David Carr's Podcast

If you're like me, you often cringe at the expression "Believe in Yourself". It's a cliché and an overused statement but maybe there is something to it. Marissa Schmidt and I discuss what it means to believe in your work and how to tune out those inner voices of doubt. All creatives struggle with these doubts and insecurities and sometimes we just need to get honest with ourselves and one another about them. Follow Marissa on Instagram at: @marissajeanphotography

Let's face it, this year has been challenging in more ways than one. I have struggled to find the motivation to do much at all outside of my regular photoshoots. My podcast and my videos really took a backseat. I'm sure many of you have faced a similar lack of motivation, yourselves. As we look forward to 2021, may we all grow in our inspiration, in our creativity and in our efforts to inspire others with our work! 

Tonya Wilhelm of Northumberland, Pennsylvania joins me on the podcast to tell us about her excellent work in composite, macro and portrait photography. Some people just have an innate talent for really creating unique images and Tonya is doing some amazing stuff! We talk about the importance of finding your niche early on but at the same time having outlets for other expressions of your photographic interests. This was a fun one! Check out Tonya's work at www.wilhelmphotography.net. You can find her on IG at @tonyawilhelm.artist and Facebook at Tonya Wilhelm.

I had a special opportunity to sit down with my friend Kelli Price and discuss her ongoing success as a corporate event and headshot photographer. Kelli travels quite a lot in her job and she has built a reputation for not only being a terrific photographer from a skill level but also for being so wonderful to work with that her clients keep her busy with constant work! Kelli is down to earth, light hearted but very determined in her career aspirations. This was such a fun conversation! Also, we recorded this episode at Room2Work in Roswell, GA. Room2Work is a wonderful multi-use co-working space that just so happens to have a state of the art podcast studio. Hats off to Alan Crowe for accommodating the David Carr Podcast for this episode! https://www.room2work.com

Atlanta wedding and newborn photographer, Torie Inman is back on the David Carr Podcast, this time to talk about getting organized and building an infrastructure for the day to day aspects of your photography business. Follow Torie on Instagram at @viphotography11 and her website www.victoriainman.com

My first episode about self doubt which aired May 2, 2019 has been my most listened to episode yet and I think for good reason. It's something photographers of every stripe have to wrestle with. My good friend, photo assistant and all around great photographer, Marissa Schmidt joins me again as we have a casual conversation about our own very real struggles with self doubt and how to tackle it. We think you'll relate to much of what we have to say!

My long time friend and fellow photographer, Torie Inman of VI Photography joins me in a discussion about all things photo. She's a talented photographer with a great handle on marketing and staying on top of your game! Check her out at www.victoriainman.com

Patrick is a wonderful, Atlanta based headshot and portrait photographer who made the leap to full time just two years ago. Join us as we have a casual discussion about making that transition and all of excitement and yes, even the fear that comes with it!

In this episode, I interview Andrew Waters, an Atlanta based, seasoned pro photographer who has worked in many genres of photography. Join us as we riff about everything from letting others critique your work to the advantages of new tech.

I'm back after a long break from the podcast! This time my good friend and fellow photographer, Marissa Schmidt joins me as we discuss the unfortunate vitriolic side of the photography community, the importance of healthy comparison and the vital need for constructive criticism of your work. Thanks as always to all of you who listen!

In this episode I discuss the common issue of self doubt amongst photographers and creatives. It's real and it's a challenge but we can move away from it and towards confidence!

In this episode I give my thoughts on mirrorless vs DSLR cameras.

I went freestyle on this one! Just some general encouragement for all of us to not be afraid to learn technology that can make us better all around, because as we get better, people will start to notice.

So what exactly does it mean to be a great photographer? There are so many legends in this field but what is it that they have in common, if anything?

In this episode I decided to go off the usual grid of honing in on one topic for the majority of the time. I do cover shutter speed and an example or two of where I failed to recognize how essential it is to choose the right range of shutter speed when shooting fast moving subjects.

I briefly explain what aperture is and it's role in the exposure triangle. I also urge photographers to adopt a less-is-more approach to shooting and sharing, something I'm often guilty of not adhering to myself.

In the second installment of the David Carr Podcast, David goes over a very basic explanation of the three elements of the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

In this introductory episode of my podcast I briefly discuss cameras and what you need and don't need as a beginner. Following that I talk about light and 'seeing' the photographs.