Podcast appearances and mentions of craig strong

April Vanderwal and Mark Pratt-Russum created a special Easter Radio Drama called “The Case of the Missing Miracle Man.” Voice actors with Mark and April included Jayne Calkins, Craig Strong, Lynsley Rollins, Lucia Pratt-Russum, and Katherine Spinner, and Joel Rubicam as foley artist.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen ceremonially signed legislation to aid Nebraska National Guard recruitment efforts Monday. He was joined by state senators Tom Brewer, Rita Sanders and Loren Lippincott. Adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, Craig Strong, thanked the legislature and encouraged them to continue to reach out to service members for new legislative ideas.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen ceremonially signed legislation to aid Nebraska National Guard recruitment efforts Monday. He was joined by state senators Tom Brewer, Rita Sanders and Loren Lippincott. Adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, Craig Strong, thanked the legislature and encouraged them to continue to reach out to service members for new legislative ideas.

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Craig Strong, an innovative wedding photographer with a flair for storytelling. Craig shares how his unique Lensbaby experimentations transformed his approach to capturing moments, making his work stand out. He dives into the importance of storytelling, relying on photojournalism skills, and learning from sports photography. THE BIG IDEASEmbrace Storytelling: Great photography is about capturing the essence of moments, not just staged shots. Focus on the narrative behind each image.Learn from Missed Moments: Reflect on missed moments to anticipate future important events and improve your ability to capture them.Experiment with Equipment: Don't shy away from trying new lenses or gear. Experimentation can lead to discovering new creative possibilities.Push Through Fear: Transitioning into new methods requires courage. Embrace the fear of the unknown as a part of your growth process.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANCapture Authentic Moments: Start by photographing candid moments at local events or family gatherings. Focus on the emotion and story behind each shot rather than setting up posed pictures.Create a Practice Schedule: Dedicate time each week to practice anticipatory shooting, especially in dynamic environments like sports or street photography. Review your photos to identify successful captures and missed opportunities to learn and improve.Experiment with New Gear: Try using different lens converters or lens baby products to see how they alter your perspective and creativity. Document the outcomes and analyze how each tool changes your photo's storytelling potential.Join a Photography Community: Engage in online forums or social media groups such as Instagram and Facebook communities where photographers share their experimental work. Participate in challenges or critique sessions to receive feedback and get inspired by others' creativity.Develop a Storytelling Portfolio: Assemble a collection of photos that tell a story, including a mix of candid moments, detailed shots, and environmental context. Continuously update your portfolio to reflect your growth and experiments, showcasing your ability to capture authentic narratives.RESOURCES:Visit Lensbaby's Website - https://lensbaby.com/Follow Lensbaby on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lensbabyusa/Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/ Get Back your Family Time and Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

We reviewed all the 20 episodes from Season 5, and shared some much needed look back and key highlights. While the learnings are an abundant treasure trove, we handpicked a few and categorized them into 4 sections:  Dystopian aspects of current socio-technological trends with Sangeet Paul Choudary, James Currier, John Robb  and Jeremiah Owyang Visions that resist the dominance of powerful technological forces with Alex Komoroske, Kelly Sarabyn and Scott Brinker, Jesse Walden , Jason Fried and Arvind Gupta Doctrine and organizing for a multiplicity of teams and products with Craig Strong, Teresa Torres, Charles Betz, Susanne Kaiser and Cliff Berg Visionary perspectives that think beyond the rules and push boundaries with Yolanda Martin, João Rosa and Trond Hjorteland, Indy Johar, Milica Begovic and Giulio Quaggiotto, Mark Lambertz and Amber Case   This wrap-up is a quick look back into what happened all season, and will give you a peek what to expect for the next one. We hope that these episodes have brought you value in re-imagining ecosystems as you know it, and trust that you will continue to support us in the seasons to come.   Topics /chapters (00:00) Season 5 Wrap-Up - Intro (00:43) Dystopian aspects of current socio-technological trends (05:11) Visions that resist the dominance of powerful technological forces (10:52) Doctrine and organizing for a multiplicity of teams and products (15:41) Visionary perspectives that think beyond the rules and push boundaries (22:50) What's Next: Embrace a Boundaryless Future   Remember that you can always find transcripts and key highlights of the episode on our website: https://www.boundaryless.io/podcast/season5-wrap-up/   Get in touch with Boundaryless: Find out more about the show and the research at Boundaryless at https://boundaryless.io/resources/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/boundaryless_ Website: https://boundaryless.io/contacts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boundaryless-pdt-3eo   Music Music from Liosound / Walter Mobilio. Find his portfolio here: https://blss.io/Podcast-Music #Podcast #WrapUp #Platform #Ecosystem

In this episode, our hosts Taniel Chemsian and Risa Morimoto sit down with expats Craig Strong and Randy Bennett to dive deeply into life in Puerto Vallarta (PV).  They have covered everything from driving regulations for temporary versus permanent residents, navigating banking and money transfers, and even tips for bringing your furry friends along. They also discuss the housing market, including price points for various neighborhoods and the emphasis on using trustworthy realtors and legal guidance for property purchases. Discover essential insights about healthcare options, insurance coverage, and the advantages of Mexico's tropical climate. Plus, learn about everyday living hacks like virtual mailboxes and phone plans that seamlessly transition to life abroad.  Whether you're considering a temporary stay or making a permanent move, this episode is packed with invaluable advice to help make your dream retirement in Mexico a reality. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!   Don't miss out on our free webinar, where experts cover everything you need to know about relocating to Mexico—from the best places to live to essential healthcare information for expats. Register at dreamretirementinmexico.com/webinar. Key Moments:  09:08 Stunning picture of Los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta. 12:09 Bucerías growth, housing prices, and Vallarta location. 26:30 Preferring medical care in Mexico over the US. 35:54 Vallarta has diverse housing markets with varying prices. 43:18 Residency determines car registration and tax validity. 49:19 Limited English, no mail, used traveling mailbox. 54:43 Living abroad is cheaper and less stressful. 01:01:05 Moving to PV without a job, debts. 01:06:00 Urban growth brings infrastructure challenges and politics. 01:14:24 HOA fees vary based on building amenities. 01:20:09 DIF card offers discounts for seniors. Lovely place with kind and generous people.

-General Strong is a UNL alum that has served overseas…what's it like to stay connected with the teams from so far away? How difficult is it?-With the games often being played so late at night or early in the morning, how much did it throw off your days to watch….and did that matter at all?-What does Veterans Day mean to you, personally, and what message do you hope resonates with those who aren't veterans that want to know how to celebrate the day?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we explore what a product centric organization looks like, with our guest Craig Strong. Sharing his experience from being a Global Practice Leader at AWS (Amazon Web Services), a seasoned Chief Technology & Product Officer, he helps us dive deeper into the nuances of adopting organizational designs, cultures, and practices that cater to product-customer centricity.  A true product operating model specialist, he has helped countless startups and enterprises to modernize and evolve to become more customer-centric. From bio-mimicry to hands-on experience, learn what inspires him everyday, to design some of the most robust and adopted organization structures in the world. This podcast is just not one to miss! In this insightful episode, Craig Strong, co-author of The Lean Product Lifecycle, explores the future of product-centric organizations. With over 18 years in the tech industry, Craig has worked with startups, SMEs, and global enterprises, guiding them through growth and transformation. Craig shares profound insights on this podcast, emphasizing the importance of life cycles in product development and the dangers of prescribing defined frameworks. We dive into the significance of asking timely questions, what questions to ask, and the necessity of flexible frameworks that cater to the emergent needs of complex organizations. He touches upon his infamous concept of viewing taxonomies and ontologies as products, and so much more.  As a Forbes Technology Council member and co-author of “The Lean Product Lifecycle”, Craig provides a blend of theoretical and practical insights on this podcast. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking clarity and inspiration in product operations and organizational design. Tune in for a highly engaging discussion with Craig Strong!  Key Highlights

Toluca is one of those really interesting places that not a lot of people really hear about. But it's a really cool neighborhood that's preferred by many celebrities. Craig Strong specializes in listings in this area as well as nearby Studio City, and boy does he have interesting stories to tell! It turns out that not even neighborhoods as cool and gentrified as Toluca Lake are safe from the weird and ridiculous. As real estate agents, it's just something we are bound to encounter, whether we're knocking on a trailer home or a million-dollar celebrity house. Tune in for some real estate real laughs!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com

Welcome to the Moving Through Fear Podcast. In this first episode, I will bring you a series of conversations sponsored by Lensbaby Inc. Lensbaby is the maker of creative effects camera lenses and accessories for photographers worldwide. Lensbaby's mission statement is that we empower artists to move through fear, to discover extraordinary creative freedom. Lensbaby does that by providing tools for you to learn something new. I'm Craig Strong, co-founder of Lensbaby, and I'm going to tell you how the concept of Moving Through Fear relates to Lensbaby and what you can expect to hear in upcoming episodes. I want to see the world differently. I want to figure out if my photographic vision needs to grow if a piece of gear can do that if people leading the way that has already found their vision can help me do that. So in this season, I want to bring all that up and introduce you to some amazing artists on their journey and explore the world of extraordinary creative freedom. Discover it and Listen now! Learn more about the Moving Through Fear Podcast at: www.lensbaby.com

If Orange County had a Mount Rushmore of culinary creators, then Chef Craig Strong would undoubtedly be included. He has a lifetime of excellence and accolades behind his name, but it is his humility and kindness that stands out most. His food is familiar yet elevated - astoundingly flavorful at every turn and approachable to all. He has settled into a new life at Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach, and the response has already been immediate. He joins me in this episode to talk about the process of opening the restaurants in the hotel, building his kitchen teams, and his approach to training and balancing work and life in this jam-packed episode.The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California's bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:https://www.heirloompotager.comhttps://amass.com

Running a photography business can feel like a never ending cycle of shoots, edits, and scheduling. When you start to lose your creative spark, you have two choices: Keep going as you are or step outside of your creative comfort zone.In this episode, I'm chatting about pushing yourself outside of your creative comfort zone with photographer and co-founder of Lensbaby Craig Strong. We're chatting about the relationship between creativity and fear and how you can find your creative confidence by doing things that scare you. Plus, Craig is sharing his advice for new photographers looking to turn their passion into a business.What's in this episode:How Craig got the idea for Lensbaby from his own experience as a photographer and consumer [3:08]How to get started with your first Lensbaby lens [7:07]Why we should keep looking for opportunities to experiment and play in our work [10:49]How to find balance between your creative work and your family life [14:50]How to shift your mindset and make self-care something you look forward to [18:25]How to reignite your creative spark when your work starts feeling mundane [21:27]How to find your creative voice and courage to stand out in a world where it feels safest to blend in [25:23]Finding your flow state and using it in your work and passion projects [30:44]Why it's so important to force yourself out of your creative comfort zone [35:50]Craig's advice for professional photographers who are just starting out [39:08]For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/the-power-of-play-pushing-yourself-out-of-your-creative-comfort-zone-with-craig-strong/Reserve your spot for the 2022 Online Newborn Photography Retreat: https://themilkyway.ca/2022-newborn-retreat/

Craig Strong is the founder of Lens Baby lens systems for photographers. Lens Baby was born out of the curiosity and lack of options Craig had when he was a full time wedding photographer. He started with a homemade lens created out of parts from a hardware store and today help photographers enhance their creativity with more than 15 years. Today Craig talks about the secrets of capturing great images and how you have to step out side your comfort zone to achieve something really great. Resources: Learn more about Lens Baby Follow Lens Baby on Instagram Listen to Magda Stoltes community spotlight interview discussing her Lens Baby journey Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community Free Lightroom Presets! Photo by Magda Stolte

When Craig started to toy around with experimental lenses in his garage, he transformed his life from being a photojournalist to being an inventor of what is now known as Lens Baby. In this episode, Craig and I talk fear, and how we can use it as a guide to achieve personal + business growth. […] The post SFPP 188: Moving Through Fear To Discover Creative Freedom Featuring Craig Strong appeared first on Six Figure Photography.

On this week's episode of the B&H Photography Podcast we welcome the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lensbaby, the special effects lens manufacturer. Lensbaby was started by Craig Strong in 2004 and quickly established a name for itself. Over the years, they have added lenses, optics systems, and accessories to grow their brand while maintaining their emphasis on creative expression and embracing imperfection.   With Strong, who worked as a staff and freelance photographer before co-founding Lensbaby, we discuss tinkering to create a prototype, founding the company, growth decisions, and motivation.  We also talk about dealing with successes and failures in the very competitive camera and lens business.   On the gear side, we ask questions about the research and development of lenses, the various mounts available with Lensbaby lineup, and we get a sense of what is on the horizon for the company in 2022. Guest: Craig Strong Photograph © Allan Weitz

Tendayi Viki: Pirates in the Navy Tendayi Viki is an author, innovation consultant, and Associate Partner at Strategyzer, helping large organizations innovate for the future while managing their core business. He has been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and was named on the Thinkers50 Radar List for emerging management thinkers to watch. He's written three books based on his research and consulting experience, Pirates In The Navy*, The Corporate Startup* and The Lean Product Lifecycle*. The Corporate Startup * was awarded the CMI Management Book Of The Year In Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He is also a regular contributing writer for Forbes. In this conversation, Tendayi and I discuss how innovators often take on the role of pirates in the navy. We explore the mindset that innovators inside organizations need to avoid the common mistakes in advancing new ideas. Plus, we discuss why innovators should ignore detractors early on, parter with early adopters, and use early wins to move forward. Key Points Middle managers may stifle innovation, but often that’s because of internal pressure from those at the top to keep results coming. Innovators should beware basking in the glow of the CEO. It’s essential to engage other stakeholders in the business. Partnering with early adopters is essential for innovators. These are the managers who have existing frustrations with the status quo and are already trying new things. Celebrate early wins through blog posts, workshops, success stories, interviews, and even external conferences. These help you gain credibility. Beware basking too much in early wins. The point of early wins is to give you credibility to move on to the next stage. Resources Mentioned Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Lead Transformation* by Tendayi Viki The Corporate Startup: How Established Companies Can Develop Successful Innovation Ecosystems* by Tendayi Viki, Dan Toma, and Esther Gone The Lean Product Lifecycle: A Playbook for Making Products People Want* by Tendayi Viki, Craig Strong, and Sonja Kresojevic In Defense Of Middle Managers Who Stifle Innovation by Tendayi Viki Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Nurture New Ideas, with Safi Bahcall (episode 418) How to Start Seeing Around Corners, with Rita McGrath (episode 430) How to Build an Invincible Company, with Alex Osterwalder (episode 470) How to Pivot Quickly, with Steve Blank (episode 476) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tendayi Viki: Pirates in the Navy Tendayi Viki is an author, innovation consultant, and Associate Partner at Strategyzer, helping large organizations innovate for the future while managing their core business. He has been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and was named on the Thinkers50 Radar List for emerging management thinkers to watch. He's written three books based on his research and consulting experience, Pirates In The Navy*, The Corporate Startup* and The Lean Product Lifecycle*. The Corporate Startup * was awarded the CMI Management Book Of The Year In Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He is also a regular contributing writer for Forbes. In this conversation, Tendayi and I discuss how innovators often take on the role of pirates in the navy. We explore the mindset that innovators inside organizations need to avoid the common mistakes in advancing new ideas. Plus, we discuss why innovators should ignore detractors early on, parter with early adopters, and use early wins to move forward. Key Points Middle managers may stifle innovation, but often that’s because of internal pressure from those at the top to keep results coming. Innovators should beware basking in the glow of the CEO. It’s essential to engage other stakeholders in the business. Partnering with early adopters is essential for innovators. These are the managers who have existing frustrations with the status quo and are already trying new things. Celebrate early wins through blog posts, workshops, success stories, interviews, and even external conferences. These help you gain credibility. Beware basking too much in early wins. The point of early wins is to give you credibility to move on to the next stage. Resources Mentioned Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Lead Transformation* by Tendayi Viki The Corporate Startup: How Established Companies Can Develop Successful Innovation Ecosystems* by Tendayi Viki, Dan Toma, and Esther Gone The Lean Product Lifecycle: A Playbook for Making Products People Want* by Tendayi Viki, Craig Strong, and Sonja Kresojevic In Defense Of Middle Managers Who Stifle Innovation by Tendayi Viki Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Nurture New Ideas, with Safi Bahcall (episode 418) How to Start Seeing Around Corners, with Rita McGrath (episode 430) How to Build an Invincible Company, with Alex Osterwalder (episode 470) How to Pivot Quickly, with Steve Blank (episode 476) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

In this interview Lensbaby co-founder Craig Strong and I discuss one of their latest lens releases — the Velvet 28. The post Lensbaby’s Velvet 28 Art Lens! appeared first on This Week in Photo.

In this interview Lensbaby co-founder Craig Strong and I discuss one of their latest lens releases — the Velvet 28.

We have received a lot of questions about finding photography inspiration during the dull and grey winter days. And while the gear is usually not what takes the first spot on our shows in order to find new creativity, sometimes a unique piece of gear can help you to see your surroundings in a new way. And one company that has been dedicated to making this kind of gear and accessories is Lensbaby. Marco invited Lensbaby founder and CCO Craig Strong to the show to get some behind the scenes insight on how Craig came up with the initial idea of the first Lensbaby and how the company and product line has evolved since then. And which of the current lenses will help you to achieve what effect.   This show is sponsored by: Marco Larousse Photography Workshops http://bit.ly/StreetPhotographyWorkshops   and   Skylum Luminar 4 - The cutting edge photo editor https://bit.ly/ppnluminar4  (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Here are the links to the Lensbaby products that Marco and Craig cover on the show:   Lensbaby Composer Pro 2 This lens uses an optic swap system that offers different flexibility for different effects:   Sweet 35mm Optic f2.5 - (spot of focus surrounded by blur effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/39c3kRb  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/32D8Ae0    Sweet 50mm Optic f2.5 - (spot of focus surrounded by blur effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/3cfeZAB  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2I6Hgey Edge 35mm Optic f3.5 - (Slice of focus effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2VDh4jN  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2vstcJN  Edge 50mm Optic f3.2 - (Slice of focus effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2PCK6wb  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/32BNNYm  Sol 22mm - (Selective-Focus Lens for m4/3) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2uE4DJo  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/32GIXZD    Sol 45mm - (Selective-Focus Lens for APS-C & FF) B&H: https://bhpho.to/3ahdKPl  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TfpRHj  Trio 28mm - (Compact 3 in 1 lens with three different effects) B&H: https://bhpho.to/38eclYo  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2uNaH2w  Burnside 35mm - (Swirling bokeh plus outer Vignette effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2VzZwoA  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2PBvPQo  Twist 60mm - (Sharp center subject with a twisty background effect) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2I4F7jM  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2VxNGeH  Velvet 56mm - (Soft velvet glow wide open and crisp vintage look stopped down + Macro)  B&H: https://bhpho.to/2PynTPO  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Tw5Gn6    Velvet 85mm - (Soft velvet glow wide open and crisp vintage look stopped down + Macro) B&H: https://bhpho.to/3874k7G  Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2vsvNU5  Which Lensbaby is right for me? with Craig Strong (YouTube): https://youtu.be/NdqIYrdmP-E Links to Lensbaby and Lensbaby Resources: Web: https://lensbaby.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lensbabyusa/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lensbaby     Twitter: https://twitter.com/seeinanewway   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jSBVHpxLOLo3lqAApAd5w     Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com  Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1  Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/    Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork  Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts  Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast Spotify: http://bit.ly/PPN-fm Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.   Check out the Skylum LUMINAR software: Link: https://bit.ly/ppnluminar4 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

Lensbaby's founder and CEO Craig Strong discusses the inception of Lensbaby, the growth of the product line and their newest product, OMNI.

Lensbaby's founder and CEO Craig Strong discusses the inception of Lensbaby, the growth of the product line and their newest product, OMNI. The post Doing it In-Camera with OMNI, by Lensbaby! appeared first on This Week in Photo.

Outliers in the world of performance come in many shapes, sizes, and all corners of the universe. We tend to hear about them in the world of sport and business but exceptional and uncommon performers exist all around us. Having a trained eye for elite standouts, it didn't take long for me to see these qualities in Chef Craig Strong. Menu selections like Oxtail Risotto, Short Rib Cigars, House made Ravioli and Lobster or even a gourmet burger that really tastes like a gourmet burger are some of the features he offers at his Laguna Beach restaurant called Ocean at Main. He cultivated his art form from having worked around the world, bringing those experiences to complement his passion for life, creating an experience for both diners and his staff. There is a genuine energy about Chef Craig that becomes contagious which comes from his philosophy to wanting to change the model for how restaurants and specifically the kitchens are run so that the failure rate decreases. Simply stated, Craig Strong is different and his work shows it and we are the beneficiaries of his artistry. About Chef Craig Strong Chef Craig Strong, whose 25-year career in luxury hotels and resorts earned him a Michelin star from his time at The Langham Huntington Hotel &  Spa in Pasadena, has come full circle to his native Southern California roots with the recent opening his own restaurant - Ocean at Main. In its first year, the critically acclaimed restaurant was honored as a Best New Restaurant by Orange Coast Magazine, one of Modern Luxury's 10 Most Exciting New Restaurants, and was named among OC Register critic, Brad Johnson's 75 Best Places to Eat. Chef Strong previously held the title of Executive Chef at the prestigious Studio at Montage in Laguna Beach for nine years. From the coasts of California to Washington, DC, and Barcelona to Hong Kong, Chef Strong has cooked all over the world; his dishes draw inspiration from the culture and cuisine that make these places unique. From growing up in San Diego and cooking with produce from the family garden, Chef Strong is now sharing his Coastal California cuisine at Ocean at Main with the community he has embraced for the past decade. www.oceanatmain.com  

Chef Craig Strong of Laguna Beach's dining hot spot, Ocean at Main, joined us in the studio on the eve of his one year anniversary. Spending nearly 25 years in the hotel business, 15 of which were with the Ritz Carlton in Europe or on the East Coast, Chef came to Southern California in 2000 and found himself at Montage, Laguna Beach. His new home became their much acclaimed restaurant, The Studio, where he spent nearly a decade as their Executive Chef. With a desire to have a little more flexibility and creativity, Chef took a leap of faith and opened his very first restaurant last year called Ocean at Main. His restaurant is located in a building in Laguna which was the city's first bank in the 1940s. The menu offers a variety of dishes that draw on inspiration from the Mediterranean as well as a few savory dishes that are a nod to his French training.  In this episode: -Learn about Chef's career path which led him to opening his first restaurant. -Get to know the inspiration behind Chef's menu at Ocean at Main. -Understand how Chef fuses together the best of both French Cooking and Mediterranean Cuisine.  -Hear Chef discuss the things he's learned over the last year in his first entrepreneurial venture. -Learn how technology has and continues to change the restaurant business. -Get to know why selling the experience imparts value which makes you priceless. When asked what his Ultimate Lesson Learned has been thus far in his career, Chef notes that truly embracing the spirit of hospitality has made all the difference. The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher. Interested in being a guest on The Zandbergen Report? Email podcast@bartzandbergen.com. Learn more about Bart by visiting www.BartZandbergen.com

In this weeks episode we go behind the scenes in this tell-all with Lensbaby's Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder, Craig Strong! In 2004, Lensbaby was born out of a photographer's frustration with flat, sterile, digital images. Since then, they've been helping photographers gain creative control and inject emotion into their images through these amazing & creative lenses. Lensbaby makes creative effects lenses, tools, and accessories that fit the following DSLR and mirrorless camera bodies: Canon EF & R, Nikon F & Z, Sony E, Fuji X, Micro 4/3. If you haven't checked them out yet YOU NEED TO ASAP!! https://lensbaby.com/ Head on over to www.hellostoryteller.com and subscribe to our mailing list to receive a special Lensbaby discount!

Learn about the power of seeing the world in a new way and ditching the concept of perfection during this conversation with the creator of the Lensbaby creative lens system, Craig Strong.

Craig Strong, photojournalist, commercial photographer, founder of Lensbaby and its Chief Creative Officer has mastered the art of reinventing himself over the years. Along the way he has pushed the envelope in both his businesss and personal creativity. As a wedding photographer in the early 2000s Craig create the original Lensbaby to give his photos […]

In this episode, Craig Strong talks about founding Lensbaby, a company dedicated to creating lenses that allow photographers to expand their creativity in camera.

This week LensBaby co-founder Craig Strong and Doug Kaye join to discuss the increasing problem of untrustworthy video and what, if anything can be done about it.

"The reason we count murrelets at sea is, of course, because in the forest they are flying around at really high speeds in the dawn or dusk and while you can see them and hear them there is no way you can get a handle on their populations", says Craig Strong of Crescent Coastal Research. Ken Burton, wildlife biologist, vice president of the Redwood Region Audubon Society, Friends of the Arcata Marsh docent, and author, interviews Strong on the status of Marbled Murrelets on the north coast and his murrelet monitoring program.

Interviews with LensBaby founder Craig Strong and creator of the MySunset app Emily JeppsonTopic 1: BRIAN: Interview with LensBaby Founder, Craig Strong So, I wanted to do this interview because recently I traveled to Paris and I’ve shot the Eiffel Tower before. I wanted to be intentional this time and be more creative with my shots I used the Lensbaby ... The post Latitude: Interviews with LensBaby Founder and MySunset App Creator appeared first on Master Photography Podcast.

Here’s episode 79 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS! Leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show. In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Photographer and Lensbaby founder Craig Strong open the show. Thanks Craig! Canon super sizes by patenting a 1000mm lens. (#) Calumet Photographic and Bowens Lighting are acquired with plans for expansion. (#) The British Journal of Photography raises a ton of cash to keep things going strong and serve its digital audience. (#) A top photojournalist and his interpreter are killed in Afghanistan. (#) Sony Artisan of Imagery and host of "The Photo Show" live on Facebook, Brian Matiash, features the PetaPixel Photography Podcast calling it "One of the best photography podcasts I've ever heard." (@ 19m26s) Yet more in developments in the Steve McCurry saga as photos are alleged to have been staged. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community. We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome! You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”