Photographic Collective Podcast || MWB

The photo educator that the world kind of needs. Especially for the ladies, this episode dives DEEP behind Alora Rachelle. From Burned Out to CEO Alora is a successful photographer turned mindset coach that focuses on inspiring female photographers to level up their businesses. She's a mom, a brilliant voice, a talented artist, and a really entertaining podcast host over at the Wedding Atelier Podcast which I (Miles) was just a guest on, ALSO releasing TODAY. CHECK HER PODCAST OUT AT https://podcasts.apple.com/ky/podcast/how-to-be-authentically-artistic-with-miles-whitboyer/id1494012135?i=1000706473782If you need a marketing coach, CEO coach, or just super rad new friend connect with Alora athttps://www.alorarachelle.com/

Guess who's back. Back again. MiRad's back - tell a friend. (Evidently I'm in a weird mood) but we're sitting in our brand new studio just having some fun talking through an absolutely wild summer with cameras in our hands and even some fun moments away with our families. This episode is just fun. A refreshing late summer recap on a wild year and a look into a few things we're looking forward to in the new year. We're testing out lighting and video for our podcast to be over on YOUTUBE as well which we're excited about, as well as dreaming up new guests and topics to cover as we look at ways to keep the PHOTOCO community active and engaged while we continue to evolve our businesses. A few key notes : We're about to launch a few exclusive training opportunities alongside our friends at Shoot The Veil that we're really excited for. This new app based learning platform will be filled with trainings and inspiration from incredible photographers from all over the world so make sure you check them out as we're only about a week away from that launch! https://www.shoottheveil.com/ We're also continuing to partner with our friends from Narrative on Narrative Select + Edit, a new Ai based editing process that allows photographers to edit their RAW files using Ai training color science by US. If you've ever wondered what it would look like for us to edit your photos click over to Narrative and check that out! https://narrative.so/select If you're more of an independent editor and love to be able to play more of a chef in your own kitchen make sure you check out the ABIDE preset pack from G-Presets. We spent 7 months working hand in hand with Greg Peterson on this preset pack and have heard from photographers all over the world about how regardless of their camera model or sensor these presets lay an incredible foundation for their editing and help them save time getting their work ready to be delivered. https://www.gpresets.com/product/abidepresets/ Finally - we're excited to be a keynote speaker for the EVOLVE Retreat happening in Florida this winter! Evolve is a remarkably intentional company that brings together top educators and photographers from around the world and builds not only conversation but community together in the process. We'll be discussing client experience and hosting an exclusive live shoot at the event and would love to have some listeners in the audience! https://evolveworkshops.org/2025-retreat-30a⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Jay Cassario is the photographer every known photographer knows. He's been around for long enough to see the industry eb and flow and has this remakably simple outlook on life. A Leica Ambassador with a decade of weddings under his belt Jay didn't come into the wedding industry until long into his adult life. A career that left him feeling unfulfilled gave way to an opportunity to get back to doing what his mom did when he was a kid. Wedding photography was literally in his blood however this simple desire to live authentically, raise his son on the farm he grew up on in southern New Jersey, and photograph weddings from a place of intentionality is all his. Jay has this magnetic composure to him. A larger than life guy with a million stories who has maintained a posture of humility and kindness despite incredible success. We're excited to share with the world the Jay so many photographers know and call friend. The normal dude with a big laugh behind some absolutely remarkable images. https://www.jaycassario.com/ Check here for Jay's website or find him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaycassario/ This episode mentions our new partnership with Narrative Edit - the one place where you can cull, ship, and curate Ai edited images right through Adobe Lightroom with our very own color science applied. https://narrative.so/edit for more information and make sure you try the Iconic Color Style by Miles Witt Boyer. For more information on the Photographic Collective find us any time @mileswittboyer and @jaredmarkfincher on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

It's 2024. The landscape of instagram and tik-tok (RIP?) and X (twitter?) and Facebook (is that still a thing?) is exhausting. It's a daily shift of what is trending and how to utilize the right audio, the right format, the right hashtags at the right times so that people even (gasp) see the work. If you're exhausted with even trying to wander through the darkness of social media you're not in the minority. The fact of the matter is the days of posting a photo, a super deep quote, and sitting back and watching clients roll in are over and catchy reels seem to be here to stay for awhile. Before you spend hours designing reels in Adobe or downloading some horrible tacky app that Instagram lowkey penalizes you for using anyway we're bringing in the expert in Instagram Reels to walk us through the future. Angela isn't JUST the founder and CEO of Social Templates, she's also a really talented photographer with a long history of taking beautiful images and getting those images into the hands of the right couples. This chat is all about the practicality of the future and how important being intentional with social media can be. This in depth conversation is all about the growth of this idea. How Angela went from being an educator at WPPI to being a brand on the tradeshow floor and how you as a photographer can benefit from utilizing better instagram strategies in 2024 to reach the clients you're searching for. For more info about Angela and Social Templates follow them on Instagram @socialtemplates.co and when you drop them a DM make sure you tell them we sent you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of The Photographic Collective Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a whirlwind adventure through the lenses of destination wedding photographers – that's us! Come along as we spill the beans on all things travel tips and cherished memories from wild globetrotting escapades. Picture this: exotic locales, stunning backdrops, and a million pounds of camera equipment. Yep, that's the world of destination weddings, and I've got the inside scoop to share. From packing hacks to navigating cultural quirks, I've learned a thing or two about making the most out of shooting in far-flung places. And trust me, it's not always as glamorous as it seems – but oh, the stories I could tell! Join me as I reminisce about some of my favorite moments behind the lens, and some of the best things to consider when flying with cameras in the overhead storage. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dreaming of chasing sunsets with your camera in tow, this episode is for you. Let's dive into the art of destination wedding photography and uncover the secrets to creating images that truly stand the test of time. Get ready for a laid-back chat filled with wanderlust and wedding bells. It's time to celebrate the joy of travel, photography, and love – one frame at a time. Let's dive in! The PhotoCo podcast is a production of the Photographic Collective llc based in Bentonville, Arkansas hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Imagine a world where you spend your life flying from amazing destination to amazing destination with only couples in love and your cameras. The adventure elopement industry has exploded in the last few years and from Iceland to Italy, Thailand to New Zealand, the Utah Salt Flats to Yellowstone one photographer has seen them all. Tyler Rye is your favorite elopement photographer's favorite elopement photographer and we had the pleasure to sit with him and pick his brain all about the fun behind these adventures as well as the challenges. From missing time with family and big holidays to travel headaches, tips and tricks, and plenty of advice along the way this episode is kind of a one stop shop for truly seeing behind the adventure photography curtain. I've said it before but Tyler is my (Miles writing) favorite elopement photographer. His pure view, dynamic movement, and creative composition has been an inspiration to my work for years and our friendship has been a constant thread back and forth for quite awhile. It's a huge honor to introduce PHOTOCO to Tyler. For more of his work or to get more information about an Expedition (the coolest adventure workshops on the planet) check out his website https://tylerrye.com/ or just connect with him like I do @tylerrye_ on instagram PHOTOCO - the podcast - is a production of The Photographic Collective and is hosted by Arkansas based photographers Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher. All content is ©2024 Photographic Collective inc. and can not be used without permission. To join the fastest growing, most positive, most dynamic community of photographers on the planet completely free check out the Photographic Collective on facebook or simply visit https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photographic-collective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Welcome to the Photographic Collective Podcast, where we explore the diverse and ever-evolving world of photography. In this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Jonas Peterson, a name synonymous with excellence in wedding photography. But Jonas's journey doesn't stop there – he's taken a fascinating leap into the realm of AI art, turning heads and grossing over $1 million in his first year. Join us as we delve into the remarkable transition from renowned wedding photographer to groundbreaking AI artist. Jonas shares his insights, challenges, and the creative process that led him to reimagine his artistic expression through artificial intelligence. From capturing timeless moments in weddings to crafting digital masterpieces, his journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we tackle the big question: Is AI art actually art? Together with Jonas Peterson, we explore the intersections of technology and creativity, discussing the implications, controversies, and the emotional impact of AI-generated art. Can a machine evoke the same emotions as a human artist? Is the soul of the artist lost in lines of code? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges preconceptions and pushes the boundaries of what we consider art in the digital age. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, an AI aficionado, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of art, this episode of the Photographic Collective Podcast is not to be missed. Join us on a captivating journey through pixels and emotions, as we uncover the story of Jonas Peterson's transformation from capturing love stories to creating art that transcends the boundaries of the human hand. Finally if you're wondering whether or not that entire description was written using Ai the answer is absolutely. Chat GPT powered this whole thing and the truth is, whether you're ready for it or not Ai is a part of our every day lives and artist and visionaries like Jonas Peterson are leading the charge. check out this article all about Jonas' work : https://dolcemag.com/beauty/jonas-peterson-art-reimagined-by-ai/46889 for our first episode with Jonas Peterson - the most listened to episode of this podcast ever : https://www.mileswittboyer.com/podcast/jonas-peterson-more-authentic-photography --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Momtogs you're doing a good job! I'm not just talking to the hobby shooters (though you're doing a great job too) but to the huge population of wildly talented, super busy, keep all the balls in the air kids to school lunches prepped laundry folded while also shooting editing and absolutely slaying the photography world women out there. This episode was supposed to be for you - and then, April started talking and I realized... --We all need to hear this stuff.-- An episode full of truth and totally relatable stories and struggles and tiny wins from April Payne, a Houston based wedding and portrait photographer who is as humble as she is talented. So many people in this industry come to the end of fall and absolutely collapse from exhaustion. We burn ourselves out every year trying to strike while the irons hot in our minds but this episode really opens up the truth of how quickly success can show up when you just keep moving the needle forward a little at a time and surround yourself with people who believe in you. April's perspectives here are absolutely powerful. "I can do the scary stuff" is a mantra that has taken her from a brand new photographer to a completely in demand brand in only a few years all while managing to keep her marriage, her home, and her family front of mind. This interview is a great chance to reset our priorities coming into the holidays and a slower season for most of the photo industry and audit our goals and who we're surrounding ourselves with for support. Make sure you check out April's work https://aprilmpaynephotography.com/ and consider joining her and a whole community of like minded, positive, encouraging photographers in one of our small groups simply by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb This episode is sponsored by the raddest preset pack ever released. https://www.gpresets.com/product/abidepresets/ Get the ABIDE preset pack from Miles Witt Boyer Presets today and then DM me @mileswittboyer or @mileswittboyerpresets on insta your before and after images for a chance at being featured! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

She is a force. Vanessa Joy is everywhere. Canon Explorer of Light. The founder of The Photo Insiders. Prolific speaker, personality, educator. Sought after wedding photographer. Vanessa Joy is a pretty remarkable brand but behind all of that she is this really approachable, humble, beautiful human finding her way through success and failure in the most relatable way. We set off in this conversation with her to take a break from some of the more tip intensive episodes or heavy high level interviews to just unplug with Vanessa. To chat about her challenges, her wins, and how she juggles being a mom and a wife and a friend with big dreams and so many eyes watching. I know Jared and I walked away with a refreshed perspective on how both human and super human Vanessa Joy really is. For more info on Photo Insiders and how you can learn directly from Vanessa Joy click here https://www.breatheyourpassion.com/ For bite sized and easily understood tips and tricks as well as plenty of eye candy from Vanessa's work, tutorials on everything from posing tricks to what camera and lighting equipment she is using make sure you keep up with her on her on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaJoy The PhotoCo Podcast is a production of Photographic Collective LLC. Produced by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher in Bentonville, Arkansas as an extension of the free to join photo community - The Photographic Collective. For more information on joining the large community, joining a small training group, one on one training opportunities, or just to say hi send Miles a message any time @mileswittboyer on instagram or via https://photographic-collective.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

This is the come back tour. The episode where we talk through what Jared and I have been up to over the last few months as we've taken a short break from this podcast and tackled a project we've been dreaming up for years. It's a cool look into the world of color science, what quality editing looks like for photographers in 2023 and how we partnered with one of the coolest brands to design what we truly feel like are the most versatile and beautiful Lightroom presets on the market and the best part? They're not even available for another week which means that listeners of this episode will be a few of the first to get their hands on them. After over a year of going strong with the PhotoCo podcast, a booming community in the Photographic Collective facebook group, constantly evolving conversations and small group trainings in the PhotoCo Slack Channels and now ABIDE the first official preset pack by Miles Witt Boyer and GPresets it's safe to say there's a few balls in the air. THANK YOU AHEAD OF TIME for investing in Abide and for upleveling your brand, your color, and your community with PhotoCo, Miles Witt Boyer, and Jared Fincher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Don't call him a street photographer. Derek Fahsbender is a legend in the Bronx and a familiar smile on the other side of the street in neighborhoods all over New York City. His bold approach to shooting the faces and the spaces of the city he calls home has shaped not only his own portfolio but the work of countless other shooters who call the streets of New York home. Close friends with icons of the genre like Phil Penman and Rinzi Ruiz what makes Derek's work unique is a truly intentional approach to his composition and an unbelievable ability to make people comfortable with him in pretty uncomfortable situations. He has a bold opinion about success, an unapologetic perspective on how to push your own work forward, and the backing of a few of the most known brands and retailers on earth standing right behind him and if that isn't enough to convince you that this conversation is worth hearing I can personally promise you, his vulnerability and humility will. One of my closest friends in the photography industry this was a chat I've been waiting to have publicly for a long time. Typically held over a whiskey at a tiny bar in New York or tucked away from the crowds over dinner at WPPI in Las Vegas my friendship with Derek has been filled with these conversations from the very beginning and I'm pretty excited to be able to share a deeper side of Derek with the world. Take a moment to check out Derek's work here : https://www.likeamacheen.com/ Grab your copy of the Twenty Twenty book here : https://www.blurb.com/b/10902233-twenty-twenty-standard-edition Follow Derek on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/likeamacheen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

"I never thought I would live to see 42" Alison's story is one of ultimate perspective. In her first episode on this podcast we dived into a story filled with creative perspective and intentional, thought provoking heart. Before Alison found her wedding photography on the covers of major magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings chalking up awards and international attention from a few of the largest photography brands on earth she was a grieving teenager processing the loss of her mom at 42 years old by learning to develop old film negatives of her alongside her dad in a makeshift darkroom in their house. At 13 she found out she carried the same genetic heart disorder and what she thought would be an inevitable expiration date ticked closer and closer this last year. We interview Alison on a "bonus day" in the 200's. That's 2/3 of a year after she survived the unthinkable, setting her camera aside and undergoing a full heart transplant after her heart hit nearly 100% failure. Perspective is a powerful thing. Sitting down with Alison for this interview felt altogether different and yet somehow familiar. This is still the brilliant artist with the big smile and remarkable purpose behind her work but now with literally a new heart beating inside of her chest. Don't miss this opportunity to hear her story, to lean into the lessons she's learned about how important the photos of the people we love are, and to simply listen to her process her own story and learn to accept that this new lease on life is one she never knew she would have. Alison Conklin is a Philadelphia (area) based wedding and commercial photographer. She is a Fujifilm X Photographer and her work can be seen here https://www.alisonconklin.com/ or via her Fujifilm profile page here https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/photographers/alison-conklin/ She can also be found over in the large group for the Photographic Collective, a community packed with positive, purpose filled photographers from around the globe. Join the large group or apply for small group training or mentorship by simply clicking over to http://photographic-collective.com/ The PhotoCo Podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Photographers Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher based in Bentonville, Arkansas. All portions of this recording at ©2023 Photographic Collective llc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Let's get down to it. Hustle is not appreciated nearly enough. Sitting down in this interview with Chris from LVL13 Wedding Films based in New Jersey to simply appreciate what hard work turns into. Chris' story is really interesting and his work is some of my favorite I've ever seen in the wedding video industry but it's his humility, his work ethic, and his character that show up in this conversation. We're flooded with big egos in the photo/video world these days. There's a general approach to success that says that you don't need to make it if you can convincingly fake it for long enough and Chris is a refreshing answer to that. He's a successful guy but it's not the success that drives him. Creating work he's proud of along side close friends for clients he connects with all so that he can provide for a family that he loves; this dude has his head on straight and this conversation could easily serve as a clear reminder that there really are some remarkable names out there you may not have heard of yet. We'll be chatting about this episode in the private Slack Channels for PHOTOCO Small Group members this week as we unpack the difference between Hustle and Grind and would love to keep all of our listeners up to date in the Photographic Collective Facebook Group. If you're not a member of PHOTOCO yet simply click over to https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq and jump into a community of image makers with success and positivity on our minds. For more information on Chris and to see his work check his website here http://www.lvl13.com/ or simply follow him on instagram @lvl13cinematography The PhotoCo podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective LLC based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Hosted by Photographers Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher all portions of this conversation are ©2023 Photographic Collective LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

She's like the wizard of oz of the wedding industry. The founder of Junebug Weddings and the Worlds Best Wedding Photographers. She has helped shape and curate some of the most iconic portfolios in our industry. She is Meryl Streep from the Devil Wears Prada, a bold mind that has shaped the look and feel of wedding photography for over a decade and yet somehow she is still so approachable, kind, humble, generous. This chat with Blair deLaubenfels and Miles is eye opening as they talk through the importance of curation, community, collaboration, and consistency. If you've ever wondered how to approach getting your wedding photography published, how to better curate your portfolio to speak directly to the clients you're hoping to reach, how important having a consistent look and feel to your images is, or simply what it's like to be on the consulting end of the photo/video industry this episode is going to answer so many questions for you. As always we're so excited to continue this conversation over in the Photographic Collective community on Facebook and in our Small Group Training programs taking place right now in the all new PHOTOCO Slack Channels. For more information on any of that, to join in on the fun, or simply to connect directly with Miles and Jared simply connect with us @mileswittboyer on instagram or at our website https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq To see more from https://www.worldsbestweddingphotos.com/best-wedding-photographers simply click the link! The PHOTOCO podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective llc based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher this interview is ©2023 Photographic Collective llc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

We hear you guys loud and clear. This entire episode is a totally unplugged, totally unplanned chat between Miles + Jared about some of the really interesting and really rad questions that you guys, the listeners and members of the PhotoCo community, Small Groups, and Triad Trainings send in. We're going over everything from juggling gender stereotypes in wedding photography, how to communicate well with videographers and other vendors at big events, and the absolute importance of finding a wingman. Jump in and join the conversation after this episode over at the Photographic Collective Facebook Group and bring your own thoughts, your own questions, and your own perspectives into a place where everybody is absolutely welcome to have a voice. The PhotoCo podcast is a production of the Photographic Collective LLC and is recorded, produced, and released right here in our lovely little home town of Bentonville, Arkansas. Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher are full time photographers simply doing life together as friends and business partners and opening the door for amazing creators and entrepreneurs to have a community to call home. If you like this episode please join the group, subscribe to the show, and give us a five star review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Curate. It's that word that people don't want to hear, but need to. The challenge here is simple : are you showing work that communicates your value to the right people, in the right ways, at the right times? Are you leaving your best work on the editing floor or including too much? Are your processes for editing and post production stuck in the early 2000's? Are you actually getting any better or is every Uncle Joe snagging a camera at Cost Co catching up to you? Before you get all down on yourself consider this : maybe as a photographer you're best work just isn't being found hidden down deep amongst the most obvious stuff. Maybe just like your favorite band ever, it's the deep cuts that say the most about you as an artist. Sitting on this episode with two absolute legends. James Broadbent founded Narrative to solve the problems that photographers all over the world are facing. From the headaches of blogging to managing the culling and cataloging process outside of Lightroom this is a dude with incredible vision and insight and right along side him we bring in Kyle Wilson, wedding photographer, artist, and Narrative team member to spit ball together the way curating work can elevate it's value. This chat is filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and perspective we should probably charge for it, but instead we're going to give it away for free and then ask you to do a few things with this info! First - https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=miles CLICK THAT LINK to try Narrative Select! Second - https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq JOIN US. There's a pretty rad little army of creatives hanging out every dang day in PHOTOCO and whether you're in a small group, a 2TO1 training group, or just chilling in the Photographic Collective Community I can promise you there's something waiting for you to learn, give, and grow right inside. The Photographic Collective (PHOTOCO) is a production of Photographic Collective LLC based in Bentonville, Arkansas. This episode is ©2023 hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Photographers : how are you telling your stories? Are you letting Meta decide for you what images get seen and hoping for some quirky caption that adds value to your hard work or are you building a home for your stories to be told? There once was a time where every photographer had a blog and then the dark ages of social media took over. This conversation with Jared and Aga from Pic-Time about blogging explores not only some of their new blogging features but also the importance of finding ways to tell your stories. We share a few minutes from a long interview with Aga that was streamed live for members of the Photographic Collective community and then unpack it a little offering some tidbits for you guys to chew on. Should you be blogging your photos? Should you find a way to make your blogging, and your SEO more central to your marketing strategy? Should you replay this episode a few more times? USE THIS CODE N9ZZGA FOR A FREE MONTH OF https://www.pic-time.com/ For more exclusive sit downs with people like Aga make sure you join the Photographic Collective, jump into a small group or a triad training with Jared and I and get engaged in community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

Your wedding photography marketing is supposed to stand out right? And yet somehow 90% of the industry is doing the exact same tactics hoping to somehow rise above the noise. If you're stuck drowning in the vacum of instagram analytics and worn out blog posts this episode may really hit home. We sit down today with Ron from Ron + Jess Marketing to chat about all of the things he gets to see going wrong with most wedding photography and videography company's marketing these days. Ron and Jess aren't just another convenient wedding photography duo however, they're a full time marketing company serving just this industry. From helping to solve SEO problems to building more effective social media ad buys, unpacking successful keyword strategies to creating workflows that build a better client experience these two have carved themselves deep into the industry at a level where it is incredibly needed. I think you'll enjoy the authenticity behind Ron's perspective on advertising in general as well as his nerdy numbers first approach to making sure that marketing is effective. We will be breaking into a second quarter of 2023 topic train in all of our PHOTOCO small groups all about marketing after this episode airs and are eager to see students, mentors, peers, and friends make some great changes in the way they're reaching new clients and serving current ones with better strategies all around. For more information on how to join a small group, or to get in at the ground level with PHOTOCO join us over at https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq Make sure you give Ron + Jess some love and connect with them directly at https://ronandjessmarketing.com/ and if you're in the market for a team that can truly help you uplevel your marketing and reach more brides we'd strongly recommend giving them a shot! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwbpodcast/support

From documentary photography on the other side of the world to high fives with President Obama, mountain biking adventures to working with the press Garrett has chased down the stories of humans all over the world. His eye for photography shaped early on influenced by a love for culture and an education from one of the world's most prestigious photography schools Garrett's story comes alive as he starts to talk about finding his place in the world. We asked Garrett to be a part of this podcast because of just a sliver of his story. Leaving the Washington DC area to move closer to a place where his passion for mountain biking and the outdoors could be a more prominent part of his family's life but what we got out of him was more than Jared and I could possibly have expected. A story of intentionality, willingness to learn, humility, and so many amazing successes along the way. The simple fact is that Garrett Hubbard as a photographer, a film maker, a director, a father, and a husband is a man that we can all learn from as he so calmly describes his craft through the vein of it's value to sharing the stories of other people - to other people. I walked away from this interview with a keen appreciation for the talent and the accomplishments of the people who quietly drive our industry forward always more focused on doing a good job than getting praise for it. Perhaps what strikes the hardest about this interview with Garrett is his willingness to give credit to the people from all over the country that have simply opened doors for him to walk through. Community is a critical element to success and Garrett Hubbard is absolutely willing to share his success with the people who have contributed to it. https://www.garretthubbard.com/ PhotoCo and the Photographic Collective Podcast are productions of The Photographic Collective LLC ©2023. All rights reserved. Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher host this podcast as well as a community for Photographers and Film Makers based in Bentonville, Arkansas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

What comes next for photographers, videographers, and creatives? Community. It's the simple solution to almost every problem that arrises. How do you become more successful? Community. How can you refine technique? Community. How can you work on your craft, your creativity, avoid burn out, fight impostor syndrome, achieve a more consistent workflow, and enjoy your work more? Community. This episode is a live, completely unscripted and off the cuff conversation with the four members of the leadership team for the Photographic Collective. We're peeking behind the curtain on an all new platform that is being prepared for our community that will include modules for training, small and large group sub communities, and collaborations with world class educators. It is a big task trying to cast vision for something that can affect the industry as a whole and these are the voices of a few of the people who are looking to do just that. If you're looking for a business coach, an accountability team, an editing workflow, a marketing strategy, or just a friend in the imaging industry we're discussing today something being built simply to serve you. This conversation with UK educator Tom Wright, US based film maker and director Brandon Buccheri, Architectural and portrait photographer, producer, and musician Jared Mark Fincher and Fujifilm Global Ambassador and wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer is a candid, organic, raw approach to casing that vision. PhotoCo is a production of the Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Most of the way through January 2023 and spending a lot of time with creatives who's resolve is already starting to struggle. The temptation to fall back into bad habits, let new business opportunities slip through the cracks, or just be isolated from the industry and the world around you may be creeping in. This episode is all about the business reboot : Refreshing your vendor relationships Reviving Cold Client Relationships Reexamining marketing tactics and your public voice Jared and Miles run through some of the battles of seasonal business while also giving challenges and tips along the way that can help you press through road blocks in your businesses. Books Mentioned : "Shut up and run" - Robin Arzon "Uncommon life" - Tony Dungy "Results that last" - Quint Struder If you're on the hunt for a business coach or a small group make sure you're a member of the FREE TO JOIN Photo Community over at The Photographic Collective on facebook and sign up for more information on training opportunities or simply DM Miles Witt Boyer or Jared Mark Fincher any time for registration information. The Photographic Collective podcast is a production of PHOTOCO and Photographic Collective LLC. ©2023 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Everybody has heard of GPresets. Like everybody. These Lightroom presets are stylistic and edgy and as if the signature packs aren't rad enough they've somebody partnered with a few of the coolest photographers in the world to match and sell their color science as well. This episode isn't about G though, at least not directly. It's about Greg. The guy behind GPresets. Greg is this brilliant musician turned photographer turned entrepreneur in Northern California who has spent the last several years simply helping photographers get more out of their images. This chat was really laid back and unplugged just getting to know Greg and talking through what the industry has been like through a different perspective over the last few years and though we didn't pack this thing with actionable tips on ways you can get better as photographer if you listen closely you'll soak up some really powerful knowledge from a guy who has conquered a lot of the wedding and photography world on his journey to the top. If you liked this episode, or any episode of the Photographic Collective Podcast please leave us a five star rating and a solid review and make sure you join the Photographic Collective. It's a free to join community of photographers from all over the world coming together to encourage and support each other along side a small group and 1TO1 training program hosted by Miles Witt Boyer. For more information on GPresets and for a 15% discount on everything in the store use the code PHOTOCO over at https://www.gpresets.com/. This podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective, an Arkansas based community lead by photographer Miles Witt Boyer and cohosted, produced, and edited by Jared Mark Fincher. All information is copywritten 2023 Photographic Collective LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

It was a year filled with absolute growth. The photo industry boomed coming out of the Covid hole and somehow riding that wave Jared convinced me to start this little podcast that would end up growing into a bit of a movement. Here we are so many seasons in with the who's who of guests behind us and we couldn't think of a better way to kick off 2023 than to rehash last year. Our favorite guests, photographers, film makers, and industry professionals. Our favorite moments, quotes, and tid bits. Our favorite memories jumping head first into the world of educations, community coordinators, and obviously podcasters. This episode was a blast to record and a chance to really expose our listeners to the guy behind so much of the magic at PhotoCo. Jared will be helping to host more often moving forward as well as helping me shape the way the PhotoCo community, small group trainings, workshops, and courses come together! A huge start to the year and a huge opportunity to share what we're most excited about as this humbling, exciting, and wild ride continues beneath us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Ben Hartley you guys. The most dynamic, most interesting, most energy packed educator in the photography space shows up in a real way in this episode. I asked Ben to have this chat with me to talk about how he has shifted his social media focus to a much more community minded approach over the last several years but what I got instead was, true to form, an intense purpose filled conversation with a brilliant mind that went much deeper. Ben is absolutely hilarious but his comedy only aids his perspective that when we show up as our best selves, when we are intentional about lifting up the communities and friends and people right around us, and when we act with integrity the results are always positive. Whether you've found Ben because of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, or his Mastermind Group, or the Booked Solid workshop series, or Abundance, or heard him on a platform stage at WPPI, or this is your first experience diving into the mind of this amazing friend of mine let me tell you directly : Ben is one of the most authentically kind people I know. This conversation all centers around his perspectives on the "long game", showing up every day in an industry that you love with your best work, your best intentions, and your most positive outlook. You'll hear throughout this chat a general perspective that is pretty counter cultural to the wedding / portrait photography industry these days that says, more than likely you already have all that you need baked into you to succeed. Ben's vision as a coach is just to help you navigate through the garbage standing in your way and that perspective is as bold as it is beautiful. Grab a coffee for this one, a notebook, and prepare to just be filled up with some goodness. https://sleek.bio/benhartley The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PhotoCo, hosted by Arkansas based Photography team Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher. To join the Photographic Collective, a FREE community filled with positive, intentional conversations for the photo/video industry simply click over to https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

A very special 50th episode featuring special guest Joe Torres. Joe is a wedding photographer and videographer based in New York City who has taken a straight forward, simple approach to selling his services to couples all over the tri state area and has an impressive rate of conversions. His intentional approach to building relationships and establishing trust with clients before discussing cost allows him to convey himself more as an "assistant buyer" than the seller. Through that lens Joe walks us through a sales process as well as gives some great tactics and tidbits on how he has scaled a small photo and video company into a full time job in almost no time with an army of happy clients behind him. Joe is a member of the Photographic Collective Community, a free to join creative group that exists simply to scale the value of the voices inside of it. This conversation is a perfect example of the kind of chat that happens weekly inside the community with the intent on building more legacy minded, service oriented creatives. If you're struggling with how to price your photography, building packages, understanding sales, client workflow, or simply want a refresher on how simple it can be to close the deal with your ideal client when you know how to communicate your value to them : this conversation is for you. https://josephtorresphotography.com/ The Photographic Collective Podcast is hosted by Arkansas based Wedding Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound by Jared Mark Fincher. To see an uncut video format of this interview or exclusive video content make sure and click over to our YOUTUBE Channel All information in this podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

An in depth conversation with UK commercial photographer and videographer TOM WRIGHT about the newest generation of cameras and how we're being marketed to by the big companies. Whether you're a film maker, portrait photographer, wedding photographer, or hobbiest this conversation is for you. An in depth look at the new Fujifilm XH2 and XH2s (as well as the differences), a chat about some of the flaws in the Canon R5 system, why Tom doesn't prefer Sony, honest perspectives on Leica and more. Hosted by US, Arkansas based wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer. Miles is a Fujifilm X Photographer and global ambassador who is using the new Fujifilm Xh2 and Xh2S in real world scenarios. The purpose of this interview was to discuss why and how purchasing the right gear matters, how to get beyond the specs and discover if a camera system is a good decision for YOUR brand, and how to shop smart. Whether you're interested in the 8k / 6k open gate options in the newest systems or in need of faster auto focus and more crisp lenses we walk through the elements in 2022 of camera shopping that matter, and a few that do not. Tom Wright is a remarkable storyteller, educator, and consultant based in the UK. His work can be seen here https://www.bytomw.com/ Tom is also an active member of the Photographic Collective, a FREE TO JOIN community for like minded, positive creators. The Photographic Collective podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC, hosted by Arkansas Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with editing and engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. To see this episode and more content in video form make sure and check out our YOUTUBE channel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Photographer. Bike Mechanic. Real Estate Agent. Scuba Instructor? Aaron Anderson has lived ten lives not stumbling into photography until he had chased a few other rabbits in his life. The one thing that hit me the hardest in this episode though was his intentionality. Over the last three years Aaron and his wife Joy have sold almost everything they owned, including their home and moved into an RV with their 3 kids to simply invest in time and experiences together as a family. Initially I asked Aaron to be on the show because of his keen sense of light and his remarkably creative eye but what come to the surface in this chat with him was how important the elements of his life that inform that creativity are to him. Aaron is a commercial freelance photographer currently living in an RV park outside of the Dallas, Texas area - but that's just been for the last few weeks or so. Before that it was in LA, and who knows before that. His family's deep desire to pursue experiences together and share in those experiences has clearly permeated into his work. As a commercial shooter Aaron's photography is at the top of the industry. With a refined eye for retouching and finished product and a rolodex of big name clients and olympic athletes along side a formal sponsorship by Fujifilm this this an artist who has earned a little bit of ego and yet you'll hear in this episode he has absolutely none. Quick to defer success to the teams of people around him. Quick to see his role on set as a person who has the opportunity to show respect and love and appreciation to everybody else who is helping him do his job well. Quick to get home in time to tuck his kids in bed. Aaron jumped in this one interview from one of my personal favorite photographers to a man, a dad, and a husband I really look up to. www.andersonvisuals.com IG: @aaronandersonvisuals Twitter: @a2foto We're hosting a whole conversation after the publishing of this episode over in the Photographic Collective Forums. PhotoCo is a FREE TO JOIN creative community of photographers from all over the world. CLICK HERE to get involved! Copyright 2022 Photographic Collective LLC. Hosted by Arkansas Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with editing and sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

So you have a million Tik-Tok followers, you're releasing 6 instagram Reels a week, your facebook groups are scaling, your snap chat story is always up to date and... you're broke? Welcome to the world of vanity metrics where building followers doesn't equal profit. This episode is all about the practical : what metrics matter? How can you create data for yourself around the analytics that will actually affect your success? We're diving into five areas you can track starting TODAY that will move the needle in your business, increase your profit margin AND... your happiness. This episode is all about the truth that popularity and profit are not the same thing. I'm excited for you to hear it and equally excited to get your reactions to it! If you aren't already a member of the Photographic Collective CLICK HERE or find our facebook group "The Photographic Collective". PhotoCo is a positive FREE community for photographers from all over the world coming together with one goal : intentional community. We'd love to have you! For more information on NARRATIVE (the company I use for my blogging and SEO) Check them out here : https://narrative.so/select and use the code MILES for a discount on all of their amazing products. This podcast is a product of the Photographic Collective LLC, hosted by Northwest Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer alongside sound engineer Jared Mark Fincher. Copyright Miles Witt Boyer Photography 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

She directed, shot, and edited a feature length documentary in 9 countries, in 9 languages all about coffee. If I don't have you hooked there I don't know what will. Today's guest is Brooke Bierhaus. She's done documentary film and photo work in 18 countries with an extreme and somehow gentle passion towards telling the stories of the humans in the places she travels. She's bold, assertive, strong, and somehow filled with so much grace and compassion for the world around her. This is a story filled with courage. From war torn countries to small mid western towns in the US Brooke's story is filled with nuggets of home and kindness and throughout the last year of getting to know her I will say that her passion for story comes only second to her love of relationship. This is a special episode. Not only is Brooke a friend right here in my home town of Bentonville, Arkansas, she was also a client of mine on the other end of my camera at her wedding earlier this year. Getting to know her, drink coffee and eat the most delicious coffee cake at her home, hang out with her husband, and now offer a platform to help tell her story has been an absolute honor. The Connected Cup website: https://www.theconnectedcup.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGpEgxF_tbw Follow on Instagram: @itsbrookebierhaus See Brooke's Work: https://www.bierhauscreative.com and https://www.vidbee.org The Photographic Collective podcast serves as a media outlet right along side the FREE TO JOIN community called the Photographic Collective. This podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC and is hosted by founder and photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering and editing by PhotoCo member, admin, and partner Jared Mark Fincher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Tell better stories. That's a mantra every photographer and film maker should strive to repeat. The live a life filled with the curiosity of the human experience is a special thing and to be a full time story teller is a job title reserved for a pretty select few creatives. Today's episode is with my friend Varina Shaughnessy. Let me start by saying Varina is brilliant. Her ability to understand, to observe, to empathize has been shaped over a decade spent watching stories come to life. Whether as a film maker, an interviewer, or a wanderer Varina's own story has been filled with intentionality and opportunity. This chat with her is packed full of nuggets of wisdom she has picked up along the way as well as moments that have shaped her. From meeting her husband who was a journalist in Uganda, to being hired by one of the world most foremost imaging companies to help tell their brand story Varina has lived an amazing life that I can't wait to share. You can connect with Varina via her INSTAGRAM page here or find her as a member over in the PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIVE The Photographic Collective is a FREE to join community filled with not only all of the guests of this podcast but hundreds of other positive, intentional image makers from around the globe! The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Bentonville, Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. For more content like this please check out CUTTING ON ACTION, our sister podcast hosted by film maker Brandon Buccheri. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Fer Juaristi is one of the most creative wedding photographers in the world today, and most humble. His work has permeated and affected the industry at a global level mixing wild cinematic movement and composition with quirky design and tons of energy. From his home in Monterey, Mexico to the corners of the world Fer's photographic journey has left him with a really unique and special perspective on his family, his priorities, and why this job matters so much. This sit down with Fer was all about maximizing our creative ceiling. Seeing things in new ways, pursuing personal growth over business success, and building a strong community of like minded friends are just a few of the topics that we covered on our way through Fer's story. Fer says it best in this interview. For years the wedding photography industry has been consumed by people quick to niche themselves into a style or micro genre. Documentary shooters. The Looks Like Film people. The Fearless Photographers. Often what we end up seeing when these communities arise is a level of insecurity towards the way other people are doing things. Fer's perspective on pulling little ideas, concepts, creative tactics from as many sources as possible and allowing all art to permeate into his work may be the reason that his photography is so creatively compelling. It really is a great conversation with one of my very favorite shooters in the world today. The Photographic Collective is a FREE to join community of photographers from around the world coming together simply to connect in a positive and intentional way. You can join any time simply by clicking HERE Connected with Fer Juaristi directly in spanish via his Patreon Page , or at his WEBSITE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PhotoCo hosted by Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. If you like what you hear in this podcast please check out our sister podcast hosted by cinematographer Brandon Buccheri called Cutting on Action. All information in this podcast : Copyright 2022 Photographic Collective LLC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

What do you do after you've seen $1.3 Billion in sales in a single year? How do you follow up starting or partnering in 9 businesses? You make sure your priorities are in line and that the whole thing can't crumble out from underneath you. Mike Duley is a remarkable figure in business not simply because of his success, but because he hasn't let that success steal either his joy or his hunger. With a keen perspective on what is important, a desire to give back and educate forward Mike is a truly remarkable voice. This episode is absolutely packed full of powerful business tips and mindset concepts that cross industries so easily. Such an honor to sit down in Mike's office and have a full hour with him uninterrupted. If you like this episode make sure you leave a five star review and send over a question to Mike. One listener will receive a $250 Kapture Marketing gift card and a swag bag of PhotoCo gear! The Photographic Collective is a FREE TO JOIN community of positive creatives and entrepreneurs. Click HERE to become a member. To learn more about Mike Duley and the Duley Group click HERE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a PHOTOCO production hosted by Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer and sound engineer Jared Mark Fincher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

The beginning of a brand new series filled with voices of real people fighting through specific obstacles in their lives. Whether through mindset training, finding community, healthier habits, or simply the sheer will to persist we'll be diving deep in shorter episodes with these people to get to the core of what keeps them moving forward. This episode is with wedding photographer Derek Couts though the conversation easily applies to all creatives and entrepreneurs. How can we as individuals pursue a career and a purpose with our lives that is larger than our fears, our insecurities, and our self doubts? More importantly how can we build healthy habits that bring like minded people along side us in the process? Derek is a good friend of mine, an admin and member of the Photographic Collective, a free to join community built simply to inspire positivity and courage in creatives. He's a bit shy in this interview because the ask was for him to be pretty vulnerable but I'm certain that his humility and transparency will touch people in a very authentic way. See Derek's photography with the Arkansas Wedding Collection here or to reach out to Derek for SEO or website auditing advice connect with him directly at DerekCouts.com Todays episode is sponsored by Bedford Camera and Video. Receive 5% cash back on any purchase made through Bedfords by simply using the code "MWB" at checkout. (Discount applied upon shipping) The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PHOTOCO hosted by Arkansas based wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer. Sound engineering and editing by Jared Mark Fincher. If you liked this episode please give us a five star review and make sure to like and follow this podcast as well as our sister podcast "Cutting on Action" hosted by award winning film maker Brandon Buccheri. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Forty podcast episodes sitting and chatting with a few of the biggest names in the photography and mindset coaching world. Forty time clicking record with a notebook in front of me and a sincere goal of trying to uncover some little tidbit of truth that's worth listening to. Forty times that Jared has cleaned up the audio (You'll see I actually messed up my mic on this one) and helped to mix down this podcast with the goal of being one of the easiest to listen to options for entrepreneurs during their busy lives but this episode is different. David Kovacs is a good friend, a member of the Photographic Collective, and a brilliant photographer and business owner who challenged me to sit on the other end of the mic. So this is our interview, of me - Miles Witt Boyer. We chat through everything from PhotoExpo, the Bedford Camera convention in Little Rock, Arkansas that I just had the opportunity to keynote to new camera equipment that I'm excited about and then of course some of the lessons I've learned along the way doing this podcast for about a year now! Celebrating 4 seasons, 10k listeners, and friendship in this special episode. The Photographic Collective is a FREE TO JOIN community filled with positive, creative minds from around the world. Founded by Miles Witt Boyer and based in Bentonville, Arkansas PHOTOCO exists simply as a place where photographers, videographers, and artists from around the world can get together and build relationships. Packed full of training opportunities, small groups, and new friends join us by clicking HERE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective LLC. Sound engineering and editing by Jared Mark Fincher, executive production by Miles Witt Boyer, in partnership with our other PHOTOCO podcast Cutting on Action hosted by Brandon Buccheri. Copyright 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Are you spending more of your life running towards something or away from something? Most of us are doing one or the other. For the vast majority of the world, perhaps especially the photography and creative industry at large the idea of the hustle, the grind, the no days off mindset takes us on a constant rollercoaster of brief moments of inspiration and near total burn out. Creative fatigue lurks behind every corner because we confuse two key things. Busyness and productivity. Today's episode is all about breaking down the fallacy of the hustle. Listen, after 15 years running a successful photography business I can certainly say I've spent more weeks working over 50 hours than I have under but what I've learned is this : I waste as much time as I spend and I can't get any of it back. The reason so many creatives lose their passion, their focus, and their relevance isn't creative evaporation, it's constant fatigue and you know what we need? A break. The grace to step away from the camera, our inboxes, social media, networking events, education and plug into our families and friends. The intentionality to dive head first into a life lived with purpose and careers spent fulfilling a passion that reflects that purpose rather than just perpetual busyness. The scarcity is in your head. The fear is holding you back. The answer may not be more work but more intentional play. To watch the youtube video referenced in this episode from Phil Porto CLICK HERE Join in on SUPERHUMAN : a virtual workshop built to expand your business IQ, define your working thresholds, and scale your sales by CLICKING HERE. The Photographic Collective is a FREE TO JOIN creative community built around a positive, purpose filled, intentional group of people. With photographers, videographers, and creatives from all over the world coming together everyday to encourage each other and grow our businesses in more healthy ways this podcast serves simply as an extension of the conversations happening inside. JOIN FOR FREE BY CLICKING HERE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of the Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Photographer and founder Miles Witt Boyer. Executive producer Jared Mark Fincher. Recorded along side our second podcast geared specifically to the film making and cinema industry hosted by Brandon Buccheri CUTTING ON ACTION. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

If you're a photographer in 2022 you're likely living a bit of a double life. The one on social media where you're a refined playful sudo-influencer with a cool big brimmed hat and the cutest latte's and then the one where you've got stacks of past due bills and tax statements you don't quite understand along side memory cards you think are backed up on your desk at home. Sound familiar? Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating both ends a bit but you get the idea. In this day and age being an active photographer for some reasons makes us want to hide the mistakes that make us the most human and yet, if you'll listen to this story you might just hear about a mistake that I made recently and how it actually brought me closer to the people on the other end of my camera. Being a wedding photographer or portrait photographer doesn't have to mean we live perfect lives, nor does it mean that our goal for our work should be perfection. I'm Miles Witt Boyer, I'm just a normal dad and husband living in middle America. I get to go to a few really cool places with a few really awesome people and in the middle of all of that stuff, I also make mistakes, get tired, eat chips and queso instead of chicken and asparagus, and forget to call my friends back. So how about we do this thing : 23 minutes of me just being... me. Bored yet? That's ok too - maybe behind it all I'm a little boring. You'll have to listen to find out. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PHOTOCO Productions hosted by Miles Witt Boyer with production and audio by Jared Mark Fincher. Along side the Cutting on Action Podcast with Brandon Buccheri PHOTOCO is an online community for photographers and videographers from around the world who come together for positive, intentional community. The best part? It's FREE to join. Click here for more information on PHOTOCO or to see more of Miles' work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

What happens to your career when you become more focused on being successful than serving your clients? Sometimes we need to remember that every time we're told no it doesn't mean we're on the wrong path. Sometimes a disappointing result can be the catalyst for enormous opportunity. This episode we're sitting down with UK based portrait and commercial photographer and videographer Tom Wright. Tom is no stranger to success though you may not have heard of him as a prolific voice in the industry. He's been the creative mind in the shadows of some absolutely remarkable work but his perspective and humility have grown him not only a remarkably positive reputation amongst the photography industry, but a loyal customer base that trusts him to solve their problems creatively. Aside from a radical perspective filled with empathy toward his clients and a refreshing approach to success in general what makes Tom Wright's perspective worth a listen is simple. He is no stranger to No but his response to it has been a catalyst to enormous opportunities. Over the course of the last few years starting really in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic I've had the opportunity to get to know Tom on a personal level as a friend. His photography and videography, usage of lighting, color theory, editing, and even objective perspective towards coaching and mentoring other creatives has permeated into so many areas of my business. It's a huge honor to welcome people like Tom onto this podcast and give the world the opportunity to learn from him on an organic and authentic level. If you'd like to see more of Tom's work simply click over to https://www.bytomw.com/ If you'd like to know more about how to get involved with the Photographic Collective Community where you can find Tom Wright and all of the other guests of this podcast like Jonas Peterson, Alison Conklin, Phil Porto and Jai Long make sure you join us for free at https://photographic-collective.com/ The Photographic Collective podcast is a product of the Photographic Collective ©2022 is produced by Executive Producer Miles Witt Boyer with editing and sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. If you've enjoyed this podcast please take time to give us a five star review and subscribe and make sure you check out the newest podcast series in produced by the Photographic Collective hosted by Film Maker Brandon Buccheri CUTTING ON ACTION. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

PART 2! Jai Long has a story that has been told countless times, but not like this. This is a guy who's backstory has informed and prepared him to become one of the most sought after and prolific educators, podcasters, and personalities in the photography world today and yet for as often as he is interviewed people miss the magic that makes Jai so special. This episode is all about finding that magic. Understanding the way a kid from Australia who has been homeless several times, in and out of government housing with no formal education can not only beat the odds but turn his life into something so remarkable forever changed the way I look at all Jai has accomplished. He's brilliant, creative, kind, and bold. Not one to raise his hand when he has a question, not one to wait in line to be served, not one to follow social standards that get in the way of pursuing dreams, Jai's life has been a series of courageous, unrealistic goals turned into reality. We took some time in this episode to understand the origins of the Six Figure Business Map, the Wedding Summit, Free the Bird Photography, NoSkin Clothing, and so many of Jai's other businesses and ideas and what I learned was that Jai simply refuses to separate himself from his work but also refuses to separate his work from his joy. He goes all in on his success and his relationships simultaneously making sure that wherever he shows up he is at his best. One of the best interviews I've heard him give, though clearly I'm a bit biased, and I'm eager to see the world see Jai Long through a new lens. For more information on how you can interact with Jai Long connect with him via his website : https://jailong.co/ or find him in the PhotoCo member's only community that you can join for free by simply clicking over to photographic-collective.com. The Photographic Collective podcast serves as an educational platform and extension of the PHOTOCO community and training programs. Hosted by Miles Witt Boyer, produced by Jared Mark Fincher in Bentonville, Arkansas. All audio is subject to copyright 2022 Miles Witt Boyer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

Jai Long has a story that has been told countless times, but not like this. This is a guy who's backstory has informed and prepared him to become one of the most sought after and prolific educators, podcasters, and personalities in the photography world today and yet for as often as he is interviewed people miss the magic that makes Jai so special. This episode is all about finding that magic. Understanding the way a kid from Australia who has been homeless several times, in and out of government housing with no formal education can not only beat the odds but turn his life into something so remarkable forever changed the way I look at all Jai has accomplished. He's brilliant, creative, kind, and bold. Not one to raise his hand when he has a question, not one to wait in line to be served, not one to follow social standards that get in the way of pursuing dreams, Jai's life has been a series of courageous, unrealistic goals turned into reality. We took some time in this episode to understand the origins of the Six Figure Business Map, the Wedding Summit, Free the Bird Photography, NoSkin Clothing, and so many of Jai's other businesses and ideas and what I learned was that Jai simply refuses to separate himself from his work but also refuses to separate his work from his joy. He goes all in on his success and his relationships simultaneously making sure that wherever he shows up he is at his best. One of the best interviews I've heard him give, though clearly I'm a bit biased, and I'm eager to see the world see Jai Long through a new lens. For more information on how you can interact with Jai Long connect with him via his website : https://jailong.co/ or find him in the PhotoCo member's only community that you can join for free by simply clicking over to photographic-collective.com. The Photographic Collective podcast serves as an educational platform and extension of the PHOTOCO community and training programs. Hosted by Miles Witt Boyer, produced by Jared Mark Fincher in Bentonville, Arkansas. All audio is subject to copyright 2022 Miles Witt Boyer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

The art of saying "No" and the way it increases the value of your Yes. If you only listen to one podcast episode this week in the entire world of podcasts, whether you're a photographer, film maker, designer, creative, or just curious entrepreneur this episode should be it. The vulnerability that Brandon Buccheri takes into this chat to talk about how important those two little letters are is amazing. There's a misconception in business that we become more valuable when we solve every problem that comes our way but the truth that Brandon discusses with me in this episode is that we have to know which problems to solve, which clients to take on, which paths to take, and which future we want to embrace as professionals. It is in learning to say "no" to opportunities that will dilute or distract from our goals that we increase the value of the problems we choose to say yes to. Mindset coaching like this can be a subtle and yet powerful way to realign yourself to your goals. In The Collective we're not simply empowering creativity, we're creating community. Encouraging creatives to make more intentional decisions for their families, their industries, and their businesses that translate into more purpose filled lives and more joy. Brandon Buccheri is an original member of the Photographic Collective, an active admin in our free to join Facebook Group, and the cofounder of a production company based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area called Evoko Films. His compassion for his industry and passion for telling stories with films has opened the door to a remarkably wise and mature perspective on business. You can find more about his work via his website https://www.evokofilms.com/ or connect with him directly along side over 500 other creative minds from all over the world for free in the Photographic Collective Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb. Like what you're hearing? Want to be a guest of this podcast, interact with Miles directly, join a mentoring program, or just get to know more about Miles Witt Boyer's photography? Jump over to https://www.mileswittboyer.com/education and click "contact" to connect! The Photographic Collective Podcast is powered by Miles Witt Boyer Photography with production and editing by Jared Mark Fincher and based in Bentonville, Arkansas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

What a wild year. We haven't exactly solved global warming or cured world hunger but we've done some good in the world and learned a few amazing lessons along the way. Taking an episode to reflect on the last year, day dream about what comes next, and dig into some advice for making the most of every opportunity to leave the world around you a little bit better. •• The Photographic Collective is a free to join positive community of creatives powered by Miles Witt Boyer. Join us on Facebook or connect with Miles directly @mileswittboyer on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mwbpodcast/support

They say it's in the eye of the beholder but what does that even mean? Is it possible that we've all gotten a little off track with what we think is beautiful? Is it possible that in a world of insights and photoshop and social influence the very idea of something being beautiful doesn't mean what it used to? In this episode with Michigan based wedding and portrait photographer David Kovacs we're digging into this very topic. How can we reset out mindset to be more sensitive, more inspired, and more surrounded with beauty as artists? How can we allow the smallest details in life to permeate into our art and our work in truly beautiful ways? This episode continues on our season three goal of taking our podcast deeper in to the mind and motivation of all creatives, not just photographers and videographers and helping us to form more healthy, more complete, and more empowered habits. This episode is an absolute must listen and a foundational conversation with a good friend that I can't wait to be able to really share. For more information on Dave and his amazing wife Angela check out their absolutely beautiful website at https://www.daveandangphoto.com/ MEALS FOR UKRAINE : For more information on how YOU can support the effort we mention at the end of this episode click here : https://multipliglobal.com/ukraine/ The Photographic Collective is a free to join creative community filled with positive, purpose driven artists from around the world. Photographers, Videographers, and designers come together to have intentional conversations and community and we'd love to have you join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb Hosted by Miles Witt Boyer with editing and production by Jared Mark Fincher. ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC

"I just want to use my imagination and make money with it." We couldn't have picked a more bold start to season 3. Jay Worsley is not only one of the most talented and recognized film makers in the industry his perspective and purpose is absolutely inspirational. The future of film making and photography isn't measured in insights and metrics of likes and follows and Jay explains to us why our mindset and our purpose has to be bigger. Your creative mindset has to rise above surface level concepts of success in order to leave a lasting mark on the world around you and this episode absolutely was a challenging and also relatable reminder of the battles creative entrepreneurs face today. From Jay Worsley "I'm one of those crazy passionate people. I find something I'm passionate about and my head just explodes with ideas, opportunities, and memories.I have this idea that there is an insane amount of beauty in the world. Whether in the deep forest, the sandy beaches, or even in the people surrounding us. This idea that there is endless story and beauty every where you look. That is what I pour into my films and any project I am lucky to be a part of.I create story driven films meant to evoke emotion while at the same time showcasing a brand's message or product." sonderstorytelling.com instagram.com/jayworsley The Photographic Collective is a free community of creatives powered by Miles Witt Boyer along side a few of the most influential names in the photography and film making world today. A purpose filled, intentional place where we can come together and have the hard conversations safe from the cynical mindset that is so toxic in today's culture. Join us for free at https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb

SEO is this mythical monster that either exists to bring us endless numbers of new opportunities or to keep the world from seeing our work. At least that was my impression leading up to this call. The truth is that Search Engine Optimization is this theoretical process that so many of us in the photographic world pretend to understand and fail at so miserably. Enter Dylan Howell. Dylan is an incredible wedding photographer from Portland that saw the influence that having a visible website on Google had on his business and instead of simply keeping all of that information to himself he decided to teach it to anybody that would listen. If you're struggling with keywords, blogging, layout, alt tags, load times, or simply finding your website on the 78th page of Google this episode is for you. It's a refreshingly simple and positive perspective on a few things we can do to turn the momentum of SEO in our favor as well as a few stories and lessons Dylan has learned along the way. Find more info about training programs and classes you can take from Fuel Your Photos at this website : https://www.fuelyourphotos.com/ Go check out more of Dylan's incredible, grainy, gritty, organic wedding photography at his website : https://dylanmhowell.com/ As always you can connect with Dylan or any of the other guests from the PHOTOCO Podcast in our free facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb The Photographic Collective is a free, positive, intentionally minded community for creatives and entrepreneurs powered by Photographer Miles Witt Boyer. Sound and editing is done by Jared Mark Fincher. For mentor information or to keep up to date with trainings and workshops join us over at https://www.mileswittboyer.com/education

Who you are as a photographer, an artist, and an entrepreneur comes down to a sum of your experiences, your opportunities, and your God given talents. The world around us seems hell bent on compartmentalizing everything and yet the stories of photographers like Max Grubb's who grew up on a tiny island on the other side of the world and picked up a camera as a way to try and capture and make sense of all of the changes in his life that were coming right along side growing up shows us just how similar we all are. We all have this desire to express ourselves and to organize the world around us. We all have a back story. We all have faced challenges and people who didn't look like us, think like us, or believe what we do and yet when the camera becomes an outlet to learning and understanding the stories of the people around you the color and beauty of their lives bleeds into yours. Max Grubb is a wedding photographer based in Northwest Arkansas with a story that starts on the other side of the world. His eye for light and moment is empowered by a deep desire to serve and understand the stories that he is asked to capture and the work that is produced through his camera is some of the best I've ever seen. In this episode we dig deep into Max's upbringing but quickly get into the secrets to his success as a photographer and how building relationships and humanizing his subjects has allowed him unrestricted access to more authentic, more intentional, and more creative imagery. If you'd like to see Max's work check out his website or simply connect with him directly through his instagram page. The Photographic Collective is powered by Miles Witt Boyer Photography. We're an online community filled with positive, purpose filled photographers and creatives from all over the world. Free to join and packed with conversations, education, and community based opportunities to connect with like minded people along side a few of the most recognized photographers in the world. Join us for free HERE OR connect with Miles Directly through his website built for photographers. The Photographic Collective LLC operates out of Bentonville, Arkansas offering resources for photographers such as ALBUM DESIGN and fulfillment, business and marketing consulting, and social media training.

From the moment Rebecca Bradley starts talking on this episode with her cool New Zealand accent her obvious passion for people takes over. She's an artist with a fascination in humanity and it has lead her to not only be an incredibly successful and connected wedding photographer on the other side of the world from us here in the PHOTOCO headquarters but also connected her with one of my very favorite software companies. Rebecca's art, alongside her job with NARRATIVE is all geared around serving people and this conversation with her is such a beautiful authentic exploration of where all of that started for her along with a few key lessons and things she's learned along the way. If you'd like to find out more about NARRATIVE or would like to grab a discount on either PUBLISH or SELECT - click this link : https://narrative.so/?affiliate=MILES For more information about Rebecca Bradley and to see her beautifully authentic, organic, and artistic wedding photography based in Aukland, NZ click here : https://rebeccabradleyphotography.co.nz/ The Photographic Collective is a free community of creatives and photographers from all over the world coming together in a community every day. Powered by Miles Witt Boyer with a team of moderators, group experts, and admins from around the country we're on the hunt for new ways to change the photography industry from the inside out with positive, intentional, purpose filled content and education. For more information check out the PHOTO by clicking THIS LINK or join us on facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb

You can't expect yourself to power through week after week without fatigue. You can't be all things to all people. You can't perfect a process professionally and not expect it to affect how present you are personally. You can't grow without rest. This week's episode is all about your health. We're taking a mental health break from loads of amazing advice from a few of the world's most affluent artists and photographers to bring it all back to center for a moment. We all know that we are the most vulnerable to impostor syndrome, insecurity, fear, and ultimately failure when we're stretching ourselves too thin and diluting the magic that makes our work special in the first place. So this week I'm alone just talking through some of the lessons I've learned lately. What it's like to take time to hear my kids giggle, to see my wife smile, and to spend a little of the money I work so hard to earn. We've got to find balance and community if we want to grow healthy businesses that empower us to live bold, intentional lives. Join me for a quick 20 minute episode this week with a challenge at the end of it and then jump over to the Photographic Collective Facebook Group and share with us about the lessons you've learned. The Photographic Collective is a creative community powered by Miles Witt Boyer along side a team of moderators and community culture advocates and a few of the most known names in the photo industry right along side you! It's a free to join positive place where creatives can learn, grow, and connect without worrying about being criticized. If you're not already a member - click over and join us! About Miles : International wedding and portrait photographer and founder of The Photographic Collective and Miles Witt Boyer Photography, Miles' keen eye for light and moment are matched with a passion for relationship and the human connection. Nationally published, award winning, with a company portfolio showing work from nearly 40 states and countries all over the world Miles feels like he is really just getting started. Miles and his team place a high value on experience for their clients noting that the most beautiful art is often a biproduct of being invited into arms length of the most important moments. He is a Fujifilm X/GFX Creator as well as a Fujifilm X-Photographer, and a Holdfast Gear Ambassador with a unique obsession with dynamic light and a love for teaching photographers to see light in special ways. Professor, Art Director, Marketing Consultant, Educator, Social Influencer, Entrepreneur and perhaps his most personally valued title is that of husband and father. Husband to a beautiful wife who helps manage and run his company. Dad to two brilliant little energetic boys who are no stranger to having their lives well documented. Find out more about Miles' work by visiting his website : https://www.mileswittboyer.com/

This is where it all started. In the middle of 2020 I joined into a little app called clubhouse and found myself somehow thrust on stage moderating a group of a few thousand speakers right along side these two gentleman from the UK. We've never met in person but the bond was instant because while we were speaking to photographers and with photographers we were talking about things that carry so much more depth and just camera settings and compositional rules. Over the course of the next few months the three of us became unlikely friends bonding over how important having a positive mindset can be and how critical community is. As the masks came off Clubhouse faded away and yet Igor Demba, Tom Wright, and myself - Miles Witt Boyer somehow were left with this happy memory of what it felt like to shake the industry up a bit. It was the beginning of this hunger for me to serve and give and really the precursor for this podcast that Jared Fincher and I started so it only feels right to bring these two remarkable artists and visionaries and friends onto the podcast to talk about pursuing purpose as a photographer. Igor Demba is world renowned as one of the absolute biggest and best names in the wedding industry. From being recognized as one of the world's best by Harper's Bazaar to being published and featured in every major publication globally Igor's work has connected with millions of photographers and yet his humility, his big laugh, and his genuine joy is what leads the way for him. A fun and involved dad and a passionate and present husband Igor is absolutely an example of priorities well placed. Tom Wright is a UK photographer with a background in weddings and portraiture that left to pursue commercial work several years ago. Tom has a keen eye for cinematic and beautiful sculpted light, a rare ability to story tell both for brands as well as individuals and an insatiable appetite for knowledge. He is as composed as he is brilliant, humble and approachable while being the talent behind some remarkable work. Over the last two years Igor and Tom have partnered in a number of projects the most recent being a training program that Igor is producing and that entire relationship grew from these chats. Sit back and soak up some joy in this episode from three friends scattered across the globe as we talk about how we came together, where our lives are going, and how important community, purpose, and positivity are in shaping future success as a photographer. Find Igor Demba at his website https://www.igordemba.com/ Find Tom Wright at his website https://www.bytomw.com/ The Photographic Collective is a Free Creative Community available for photographers, videographers, and creatives anywhere in the world. It's an open forum for positive and encouraging conversation, networking, and education along side a few of the biggest names in the photography industry. You can find every single past guest on this podcast as a member and we would love to see you over there! Click HERE for more information!

Nadia Meli needs no introduction. She is this brilliant, bold, beautiful soul that is simultaneously deep and approachable. Her sense of compassion for the humanity around her along side an innate ability to create organic and intentional imagery rose her to the top of the industry both in Europe and globally very quickly but it really is finding "home" for her that seems like it matters most. An early adopter of a photographic style that not is so trendy and popular Nadia's work is filled with emotion and movement. As a Nikon ambassador, an educator, a podcaster, and a brand representative for a number of large names Nadia's work has been seen worldwide and yet she has this calm grace and balance to her that shows what is in my opinion the most beautiful characteristic to her as an artist - her humanity. I've had the pleasure to chat a bit with Nadia back and forth over the last year but this podcast interview was the longest we've spent in conversation and my hope is that as a listener you walk away as inspired to find intentionality and purpose and balance in your life as I was. An Italian born in Germany and now living in London pursuing editorial and fashion portraiture with a rich history and long list of awards as a wedding photographer Nadia Meli is not only an inspiration, she's a beautiful soul. Go get lost in her work here : https://nadiameli.com/ The Photographic Collective Podcast is an extension of a positive creative community moderated by Miles Witt Boyer. Find us over on Facebook to join into the conversation along side all of our past guests. Episodes edited by Jared Mark Fincher. For more information on PhotoCo swag or to join the community find us here : https://www.mileswittboyer.com/education

He's one of the biggest names in mindset and business coaching in the photographic industry. Ben Hartley has not only elevated his own career as a photographer to continually new heights over the last ten years, he has spent most of it intentionally inviting people to join him and to be frank - his ideas are a bit radical. Showing up every day and giving free education, free mindset tips, free perspective to thousands of people in his mastermind group, managing a booming workshop and mentor training program, continuing to run what is widely recognized as one of the top wedding photography studios in the world, and being an incredibly involved dad and husband sounds like a lot, but Ben is just really hitting his stride. This guy's energy, positivity, and perspective are filled with purpose and intentionally and in this talk we chat through not only a bit of his backstory but how he found the courage to really pursue success at this level. I found Ben through the Six Figure Photography Podcast years ago and long before I ever even dreamed of being on the other end of the microphone I knew I wanted to build a relationship with this guy to better understand him. Here we are years later, close friends and I now get the opportunity to share a bit of his wisdom, his big laugh, and his joy with our listeners. For more information on Ben's BOOKED SOLID and ABUNDANCE workshops or just for more information on how to join Ben's FREE Mastermind group head over to https://benhartley.com/work-with-me or simply head to https://sixfigurephotography.com/mastermind/ The Photographic Collective is a FREE online community over on Facebook hosted by MILES WITT BOYER along side a list of incredible photographers from all over the world. Every guest of the podcast is a member which gives all of our members access to a wealth of free communication, easy education, and most importantly community together. For more information on all that Miles and the Community Coordinators are creating with PHOTOCO as well as swag, coaching, mentor programs, and small group training check out https://www.mileswittboyer.com/education

Part one of this interview was one of our most listened to episodes ever. No surprise there because while it's always tempting for podcasts to focus on things like how amazing photographer's shoot or where they've been this conversation with Jonas Peterson is all about the why. It's a lesson that Jonas has learned and a process he has refined over a career filled with adventures and awards. In fact, the more acclaim Jonas receives the more he attempts to sidestep the limelight in the name of authenticity for his clients. Part One of the Jonas Peterson interview by Miles really dug into Jonas' origin story coming from the advertising world and being named one of the top photographers in the world in his first year as a full time shooter. This part of the interview focuses more into what comes next for Jonas, how he sees the future of the industry, and ways that we can all be more mindful, more intentional, more authentic photographers. For all of the time so many of us in the photography community spend educating at workshops, creating content on YOUTUBE, mentoring, shooting, training, editing, training associates, selling albums (and the list goes on and on)... The truth is that most of us can trace some part of how we do what we do back to the influence that Jonas Peterson has had on the industry. His friendships with names like Fer Juarsiti, Gabe McClintock, Jose Villa, etc are a perfect example of the level of work Jonas has created and yet for as accomplished as he is perhaps what we can learn the most from this conversation with him is how important it is to approach every client, every wedding with the humility to see them as the heros in their own story. No matter how famous Jonas has become his approach has always been to serve and love his couples and it shows perhaps most in his most recent work as he pairs Super8 video, expired Polaroid Film, and remarkable imagery into this art that is uniquely him. To see more of Jonas Peterson's work check out his website https://jonaspeterson.com/ The Photographic Collective is a creative community moderated by photographers and friends from all over the world and powered by Miles Witt Boyer. This podcast as well as membership in the Collective are totally free and offer a positive, intentional approach to community in the photographic and creative industry. Join us here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb or reach out to Miles directly for information on small group training, mentor programs and getting more involved in the PHOTOCO leadership training here : https://www.mileswittboyer.com/education