Podcasts about Bokeh

According to its founder, Rebecca Rosenberg who was born with low vision, the name ReBokeh is derived from a photography term "Bokeh," a technique in which all light sources are out of focus and blurred. Re-Bokeh then represents her organization's efforts to re-clarifying of what is out of focus. When this eventual bioengineer was 17 and looking forward to college, she looked at the technology options for the vast majority of visually impaired peopled and discovered that most were geared towards the nearly or completely blind or resorted to auditory-based solutions, bypassing any visual input altogether.  The problem was these alternatives didn't serve the lives of millions of people with signifiant residual vision.  Joining Rebecca is Dr. De'Andrea Matthews, VP of Diversity and Community Engagement for the Detroit Zoological Society to discuss the recent rollout of ReBokeh's app designed to help visitors, staff and docents with low vision maximize their zoo-going experiences. Animal Care Software

Die erst etwas unkonkret wirkende Frage „Wie läuft's mit 28mm - reicht 2.0?“ von Klaus führt Michael heute über verschiedene Arten von Freistellung, Leica Q2, Autofokus und die verschiedenen Qualitäten von Bokeh. Fotografierst Du gerne mit einer Festbrennweite? Oder mit mehreren? Oder darf es lieber das Zoom-Objektiv sein? Hast Du schon mal für eine gewisse Zeit ausschließlich mit einer Brennweite fotografiert? Wie wichtig sind Dir Autofokus, Bokeh, Lichtstärke und Kompaktheit des Equipments? Wir freuen uns wie immer über Deine Gedanken, Anregungen und Fragen in den Kommentaren!
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Ihr habt Fragen gestellt und wir nehmen uns wieder zwei davon vor, gehen auf die Suche nach dem individuellen Farbstil und ergründen die Notwendigkeit für Bokeh für die Fotografie.
Wie geht Ihr damit um? Habt Ihr einen fixen Farbstil? Und fotografiert Ihr immer mit maximaler Offenblende für maximales Bokeh? Wenn Ihr Fragen habt, schickt sie uns sehr gerne zu! Entweder beantwortet Doc Michael sie in seiner Sprechstunde an jedem 30. des Monats oder wir integrieren sie in eine unserer Dialog-Sendungen.

Es muy fácil dejarse llevar por las modas, y sentirse atraído por lo más nuevo o lo más caro. Es totalmente normal. Por eso en este episodio del podcast quiero enfatizar la importancia de analizar tus necesidades reales, ya que no existe una fórmula mágica ni una lista universal de lentes o cámaras que todos deban comprar.  Cada fotógrafo tiene necesidades diferentes, presupuestos distintos y estilos únicos. Te animo a escuchar el episodio para conocer todos los detalles sobre este tema, pero por acá te dejo un resumen de mis consejos principales: 1. Evalúa tus necesidades reales Antes de hacer cualquier compra, pregúntate: ¿Qué tipo de fotografía hago principalmente? ¿Qué limitaciones estoy encontrando con mi equipo actual? Por ejemplo, si eres fotógrafo de retratos, puede que necesites un objetivo de mayor apertura para obtener un mejor bokeh. Pero si eres fotógrafo de deportes, tal vez necesites una cámara con un enfoque más rápido y una tasa de disparo más alta. Identificar tus necesidades específicas te ayudará a hacer una compra informada y evitará que gastes dinero en equipo innecesario. 2. Presupuesto y prioridades No necesitas comprar todo de una vez. Haz una lista de lo que necesitas y prioriza esos artículos en función de lo que más impacto tendrá en tu trabajo. Además, mantén en mente que no siempre lo más caro es lo mejor para ti. A veces, una versión más económica de un equipo puede hacer el trabajo igual de bien, especialmente si estás comenzando o si tus necesidades no son tan avanzadas. 3. Investiga y prueba el equipo Lee reseñas, mira videos, y si puedes, prueba el equipo en una tienda o alquílalo por unos días. Esto te dará una mejor idea de cómo se siente y si realmente cumple con tus expectativas y necesidades. También puedes pedir opiniones a otros fotógrafos que ya hayan utilizado ese equipo. 4. Considera la compatibilidad y futuras actualizaciones Asegúrate de que el nuevo equipo sea compatible con tus cámaras, objetivos y otros accesorios. Además, piensa a largo plazo: ¿Este equipo será útil en el futuro o podría quedarse obsoleto rápidamente? Invertir en equipo que te permita crecer y expandir tus habilidades es siempre una buena estrategia. 5. Inversión en formación y experiencia Aprender nuevas técnicas, asistir a talleres, y practicar constantemente puede tener un impacto mucho mayor en tu fotografía que cualquier equipo nuevo. Un buen fotógrafo con equipo básico puede crear imágenes increíbles, mientras que el mejor equipo del mundo no compensará la falta de habilidad y conocimiento. En este sentido, aprovecho para animarte a la lista de espera de mi curso Bokeh (una nueva edición totalmente renovada) en el que te enseñaré a dominar la técnica fotográfica, iluminación y edición. Así que ahí lo tienes, cinco consejos para saber cuándo y en qué invertir en equipo fotográfico. Recuerda, lo más importante es analizar tus necesidades y no dejarte llevar por los impulsos. Cada fotógrafo es único, y tu equipo debe reflejar eso.  Gracias por leer mi blog y escuchar mi podcast The Click Boss. No olvides anotarte a mi lista de correos para que pueda enviarte todo tipo de tips fotográficos directamente a tu inbox. ;)

Instagram se ha convertido en una herramienta esencial para que los fotógrafos mostremos nuestro trabajo y conectemos con potenciales clientes. Sin embargo, a menudo veo que muchos cometen los mismos errores. Durante los cursos de mi academia The Click Academy, he revisado numerosas cuentas de mis estudiantes y he identificado una serie de fallos recurrentes. Aquí te comparto los más comunes para que puedas evitarlos y tener un perfil más atractivo. Por cierto, si quieres aprender y mejorar tu técnica fotográfica, en septiembre estoy lanzando la nueva versión de mi curso Bokeh. Puedes anotarte ya a la lista de espera para recibir más información. 1. Foto de perfil no adecuada Es habitual que los fotógrafos, especialmente los principiantes, utilicen su logo como foto de perfil. Aunque esto no está del todo mal, debes considerar que el espacio es muy pequeño y muchas veces el logo no se aprecia bien. Esto funciona solo con logos muy minimalistas. Lo más recomendable es usar una foto tuya. Las personas conectan mejor con personas, así que mostrar tu rostro ayudará a que tus seguidores sepan quién está detrás de la cámara y creen una conexión más personal contigo. 2. Mensaje automático robótico Los mensajes automáticos en los DMs pueden ofrecer una experiencia muy desagradable y poco personal a tus clientes o seguidores. Si bien la inmediatez es una ventaja, es preferible tomarse un poco más de tiempo para responder de manera personalizada. Un mensaje automático genérico puede resultar inapropiado en muchos contextos, como cuando alguien te felicita por tus fotos o tiene una consulta específica. Una respuesta genuina y personalizada siempre será mejor recibida. 3. Publicar de manera inconsistente La inconsistencia en la frecuencia de publicación puede hacer que tu audiencia pierda interés o se olvide de ti. Es crucial mantener un calendario regular de publicaciones para mostrar que estás activo y trabajando, incluso si no tienes clientes en ese momento. Crear y compartir contenido regularmente mantendrá a tu audiencia comprometida. Si no recibes likes y comentarios de inmediato, no te preocupes; la interacción llegará con el tiempo, si eres constante. La paciencia y la persistencia son clave. 4. Contenido excesivamente promocional Veo constantemente cuentas de fotógrafos que solo promocionan sus servicios, lo cual es un gran error. No insistas en vender en cada publicación. En lugar de eso, cuenta la experiencia de trabajar contigo, muestra los detrás de cámaras y comparte historias. Es vital equilibrar el contenido promocional con contenido que aporte valor a la audiencia, como consejos, anécdotas, y contenido educativo relacionado con la fotografía. La venta debe ser sutil e indirecta, permitiendo que tu trabajo hable por sí mismo. 5. No optimizar la biografía del perfil La biografía es uno de los primeros elementos que los visitantes ven al llegar a tu perfil. Es esencial aprovechar este espacio para incluir información clave como el tipo de fotografía que realizas, tu ubicación y cómo pueden contactarte. Una biografía clara y concisa puede ser la diferencia entre ganar un nuevo seguidor o cliente y perder esa oportunidad. Conclusión Instagram es una plataforma poderosa para fotógrafos, pero su éxito depende de cómo gestionas tu perfil. Evitar estos errores comunes puede mejorar significativamente tu alcance y atraer a más seguidores y clientes potenciales. Si no quieres perderte ninguno de mis consejos sobre fotografía y seguir aprendiendo, no te olvides de anotarte a mi lista de correo en lizpinto.net/tips.

Topics covered in this episode: NumFOCUS concerns leaping pytest debugger llm Extra, Extra, Extra, PyPI has completed its first security audit Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Tuesdays at 11am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: NumFOCUS concerns Suggested by Pamphile Roy Write up of the current challenges faced by NumFOCUS, by Paul Ivanov (one of the OG of Scientific Python: Jupyter, Matplotlib, etc.) Struggling to meet the needs of sponsored and affiliated projects. In February, NumFOCUS announced it is moving in a new direction. NumFOCUS initiated an effort to run an election for open board seats and proposed changing its governance structure. Some projects are considering and actively pursuing alternative venues for fiscal sponsorship. Quite a bit more detail and discussion in the article. NumFOCUS covers a lot of projects NumPy, Matplotlib, pandas, Jupyter, SciPy, Astropy, Bokeh, Dask, Conda, and so many more. Michael #2: leaping pytest debugger llm You can ask Leaping questions like: Why am I not hitting function x? Why was variable y set to this value? What was the value of variable x at this point? What changes can I make to this code to make this test pass? Brian #3: Extra, Extra, Extra, 2024 Developer Summit Also suggested by Pamphile, related to Scientific Python The Second Scientific Python Developer Summit , June 3-5, Seattle, WA Lots of great work came out of the First Summit in 2023 pytest-regex - Use regexs to specify tests to run Came out of the '23 summit I'm not sure if I'm super happy about this or a little afraid that I probably could use this. Still, cool that it's here. Cool short example of using __init__ and __call__ to hand-roll a decorator. ruff got faster Michael #4: PyPI has completed its first security audit Trail of Bits spent a total of 10 engineer-weeks of effort identifying issues, presenting those findings to the PyPI team, and assisting us as we remediated the findings. Scope: The audit was focused on "Warehouse", the open-source codebase that powers pypi.org As a result of the audit, Trail of Bits detailed 29 different advisories discovered across both codebases. When evaluating severity level of each advisory, 14 were categorized as "informational", 6 as "low", 8 as "medium" and zero as "high". Extras Brian: pytest course community to try out Podia Communities. Anyone have a podia community running strong now? If so, let me know through Mastodon: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Want to join the community when it's up and running? Same. Or join our our friends of the show list, and read our newsletter. I'll be sure to drop a note in there when it's ready. Michael: VS Code AMA @ Talk Python [video] Gunicorn CVE Talk submissions are now open for both remote and in-person talks at the 2024 PyConZA? The conference will be held on 3 and 4 October 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Details are on za.pycon.org. FlaskCon 2024 will be happening Friday, May 17 inside PyCon US 2024. Call for proposals are now live! Joke: Debugging with your eyes

Get to know your client and match yourself up to that. That's the format of traditional marketing we're taught to use. What if we could accomplish more by going about it in a completely different way? In luxury, cost isn't the biggest factor in the decision making process - desire is. If we make people want our service, they will buy it.   Creating desire instantly makes us more sought-after, especially in a market segment  where exclusivity and uniqueness are the currency of buying choices. From the way we book client calls, to the photos we post on social media, we can use desire to increase the demand for our photography.   What steps can we take to make our services more desirable? How do we raise our prices and tap into a higher market segment? How can we build sustainable businesses while also having room to actually live our lives?   In this episode, we're joined by the CEO and Founder of Photographer's Edit and host of the Bokeh podcast, Nathan Holritz. We talk about simple and practical steps we can take to make our services pull in the buyers we want.    Guest Bio Nathan Holritz is the CEO and Founder of Photographer's Edit and Cheezoo. He's also the host of the Bokeh podcast. Starting in professional photography over 20 years ago, Nathan helped bring a modern style of premium wedding photography to the Chattanooga market via Holritz Photography.   While helping run Holritz Photography, Nathan saw both a personal and industry need for a company that could handle the post-processing of the thousands of images photographed at weddings. He created Photographer's Edit, a company geared toward providing a solution for professional photographers to outsource this post-processing following weddings and large events. The company was launched in 2008, and has since processed millions and millions of images for wedding, portrait, and commercial photographers. Head to https://www.photographersedit.com/ to find out more.   Want a clear and comprehensive roadmap on how to succeed in the luxury wedding market? Check out the Business of Luxury Weddings course. You'll learn how to entire business model and thought process - so you can sign consistent 5-figure contracts, build a powerful network of the right people, and travel to iconic destinations. Learn more and join the waitlist at SageJourney.co.

After Friday's grueling workout, today's crossword, even though it was a Saturday, seemed relatively straightforward. We are not complaining, though, because the clues were entertaining, the answers educational, and the overall effect soothing. A few examples of the constructors' craft: 55A, They change colors, DYERS; 33D, Where pizza is said to have been invented, NAPLES (what, not Chicago??

It's time to talk about the B-word again! Jeff couldn't trick Kirk into saying “bokeh,” but this week we're looking at a few ways to get background blur using Portrait mode in the iPhone and editing in Lightroom. Technology has improved quite a lot in the last couple of years, to the point where simulated bokeh can sometimes pass off as natural lens blur. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-154-lens-blur)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Take Control of Apple Watch (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/apple-watch/) Episode #20 - The Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-20-bokeh) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Universal Magnetic Tripod Mount Adapter for All Phones (https://amzn.to/3SXrDvX) Kirk: Braun Analogue Wall Clock (https://braun-clocks.com/collections/wall-clocks/products/bc26-braun-analogue-wall-clock-black?variant=40729804570647) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

We're doing something a little bit different on the podcast today, as I'm sharing the audio from a free lesson we share in our FREE Christmas Photography Boot camp! I highly recommend that you join the bootcamp to get the full video training, so that you can get the fun diagrams and image examples, plus of course, get the video training we have coming up on Day 2 and 3 of the boot camp too!  Today we're sharing the lesson from Day One, which is all about Creative Light Bokeh.  We cover, step by step, how to get those little circles of light in the background, tips and tricks on how to improve them, and also how to take it to the next level by creating shaped bokeh.  JOIN US FOR THE CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP:  

Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you! Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Rebecca Danese: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese⁠⁠⁠ Konstantin Kochkin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin⁠⁠⁠ Production: Konstantin Kochkin Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk 0:00 intro 0:20 Nikon USA November Offers 0:46 Nikon EU & UK Winter Savings 1:05 Nikon Z8 recommended memory cards 3:33 Is the Nikon Z9 going to the MOON? 6:54 Voigtlander lenses on Nikon ZF 9:15 Nikon ZF 3rd party Grip 10:42 Nikon Z8 vs ZF Silent shutter 15:14 Nikon Vertical Movie Award 16:30 Social Media vertical shooting discussion 19:32 Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro Probe lens 21:04 Nikon ZF review by Ephotozine 22:52 Weekend Read & Watch Nikon Report 136 Nikon USA rebates for November https://nikonrumors.com/2023/11/03/nikon-usa-rebates-for-november.aspx/ UK & EU Nikon Winter Savings https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-tag/nikon-winter-instant-savings/ Recommended Memory Cards For Nikon Z8 by Alik Griffin https://alikgriffin.com/best-memory-cards-nikon-z8/ It seems that the Nikon Z9 camera is going to the moon https://tinyurl.com/4esu3p4r DC WATCH: Which Voigtlander interchangeable lens is perfect for Nikon Z f? https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/1542465.html Nikon ZF grip from 3rd parties https://tinyurl.com/8hsk36mf One Way the Zf is Different by Thom Hogan https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/one-way-the-zf-is-different.html “Nikon Presents - Vertical Movie Award 2024” begins accepting submissions https://www.nikon-image.com/news/info/2023/1101_03.html AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro probe lens for Nikon Z+F mount officially announced https://tinyurl.com/yc7emd39 https://tinyurl.com/mwv4kysm Nikon Zf Review by ePhotozine https://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-z-f-review-36693 Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S 'Plena' lens review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfMHH6p_Cds Nikon 600mm f/6.3 Field Test - This Lens Is Ridiculous! By Duade Paton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gUkzHyOIdo Nikon 600 PF Tests & Comparisons: Sharpness! AF Speed! Bokeh! VR! Focus Breathing! And More! By Steve Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JrkY6JFdA Weekend Read & Watch Nikon Z9 + 4.1 Firmware: The New King Of Birding? By Steve Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va1kNNGp7pU Thanks for watching! #nikon #nikonzf #nikonz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grays-of-westminster/message

Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you! Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin Production: Konstantin Kochkin Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk 0:00 Intro 0:22 Nikon ZF & 135mm Plena OUT NOW 1:18 Z600mm f/6.3 in short supply 2:29 Z600mm f/6.3 coverage 4:10 Z30 + 12-28 kit in the USA 4:41 Nikon ZF manual & reference guide available 5:33 Nikon won a few Design Awards 6:38 Nikon software updates 8:35 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 10:06 Laowa 8-16mm DX zoom 10:49 OWC new CFExpress Gen 4 memory cards 12:20 Adobe MAX x Nikon 14:15 Lightroom Classic v.13 release 14:51 Nikon ZF is it Nikon's trojan horse? 16:42 Reviews 17:49 Weekend Read & Watch Nikon Report 133 Nikon ZF and 135 Plena are shipping worldwide https://tinyurl.com/jhh7vwjx ORDER Z 135mm Plena Lens at Grays: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-135mm-f-1-8-plena-pre-order-deposit/ Nikon Japan: the new Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF lens will be in short supply https://shop.nikon-image.com/front/ProductJMA505DA PRE-ORDER Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF lens at GRAYS: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-600mm-f-6-3-vr-s-pre-order-deposit/ Z 600mm f/6.3 comparison images shared by Nikon Rumours users https://tinyurl.com/y6mv56d5 Nikon 600PF - First Look Field Review! by Steve Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-frCJCnVcc Nikon 600 mm F/6.3 VR S PF b y Jan Wegener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW307YoTQoY Nikon's Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S by DPReview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvPku82hlNs New Nikon Z30 + 12-28mm Lens kit in the US https://tinyurl.com/46eu6zer Nikon Zf manual, reference guide https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/624/Z_f.html Nikon ZF brochure https://brochures.nikon-asia.com/Brochures/ML/Brochure_Z_f.pdf PRE-ORDER Your NIKON ZF at GRAYS: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikon-zf-body-pre-orders-now-open/ Nikon won several Design Awards https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/design/awards/g_design.html Nikon ZF first look by Grays  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWulI23WYNo NX Studio ver. 1.5.0 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/247.html N-Log 3D LUT v.1.0.6 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/244.html 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced https://tinyurl.com/4vah8jsb Laowa 9mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z Mount https://www.venuslens.net/product/9mm/ New Z 9mm f/5.6 SuperWide! Super Value? | Matt Irwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUQMPdx_U2o Venus Optics announced Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF DX lens for Nikon Z-mount https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-8-16mm-f3-5-5-zoom-cf/ref/172/ OWC released four new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards. https://tinyurl.com/3tchakbe Nikon was an engagement sponsor at Adobe Max https://tinyurl.com/5n8ty2cu Adobe MAX 2023: Day One - Keynotes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ASqHZ-b14 Adobe MAX 2023: Day Two - A Day of Inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmo_tHUs0no Lightroom v.13 release https://tinyurl.com/3v3jk5vf Reviews NIKON Zf Is It NIKON's TROJAN HORSE | Matt Irwin by Matt Irwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOlJyb_L80M Nikon Zf - Elevating Your Manual Focus Game by Bobby Tonelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nLAe-8Bqp8 Nikon 135mm f1.8 S Plena : All Hail the New "King of Bokeh"  by Bobby Tonelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxqIdrxm15Q Nikon Z180-600mm Review by Fabian Fopp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PodcTQ6HdbE Weekend Read & Watch Nikon Photo Contest 2023 Final Judge Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZfeOi8wXnU Nikon Sessions S2 | EPISODE 4: Fashion Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Am-OB4_SQ Thanks for listening! #nikon #nikonzf #nikonplena --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grays-of-westminster/message

While many SEO specialists may focus on the importance of keywords and backlinks, photographer and SEO consultant Cody McCracken thinks there's a lot of value in two other principles for improving SEO! Listen in to this episode to learn more!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.

In episode #180 of the IN A CROWDED ROOM PODCAST, Chad Calek gives candid answers to your questions about Jeremy Corbell's now debunked UFO footage, UFO Whistleblower David Grusch's leaked medical history, Calek's time as a guest on such programs as Tyra Banks, Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, The Fighter And The Kid, Danny Mullen, Coast to Coast and more, plus Calek answers your questions about the ending of Paranormal State and the chances of a Paranormal State reunion. Don't miss all of this and much, much more!

This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, who is happy to introduce their exclusive Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion! Trade in any qualified interchangeable lens camera for credit towards an exciting camera upgrade. You can unlock even more savings on the incredible OM-1 camera body or the OM-1 with 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Kit. Not only do you get a $200 instant rebate, but OM SYSTEM is sweetening the deal with an additional trade-up bonus coupon valued at $200. That's double the savings PLUS the value of your qualified camera exchange. This offer is good until October 1, 2023, so visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for more details and to kickstart your new camera system journey today! -- If you've watched lens reviews on PetaPixel, you might have heard some strange terms. LoCA? Bokeh? Ghosting? Breathing? Field curvature? This week, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron address several of these terms and explain what they are and why they matter. These aren't even all of the important terms, so we'll come back in a future episode to discuss more. -- This week's topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:52 - The Sony a6700 doesn't come with any way to charge it 16:33 - Nikon is reportedly telling some retailers/distributors to tug on Z8 strap lugs 20:57 - After raising $235K, Abode is actually going to try and take on Adobe 25:04 - Jaron's opinion of drones is questionable 33:11 - What have you been up to? 36:09 - What the heck do all these camera terms mean? 37:19 - What is "bokeh"? 42:40 - What is "LoCA"? 46:47 - What is field curvature and why does it matter? 52:45 - What is breathing? 55:11 - What are ghosting and flare? 57:45 - Tech Support 1:02:40 - Never read the comments

There is a lot of conversation in our culture - and even our photography industry - about "finding ourselves". But is this concept of finding ourselves one that enables us to be better  humans and business owners? Is it even rooted in a healthy premise? Listen in to an exploration of what it means to find ourselves, what the notion is rooted in, and a potentially more powerful alternative - all with Bokeh Podcast host, Nathan Holritz. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.

One of the most important elements of both launching and building a photography business is your website. Listen in to this conversation with website designer Kelsey Christine to learn how to build and launch your new website quickly and with minimal stress!

Pinterest is more than just a place to create inspiration boards! Listen in to this conversation with Meg Mohyla to learn how to use the Pinterest platform to convert potential clients and grow your business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Meg's introduction (2:00) What is one big idea that enables Meg to maintain freedom and flexibility while running a business? (5:00) What is one of the biggest mistakes photographers make when using Pinterest in their business? (10:00) What big ideas will help photographers convert visitors to paying clients? (14:40) 1. Provide value and next steps 2. Have your website set up for conversions 3. Utilize lead magnets 4. Blog What type of content should photographers focus on in their blog posts? (44:50) How can photographers find the questions searched or asked on Pinterest that can help guide what to include in their blog content? (48:49) Links: https://instagram.com/leanonmeg https://leanonmeg.com

Curious how to create better candid photos for your portrait or wedding clients? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Charles Moll to learn the key principles that drive his candid photography! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Charles's introduction and background (2:35) What big idea has allowed Charles to find a balance between work and personal life (5:20) How does Charles define "candid" photography? (14:30) 8 Ideas for taking great candid photos (16:50) Mindset: People over portfolio Be fully present Be confident - practice! Practical: Blend in Get close to your subjects Look outside of the big moments Eliminate distracting elements Pose and wait! Links: https://charlesmoll.com https://instagram.com/charles.moll_photo

One of our most valuable sources of business is referrals, and referral business is driven in large part by customer reviews! Misha Guseynov is a successful, Miami-based wedding photographer who has amassed over 500 reviews in less than 3 years, and he's on the show to share his strategy so you can increase the number of public reviews you're getting from your clients, and grow your business as a result! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: How does Misha run a successful business yet still have time for himself? (3:20) Which platforms does Misha get the majority of his reviews on? (11:20) How customer experience drives positive reviews (16:47) Communication Quality How does Misha encourage clients to share reviews? (26:35) Expectations management Remind clients after the session How does Misha handle a negative review? (32:07) How can photographers leverage their reviews to get more clients? (39:50) Links: https://qmflorida.com https://instagram.com/qualitymediaflorida

While social media is the most convenient and most popular method of business-building to discuss in 2023, we can't forget that there are a variety of alternative sources of business! Photographer and entrepreneur, Jane Goodrich, is here to shed light on a few of those alternatives that will help you build your photography business this year! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What is one big principle that Jane follows to allow her to effectively manage time? (4:00) Why does Jane encourage photographers to go beyond social media for marketing efforts? (11:18) 3 specific ways that photographers can market in ways other than social media (14:45) Connect with others in person Utilize your website through SEO optimization Build and nurture your email list How can Picsello help photographers with marketing outside of social media? (35:10) Use code "Bokeh30" to receive 30% off your first year with Picsello at https://picsello.com! Links: https://instagram.com/teampicsello https://picsello.com https://janegoodrich.com https://facebook.com/picsello

Make money traveling to beautiful locations to photograph couples in love? Destination weddings seem idyllic, but how do you even get your first? And then if you want to build a business around destination weddings, how do you go about that process? Listen in to this conversation with Lilly and Vic to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What big principle enables Lilly and Vic to run a successful business while still having a life? (6:45) Lilly and Vic's photography backstory (13:02) Tips and strategies for diving into destination wedding photography (20:20) 1. Identify your style and brand 2. Create content 3. Develop marketing funnels using your content 4. Provide an epic client experience 5. Stay consistent in the small steps Links: https://instagram.com/elisabettalillyred https://lillyred.it

We live in a world that makes it seem like we can have overnight success at the drop of a hat! But is that realistic? And more importantly, is that the healthiest approach to building and running a business? Mary Marantz is on the show to discuss why a slow-growth approach might be your better bet! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Mary's Introduction (5:08) What is the driving principle that allows Mary to run multiple businesses while still having a life? (9:55) At what point did Mary realize that slow growth was the key to success in business? (14:48) Principles that will enable photographers to approach their business through slow growth (23:30) 1. Embrace the character, wisdom, and good stewardship of business that can only be built over time 2. Focus on doing less, better, than doing more just for the sake of doing more 3. Avoid the tendency of comparison Links: https://marymarantz.com https://instagram.com/marymarantz https://achieverquiz.com

Welcome to The Master's Voice End Times Prophecy Blog: (Hear the words of the Lord). https://the-masters-voice.com Today's word: Prophecy given before 2020 election primaries- God says former Pres. Obama will "win" the primaries, then reveals Biden will have the nomination over Sanders. The Lord tied the comeback of Obama to presidency one day to Biden's victory. "Biden and Obama are the same, Biden is the key to the return of Obama." Visions fulfilled as exact images shown by the Lord come to pass [see the written version of this prophecy for pictures]. The glory will be visible first but further down the timeline there is a hidden agenda, the evil blur of BOKEH. Full prophecy can be found here: https://the-masters-voice.com/2020/05/28/the-44-honeycomb-bokeh-march-26-2020/ HEAR THE WORDS OF THE LORD. Follow this channel for updates. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you'd like to support this ministry it's appreciated. Kindly use Paypal or contact me at mastersvoice@mail.com. If using Paypal send gift ONLY as 'Friends & Family' not 'Goods and Services'. This is a freewill offering, I am not a seller. Thank you and God bless. Paypal ------- mastersvoice@mail.com SUPPORT & SUBSCRIBE TO MY OTHER CHANNELS: YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@themastersvoiceprophecyblog YOUTUBE (Spanish channel: "La Voz del Señor"): https://youtube.com/channel/UCeLTWSGwNTVMdXQV6oryQXg RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/themastersvoice BRIGHTEON: https://brighteon.com/channels/themastersvoice BITCHUTE: https://bitchute.com/channel/themastersvoice

Nothing builds business like community, and one way to leverage community to grow your business is Facebook groups! Listen in as photographer Olivia Smith shares how she's built a Facebook group that has enabled her to build a multiple six-figure photography business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What has been a key strategy for providing clients with a great customer experience? (1:35) Olivia's introduction (3:50) How does Olivia manage time so that she has a life outside of her business? (4:45) What is the most impactful self-help or business book that Olivia has read? (11:50) What was the "aha" moment that made Olivia decide to try Facebook groups as a way to build her business? (17:15) 3 ideas for photographers when creating a FB group with potential clients (23:15) Research other FB groups that potential clients would be a part of, and engage with those groups to gain members Have current members invite friends Create intentional giveaways for the group Questions to include in your FB group new member sign up (31:00) Obtain their email address (an offer to send a free guide) Ask if you can contact them about boudoir photography How does Olivia use FB Messenger for booking clients? (36:00) How does Olivia determine what to post in her FB group that provides enough value to encourage members to be active? (42:40) Share value-added content Ask compelling questions to the group Use Canva auto-fill to import text for posts Links: https://photographersedit.com https://bellemarieboudoir.com/free https://instagram.com/bellemarieboudoir https://www.youtube.com/@RachelPedersensocial https://elite360.io

What is outsourcing and why should I do it? In this bonus episode of the Bokeh Podcast, we are sharing a conversation between our host, Nathan Holritz, and the Picsello Facebook group that dives into why outsourcing is so important for your business. Listen in as Nathan shares how outsourcing can help photographers not only have more time to spend with the important people in their lives, but also to build and grow their businesses! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What is outsourcing? (4:07) Why it is ok to "let go" of the editing or culling of your images to an expert (13:35) Questions to ask yourself when determining what to outsource (16:31) Steps to beginning a successful outsourcing experience (22:30) Establish a big-picture view for your life and your business Understand the process - it is not an overnight thing Be clear with what you want - share in detail what your editing preferences and expectations are Effectively communicate from start to finish Provide detailed feedback Try Photographer's Edit for free! Submit up to 25 images for our color correction services and we'll edit them to match your style at no cost to you! No code needed - discount will be applied at checkout. Links: https://photographersedit.com https://picsello.com https://bokehpodcast.com

Are you having a difficult time booking clients? Or maybe you'd just like to book more jobs than you currently are? You're in luck! Emily and Erin from E-Squared Photography are here to share the important steps they've learned for booking clients more effectively! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What is one of the most important principles behind providing a great experience for clients (1:51) What principle or strategy have Erin and Emily implemented to allow them to save time in order to have a life while running their business? (4:42) How do Emily and Erin utilize automation in their business? (7:40) What are your favorite self-help books? (10:55) Favorite piece of camera gear (15:30) The 8 C's for booking more clients Communication (19:25) - clear communication with both potential and current clients Confidence (26:25)  - practice and build your portfolio Consistency (31:15) - be consistent online (post regularly and with brand consistency) Collaboration (36:23) - learn as much about your client as possible to make the session more special for them Commitment (41:20) - committing to learning and growing to become better; commitment to timelines and clients Convincing (46:10) - find a way to convince potential clients to book you Creativity (54:30) - utilize your client's interests to be creative Client Experience (1:01:35) - evaluate each step of the client journey with you and determine what the pain points might be in order to address them proactively Links: https://esquaredphotography.com https://instagram.com/esquared.photography https://www.youtube.com/@esquared.photography

Photographer Byron Hopkins wasn't always a photographer. An athlete, a multi-tour Marine, an author, a speaker - Byron has experienced and accomplished a lot! In this Bokeh Podcast episode, Byron shares the important lessons he's learned about mindset - and how those lessons have enabled growth and accomplishment in his life! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What is the most important principle that allows Byron to provide customers with a great experience? (1:25) What is one tip Byron can share about practicing effective time management? (4:58) What is one book that Byron would recommend? (11:30) What does it look like when making decisions about who you want to be and what direction you want to go in? (14:00) What is Byron's favorite piece of camera gear? (20:35) Byron's introduction and back story (23:35) How did Byron transition from the Marines to motivational speaking and other business ventures? (35:43) 3 shifts for changing your worldview (45:35) Don't be so "Me-Centered" Seek thankfulness Focus on serving others How can photographers who struggle with insecurity work to find confidence? (51:45) Use "Bokeh" as the discount code for 30% off on any item at burselffirst.com Links: https://instagram.com/candidcameraimaging https://instagram.com/justbeingbyron_ https://candidcameraimaging.com https://burselffirst.com

Our industry has been talking a lot about imposter syndrome in the last few years - when it wasn't really a point of conversation previously. Why has this issue become mainstream, and how can we move beyond it? Learn more in this conversation with Miles Boyer on the Bokeh Podcast! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Is there a point at which we maintain ideals for ourselves, yet accept what is actually our reality? (3:55) Why is it so normal for most people to be ok in a state of "ok" vs pushing beyond that? (10:30) How does Miles provide a great customer experience in order to set himself apart? (16:45) What is a principle that has allowed Miles to manage time more efficiently? (22:10) Why has "Imposter Syndrome" become such a widespread topic in the industry recently? (40:03) Definition of Imposter Syndrome (52:40) What steps can photographers take to move beyond Imposter Syndrome (1:00:25) Focus on your health Surround yourself with a positive community Revisit often what "success" is for you Create a roadmap to get to that level of success What is the line between "faking it til you make it" and actually just trying to learn as you go? (1:15:30) Links: https://instagram.com/mileswittboyer https://mileswittboyer.com https://photographic-collective.com

We have a lot of moving parts to keep up with as photography business owners, and the whole experience can get quite overwhelming at times! Fortunately, there are incredible tools in CRM's that will help us streamline our workflow, minimize overwhelm, and have more freedom as business owners. Listen in to this conversation with photographer Jorge Bernardes to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Jorge's Introduction (3:50) What is one big principle that has enabled Jorge to maintain a life while running his business? (6:00) Can being organized and structured actually allow you to be more creative? (9:45) What is one big idea or principle that has allowed Jorge to grow his business? (13:20) How does Jorge decide what to focus his time on? (18:20) How would Jorge define organization or "being organized"? (25:35) 3 important principles of strong organization (28:11) 1. Simplify 2. Systematize workflow 3. Analyze the work and start over What are a few key features photographers should look for in a CRM? (37:36) 1. Ability to handle common tasks 2. Flexibility to meet your workflow 3. Ability to integrate with other systems How can photographers minimize the frustrations and time it takes to set up a CRM? (46:00) 1. Have faith in the benefit of implementing systems 2. Outline workflow prior to setting up the CRM 3. Remember that it doesn't have to be perfect from the start 4. Hire a service to set up the CRM for you Links: https://carpemomentumfoto.com https://carpemomentumfoto.com/studioninja https://instagram.com/carpemomentumfoto https://studioninja.co

Do you feel overwhelmed when you realize how many images you've taken during a session? Photographer, Ellen Cramblet joins us to share her journey toward realizing that “clarity is kindness,” and that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to deliverables. Tune in as we discuss shooting with intention, and how the images that we deliver are a reflection of our brand! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Ellen's introduction (1:10) Ellen's photography business background (2:03) Ellen's brand position (4:00) What is the one big idea Ellen wishes she knew when she started her business? (5:46) How long did it take Ellen to realize quality was better than quantity? (8:55) Terminology for context (11:00) What are the next steps to make toward cutting back on quantity and focusing on quality? (12:28) Shoot with intention Be mindful that what you deliver is a reflection of your brand Confidence and shooting with purpose take time Links: https://setapartphoto.com https://instagram.com/setapart.photostudio

Whether you want to photograph your own dog, or you're building a dog photography business - there are ways to connect with and photograph that dog to better capture its personality! Listen in to this episode of the Bokeh Podcast with dog photographer Carol Arscott to learn how!  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Carol's introduction (2:00) What is the backstory to Carol's dedication to pet photography for rescue dogs? (4:55) What is a principle that Carol has implemented in her business that helps her maintain a healthy work-life balance (7:15) What big idea or principle has done the heavy lifting for Carol's business?(14:45) Carol explains how she helps dogs feel comfortable in a shoot (19:55) How does Carol help the dog's owner feel comfortable? (23:30) How does Carol figure out the personality of dogs and how to engage with different types? (29:40) What does it mean to "capture the dog's soul"? (32:38)How does Carol set up the shot with the dog and their owner? (40:02) Links: https://carolarscott.com https://instagram.com/carolarscottphotography

Planning for the financial needs of running a photography business can be truly overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be! Check out this bonus episode as Bobbi Brinkman shares what smart financial planning is, and who the most important people are when it comes to creating connections!  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Bobbi's introduction (0:49) What is smart financial planning? What is the big idea that Bobbi wishes she would have known when she started (2:29) Who are the most important people to connect with? (6:28) The distinction between profit and revenue (8:40) Recommendations (13:17) Links: https://bobbibrinkman.com https://instagram.com/bobbi.brinkman

Do you want to charge more for your work? Photographer Kristin Sweeting says that you need to get your portfolio dialed in! Listen in to our conversation to learn how to improve the quality of work that you share in order to raise your prices! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Kristin's introduction (1:26) What principle has Kristin learned that has allowed her to run a business while still having a life? (3:40) What is one idea or principle that Kristin has implemented that has done a lot of the heavy lifting in her business? (9:03) Where are we as a photography industry in relation to withdrawing from building community due to the idea of being introverted? (14:07) Introduction to the idea of focusing on your portfolio for pricing (19:20) How would Kristin respond to the argument that the actual photos don't drive pricing for photographers as much as the experience a photographer provides? (21:35) What makes a portfolio "strong"? (25:30) 1. Include the "unexpected" 2. Consistency (show images that reflect what you say you provide) 3. Attention to detail Links: https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting https://kristinsweeting.com https://dangerschool.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dangerous-creatives-a-photography-and-creative/id1435228087

Running a healthy and successful photography business in 2023 is largely about creating an amazing customer experience! Photographer Jasmine Newton is going to share how to up the ante in the experience you create for your branding portrait clients in today's Bokeh Podcast episode! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Jasmine's introduction (4:00) What is the big principle that Jasmine implements in her business to avoid burnout? (13:56) What is a big idea or principle that has enabled growth in Jasmine's business? (22:10) What does "full-service branding photography" mean? (30:18) What drives Jasmine's desire to connect with clients on a deeper level? (32:16) What key principles drive successful full-service brand photography sessions? (38:20) 1. Know your worth, and charge accordingly 2. Approach everything with love 3. Keep an open mindset What would Jasmine say to a photographer who doesn't know how to determine their pricing? (44:02) How can photographers step out of their shells to approach all situations with love and connection? (48:00) Links: https://javonreneeportraits.com https://instagram.com/javonreneeportraits Love is the Killer App book Brand Brilliance book

You can't escape hard work if you want to build a strong business, but how do you balance hard work with enjoying the life you've created for yourself - and minimize the possibility of burnout? Listen in to this important conversation with photographer Sean Oblizalo to learn simple steps you can take to have the business you want while maintaining peace of mind! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Sean's introduction (2:52) What is one tip that Sean would share that would allow photographers to create a sustainable business while maintaining some freedom and flexibility (5:40) What motivated Sean's effort to create more boundaries in his business this year? (13:15) How would Sean sum up what his motivation is as a photographer? (18:20) What leads to photographers being so focused on the numbers that they lose their motivation and joy? (21:36) Boundaries that Sean has put into place for himself and his business in 2023 (25:42) 1. Only working Monday-Thursday 2. Limiting screen time (response time to emails, texts, and social media messages) 3. Capping the number of elopements shot per week 4. Only taking on ideal clients - not chasing after any and all clients 5. Not offering discounts Links: https://vowsandpeaks.com/best-place-to-elope-colorado/ https://instagram.com/vows_and_peaks Sean's previous Bokeh episodes: https://www.photographersedit.com/bokeh-podcast/episodes/3-elements-of-strong-elopement-photography/ https://www.photographersedit.com/bokeh-podcast/episodes/how-to-photograph-a-first-look/ https://tave.com

In a world where taking a good picture is no longer a differentiator in photography business, creating an amazing client experience is more important than ever! On today's Bokeh Podcast episode, photographer John DeMato shares how he uses strategy calls to take client experience to the next level! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: John's introduction (3:45) How does John run his business in order to minimize burnout? (5:05) What key business principle has enabled John to build his business? (9:00) How do client strategy calls help to create a great experience - prior to the session? (13:10) 1. Communicates care 2. Creates awareness as to what is needed What is the difference between a general pre-session call and a strategy call? (15:20) What are the 3 main categories of questions asked on the strategy calls? (20:40) 1. "Who are you?" questions 2. "Who do you serve?" 3. "How do you solve your client's problems?" How does John gracefully decline sessions if it isn't a good fit between him and the potential client? (25:06) How does John translate the information gleaned from the strategy call to how he runs the shoot? (37:35) How does John make his clients feel more comfortable both on the call and in the session? (40:15) Links: https://johndemato.com/deliver-magic https://instagram.com/dematophoto https://instagram.com/delivermagic https://www.hbo.com/branson

Being there to meet a client's need is one thing, but is there a way to actually create desire for your brand in the mind of a potential client? Tune in to this episode with photographers James and Schulze to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: James and Schulze's Introduction (1:34) How long did it take James & Schulze to get to the point of being able to charge $50k for a wedding? (5:35) What is a principle that they have implemented in order to run their business but still have a life? (9:04) What key principle has enabled success in business for James & Schulze over the years? (19:20) Does the type of desire vary between the lower-priced photography client and the higher-priced client? (33:50) How can photographers create want in the mind of their potential clients? (39:50) 1. Create the idea of scarcity with your services 2. Curation of your images - only show images that your potential clients WANT to see 3. Brand Association - connect with vendors, magazines, etc. that represent your ideal client Links: https://jamesandschulze.com https://instagram.com/jamesandschulze https://sagejourney.co https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebusinessofluxuryweddings

In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Definition of a Brand Position (6:00) What are the top few reasons why Stacy got into photography? (9:40) What type of photography does Stacy provide? (16:25) What makes Stacy's photography unique? (19:44) Why intention behind both the photographer's business as well as the market is important to consider when creating a brand position statement (32:40) Analysis of Stacy's competition (44:20) A template for creating a brand position statement (55:13) Four ways to stand out in your market and establish a unique brand position (58:05) 1. Offer a new service 2. Be the first to "own" a service 3. Offer a unique variation on a service 4. Offer services to a specific market segment Links: https://stacysavagephotography.com https://instagram.com/stacysavagephotos https://keywordseverywhere.com

In this bonus episode of the Bokeh Podcast, Helene Boudreau walks us through three ways to “outwork doubt” so that you can build the confidence to achieve what you set out to accomplish. It may not be perfect in the beginning, but taking messy action is the first step. Tune in as we chat about what this looks like and how you can implement this advice into your own business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Helene's introduction (1:10) Helene's photography background (2:16) What big idea does Helene wish she would have known when she started? (6:37) When did Helene put the practice of “outworking doubt” into her business? (9:14) 3 Ways to Implement How to Outwork Doubt in Your Business (11:15) 1. Research 70%, jump in with 30% 2. Shoot as much as you can, as quickly as you can 3. Getting reviews and client experience How did Helene go about getting as many sessions as possible in the shortest amount of time? (13:15) Was Helene charging for her mini-sessions? (13:55) How did Helene go about getting client reviews? (15:24) Links: www.helenephotography.ca www.instagram.com/helene.b.photography

In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! And bonus: guest co-host Lisa Aihara of Ellette Studio joins us to give design insight as well! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: What is a brand position? (3:00) The background of Eden's photography business (4:40) How does Eden sum up the type of photography she offers? (13:07) What are a few of Eden's target customer's pain points? (19:00) Two elements to consider when coming up with a brand position statement (24:05) Analysis of Eden's competition (26:00) Design analysis and suggestions from co-host, Lisa Aihara (43:00) Links: https://edenmitchell.com https://instagram.com/edenmitchellphotography https://ellettestudio.com https://instagram.com/ellettestudio

The primary purpose of your website is to convert visitors to customers. If it's not doing so consistently, it's time for change! Listen in to this conversation with Jeff Brown to learn how to update your website for higher conversion and business growth! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Jeff's introduction (1:35) What big principle can Jeff share to help photographers work more efficiently? (5:27) What big idea helped enable the growth Jeff saw in his photography business? (10:15) Why does Jeff think photographers tend to focus on the aesthetic of their website vs the goal of conversion? (15:40) What are the 5 big ideas that will help photographers improve website conversion? (20:47) 1. Have 1 primary purpose and 1 backup purpose for your website 2. Communicate the benefits of hiring you vs just sharing pretty pictures 3. Delete the testimonial page 4. Include pricing on your website 5. Blog with the intention of showing up for indirect searches Links: https://thephotographersmentor.com https://thephotographerssuite.com https://surferseo.com https://ubersuggest.com https://hoth.com

Cameras on phones are just cheap, lackluster wannabes when it comes to professional photography. Or are they? Join us for really important food for thought in this episode with photographer Kim Kovacik, as we talk about the role of phone cameras in the professional photography world! Oh, and spoiler alert: Kim has photographed an ad campaign for a well-known brand...with her phone! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Kim's Introduction (2:45) What was Kim's introduction to using her phone for photography? (4:35) Will it take some time for the professional photography world to accept a phone as a camera? (10:50) How did Kim snag the opportunity to photograph for Panera - using her phone? (20:45) What are some of the technical strategies Kim considered when shooting for Panera? (29:50) 1. Photographed in raw 2. Capture the lo-fi aesthetic 3. Locked lighting manually on the phone screen 4. Shot hand-held at times Links: https://instagram.com/kimkovacik https://kimkovacik.com https://kimkovacik.com/panera

There seems to be a subconscious assumption that being a photography business owner equals chaotic, high-hour work weeks - especially during busy season! But what if that wasn't the case?! Photographer Sara Price is here to share with us how to minimize overwhelm with a more intentional approach to workflow! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Sara's introduction (1:40) What is one thing that Sara has implemented that has helped her business to move forward and grow? (7:15) What is a big principle or idea that helped Sara as she started and grew her business? (19:38) What did Sara's life as a photographer look like before she made changes that minimized overwhelm? (22:30) What was the turning point that caused Sara to make change? (25:16) What were some of the areas of Sara's business that she adjusted in order to minimize overwhelm? (31:03) 3 big ideas that allow Sara to minimize overwhelm? (36:41) 1. " I don't do overwhelm" mantra 2. Filtering what you give your attention to 3. Adapt to the mindset of focusing on fun - both in business and life Where is the balance between having fun and making sure that you're focusing on your business enough? (48:10) Links: https://saralprice.com https://instagram.com/saral.price https://upwellphotography.com

We all know that social media is an extremely powerful tool to drive brand awareness and new business! However, we can easily forget about getting out from behind the phone and creating in-person relationships with those that can ALSO drive significant business our way. Krista Marie is here to share strategies for engaging in personal relationships to help grow your business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Krista Marie's introduction (5:30) What big idea does Krista wish she'd known when she started her business? What was the turning point that made Krista realize the importance of building relationships for her business? (10:13) How does Krista prioritize relationships as a tool for marketing? (12:30) 1. Establish an intentional mindset that relationship marketing is a long-term play 2. Provide value to others for a mutual relationship 3. Develop relationships with other photographers in your area 4. Be active and engaged in your community Links: https://instagram.com/heykristamarie https://heykristamarie.com https://heykristamarie.com/profitplan

So much of creating a great customer experience is about managing expectations, and when it comes to wedding photography, what better way to do this than with a great timeline? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Leah Daniels to learn how to create a powerful timeline for an amazing customer experience! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Leah's Introduction (2:13) What was the big idea or principle that Leah wishes she'd known she started her photography business? (4:42) When did Leah implement timelines into her wedding day shoots? (8:10) When does Leah work with her clients to create the shot list needed for the timeline? (9:20) What are the big principles photographers need to implement in order to use timelines successfully? (12:30) 1. Create awareness with the couple about the use of a timeline 2. Check in with couples regularly for any updates 3. Establish the first-look protocol 4. Get family details/needs for family portraits What does Leah use for her timeline - paper or electronic? (27:30) Links: https://leahdanielsphotograph.com https://instagram.com/leahdanielsphotography

Photography industry magazines have become quite dated in their design, which naturally means an opportunity to launch an alternative magazine! Photographer Mandy Lynn saw this opportunity and decided to take on the challenge of conceptualizing and publishing a new photography magazine called The Bokeh Effect. Listen in to learn the why and how behind the new magazine! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Mandy's Introduction (2:10) What was the motivation behind starting a photography magazine? (5:08) How would Mandy sum up the difference between The Bokeh Effect and other photography magazines? (15:45) What did the process from ideation to publication look like and how long did it take? (28:33) How does Mandy choose who/what to feature in the magazine? (33:46) How can photographers learn more about the magazine and get a copy? (38:23) Links: https://mermaidlakephoto.com https://instagram.com/mermaidlakephoto https://instagram.com/thebokeheffectmagazine https://facebook.com/thebokeheffectmagazine

Do you want to stand out amongst the mass of photographers in your marketplace and book more clients? It's time to focus on a niche! Listen to photographer Gary Pope's advice in this episode to learn how to build your business with a hyper-niche! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Show Notes: Gary's introduction and explanation of his business's brand position (2:31) What did Gary's business look like before he re-branded to his current brand? (10:28) How does Gary define "hyper-niching"? (14:35) How can photographers avoid the common feeling of FOMO when hyper-niching? (22:05) 5 steps to take to hyper-nice your business (29:32) 1. Make an avatar of your ideal client 2. Verify the market viability 3. Identify the pain points of your ideal client 4. Present solutions to the client's pain points 5. Be clear in your messaging Links: https://lovelongandprosperphotography.com https://instagram.com/lovelongandprosperphotography