www.theepicpodcast.com Professional wedding photographers Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell discuss a variety of topics ranging from their experience as wedding photographers to music, equipment, movies, and life in general.
Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
The Epic Podcast is a fantastic podcast for anyone interested in photography or just looking for some entertaining conversations. The hosts, Sam and Nathan, have a great dynamic and their passion for photography shines through in each episode. It's clear that they are experienced professionals with a wealth of knowledge to share.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the relaxed and conversational tone. Listening to Sam and Nathan feels like sitting down with friends and having an enjoyable chat. They cover a wide range of topics, from gear reviews to business advice, and always offer valuable insights and tips. The podcast is filled with interesting discussions that provide inspiration and motivation for photographers.
Another great aspect of The Epic Podcast is the honesty and transparency of the hosts. They are not afraid to share their mistakes or secrets, which adds authenticity to the podcast. Whether it's discussing their workflow, sharing personal anecdotes, or giving their thoughts on gear, Sam and Nathan provide valuable perspectives that can benefit photographers at any level.
On the downside, one could argue that the episodes are sometimes too short. With an average runtime of around an hour, some listeners may find themselves wanting more content from each episode. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect since it keeps the podcast concise and focused.
In conclusion, The Epic Podcast is a must-listen for photography enthusiasts. Sam and Nathan create an engaging and informative podcast that combines their expertise with entertaining conversations. Whether you're a professional photographer or just starting out, this podcast offers valuable insights while keeping you entertained along the way.
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Cultural Event 03:32 Distorted Sense of Time 07:22 Impact of Sense of Time on Relationships 13:30 The Value of Photographers in Weddings 19:27 Importance of Blogging and SEO 27:05 Taking Photos Twice 36:43 Balancing Technology and Creativity 44:45 The Challenges of Technology 50:03 Establishing a Creative Process 52:28 Prince's Approach to Music 52:57 Retirement of F-Mount Lenses 53:27 Transition to Z Mount 56:25 Impact of Megapixel Cameras on Older Lenses 57:49 Creation of the Z Mount 58:20 Using Nikon and Canon Cameras 59:16 Upcoming Shoots and Year in Review 01:01:08 Returning to Podcasting
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: Eating while podcasting Reveal of the first images from the James Webb telescope The comparison of quality from early telescopes to the modern telescopes The backyard space photography genre The size of the telescope lens Andrew McCarthy Launch day Quick facts about the James Webb Project How Nasa decides what to photograph Hubble Out of Focus Controversy The tradeoff between Hubble and James Webb telescopes
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: 0:00 intro 1:30 aftershoot and AI 3:00 new BTS footage camera 6:05 sling bags are the best bags 10:50 the absurdity of tech names 12:40 too many once in a lifetime events in our lifetime 14:12 Nathan almost kills a truck driver 18:00 war and nuclear power plants 21:50 they just keep throwing people at the problem 24:52 everyone is an expert both everything 26:50 deepfakes in war 28:30 media and propaganda 31:10 regulating and banning platforms that can't accurately verify a user's age 36:00 crypto and the truth 37:50 NFTs are nothing new 40:00 sam's crypto currency 43:05 the return of Facebook pages 46:00 what's the next thing? 47:45 the new batman 49:48 Nathan rants 55:01 breaking news
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: Reddit is taking over Post secret RAW vs JPEG - should there be a button? Can RAW files corrupt? Canon's firmware updates! CRAW video capture on the R3 LOG vs RAW? Followup comments How aperture impacts color and editing time Working w/ a child! Mask mandates lifted yet again! End of year review Physical Album
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: Nathan's birthday Matrix resurrections Movie club Best movie of all time? The marketing of the matrix Sam's take Nathan's take The aesthetic of the matrix movies Leica M11 Rumored specs! The staying power of M cameras
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: Canon R3 quick take R6 issue of hotshot loosening The authority of a giant camera body Shooting w/ 256GB cards in your camera body New MacBook Pros! Apple marketing is stupid Macbook display quality Storage Space Sharpening in instagram Nathan is photographing a baby birthday party Nikon Z9 flagship mirrorless body Editing with AI tools Time efficiency w/ a new born
show sponsor: http://www.sproutredo.com/podcast ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is: Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam show notes: nathan's fatherhood house buying adventure plant influencer porch shoot using aftershoot to cull with AI influencer influencers sam's story of discovering aftershoot.co culling workflow using aftershoot the tradeoff of AI culling - do you lose creative growth? 30 FPS Raw capture w/ Canon R3 working with models vs wedding clients staying humble in the face of artificial intelligence Live Photos built into a mirrorless camera? Signal Flow Update!
show sponsor: http://www.sproutredo.com/podcast ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: nathan had a daughter feeling out work life balance with kids? DJI first person perspective drone robotic remote police surveillance google will no longer track you via browser tom cruise deepfake videos iphotos private social network NFT non fungible tokens rarible.com superare.com
originally posted FEB 19, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes:
originally posted FEB 7, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: nathan moved to arlington for the birth of his first child buying a 1993 delaca delivery van amtrak! trains vs self driivng vs chip vs NFC payments hunkering down to survive until sprint/summer airbnb explosion chinese investment in american real estate investing GME why the GME fiasco hurt most people hedgefund vs hedgefund gamified apps for investing what happened w/ robinhood GME and why buy and hold never works
originally posted JAN 20, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: macOS Big Sur problems AKG Podcasting USB C Microphone ClubHouse - audio only social network How Clubhouse is growing, quickly. Monetizing is a bad idea Sam's banned Instagram account The downsides to a large audience The mainstream consequences of the assumption of private vs public sharing of wedding photos. Inauguration Day The marketing strategy of 2020 Nathan's wife is COVID vaccinated! Ethereum vs Bitcoin Crypto market is like playing chess with a monkey
originally posted DEC 14, 2020 @ Patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: HEIC Format JPEG Mini Magnetic attachment for iphone charging Apple M1 Chip The most ideal computer setup without target disk mode Client Inquiry Responses Are weddings still “cool” to photograph? Maintaining perspective on your market vs the rest of the world. Pivoting to new ventures Don't be a berry in the bush... Be the bird eating the berries. Members only coffee shops Covid Coffee A return to human interaction, sort of. Canon 8mm-15mm Fisheye NYT 2020 Review via Photos
originally published OCT 29th, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: this is live streamed to YouTube and Facebook Zeiss zx1 is shipping photoshop updates to support neural network filters the meaning of a photo
originally published OCT 17, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd check out nathan's music project BLIND GUIDE the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: sam bought the hasselblad 907x50c which screen orientation is best? nathan has had his r6 for a few weeks thumb wheel heaven overhauling your editing when buying a new camera what is up with adobe (again)? nathan takes his first portrait of his unborn baby BLIND GUIDE is released today! nathan deconstructs his album art learning through collaboration and accountability making music vs making photos consistency over time perfection is the enemy don't sprint for 7 days DAYS OFF? goats mowing the lawn song exploder giving yoruself space to explore knowing what you're doing and not knowing what you're doing radiohead vs REM fiverr tapping into your intuition
originally published SEP 19, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: lightroom classic to mobile cloud sync nostalgic photo adventures sam looks for photos he took of RBG softub.com official blessing of the hounds hunters head photo venture from 2009 what kicked off our passion for photography sam's first real camera sony cybershot nathan's 1 megapixel gateway camera first camears that wrote RAW? canon r6 hybrid shooting stills + video nikon 50 1.2Z wedding can now be any day the cultrural consequences of working remotely the new era of working online and virtual assistants the ADD of advertising the social dilemma hot swappable employees
originally published Aug 12, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: there's no prep nathan's take on the R5 camera auto focus camerea screen refresh rate aperture preview “exposure simulation” issue CFexpress card vs the battery manufactueres should make genre'd cameras AP has changed to entirely sony cameras seeding early cameras to reviweres early image.canon RAW cloud service wifi transfer grip
originally published Jul 13, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: nathan and sam start real estate photography the more you dumb it down the more it's perfect? canon r5 pre-annoucnment canon r6 specs review http://pixii.fr pixii m mount camera sam buy's a pixii on air sigma RF mount stuff? 70-200 RF AF/stablizaiton hesitation what was the nikon DF? sam's JEMI service who are the front line sceintists in the lab? on air answer from a nurse about fevers zeiss zx1 update
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: nathan helps sam choose a double exposure adobe's attempt at a social network via lightroom adobe sucks at naming their software what are people even doing on facebook anymore? new facebook interface opt out of political ads nathan got covid tested it doesn't hurt, but weirdest experience ever. sam flew on an airplane productivity hacks via caveday and focusmate the innovations for work for the information age
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: hand written propaganda letters? attending protests in dc and baltimore 8cantwait.org photography workhourse computers! imac pro vs macbook pro vs macbook vs ipad pro reliability of target disk mode nathan gets nostalgic about colorful imacs the hackintosh failure the incresaing anxiety of macos almost bought a house, but then... sam bought 70-200 RF the changing landscape of press conferences
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: review the report & download the excel sheet/pdf here! http://www.stateoftheindustry.photo new early access and ad free episode of the podcast for all you patrons! listen to previous episodes here and don't forget you can add these podcast episodes to any podcast app using your custom link found here and in your welcome email and in your "my membership" tab. the podcast is: Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: sam chills on his roof nathan is a big fan of rain state of the industry 2020 www.stateoftheindustry.photo how many hours of your life are wasted spelling your instagram, or email address? the synergy of these logistic reports analyzing the data in detail region based comparison length of time as a photographer comparison male vs female comparisons USA vs everywhere else primary source of income vs secondary or hobby source of income what was included in avg wedding day package percentage of overall revenue from print sales? word of mouth vs ads awkward goodbye
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: computer webcam quality needs an overhaul airbnb deals in NYC nathan explores baltimore nathan's neighbors are partying do we have a rich back catalog? using this time to identify stress in your previous life milkadamia how are you coping wihtout any income? PPP has run out of money pic-time art prints? how are gallery hosts innovating? complete pic-time workflow APP review nathan's uncle orders prints w/ success MD sole props can now file for unemployment how sam is pointing to the phase system to inform how he handles client rescheudle requests
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so even though we recorded this a week ago… some of it is out of date. we skipped editing an entire podcast content overload gmail task list new feature AMAZING diversify your revenue streams new pictime APP existing gallery backup subscription the problem with dropbox new ipad pro touch pad on new ipad! delayed production canon R5? what nathan is doing with his wife to stay sane this is the time to break your habits w/ diet, excerecise, drinking less, wasting productivity. no screen at all day! camp out in your livingroom! coming out of quarantine? liberty university opening their school back up far too early
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so even though we recorded this a week ago… some of it is out of date. the one about covid - 19 dc cancels mass gatherings things go viral on reddit first sam has not lost any work yet nathan has lost a ton fo work destination wedding photographers… uh oh. what about studios with associate photographers? investing for safety vs retirement what jobs are safe? YESTERDAY - movie recommendations PARASITE - movie recommendations 1917 - movie recommendations CHILDREN OF MEN - - movie recommendations the magic of a one shot movie, we lose connection. nathan forgets about the magic of books
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so because we recorded this a few weeks ago… much of it is out of date. canon mirrolress cameras inbound for mid feb what does eos stand for? what does R stand for? boolean search qualifiers always edit from smart previews omnilink & iconosquare name camera models based on genre of photography how many wedding photograhpers are there in the world? who cares about youtubbers? 1-10 scores vs 1-5 stars the controversey of three stars do you have an internal voice in yoru head? speed reading coronavirus flying instruments only the used - dark times in nathan's life warner brothers owns rotten tomatoes comcast owns everything let's go to the gym!
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: we discuss the entirty of Rise of Skywalker while play/pausing through a bootleg video file of it sam has eyes dialated bokeh walks retina detachment? furk.net sam downloads a cam'd version of star wars rise of skywalker the virus of skywalker
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: show notes: it's good to be hurd nikon d780 is annoucned metabones speed booster adapter canon firmware updates yet again for AF eye tracking lightphone II - the promise of no distraction iphone 11 battery case w/ camera shutter button mac pro display eos r pro? state of the industry! the rise of IGTV strip mining your life for content? nessa on speakerphone
68 The One About Iphone 11 Pro's 3 Camera Lenses by Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
early release & after show @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd the epic podcast is Sam Hurd http://instagram.com/iamthesam and Nathan Mitchell http://instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography show notes: we start 45 mins late sam shoots a wedding in milwaukee sam vs freight train the older we get the shorter weddings feel are mirrorless cameras gamifying photography? mental shortcuts to creativity? where the problem starts for new photographers vs experienced photographers ken rockwell airdrop for professional cameras zAo deep face app signals a potential near future revolution in entertainment you're shooting film for the process not the look 3 lens iPhone camera coming next week apple arcade! nintendo just released SNES games for switch!
not officially part of "the epic podcast," but a podcast nonetheless. ryan brenizer and i sat down for an hour and a half battle royal of canon vs sony. show notes: ryan picked up the new canon eos - R sam recently picked up the canon eos RP sam and ryan's background in camera brands/preferences/styles the ethical dilemma of reviewing equipment why we have an affinity for miriness cameras instead of SLR why weddings are the perfect stress test for new bodies, but also the riskiest. using mirrorless cameras during wedding receptions when you can't see with your human eye the limiting factor is the human eye canon vs sony - the issue of banding the less you feel like you're intruding the more you feel like you're giving to your clients to shoot in silence or not to shoot in silence sony vs canon sound of the mechanical shutter the influence of videography on still cameras sony vs canon - the feel in your hand the failure of touch bars sony vs canon - eye focus DUAL CARD SLOTS VS SINGLE CARD SLOT lenses will never be cheaper sony vs canon - flashes
Nathan and Sam are tired Lightroom “camera calibration profile turning edits too yellow” glitch still a problem Jony Ive leaving apple! Siri is a piece of crap Sam bought the new Canon Mirrorless 85 1.2 RF RUMOR: New Canon RF 2.0 Zoom Lens Salsa Photobooth! Shootproof aquires TAVE! Podcasting topless Podcasting Bottomless
early release and ad free podcast episode for patrons! Nathan and Sam podcast in person from Sam's front yard The early days of reading strobist blog Sam received some magmod gear. 24” Octobank, Mag Bounce, and more! Brief walk through of the magmod 24” Octobank When a bounce card can work Getting sick while traveling 4 days. 3 weddings. 1 fever. Sam's 85 1.2 RF pre-order and b&h's financial realization Nathan just bought the Canon 50 1.2 RF iPadOS beta & WWDC 2019 Keynote
64 The One About Metal Cards That Studder by Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
show notes: canon mirrorless marketshare LR eos-r RAW file export glitch 28-70 f/2.0 initial impressions they all look fine website SEO Narrative.so gear list for doing podcasts screen time ksafe tubs eating and phoning lightroom sorting methodology
show notes: bose frames - music while shooting sam recording from LA the value in embracing gaps in shooting schedules YNAB (you need a budget app) mini rant about how amazing baltimore is HEROIN(E) https://www.netflix.com/title/80192445 Dope https://www.netflix.com/title/80178726 Roma https://www.netflix.com/title/80240715 Nathan's hot-take on his time with the canon mirrorless eos-r
instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: the one about apple and eos r apple podcasts are stupid two podcasts to check out: revisionist history podcast reply all sam is shooting canon eos-r 50mm f/1.2 RF lens control ring "clickiness" -10 clarity skin smoothing by default? goodbye sky harbor jimmy eat world iPads pro dongle hell canon Eos r wireless RAW file transfer to google drive directly from camera full photoshop on iPads pro if adobe goes down we're all going down with it zeiss ZS1 canon eos-r single card slot
show notes: Ordering from Nikon.com means you can't return your item. Ordering from B&H means you'll have it in your hands the next day. Missed opportunities. A few glitches in the camera EOS-R and Z7 hardware. More analysis of the new state of mirrorless cameras. Nathan stops sam from smashing his un-returnable Z7.
instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: sam lectures and teaches in india sam talks 7 miles in bangalore zero traffic rules nikon z7 first impressions nikon z7 overlay multiple exposure FAIL full frame ziess camera w/ lightroom built in the compromise of mirrorless 27 hour flight return home. nathan is moved into baltimore!
nstagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: nathan attends an italian wedding and eats lots of italian food driving in italy nikon emails priority shipping request for nikon z7 NPS orders new iPhones and apple watches! podcast gear we use at home and while traveling the beauty of podcast recordings who speed boosts their podcasts? nathan can't let go about the debate about one vs two cards slots where you'll have the best meal of your entire life
listen to early release episodes over at patreon.com/samhurd instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: Nikon Z full frame mirrorless cameras are released! Ken Rockwell is still a powerhouse Z Mount F to Z Mount Adapter VS Sony Mount Adapters Ordering directly from Nikon.com vs B&H Nikon's tech marketing approach No 1.4 lenses announced? Manual Focus 58mm f/0.95 Noct! 11 additional lenses to be announced! Leica M and Q… Single Slot SD AF System concerns? The sound of the shutter.
new episodes can be downloaded early at patreon.com/samhurd instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: #56 the one about dieting, buying fake followers, and secret projects the keto diet facebook and apple earnings call owning your failures selling a fake lifestyle as a photographer how to make a sustainable business as a wedding photography does buying new gear make sense just because it's available? buying fake instagram followers why blogging is the engine of your business sam and nathan's secret project
early access to new episodes are available at patreon.com/samhurd show notes: #55 starbucks made a good coffee photography blogs make too much content nathan's MacBook pro is unimpressive sam's MacBook adorable is impressive lightroom is buggy as hell RENDER SMART PREVIEWS iPhone X likes to reboot itself nikon mirrorless FF rumors! nvidia can remove anything from everything SOLO movie review! QUEER EYE
early access to all episodes available at patreon.com/samhurd this one was accidentally skipped over... we recorded in late April! instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast show notes: fluidstance.com the wind is just mother nature's pruning about to be an exciting time in mirrorless sam's phase one homepod the oscars nathan has a podcast affair dan carlen's hardcore history sam Unboxed Fuji XH1
so many subscription services the cost of free services alamo draft house vs AMC dine-in engagement photo “best of the best” working toward a final portfolio so many subscription services
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