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This is a very special episode and introduction to our new leadership team of managing partners in a double acquisition of Pocket Portfolio and Vysics Labs Access Panels. Join us in this episode for a behind the scenes look at what we have in store for PRO EDU 2022.

In this episode, Dustin Valkema graces us with his presence and speaks for an entire 60 minutes straight. We don't say a word. Sef is also there still and hasn't left yet.

In this episode Sef McCullough returns from his sabbatical in Narnia to talk retouching, life, and everything retouching. We are also joined by fashion photographer Jonny Edward and co-host David Parish on the show to facilitate good times. https://proedu.com/products/reverse-portrait-compositing

In this episode, we sit down after our Photoshoot with Barbie Dawn, Jonny Edward, Monique Holder and discuss the photoshoot for our newest tutorial on Reverse Portrait Compositing with Dustin Valkema and Jonny Edward where we reinvent the wheel. Spoiler Alert: This changes the compositing and portraiture game!

Episode 2 is here with Nino and special guest Shannon Dougherty. We're talking standards, boudoir, and booking Nino for his own portrait session with Shannon.

BLACK FRIDAY is here at PRO EDU! We are super excited to welcome Nino Batista to the show and release perhaps the most advanced skin workflow tutorial that the world has ever seen. We sat down with Nino during the production of his new tutorial at PRO EDU to explore his life and career as a photographer in the glamour industry. Check out PROEDU.com for Nino's new tutorial and our biggest sale of the year with new Photoshop Plugins, CGI courses, certification, new products and maybe a few surprises.

In this episode we sit down with Justin Lister, a new PRO EDU instructor to discuss his life as a photographer, making 6 figures photographing weddings, and his transition into a fine art photographer. Sign up for Justin's tutorial on Cinematic Color Grading here: https://new.proedu.com/cinematic-color-grading-adobe-lightroom-tutorial/

In this episode we begin to release the second half of the WPPI 2020 podcasts that were recorded back in February/March of 2020. We decided to pause publishing for a few months as Corona hit the world and release content from ourselves, like a time capsule before the world changed. Enjoy this episode with photographer, artist, and terrible dancer Jonny Edward. With your host Gary Martin and co-host and president of PRO EDU David Parish from PROEDU.com

This episode was recorded February 25th, 2020 before the COVID-19 madness had really begun. In this episode we are joined with George Mitchell, a beverage based photographer and outstanding human being. PROEDU.com

In our first Zoom PRO EDU Photography Podcast interview we sit down with commercial photographer, artist, author, and all around bad ass mo fo Chris Crisman. Chris is working to quickly develop a solution for photographers to work and collaborate remotely to create images and creative solutions for clients. Website: https://crismanphoto.com/About/Virtual-Shoot-Production/1 IG: @crismanphoto Chris' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLH_sw8AdfU Link to Chris's New book Women's Work: https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Work-Stories-Pioneering-Workforce/dp/1982110376 PROEDU.com

PRINTING PRINTING PRINTING! In this episode we are joined with one of the best fine art printers either side of the Mississippi, Cheryl Walsh! Dive into the highly competitive and uber complex world of printing your work! Special Pricing in effect during quarantine at PROEDU.com

In this episode we dive into the world of budoir, fine art, and custom backdrops with team Joshua and Ashley Simmons at WPPI 2020. View more educational content at proedu.com

In this episode one of the most badass Canadians of all time comes back on the show to catch up over a frosty cold on to talk waifs, Canada, and the world of retouching. Co-hosts Gary Martin, David Parish, and Jonny Edward are there to provide comic relief. Sale going on at PROEDU.com

Ready to chat about Facebook Advertising? Well, this episode introduces concepts to photographers looking to take advantage of the Business Manager and strategic Facebook Ad Buying. We are joined with PRO EDU Instructor Sef McCullough and new guest and photographer Jeff Carpenter. Co-host's Gary Martin and David Parish are there as well, which is comforting.

In the very first episode of the first season of 2020, we find ourselves in a Penthouse suite in the Delano at WPPI. There is a bathtub of beer, two amazing co-hosts David Parish and Jonny Edward and our first guest and amazing human being, Lisa Carney. As usual, your host Gary Martin ushers in a somewhat ridiculous new season to talk photography overlooking the strip of Las Vegas and a hotel full of some amazing artists.

In this episode we phone across the country to the prolific and talented Mr. Marc Silber. He's a photographer, writer, author, educator and musician. He freaking does it all!! Check out all educational content for photographers at proedu.com

Black Friday SALE: 65% OFF at PROEDU.com Join our featured guests, Hollywood retoucher, Dennis Dunbar and photographer and compositor, Felix Hernandez, as they discuss the world of high end retouching and compositing.

Black Friday is ON! 65% Off + New Releases at PROEDU.com Follow our featured guests, owner of Resource Magazine, Alexandra Niki, and editorial photographer, Clay Cook, as they discuss running a print publication in an ever evolving digital age and the importance of creating work that tells a story.

In episode #117 we sit down with photographers Tracy Lee and Michael Bonocore. Gain a unique industry perspective from both as they discuss the dynamics of being travel and astro photographers around the world. 65% Off every course at PROEDU today. Cheers

65% Off Everything this week at PROEDU.com for Blue Friday. Join us as we interview Jake Hicks, the God of Gels and Tomas Arthuzzi to talk portrait photography. In season 9 we are joined with 40 photographers in San Juan Puerto Rico to explore the inner workings of the photography industry.

In season 9 we travel to Puerto Rico and rent an entire hotel to record a new season of the podcast. Gary Martin and Rob Grimm are joined with co-host Frederick Van Johnson to interview photographers, publishers, and retouchers from all around the world. 65% OFF Everything at PROEDU.com through Cyber Monday! In this episode we interview Jeff Rojas and Wayne Johns to discuss fashion and commercial photography in the USA and UK.

To get 96% off our charity event and get over $5,000 worth of tutorials for $154, go to: https://5daydeal.com/ref/PROEDU/ Sale ends today! Only 8 hours left Gemmy is a Dutch artist and in this episode Rob and Gary sit down and chat with Gemmy via Skype about her process. Checkout here tutorial at PROEDU.com After she graduated as Goldsmith, she studied Multimedia design. In March 2016 photography changed her life. Attracted to the light, which was used by painters of the golden age. Her great passion for painting and drawing was refound in photography. She uses dark and light contrasts to create depth. Through layering colors and tones she creates soft and imperceptible transitions. Combined with the love for humans and animals and a strong creative urge, a nowadays portrait in the light of the past is born. Gemmy, born mid-seventies, is a mother of 5 kids, a 100% coffee addict, autodidact, a sensitive and caring artist, with a never-ending creative urge. And always patient to catch the ‘other side' of a person.

In this episode we are joined with PRO EDU Community member David Parish. Our talk today is focused around why and how people learn, growth mindset, fixed mindset, and multi-tasking. David Parish is the most in-demand photographer in the Southwest region and specializes in high-end portraits for models, headshot, boutiques and salons. Several of the models who have had their portraits done by David have been able to launch national and international careers. With a background in business, psychology, teaching and leadership, David brings a professional, unique style to the world of high-end photography. Download more podcasts at: https://proedu.com/collections/the-pro-edu-photography-podcast-with-gary-martin-and-rob-grimm

In episode 112 of the PRO EDU Photography & Retouching Podcast we hop on a video call with Vincent Versace to talk gear, printing, and his long career in the photography industry as an educator, author, beta tester, Nikon Ambassador, and all around great human being. Subscribe to this podcast and listen on the go on iTunes: https://hubs.ly/H0jZ_BV0 On Spotify: https://hubs.ly/H0jZ_P20 PROEDU.com for more info on the best online photography tutorials in the Universe.

In this episode we invite the living legend, captain of the sea, the Poo-Ba Of Product Photography, Karl Taylor. In our first ever remote video podcast, we sit down with Karl and chat about his life in commercial photography, education, diving, and everything in between. If you would like to watch this interview, visit our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxf4z9l4gsU

In this final episode of Season 8, PRO EDU sits down with Photographer Oscar May to discuss his career into photography. To download this entire season go to PROEDU.com

Philip Bloom in the house! The man, the myth, and the legend behind some of the best educational gear content online. Phillip is a powerhouse in photography and video and is one of the most influential artists working today. Download this entire season now at PROEDU.com

In this episode we sit down and chat with William Clark to talk about his journey into high-end beauty retouching. Download this entire podcast at PROEDU.com

In this episode we sit down with portrait photography Zach Sutton. Things get weird. Download this episode at PROEDU.com

In this episode we are joined with car and motorbike photographers Amy Shore. Amy discusses her journey into a full time career, struggles, and her speciality and love for cars. About Amy: "I am also truly honoured to be an ambassador for a number of brands. First and foremost, in May 2017 I became Nikon‘s newest and youngest UK ambassador. I couldn't believe it when I received the phone call! I do a number of different events with Nikon including #NikonMeetUps and Coffee, Cakes and Cameras. I'm also a proud ambassador for the exceptionally beautiful Farer watches and the delicious smells of Charabanc fragrances. All of these brands actively encourage exploring, travelling, and living life to the absolute full, all beliefs that I fully support. “Don't live the same life 75 years and call it a life.”

Richard Terborg joins us in episode 105 to talk about his journey into portrait photography in the European marketing, providing value to photo brands, and everything in between. It gets weird. To download this entire season, visit us at PROEDU.com

In this episode we are joined with the king of cat selfies and one heck of a creative photographer, Simon McChueng! Step in the podcast studio to checkout Simon's career as a photographer.

In this episode the most stylish photographer Zoe Noble steps into the ring with PRO EDU to talk about her transition and career as a fashion and beauty photographer living in Germany. https://proedu.com/collections/the-pro-edu-photography-podcast-with-gary-martin-and-rob-grimm

In this episode with are joined with one Spiffy guest, Udi Tirosh. Founder of DIYPhotography.net, Udi is an innovator, photographer, writer, and one helluva badass mofo. Download this entire season at: https://proedu.com/collections/the-pro-edu-photography-podcast-with-gary-martin-and-rob-grimm

Laura's work is simply incredible! Fantasy? Ethereal? Mythological? With her work being heavily inspired by the preraphaelites, baroque and mythology but also with a flair of modern creativity she quickly made a trademark style that's both timeless and beautiful but also strong and unique - offering something that has not been seen before. Due to this, she has been welcoming clients from all over the world for her personalized make-over portraiture sessions and she's been working with designers & companies to create stunning images for their business worldwide.

What better person that Wayne F'n Johns to be EPISODE 100! Wow we can't even believe that we've made it through 100 episodes without killing one another. Wayne sits down with Gary and Rob to talk about his journey over the years to become a Fuji Ambassador, Photographer, Educator, and all around great guy, innit?

Hannah Couzens can drink more Jack Daniels than you, period. She is also one helluva photographer. A London based portrait photographer and educator, Hannah has built a successful business from the ground up after years of hard work and solid work. Here Gary and Rob explore here journey into the success and the story of shooting Bullet Tooth Tony.

Ella Bell might just be the nicest person we've ever met, and it just so happens she's a great photographer. Imagine that?!? Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, she moved to Vancouver in 2012 to further pursue her photography, where she attended VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts), graduating from the Digital Photography program. Now she's an all around badass kicking butt on every continent. Download this entire season now at PROEDU.com

What can we say about Clinton Lofthouse that hasn't already been written on a bathroom wall? Cliff is a powerhouse retoucher and photographer specializing in composite portraits for commercial purposes. His work is dark, vivid, and often similar to what you would find in a dystopian future or terrible childhood nightmare. Cliff is also SINGLE, ladies! So give him a call if you want him to take you out on the town, on him. Download this entire season at PROEDU.com

In this episode the one and only Indy Sagoo sits down to chat photography with Gary and Ron. Indy is a fashion & editorial photographer based in London with a focus on beauty and fashion. Check out this episode on how he got started and what is driving him forward. Download this entire season at PROEDU.com

Alyn Wallace, the direct descendent of William, is not F*n around when it comes to nightcaps and astro photography. He sleeps under the starts on the reg, captures the Milky Way like no one else, and is an all around great individual and terrific photographer. Check out this episode and download the entire season 7 at PROEDU.com

Art Wolfe is tougher than you. Art Wolfe has been to more countries than the United Nations. Art Wolfe might have an advanced Intel CPU from the future in his head. He is the most interesting individual who has EVER been on the show. The unofficial Uncle to Gary and the only person we've ever met to fight a bear, Art Wolfe wins the PRO EDU award for BAMF of the year. Anyway, here's his podcast. His photography and life are incredible.

In this episode we met Batman, well kinda. Sanjay Jogia is a leading wedding photographer and Canon explorer of light. A UK based photographer and fantastic dancer, Sanjay divulges all of his secrets to success. To download this entire season, visit PROEDU.com

Welcome to the third episode from Birmingham, UK where crappy hotel beer is 12 pounds. In this season we take over a hotel conference room and completely throw down. In this interview David Neilands breaks down his journey into retouching while Gary and Rob well....... they are pretty hungover.

One take Jake is back! PRO EDU instructor and all around King of Color Jake Hicks sits in the hot seat for a chat about the British culture and why Bacon is so so terrible in the UK. This photography podcast explores the man synonymous with colored gel lighting and long exposure techniques.

In the first episode of season 7, Gary Martin and Rob Grimm invite the epically epic photographer Erik Johansson into the makeshift and dodgy hotel podcast studio in Birmingham, UK during the Photography Show.

In this final of season 6 we just barely get it together for our chat with Caroline Jensen, a portrait photographer and all around bad ass.

In this episode we sit down with Patrick Santucci from DJI. Gary also invents a new type of underwear from Alpacas in a foreign land. Download the entire season 6 here https://rggedupodcast.com

In this episode we find out how long Susan Stripling once spent in a Las Vegas Casino, which was really impressive. Susan is a photographer, teacher, and all around bad ass mofo. Download this entire season at https://rggedupodcast.com

In this episode we learn about the inner working and startup PICR with co-founder Paul Mikhaylenko. Picr exists to help creative freelancers maximize their business potential and enjoy their craft.

In this episode we get into the mind of photography and marketing consultant, author, educator, executive, and all around genius Jeff Jochum. Download this entire episode and the entire season at https://rggedupodcast.com