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This is a great convo with my friend Paul Von Rieter and a great way to kick off the New Year. We discuss the new social app Clubhouse and how not to fuck up your networking efforts. Listen in and subscribe!Paul Von Rieter is an internationally recognized Wedding and Portrait Photographer. Over the last decade he has had the privilege of photographing over 300 weddings on several different continents and all over North America. When Paul isn’t capturing images he is educating and inspiring other photographers how to implement his “Artisan Method” into their photographic work and businesses. His imagery has been published in multiple wedding publications and he is proud to be an ambassador for amazing photography brands such as FUJIFILM, Holdfast Gear, and Mastin Labs. Paul’s values are reflected in the deep relationships and genuine connections he makes while creating stunning images for his clients. When he’s not traveling the world, you can find him at home with his beautiful partner Taylor, his energetic son Xander and their two pups, Dusty & Grace. As a family they enjoy exploring the outdoors, preparing something exquisite in the kitchen or road tripping up the coast.Support the show (https://www.thegroupp.com/)
I was able to host Kirk Mastin and the CEO of Mastin Labs. And in this part two of two, we dig into how he's built an incredibly successful worldwide business by selling a digital product. He talks about how to stay lean, how to automate, and how by doing so, you're able to weather most, if not any storm.
In this episode we explore how one gets started in the creative business, and then, how we can stay there. Nikki is an incredibly qualified individual, she is head of marketing for Mastin Labs, runs a consulting company called Kittenteeth, and works with creatives to bring them to the level they see themselves at. This is a really insightful episode and you would be wise to give it a listen.
Kirk Mastin is the founder and CEO of Mastin Labs and the photography app, Filmborn. He has shot for The New York Times, LA Times, and had photos featured in National Geographic Adventure and Time magazine. Before founding Mastin Labs in 2013, Kirk shot weddings on digital and film as a hybrid photographer with his company Mastin Studio. Mastin Labs creates film emulation presets for Lightroom, ACR, and Capture One.In this episode, Kirk and I dive deep into what it means to be a human being having a human experience at this moment in time. From fishing as a child to surfing and sailing, we learn why he spends so much time on the sea. We explore his photojournalism background and the joy of documenting everyday moments simply as they are. Hear what images Kirk has made on the edge of danger, and why his ability to both see and feel color has led to what Mastin Labs is today. This is We Are Photographers with Kirk Mastin and this is his story.Connect with Kirk Mastin and all things Mastin Labs: Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeJoin the CreativeLive community and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter. Subscribe to the We Are Photographers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
Audrey Nicole PhotographyAudrey's first interview: Episode 8, The Importance of Self CareMastin Labs "How to Shoot In Kelvin" article here.THE BUNDLE (all of the worksheets in one place!): https://jennings.photo/bundle50% off your first year of Honeybook: https://jennings.photo/honeybookLeave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/photo-business-help/id1462340415Join our FB community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/photobizhelp/Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/photobizhelp/Transcribed by: https://otter.aiCover photo: https://www.briannalanephotography.com/Contact Natalie: natalie@photobizhelp.com
A big believer in bridging the gap between digital and film photography, Kirk Mastin is a legend in the photography world. Now working with his company, Mastin Labs, to provide presets for photographers to help bless their digital images with the unique quality of film, Kirk is here to provide some insight into everything from singularity to the juxtaposition between the future and the past. If you appreciate the analog version of photography but need some guidance in which camera, film, and settings you should be experimenting with, you are in for a treat. Kirk guides us through the relationship between the contrast and softness to film that exists nowhere else, why film photography increases your hyper-awareness, and what exactly goes into making a successful portrait. Kirk uses his camera as a way to understand more about an individuals relationship to the world, and has created a hybrid photography style like no other. Film has a bad reputation for being complicated, which couldn't be further from the truth. If you are looking to experience something outside of the attention that digital photography demands, this episode is for you. Have you dipped your toes into the world of film photography? Share what you enjoy most about the look of film, and what development studio you use, in the comments on the episode page. In This Episode Quick tips for those looking to start dabbling in film or edit their digitals differently The importance of building a ‘Batman and Robin' relationship with your development lab Why you should be treating your career like a bonsai tree How to sell without selling and maximize your print and digital sales Why Kirk believes that shooting film makes you a better photographer Quotes “We are living in the future, we are living in a time that I couldn't even comprehend as a child.” (8:36) “I can use the camera to understand the world, understand other cultures, and understand what it is to be human through a camera. And that has never changed. It has changed what kind of work I do, but the underlying principle of understanding the human condition has not changed.” (13:38) “You're gonna let like $14 tops stand between you and discovering an entirely new way of doing photography? That's absurd.” (24:17) “Once you are in the flow, you are in the flow and you know where to be, its like a dance. You have just enough time to get to every position that you need to be because you are so in touch with what is happening.” (40:04) “The theatre of the imagination is so powerful. If you show someone a weak photo, you have ruined that, you have ruined your legendary status by showing someone something that is mediocre, so just don't do it.” (50:01) Links Mastin Labs Website Photoism Magazine by Mastin Labs Kirk Allen Mastin Website Follow Kirk on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The Find Lab Utah Richard Photo Lab Canadian Film Lab Indie Film Lab Edward Weston Website In The American West by Richard Avedon and Laura Wilson Experience ARC Check out the full show notes page here Keep up with everything ARC here Follow ARC on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Sachin Khona Follow Sachin on Facebook | Instagram | Twitt
Welcome to the wedding video boss podcast, I am your host, Paul Santiago and today is… you guessed it right… today is Masterclass Monday! Which means you need to bring out your notepad, pen, tablet, your quill or whatever you use to takes notes because you’re not going to want to miss this one. I think today’s instructor is almost ready so let me give you a head start to grab that coffee or any warm beverage and let’s start the class! Jeremy Chou is an international wedding photographer based out of Southern California. In the past 10 years, he has established himself as one of the most sought after wedding photographers in the industry. His work has been seen throughout all major US wedding blogs & select wedding publications. In addition to weddings, he also holds regular workshops throughout US and other international destinations for up & coming wedding photographers. So friends, help me in welcoming, Jeremy Chou!Blog article: http://jeremychouworkshops.com/business/top-5-reasons-why-wedding-photographers-fail-2/#more-2194Top 5 reasons why wedding photographer’s business fail: Lack of technical skills Not pricing yourself as a sustainable business. Fear of failure Inconsistency in your work Not understanding your ideal client base. Blog article from Mastin Labs: https://www.mastinlabs.com/photoism/articles/top-5-tips-pricing-wedding-photographerTOP 5 MOST COMMON PRICING MISTAKES FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERSPricing. The mere mentioning of the word could send some photographers shivering in the corner. It’s definitely one of the most important factors in running a successful AND sustainable business. Price yourself too high before you are ready, you risk losing all of your clients & referral base. Price yourself too low, you risk booking too many clients & burning out before you even have a chance to grow. In my years of speaking with other photographers, pricing continues to dominate the conversation when it comes to the business side of things. While there’s no right or wrong pricing point to set for your services, there are definitely obstacles one has to overcome in order to have a sustainable business. When a photographer starts his/her business, the very first decision you have to make is ‘how much should I charge’. While seemingly simple, it’s a fairly complex decision-making process. There are quite a few schools of thoughts on the proper way to price photography services, however, the basic concepts are essentially the same: figure out how much it takes to run the business (insurance, equipment costs, marketing costs, etc.) and then how much you want to make as profit. Divide that sum up with how many sessions you want to shoot. That will give a rough average on how much each session should be priced. It might seem common sense, but the fact is many photographers who are starting out will not be able to command a price point high enough to maintain a profitable business. However, even if you are a photographer who isn’t able to quite yet command a higher price point, I truly believe we all should understand the following 5 common mistakes when it comes to pricing.Top 5 most common pricing mistakes for photographers Not knowing your business model. Your work simply won’t allow you to command a higher price point due to lack of consistency. Being in the pricing ‘dead zone’. Overly complicated price guide. No incentive for clients to book a higher package. Simply put, pricing can make or break a photographer’s business. Many times we will have to field test different strategies in order to find out what works the best for our intended market. I hope these five most common mistakes most photographers make will help others on the right path!So there you have it! Since you already know why businesses fail, make sure your fail smart and price yourself properly because, we’re a small business so we kinda need to make money. This is the first Masterclass Monday and I would love to know what you think, so feel free to reach out so I can bring in the right people to help you in building your business! I hope this episode was helpful, also if you have any questions or suggestions, just feel free to reach out! I’m throwing all these information goldness for free so I’d really appreciate if you help me by subscribing, rating or leaving a review, Thanks so much to those who already did it, thanks for listening it means the world to me, watch out for Monday masterclass and I’ll see you on the next Wedding Video Boss podcast. Till then, play nice if you can’t win, be nice if you’re good looking. Bossman out. Credits:The Wedding Video Boss Podcast hosted by: Paul SantiagoBossIG: www.instagram.com/weddingvideobossBoffoIG: www.instagram.com/boffovideoWebsite: www.weddingvideoboss.comFor comments & suggestions email me at: heypaul@boffovideo.comSpecial thanks to Ning Wong (@NingWongStudios) for the sexy headshotMusic credit Isaac Joel - Azophi from www.SoundStripe.comSupport Wedding Bossness by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wedding-video-boss
We out here in Vancouver! Day One of Arc is in the books--here are a few things we took away from the day and some thoughts from some of our favorite presentations, courtesy of Mastin Labs, Truvelle, and Junebug Weddings
Kirk Mastin and his conversation with Way Up North podcast host, Erin Bishop. Kirk is the founder of Mastin Labs and Filmborn. He's shot for The New York Times, LA Times, and National Geographic Adventure. He's considered the founder of the ‘hybrid’ photography movement, shooting both digital and film for every assignment. He's been shooting hybrid weddings for over 15 years, but now focus on long term photography projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Ok, so I'm in a hotel room in London with a terrible cold, full of lemsip, painkillers and red wine trying not to die. I apologise for the coughs and sniffles. I was very brave though! Bradley is on his driveway in his car so as not to wake his son who has just had an operation and Kirk, well, Kirk is just fine and in high spirits. This week we are joined by, Kirk Mastin, who is the founder and CEO of Mastin Labs. Kirk discusses film photography in the digital age, his view on the photography industry today and how he went from wanting to be a National Geographic photographer as a youngster to shooting weddings.Our history of photography segment looks back at the photographer Julia Margaret Cameron who in the 1860’s started her career at the good age of 48 after she acquired a camera from her daughter. We discuss Julia's approach and individual vision, what was right and wrong for her, and how that relates to photography today.Also, Kirk and Bradley look at what’s good in the industry today, touching on making books and prints, and social media users with 0 followers who produce great work.Links:Julia Margaret Cameron Books:Steven Bollman, Almost TrueJoel Meyerowitz, Cape Light
Kirk started out in photojournalism, but then the entire print industry went digital. Day rates dropped and Kirk needed another option so he decided to try wedding photography. Determined to make it something he enjoyed, Kirk's wedding photography became a hybrid of photojournalism and fine art. After years of running a wildly successful wedding photography business, Kirk started Mastin Labs where he develops incredible tools to merge consistency and depth of film with the speed and ease of digital photography. I had the chance to talk to Kirk about the art of simplifying — in our photography, gear, marketing, and overall approach to business.
Welcome to the MUSEA Podcast! This episode features Kirk Mastin who founded Mastin Labs and the camera app Filmborn. We talk about a wide range of topics throughout our conversation. Kirk discusses how he started Mastin Labs, what makes his presets different, how his relationship to photography has changed and what he believes is his most meaningful work. You can listen to additional audio with Kirk and support the Podcast at http://patreon.com/musea Join the MUSEA FB Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mymusea/
They guys get the ball rolling with Adam's destruction of his ancient iPhone 5, rant about Nick Cage movies, cover a creepy doll story, recommend some photo apps and finish up looking at scrapbooking (yes, scrapbooking). iPhone Rigging: https://beastgrip.com/ https://www.iographer.com/ https://www.shoutmeloud.com/best-iphone-camera-accessories.html Favorite photo apps to use on mobile phones: Dave Recommends Filmborn for photo editing and Filmic Pro for Video editing VSCO Cam - https://vsco.co/store/app Filmborn by Mastin Labs - https://www.filmborn.com/ Snapseed - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8 Lightroom Mobile (must be a Creative Cloud subscriber) - http://www.adobe.com/products/lightroom-mobile.html Filmic Pro for video - http://www.filmicpro.com/ Laptop for scrapbooking - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834315672 Nokia bringing back the classic Nokia simple phone - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gallery/2017/feb/27/nokia-mobile-phones-history-pictures-3310 My Friend Cayla is the devil - http://www.pcmag.com/news/350180/these-internet-connected-toys-provide-joy-and-surveillance Be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave a review, lets us know what you think. You can reach us on Twitter @thedigitalsoup or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/digitalsouppodcast. Have a follow up thought to anything we discussed or have an idea on what we should talk about in a future episode then drop us a message on Twitter or our Facebook page. Thanks for listening!! What the guys are doing outside the podcast: Jason - http://www.youtube.com/GameGuru Adam - https://twitter.com/StarfieldEscape Dave - http://www.davidszweduik.com/
Kirk Mastin had a problem. He'd been a newspaper and wedding photographer for years when the digital revolution swept in. He was excited to embrace the new technology, but underwhelmed at the results. The problem? While the images were still beautiful, they just didn't look like his other work. They didn't look like FILM. So what did he do? That's the topic of today's conversation on The PhotoTellers. Tune in to hear why he created Mastin Labs, and hear how your digital images can recapture the look of your favorite films. Log on to MASTIN LABS to see side-by-side comparisons. And if you'd like to join the tribe of people following Kirk's work, find it on Facebook HERE
Putting some work in upfront can payoff big time. Kirk Mastin, of Mastin Labs joins us to talk about the value planning before you shoot, looking ahead at the longterm with bigger projects, shooting film and the power of constraints in photography.
Digital photography has an era before presets, and after. They were always around, but recently some high quality filters have become standard for many photographers. We compare VSCO, Mastin Labs and RadLabs Replichrome.
Welcome to the Musea Podcast! This is episode #55 featuring photographer Kirk Mastin. Kirk and I talk about Kirk's new business, Mastin Labs. He just released his first film emulation preset designed to give digital photographers the look of Portra 400. We also talk about his personal work, having a long photographic career and his favorite photo book.