With the world being so social media based nowadays, everybody is doing their research before even reaching out to photogs. That doesn't just mean looking at our websites, but taking a deep dive into our personal social media platforms. These are the tips I follow for crushing my appearance in the world of Online Detectives.

    5 things every photographer needs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 19:56


    These are the top 5 things I think every professional photographer needs to make it in the photography industry. These 5 steps will helped me grow my business to what it is!

    Take time to reflect on 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 13:49


    As 2019 closes and we get ready for 2020. I want all of you to take a few minutes and reflect on your year. How has it been? What have you accomplished? What setbacks are you going to overcome. These are all steps in becoming a more successful photographer and person in general. Take time to make a game plan for the up coming year and get ready to CRUSH IT!

    5 ways to get new photo clients!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 15:38


    Are you new in the photography business and not quite sure how to get clients? With these 5 ways to get started I can promise you that you will get out there in no time!

    Photograph the best models FOR FREE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 15:32


    Exactly how can I build my portfolio with loads of model shoots for free? This quick tip helped me gain access to some of the best models in the industry FOR FREE!

    I turned down a HUGE project....

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 22:58


    I turned down a project this past weekend that would have probably been one of the biggest of my career, but it just didn't feel right. Should you turn down major clients or should you do them, find out why I did this and what you should do on this "re-launch" episode.

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