Podcasts about photographers

I used to be that photographer, grinding Instagram every single day, posting reels, doing stories, engaging in comments. My bookings were fine, but fine isn't why I started a photography business. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how photographers can use Pinterest to book more clients without being on it every single day, because the way most photographers are using Pinterest is the reason it's not working for them.In this episode:The 2021 deep dive that showed me 80% of my clients actually found me through Pinterest and Google, not InstagramWhy Pinterest is a completely different buyer pool than social mediaThe two biggest mistakes photographers make on Pinterest (hint: one is about keywords, not hashtags)How one wedding session can become 40 to 80 pinsThe exact keyword strategy for location-based photography businessesA real client case study where outbound clicks jumped 315% in six monthsSponsered by: Grab six months of Aftershoot Select for $49! #cullsmarter

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have condemned photographers they say spent hours watching Archie and Lilibet's school, with police now investigating the incident. According to ITV News and Sky News, two men carrying backpacks were spotted near the school before leaving in a rented van. The Sussexes' spokesperson called the alleged behavior “extraordinarily reckless,” while details of the incident have reportedly been passed to the committee reviewing the family's request for police protection.The incident brings Harry's long-running security battle back into focus just weeks after Archie and Lilibet changed schools. Meanwhile, Harry's potential connection with Jeff Bezos and Amazon is attracting criticism, with The Independent questioning whether an alliance with one of the world's wealthiest businessmen sits comfortably alongside Harry's public advocacy on issues including climate change and burnout.Harry's sustainable travel initiative Travalyst has also reported a small financial loss for 2025, which the organization describes as planned investment, while Meghan's latest As Ever promotional video has received the full parody treatment online.And William and Catherine joined Sir Kevin Sinfield as he completed another stage of his seven-ultramarathons-in-seven-days challenge supporting motor neurone disease charities. Catherine also took time with a nervous young girl during a visit to Headingley Stadium before later turning up on residents' doorsteps to help passengers aboard a community minibus.Questions this episode answers: What happened outside Archie and Lilibet's school? Why are police investigating photographers near the Sussex children? What did Harry and Meghan say about the incident? Could the incident affect Prince Harry's security review? What is Harry's connection to Jeff Bezos and Amazon? Did Travalyst lose money? Why is Meghan's As Ever video being parodied? And what did William and Kate do with Kevin Sinfield?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and-gossip--4522904/support.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Dopeycon Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2345507PAtreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastEpisode summaryThis week on the Wednesday Dose of Dopey!, Photographer and adventurer Justin Crompier, known on Instagram as Just Passing Through, shares his journey from suburban New Jersey opioid addiction to building a life around recovery, creativity, and the open road.Justin traces his early relationship with prescription medication, his fascination with drug culture, and the college painkiller habit that eventually became heroin addiction. Along the way: padding his student-film budget to buy pills, getting paid to participate in cosmetic testing, offering dealers gas instead of money, getting robbed at knifepoint in his pajamas, and crushing up his remaining pills while a police officer approached his totaled car. In an eerie connection, that last incident mirrors the overdose story he had already turned into his senior thesis film.After a relapse at the Peach Music Festival, a Christmas visit from his cousin helped Justin finally recognize his addiction. Watching Wild also awakened the possibility of a different life. He returned to treatment, embraced a twelve-step fellowship, and slowly rebuilt—delivering pizzas, working at UPS, and developing his photography between shifts. A trip to Yosemite and Big Sur eventually inspired him to leave UPS, build out a van with help from his recovery community, and pursue the adventures he once believed were impossible.All that and MORE on this week's Dopey Dose! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you've been unsure of WHEN and HOW to send your pricing to clients, this episode is for you.It's not as simple as "share everything on your website" or "share nothing."There's a balance we have to strike between "showing it all" and keeping some cards close.I will break down, step-by-step, how/when (and *IF*) to present your pricing on your website, and beyond. No more guessing.Get all the info for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski

Booked $4,500 this month and completely exhausted? Had an amazing sales call, then got ghosted? Pitched your dream brand and got offered a free jacket?These are three of the most common spots we see creatives get stuck in. And the longer you stay there, the more it wears on you. You start to resent your clients, dread sales calls, and check your phone every five minutes hoping it's them.Most of the time, the fix comes down to how you price, how you close, and how you pitch.In this episode, Joey puts Christy on the spot with three real scenarios she's never heard before, and she walks through exactly what she'd do in each one. You'll hear what red flag pricing is and why it can cost you bookings, the refundable date-hold deposit that keeps a great sales call from going cold, and how to answer free product offers with a pitch that brings in paid work. Plus, we share the mock sales call we ran with Hudson from Harbor Film Co and shout out this week's Mastermind wins, including a $12,000 month of tourism work.​Auditing your offers and pricing when you're burnt out​Spotting red flag pricing and raising your rates​Booking clients before you hang up the sales call​Setting a follow-up date so a great call never goes quiet​Turning free product offers into paid pitchesEvery one of these scenarios has a clear next step. Take it, and you'll work less, close more, and actually enjoy your business again.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so what happens when you reverse the equation? After four decades as a professional photographer, Kirk Voclain found that writing a novel runs the same craft in mirror image: arrange a thousand words well enough and a picture plants itself in the reader's mind. From a spy thriller born of an airport-security scare to a G-rated ranch romance written on a dare, his books are built from real observation — down to the real photography gear and unchallenged gate access his characters exploit. His advice to photographers is the same as his advice to writers: learn the craft before you lean on the tools.Support KAJ Masterclass — help sustain independent editorial work: https://kajmasterclass.com/support =========================================About KAJ Masterclass MediaKAJ Masterclass Media is home to a video-first, live-first, editoriallyindependent conversation ecosystem exploring leadership, business, AI, careers,health, creativity, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful,unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-worldinsight.This show is part of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem, which includes The KAJMasterclass LIVE, The Author's Voice with KAJ, and a growing collection ofeditorially independent conversation platforms.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to thinkabout, understand, or apply.

Kevin Williamson is joined by Jon Meadows, a DC-area headshot photographer and former political staffer. They discuss Meadows' unusual path from politics into photography, including how being fired from a political nonprofit pushed him to build out his photography business full time. The conversation explores the art and business of professional headshots, the importance of facial-expression coaching, and the financial challenge of running a photography business during COVID. They also discuss the threat AI-generated images pose to photographers and reflect on the value of entrepreneurship.Watch the conversation here.

In episode 448 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things, that impact on the everyday engagement, we all have with photography. Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8 magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020) and Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, (Orphans Publishing 2024). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. © Grant Scott 2026

Share Your ThoughtsMeet your invisible studio staff, the AI systems that could be handling your culling, client communications, and scheduling while you're behind the camera. Most AI tools you already use answer one question and stop. Agentic AI is different; it's built to take a whole string of steps toward a goal, with less of you checking in at every single one. In this episode, I break down what that actually means for a working photographer, using plain terms instead of hype.Here's what you'll get: a definition you can actually use, without the vendor jargon. A concrete corporate event walkthrough showing where an agentic layer could realistically touch your workflow, from culling and file routing to client communication and scheduling, without me pretending any specific tool can run all of it end to end today. And the line that matters most? The difference between automation that assists you and automation that quietly overreaches into decisions that should stay yours. I walk through a real failure-mode illustration, the kind of overreach that happens when a system grades on exposure and focus instead of story, so you know exactly what to watch for.Key points:Agentic AI takes multi-step action toward a goal, not just single-answer responsesThe label shifts fast across vendors, so treat this as a snapshot, not a permanent factThe real question isn't capability, it's oversight: does a task stay reversible if the system gets it wrongWhat overreach actually looks like: a system that makes the right technical call and the wrong storytelling oneA working decision framework: use it, test it, or wait, based on risk and reversibilityAny claim that AI "replaces" a photographer's judgment is opinion until proven otherwiseThis week's challenge: pick the part of your workflow you dread most, run one agentic tool against it, time the result, and keep a human checkpoint before anything reaches a client. One task, one timer, one honest answer.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Frozen Journeys: A Photographer's Arctic Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-30-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Никола је стајао на ободу арктичке тундре.En: Nikola was standing on the edge of the arctic tundra.Sr: Бескрајна белина и хладноћа га нису окураживали.En: The endless whiteness and cold did not encourage him.Sr: Није волео хладне крајеве, али страст за фотографијом га је довела овде.En: He didn't like cold places, but his passion for photography had brought him here.Sr: Киша пахуља лагано се спуштала с неба, а Јована и Александар, његови пријатељи, задиркивали су га због његових грубих рукавица.En: A shower of snowflakes gently descended from the sky, and Jovana and Aleksandar, his friends, teased him because of his rough gloves.Sr: "Никола, јеси ли спреман за такмичење?En: "Nikola, are you ready for the competition?"Sr: " питала је Јована, стиснувши шал око врата.En: asked Jovana, tightening the scarf around her neck.Sr: "Спреман сам да се смрзнем," одговорио је Никола уз смех.En: "I'm ready to freeze," Nikola replied with a laugh.Sr: Тајно се надао да ће добити признање као фотограф што му је био сан.En: He secretly hoped to gain recognition as a photographer, which was his dream.Sr: Тундра је била пространа, ледена и све около је било покривено снегом.En: The tundra was vast, icy, and everything around was covered in snow.Sr: Небо је било јасно и прозирно, али то није помагало све већем хладу.En: The sky was clear and transparent, but it did not help the increasing cold.Sr: Такмичење у посматрању пингвина почело је, и Никола је већ имао проблема.En: The penguin watching competition had begun, and Nikola was already having problems.Sr: Његов фотоапарат се стално заледивао.En: His camera kept freezing.Sr: Тражио је пингвине, али је све време случајно сликао Јовану и Александра.En: He was looking for penguins, but he kept accidentally taking pictures of Jovana and Aleksandar.Sr: "Ако наставиш овако, можда ћеш нас још прогласити пингвинима!En: "If you keep this up, you might declare us penguins!"Sr: " нашалио се Александар.En: joked Aleksandar.Sr: Фрустриран, Никола је одлучио да користи телефон.En: Frustrated, Nikola decided to use his phone.Sr: Морао је да буде опрезан, јер је батерија брзо истицала на оваквој хладноћи.En: He had to be careful because the battery drained quickly in such cold.Sr: Одлучио је да ризикује.En: He decided to take the risk.Sr: Ускоро је приметио нешто мрачно и необично на залеђеној површини.En: Soon he noticed something dark and unusual on the frozen surface.Sr: "То мора да је ретка врста пингвина!En: "That must be a rare species of penguin!"Sr: " помислио је узбуђено.En: he thought excitedly.Sr: Потрчао је да ухвати тај тренутак камером телефона.En: He ran to capture that moment with his phone camera.Sr: Али, кад се приближио, схватио је да је то само чудно постављени гном из неког давног врта.En: But, when he got closer, he realized it was just a strangely placed gnome from some old garden.Sr: Никола није могао а да се не насмеје.En: Nikola couldn't help but laugh.Sr: Његови пријатељи су дошли до њега и сви су се смејали.En: His friends came to him, and they all laughed.Sr: "Макар смо нашли неког становника тундре, ако не пингвина," казала је Јована са осмехом.En: "At least we found a tundra inhabitant, if not a penguin," Jovana said with a smile.Sr: Никола је тада схватио да иако није освојио такмичење, доживљај и заједништво био је далеко важнији.En: Nikola then realized that although he hadn't won the competition, the experience and companionship were far more important.Sr: На крају, троје пријатеља су се вратили у камповоз, грејући се уз топли чај и прегледајући комичне фотографије из тог леденог дана.En: In the end, the three friends returned to the camper, warming up with hot tea and reviewing the comical photos from that icy day.Sr: Понекад, путовање и искуство могу да донесу више задовољства него сама победа.En: Sometimes, the journey and the experience can bring more satisfaction than the victory itself. Vocabulary Words:edge: ободуtundra: тундреencourage: окураживалиpassion: страстdescend: спушталаscarf: шалrecognition: признањеvast: пространаicy: леденаtransparent: прозирноcompetition: такмичењеfrustrated: фрустриранbattery: батеријаdrained: истицалаrare: реткаspecies: врстаcapture: ухватиgnome: гномinhabitant: становникаcompanionship: заједништвоcamper: камповозphotos: фотографијеexperience: искуствоsatisfaction: задовољствоvictory: победаendless: бескрајнаwarm up: грејућиteased: задиркивалиcareful: опрезанplaced: постављени

I recently had about 40 people apply to work with me. Some were great. Some were fine. And some were honestly shocking. The surprising part? It wasn't necessarily about their photography. Some of the applicants were probably very talented photographers. But they didn't know how to apply for photography work. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I break down what I saw and what photographers can do differently when they're trying to get hired, assist, collaborate, or land commercial work. We talk about: Why having a great portfolio isn't enough The difference between showing your work and actually pitching yourself How to write an email that gets opened and actually read Why your subject line matters How to make a pitch feel personal instead of like a mass email Why you should research the person or company you're contacting How to explain why you're relevant instead of just saying you're passionate What information you should include in an application Why sending five different portfolio links creates unnecessary friction When Instagram works as a portfolio and when it doesn't Why "I'd love to collaborate" isn't actually a pitch How to talk about your skills when you don't have much experience Why you shouldn't lead with what YOU need How to follow up without becoming annoying And the biggest mistake photographers make when trying to get hired Your photography might get someone interested. But your communication, professionalism, and ability to demonstrate how you can contribute are what can get you into the conversation. If you want more photography work, you need to learn how to actually apply for it.

This week kicks off a three part series on premium weddings, because positioning yourself in that space works differently than anything else in this industry. In this episode, Alora breaks down why the photographers booking $10K weddings aren't more talented or luckier than anyone else. They made one decision differently, and it's a decision available to you right now regardless of your market size or portfolio.In this episode: → Why 42 million weddings happen worldwide every year and you only need 10 of them → The real reason $10K bookings feel out of reach even when the demand is already there → How to know exactly where your own demand gap is starting today--✨ FREE QUIZ: What's actually standing between you and raising your prices? Take the $10K Quiz ✨

You don't need more clients. You need to know why the clients you want aren't booking. In this episode, Heather breaks down the five most common places where movement can stop in a photography business: audience, offer, invitation, follow-up, and conversion. If you've been saying "I need more clients," "nobody is booking," or "my marketing isn't working," Heather will help you turn those vague frustrations into specific, actionable problems you can actually solve. This episode is about replacing business drama with clarity—and finally knowing what to do next.  Key Takeaways "I need more clients" isn't a diagnosis. It's a description of what you want—not an explanation of what's preventing you from getting it. Find where movement has stopped. Your problem is likely happening somewhere within your audience, offer, invitation, follow-up, or conversion. You may already have an audience. Past clients, old inquiries, email subscribers, referral partners, local businesses, and community connections can all be potential sources of business. More leads aren't always the answer. If you already have warm leads, your real opportunity may be reconnecting with the people who already know you. A clear offer makes buying easier. Your potential client should understand who the offer is for, what they're receiving, why they want it, what it costs, what to do next, and why they might act now. Posting isn't the same as making an offer. Beautiful images and visibility matter, but people also need a clear invitation to take the next step. Follow-up isn't bothering people. Someone not responding isn't necessarily a "no." Following up gives them another opportunity to make a decision. Clicks are information. If someone has clicked your offer, they've shown some level of interest. Don't dismiss that data. Don't immediately blame pricing. If people aren't buying, examine clarity, value, trust, timing, audience, messaging, and price before randomly changing your numbers. Too many priorities can kill momentum. You don't need to choose one thing forever—you need to decide what gets your attention right now. "I've tried everything" is probably not accurate. You may have tried several things, but perhaps not consistently, with the right audience, with clear messaging, or with enough follow-up. Turn passive problems into actionable problems. "Nobody is booking" becomes "I'm not having enough booking conversations." Now you have something you can measure and change. Choose one reasonable next action. You don't need a massive 90-day strategy. Take one action, gather information, and use the result to decide what comes next. What if you don't need more clients—you need to know why the clients you want aren't moving forward? What if the problem isn't your entire business, but one place where movement has stopped? Once you can diagnose the real problem, you can stop guessing and finally know what to do next. Press play and discover the five places your photography business could be stuck—and the simple shift that can get it moving again.  How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

Many photographers post reels to the same small group of followers every week and wonder why their reach never grows. Instagram's trial reels send your content to people who have never seen your work. TMA community manager Ali Payne explains how she uses them to test ideas, grow her audience, and book sessions for her own photography business. In This Episode What a trial reel is, where to find it, and the setting to check before you post How testing different on-screen hooks on the same clip can change your results What realistic trial reel numbers look like and how to measure performance fairly How to decide whether a reel is meant for photographers, potential clients, or current followers Why a niche reel that brings in followers can do more for your business than a viral one Three ways to hold a new viewer's attention: show your camera, use location keywords, and give a clear next step How AI tools can help you review your insights and plan your next round of reels Trial reels reward steady, low-pressure experimentation, and Ali makes a clear case for posting often and adjusting as you learn. She closes with a challenge to post one trial reel this week and share your results with her on Instagram at @themotherhoodanthology. If you want ongoing support as you grow your business, join the 800+ photographers inside The Motherhood Anthology Membership. BTS Mini Course: https://membership.themotherhoodanthology.com/offers/9HuL447o/checkout ANNUAL EVREGREEN offer: https://membership.themotherhoodanthology.com/offers/iiza3hSs/checkout TMA BTS STARTER KIT FREEBIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lhWKUP-JZ-87RyD7sTKWTJ9GNELAAJrg/view?usp=sharing Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotherhoodanthology.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Kim: Site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kimbox.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimbox ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Acclaimed photographer, author and environmentalist Carsten Krieger has spent almost three decades documenting the landscapes and wildlife of County Clare.   His latest book, Clare: Wild Shores, Rugged Landscapes, celebrates both the iconic and hidden corners of the county.   Carsten joined Alan Morrissey to talk about his love of Clare, his photography and the importance of protecting the landscapes he captures. Photo (c) Clare FM

Your website can look fantastic and still send visitors away without a single enquiry. Sam has a simple way of checking why, and it starts with three questions every brand photographer should be able to answer about their own site. Some of the fixes will feel almost too obvious once you hear them, and a few are probably sitting on your website right now. Have it open while you listen.This episode is also the warm-up for Sam's Brand Photographer's Website Challenge, which starts in November with weekly group support and one-to-one sessions to help your site bring in better leads. Spaces are limited, and you can book yours at commercial-photographer-podcast.com/website.If the design side has you curious, What Website Designers Wish Photographers Knew is the one to press play on next.

Kristina Svirskaite built her photography business from $150 sessions to an average of about $1,800 per client, all while keeping a full-time corporate career, raising three children, and working without a permanent studio. She joins Nikki Closser to explain how she made part-time photography fit the life she actually wants. Kristina shares what happened when the referrals that had sustained her business slowed down, why she returned to SEO and Google, and how clear website copy and transparent pricing helped attract clients who were already prepared for her rates. The conversation also gets practical about session fees and collections, selling albums and wall art in clients' homes, combining lifestyle and posed newborn work, creating relaxed family sessions, and building a proven pricing structure around limited time. In this conversation: Growing from $150 sessions to an approximately $1,800 client average Balancing a corporate career, three children, and four to eight sessions per month Rebuilding demand through photography SEO, Google, and consistent marketing Showing pricing online and attracting clients who understand the investment Selling albums, wall art, and acrylics without maintaining a studio Build your photography business with PortraitSystem.com. Use code PODCAST7 for your first month for $7. Chapters 00:00 Part-time photography is a real business 01:13 From $150 sessions to a $1,800 client average 02:32 Natural family and newborn photography without a studio 05:34 Balancing a corporate job and four to eight monthly sessions 07:40 Starting a photography business after becoming a mom 10:45 Why referrals slowed and consistent marketing matters 13:54 Photography website SEO and Google leads 15:30 Showing pricing before clients inquire 21:44 Collections, products, and a $1,800 average sale 29:18 Instagram strategy for attracting paying clients 33:40 Creating relaxed family and newborn sessions 42:55 Building a proven pricing model around real life

What if your booked-out calendar and successful photography business weren't the final destination, but the launchpad to something even better?The truth is, wanting to diversify your income isn't a sign that you're falling out of love with your photography business. It's the next evolution of it. If you're a photographer who has reached mastery in your craft and built a stable, respected brand, then adding new revenue streams isn't a pivot—it's a power move.Let's talk about what happens after you "make it." Your calendar is full. Your pricing is solid. Your work is consistent. Clients are raving, and from the outside, everything looks perfect. And yet, there's this quiet nudge that maybe you're meant for something more.In this Episode:Why diversification is a power move, not a pivotThe difference between reactive and strategic income expansionHow to expand beyond client work without losing your identity or burning everything downFind It Quickly:00:00 - Why diversifying your income can feel uncomfortable (and totally normal)02:16 - Wanting more money ≠ falling out of love with photography07:11 - How one income stream can quietly drain your creativity13:31 - Protecting your energy, boundaries, and joy20:11 - Aligned ways photographers can diversify without burning out26:46 - Seeing diversification as growth, not quittingMore ways to connect:JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAMWORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACHJOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITERead the full show notes from today's episode HERE.Are you ready for one-on-one support in your business? Let's work together to grow a business that you love, without taking away from the people you love. Let's chat on a free consultation call!Book now: joymichelle.co/coachingIf you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!Join Now >>CLICK HERE TO GET 30% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

You don't have to go far to experience awe for the beauty and power of nature. That's what wildlife photographer Noppadol Paothong takes away from his more than 25 years spent in the field. Ahead of his Oct. 9 talk in St. Louis, “Conservation in Focus: Lessons from a Life in Photography,” the Missouri photographer recalls his encounters with prairie chickens, raptors, eastern hellbenders, and the biggest moth in North America. He also shares practical tips for capturing incredible nature and wildlife photos with an everyday smart phone.

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose way of seeing the world makes you stop and look at your own world a little differently.That was my experience with photographer Cade Martin.I am honestly in awe of the way Cade sees people, places and the unexpected moments that most of us might walk right past. His photographs don't feel posed or manufactured. They feel alive. They pull you into a moment and make you wonder what happened just before and what happened after.Cade has spent his life chasing characters and following his curiosity wherever it leads. His work has taken him from India to Berlin, Mexico and Thailand, into movie sets and unfamiliar communities, and into the lives of people whose stories stay with him long after the camera is put away.In this conversation, we go far beyond photography.We talk about his childhood surrounded by artists, writers and freethinkers and how that shaped the way he learned to look at people. We explore his fascination with faces, his “aversion to labels,” and what happens when curiosity becomes a way of moving through the world.Then there is Thailand and the extraordinary story of the Wheelchair Mafia, where rescued dogs, resilience, movement and unexpected human connection came together in a journey that became something much bigger than a photography project.There is also a quieter, deeply moving side to Cade's work. We talk about veterans, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, and his changing understanding of heroism, memory and the stories people carry silently inside them.What stayed with me most is Cade's belief in being fully present for whatever, or whoever, is in front of you.Maybe that is why his photographs feel so different. He isn't simply taking pictures. He's paying attention. And in a world where we are constantly scrolling past one another, there is something powerful about someone who still takes the time to truly see.This is a conversation about photography, travel and adventure. But at its heart, it's about curiosity and humanity. And the extraordinary stories that appear when we stop trying to control the frame.Tune in for this special episode!*photo by Cade MartinThanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

Are those "best wedding photographers of the year" lists really the best, or just a list of who paid to advertise? This week Pete, Laura, Liam and Bee dig into the backlash against a big industry list: accusations that it's pay to play, complaints that everyone on it shoots the same on-trend editorial style, and why the wedding industry seems to be splitting into bubbles that each crown their own favourites. Would we do any better if we made our own Top 50? (no, we'd never agree.)That leads into a bigger conversation about being open-minded after 20 years in the industry. Why do suppliers keep telling couples what they won't want, especially when it comes to content creators? Is there such a thing as good light, or is it all taste? And are we allowed to call a photo unprofessional, or are we just turning into the grumpy old guard who once refused to do spot colour?Also this week: Liam's trusty Canon 35mm dies mid-wedding and he upgrades to the RF 35mm VCM, we ask for your recommendations on where to get lenses repaired in the UK, Pete shoots two new Scottish castles, Bee and her mum stumble into a Blackpool bingo brunch, Laura's mum used to walk elephants on Blackpool beach, we discuss whether folding phones might finally bring landscape back, and the quiet winter looms as the wedding season winds down. Plus a robot cat litter tray, a last-minute booking bonded over fruit flies, and our highs and lows of the week.Our Creative Commune is a relaxed catch-up between four wedding photographers and filmmakers, chatting all things photography, videography and the wedding industry, like friends over a coffee (or tonight, a glass of wine).Where do you get your lenses fixed? Let us know!Timestamps:00:00 Intro and Blackpool with Bee's mum07:43 Photographer meetups and filming in Blackpool10:31 Pete's two Scottish castle weddings15:02 Liam's Herefordshire wedding16:12 Liam's Canon 35mm dies and lens repair woes21:43 The robot cat litter tray23:53 Are "best wedding photographer" lists just ads?30:28 Does every wedding photo look the same?32:59 Is landscape coming back with folding phones?35:55 Should we make our own Top 50?38:47 The long quiet winter ahead41:10 Stop telling couples what they want44:41 Is there really such a thing as good light?50:09 Highs and lows of the weekSay hi on Instagram @ourcreativecommuneGet a free 14 day trial of Musicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/935CyThe British Wedding Film Festivalhttps://www.britishweddingfilmfestival.com/Lawson Film School: https://www.lawsonfilms.co.uk/lawson-film-schoolliamandbee.comlawsonfilms.co.uklawsonphotography.co.uk#weddingphotography #weddingvideography #filmphotography #creativepodcast #weddingindustry #ourcreativecommune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planning a wedding from the other side of the world is no small feat, especially when you’re also moving countries just weeks before the big day. This week I’m chatting with Lorin about her beautiful Hawke’s Bay wedding at The Old Church, planning from the UK, keeping things simple, and the decisions that helped their wedding day feel relaxed and run smoothly. We chat about:

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/868 http://relay.fm/mpu/868 Tyler Stalman Reviews iPhone 18 Pro Camera 868 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. clean 4634 Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Give to St. Jude here! Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review Full Stack Creator Podcast with Tyler Stalman Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs iPhone 17 Pro Kondor Blue Stalman Smartphone Clamp Stephen's 17 Pro vs 18 Pro Video Frame Halide Mark III Film(ish) VSCO Blackmagic Camera Lightroom Moment Pro Camera II Fujifilm X-M5 Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition Ricoh GR IV

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/868 http://relay.fm/mpu/868 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. clean 4634 Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Give to St. Jude here! Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review Full Stack Creator Podcast with Tyler Stalman Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs iPhone 17 Pro Kondor Blue Stalman Smartphone Clamp Stephen's 17 Pro vs 18 Pro Video Frame Halide Mark III Film(ish) VSCO Blackmagic Camera Lightroom Moment Pro Camera II Fujifilm X-M5 Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition Ricoh GR IV

2026 Chico Attendees SeriesPhotographer Stuart Thurlkill joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about his photographs of a famous river corridor in Montana. Thurlkill also has some great insight into how the photo review process can be most beneficial.Stuart Thurlkill's work exists at the intersection of observation and intuition. An award-winning filmmaker and photographer, he does not merely capture a subject; he unearths the quiet dialogue between heart and head. His documentary roots provide a foundation of truth, yet his lens often seeks the shadows where nature, community and industry converge in unexpected ways. Whether freezing a fleeting moment in the wild or the stillness of a portrait, Thurlkill invites us to witness the world as it is felt, a lingering presence in a restless world.https://www.stuartthurlkill.comhttps://www.instagram.com/stuartthurlkill/This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book ClubBegin Building your dream photobook library today athttps://charcoalbookclub.comThe Chico Review is the country's premier Photobook Retreat. Organized by Charcoal Book Club, The Chico Review takes place over six nights at Chico Hot Springs Resort, near Livingston Montana. Applicants will spend the week with over twenty of the most influential and creative photographers, book makers, gallerists, museum curators, and photobook publishers in the industry.https://chicoreview.comhttps://www.charcoalworkshops.com

In the 1990s Magi Haroun became the first female football photographer in the Premier League. She had begun her career in footballing photography in 1986 after growing up with close connections to Manchester United. Her uncle was the club's chairman from 1965 until 1980, and she had a good relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson during his tenure as manager. She spoke to Tim O'Callaghan in 2025 about embarking on a career in a male-dominated field. She also revealed the unlikely story of how she rescued a cat from Manchester United's training ground. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Magi at work. Credit: Handout via Magi Haroun.

Phoenix photographer Matt Engdall sits down in the Gilbert studio and traces the whole path: graphic design at CSU Monterey Bay, a short run at Central Coast TV, the dead-end jobs back home, then a surprise CTE teaching gig at Sandra Day O'Connor High School from 2019 to 2024. COVID put the camera back in his hands. High Line turned car photos into a January 2021 business. Leaving the classroom in 2024 made it full-time.Matt breaks down light painting classes with the Phoenix Photography Group, why he scouts a location for hours before a shoot, and how design hierarchy — what your eye hits first — is the same skill whether he is building a logo or lighting a fender. Jhae also gets the classroom stories: stage fright, COVID kids, and why “just go teach” is not the easy AI backup plan.Correction from the Jesse Iwuji episode: Matt Casto, not Matt Castro.Guest: Matt Engdall — @mattengdall_photo | mattengdall.photoReferenced: Tormenting Tarmac Ep 203 with Jorge Aquino · @tormentingtarmacJhae on CarCast: NSX market + Zanardi Edition saleTimestamps0:00 Intro, Revvit correction & Matt Casto correction1:28 Coming up + Spark Forge2:38 Welcome Matt / Tormenting Tarmac3:24 Phoenix kid, Monterey years, Go Otters4:45 Graphic design, KSBW, and the dead-end stretch6:00 CTE teaching at Sandra Day O'Connor7:11 COVID, High Line, business in 20218:36 Phoenix Photography Group & light painting class11:08 Learning the craft and the photographer network19:10 Scouting the spot that actually fits the car22:35 Asking about the car before you ask for the booking48:00 What teaching actually looked like54:43 Classroom stories, COVID kids & movie knockoffs59:26 “Just go teach” in the AI era1:01:25 Everything you look at is graphic design1:06:45 Hard Parking logo, hierarchy & detail shots1:13:18 Why book Matt Engdall1:15:19 Outro, Tormenting Tarmac & CarCast linksContactEmail: info@hardparking.comWebsite: www.hardparking.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParkingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhaeMain Show Sponsors:Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/The Warehouse AZ: https://thewarehouseaz.com/

Photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to examine whether the iPhone 18 Pro's camera is a compelling reason to upgrade, how its new features affect everyday shooting, and what photographers gain or give up with the iPhone Duo.The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s Main camera combines a new 48-megapixel sensor, a faster variable-aperture lens, and updated image processing. The variable aperture offers settings of ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0. The iPhone 17 Pro has a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, so the new lens's widest setting admits about 45% more light on aperture values alone, or just over half an exposure stop. Apple claims around 50% better low-light performance for the complete Main camera system.At ƒ/2.8 or ƒ/4.0, people standing at different distances in a group shot can remain sharper, provided there is enough light to compensate for the smaller opening. A narrower aperture can also let video use a slower shutter speed in bright conditions, producing more natural motion blur. At ƒ/1.48, the camera has more light for indoor photos and potentially shorter Night mode exposures. The wider opening should also reduce the need for Night mode at all in some situations. The camera defaults to ƒ/1.8, close to the 17 Pro's fixed aperture, but the new sensor and processing still affect photos taken at that setting.The Pro Controls add manual aperture, shutter speed, and white balance adjustments, plus a live histogram directly in the native Camera app. Users can pin their most-used settings to the top of the viewfinder, which is a major practical improvement for professionals. For example, shutter speed offers control over frozen action or intentional motion blur, while white balance can help stop greenery being made too blue by automatic settings or maintain a consistent look between video clips.Photographic Styles 3 goes further with the ability to adjust tone and color while preserving skin tones, and new controls add Soft Skin, Glow, and Film textures, with grain that can be paired with any of them. The Film setting aims to reproduce more of an analog photograph's character, including its grain and the glow around bright highlights. The strength of the effects can be adjusted, and the style can be changed after capture. Tyler has tested the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s film look against a film SLR loaded with Kodak Portra 400. Apple Reference Image signs data from the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌'s new Main camera sensor at capture, creating a secure digital negative that can be compared with an editable photo. Meanwhile, iOS 27's Photos tools can change perspective with Reframe, generate scenery beyond a picture's original edges with Extend, or remove larger objects with Clean Up. Reference Image leaves room for creative editing while giving photographers a way to show what the sensor captured, provided they enabled the mode before taking the shot.Meanwhile, the iPhone Duo's camera system has a 48-megapixel Main camera with a fixed ƒ/1.6 aperture and the same 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera as the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌. Its Main camera shares a 26mm focal length, ƒ/1.6 aperture, and Hybrid Focus Pixels with the iPhone 17e, leading some to question why Apple's most expensive iPhone appears to have camera hardware similar to an entry-level model. That being said, the Duo has sensor-shift optical image stabilization, which the 17e lacks, and Apple has not disclosed enough sensor details to establish that the two phones use identical hardware.Compared with the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ also lacks a dedicated Telephoto lens, variable aperture, manual Pro Controls, Reference Image, and professional formats including ProRAW and ProRes. The ‌iPhone Duo‌'s folding design makes a different case for its camera. Smart Take can capture a group photo when everyone is posing, Kid Cue plays animations on the outer display to draw a child's attention, and Duo Preview lets subjects see a live view of a photo being taken of them with the rear camera. The phone can also stand partly open for hands-free shots.Looking to the future, Apple is rumored to be working on a custom image sensor that could arrive as soon as next yearwith the 20th-anniversary iPhone.Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today at — https://www.Claude.ai/macRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/mac #rulapodCheck out Tyler's podcast here - http://www.fullstackcreatorshow.com/00:00 Intro01:02 iPhone 18 Pro Camera Upgrades and Variable Aperture08:42 Is the iPhone 18 Pro Worth Upgrading To?16:22 New Pro Camera Controls and White Balance20:20 Photographic Styles and Film Grain28:35 AI Photo Editing and Reference Images31:53 Will the iPhone Duo Camera Be Good Enough?40:40 Can the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad?43:19 What's Next for iPhone Cameras?

How long does it actually take you to serve one client? Not the session. The whole thing.If you're not sure, you're not alone. When I review offers, I find the same time leak over and over. It's hiding in emails you write from scratch, proposals you rebuild for every lead, and the "quick" peeks into your CRM that you never count. This one's short, and it comes with homework. Yes, even if you're not my client.In this episode:The homework I want every photographer to do before slow season hitsWhy your session time is barely part of what your price has to coverThe time suck almost nobody writes downThe phase that takes the least time but has the biggest impact on your revenueThe two templates I'd build first if you're too busy to build anythingLinks mentioned:The Experience Edit → https://coliejames.com/experienceOrder of Operations Framework → https://coliejames.com/building-client-experience-systemsFind me on Threads → @coliejamesDo your time audit, then come tell me your number on Threads @coliejames. I really want to know.

2026 Chico Attendees SeriesPhotographer Chris Muth joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about his landscape work and processing the varying critiques he received.My name is Chris Muth. I have been a photographer for over 12 years, exploring many different styles and disciplines within the medium, as you may be able to tell. I received my education in filmmaking, and have been photographing, originally, as a way to practice cinematography without a crew and equipment. It has now taken over my creative interest, really since I went to college. For the past few years, I have focused on the land around me, trying to find something within it that I cannot find through other photographic work about the subject. I have been working on a project titled Everywhere You Have Ever Been for about 5 years now, and am going to complete it before this next spring. This project is concerned with exploring our connection to the natural world by exploring the hostility between us. This website will serve as a constantly evolving catalog of that project, as well as a showcase of my previous commercial and creative work.Feel free to contact me for any freelance opportunities, I am open for business! I would love to assist on any projects, and help support a vision!Contact: chrismuthvisuals@gmail.comhttps://www.chrismuthphoto.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sirhchtum/This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book ClubBegin Building your dream photobook library today athttps://charcoalbookclub.comThe Chico Review is the country's premier Photobook Retreat. Organized by Charcoal Book Club, The Chico Review takes place over six nights at Chico Hot Springs Resort, near Livingston Montana. Applicants will spend the week with over twenty of the most influential and creative photographers, book makers, gallerists, museum curators, and photobook publishers in the industry.https://chicoreview.comhttps://www.charcoalworkshops.com

The 76-year-old has photographed some of the most significant events in Aotearoa New Zealand in the past 60 years. 

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Capturing Autumn's Essence: A Photographer's Tribute Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-25-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을은 경주 꽃정원에서의 아름다운 장면으로 시작됩니다.En: Autumn begins with a beautiful scene at the Gyeongju Flower Garden.Ko: 공기는 맑고, 빨갛고 노랗게 물든 잎들이 눈을 사로잡습니다.En: The air is clear, and the red and yellow leaves catch the eye.Ko: 이곳에 세 친구가 있습니다. 지훈, 민수, 그리고 유나입니다.En: Here are three friends: Ji-hoon, Min-soo, and Yuna.Ko: 지훈은 사진작가입니다.En: Ji-hoon is a photographer.Ko: 이번 여행의 목적은 아름다운 가을 풍경을 사진에 담아 돌아가신 할머니를 기리는 것입니다.En: The purpose of this trip is to capture the beautiful autumn scenery in photos to honor his late grandmother.Ko: 할머니는 가을을 무척 사랑하셨습니다.En: She loved autumn very much.Ko: 그러나 날씨는 예측할 수 없고, 많은 관광객들이 몰려 있습니다.En: However, the weather is unpredictable and many tourists are swarming the area.Ko: 지훈은 원하는 사진을 쉽게 찍을 수 없습니다.En: Ji-hoon cannot easily take the photos he wants.Ko: 사람들이 너무 많고 장소들도 복잡합니다.En: There are too many people, and the places are crowded.Ko: 지훈은 결심합니다. 혼잡한 길에서 벗어나보기로 합니다.En: He decides to break away from the crowded paths.Ko: 대신 가족의 추석 저녁에 늦을 위험이 있습니다.En: This, however, risks him being late for the family's Chuseok dinner.Ko: 하지만 완벽한 사진을 찍기 위해 그는 모험을 떠납니다.En: But he embarks on an adventure for the perfect photo.Ko: 지훈은 꽃정원의 조용한 곳을 발견합니다.En: Ji-hoon discovers a quiet spot in the flower garden.Ko: 그곳에서 햇살은 나뭇잎 사이로 완벽하게 비춰줍니다.En: There, the sunlight perfectly shines between the leaves.Ko: 이곳이 지훈이 찾던 바로 그 장소입니다.En: This is exactly the place he was looking for.Ko: 그는 카메라를 들어 사진을 찍습니다.En: He lifts his camera and takes the picture.Ko: 그의 마음에는 할머니에 대한 따뜻한 기억이 스며듭니다.En: Warm memories of his grandmother fill his heart.Ko: 지훈은 마침내 완벽한 사진을 찍고, 가족과의 저녁 식사 시간에 딱 맞춰 돌아옵니다.En: Ji-hoon finally takes the perfect photo and returns in time for dinner with his family.Ko: 그는 가족들에게 사진을 보여주며 할머니와의 추억을 나눕니다.En: He shares the photos with his family and reminisces about memories with his grandmother.Ko: 지훈은 자신의 열정과 가족 전통의 중요성을 새삼 느끼게 됩니다.En: He feels anew the importance of his passion and family traditions.Ko: 사랑하는 이들과 함께 하는 소중함을 깨달은 그는 미소 짓습니다.En: Realizing the preciousness of being with loved ones, he smiles.Ko: 결국, 지훈은 이번 여행을 통해 사진 그 이상의 것을 얻게 되었습니다.En: In the end, Ji-hoon gained more than just photos on this trip.Ko: 그는 가족과의 추억을 소중히 여기며 더 나은 사진작가이자, 더 나은 사람이 되어 돌아왔습니다.En: Valuing the memories with his family, he returned as a better photographer, and a better person. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을scenery: 풍경honor: 기리다unpredictable: 예측할 수 없는tourists: 관광객swarming: 몰려 있다crowded: 복잡한adventure: 모험sunlight: 햇살discovers: 발견하다perfectly: 완벽하게preciousness: 소중함reminisces: 나누다memories: 추억passion: 열정traditions: 전통valuing: 소중히 여기다photographer: 사진작가scene: 장면clear: 맑다capture: 담다late: 돌아가신risk: 위험embarks: 떠나다quiet: 조용한shines: 비춰주다lifts: 들다importance: 중요성better: 더 나은dinner: 저녁

For those who believe the world of elite fashion photography is not within reach—we've got a story for you! In this week's podcast, we explore the career trajectory and core values fueling the rise of fashion & beauty specialist Enrique Vega. Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Enrique built essential skills by assisting a local wedding and event photographer, then set his sights on New York City. After knocking on the door of his sole professional contact, he worked his way from unpaid intern to first assistant—building the kind of confidence that only comes from proving yourself, one shoot at a time, in a setting he compares to "a military school of photography." Enrique's chat with Derek ranges from the realities of breaking into fashion photography as an outsider while combating the dreaded "imposter syndrome" to his belief that endurance and resilience, rather than talent and execution, are what separates photographers who make it in New York. From there, the discussion shifts to the collapse of print media and what comes after magazines, how Enrique is folding AI into his workflow without losing the human element that makes his portraits shine, and the inevitable tightrope between staying an artist and running a business. Ever passionate about his photographs, Enrique sums things up with this candid sentiment: "All the work that I did from the heart, whichever way I wanted to, not because I wanted to be trendy, not because I wanted validation—just what I love—is what has opened many doors for me. It's the work that still lives in my portfolio and people love. The images that actually got me work." If you've enjoyed this podcast, please follow us @bhpodcastnetwork and be on the lookout for more inspiring conversations in our new format. Guest: Enrique Vega Episode Timeline: 0:00: Enrique Vega's Path to Shooting High End Fashion 0:41: Podcasting can help you know yourself from the outside. 3:35: The best part about interviewing people, plus Enrique's early interest in radio and media. 7:25: Enrique's first job in Mexico, assisting a wedding and Quinceañera photographer. 11:48: From intern to first assistant in NYC, plus showing the confidence to do a good job. 16:28: The story of the Archer—pursue the unreachable & aim for the stars. 18:02: The issue of fashion magazines & the world beyond print publications. 23:58: The value of personal human interaction in a digital era.  26:51: Resilience is at the core of success as a photographer in New York. 31:47: Dealing with struggles, constant evolution & industry burn out. 33:22: Riding the evolutionary wave, plus how Enrique uses AI.  46:28: Striking a balance between being an artist and a businessperson 52:22: The human element & finding the person behind the creative. 56:22: Enrique's advice for aspiring photographers: "Talent & execution are not enough." 1:04:00: Final thoughts: "Your success is my success. If I help you, we grow together." Guest Bio: Enrique Vega is a Mexican-born, New York City-based fashion photographer and director, whose fashion and beauty work has been published in the most prestigious fashion magazines worldwide and featured in TV shows like America's Next Top Model. He began his career in photography at age 17 as an assistant to a local photographer in Mexico. After completing a degree in Communication Sciences at the Autonomous University of Baja, California, he continued his studies in portraiture at the Academy of Visual Arts in Mexico City, Spéos School of Photography in Paris, the School of Visual Arts, and the International Center of Photography in New York City. His work is part of the Art + Commerce / Vogue italy / PhotoVogue Collection. In 2019, he was awarded "Photographer of the Year" by the Fashion Group International Mexico for his experience, creativity, and perseverance in fashion photography, both inside and outside the country. He also was the winner of the Kelly Cutroune photo contest organized by TALENTHOUSE to be part of an elite team of photographers working on Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in New York. Most recently, he has added teaching fashion photography to his repertoire.  Stay Connected: Enrique Vega Website: https://www.enrique-vega.com/ Enrique Vega Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enriquevegaphoto/ Enrique Vega Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/enriquevegastudio Enrique Vega YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enriquevegaphoto Enrique Vega LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enriquevegastudio/ B&H Podcast Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpodcastnetwork/ B&H Podcast Network Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BHPodcastNetwork  Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Technical Producer/Video Editor: Peter Maziarz Executive Producer: Dana Glidden

I am going to teach you how to learn studio lighting made easy for absolute beginners. I avoided learning artificial light in my portrait and wedding photography because it was always presented as super technical, complicated, and expensive. If you are a photographer who is starting from scratch with off-camera flash, my tutorial will teach you everything you need to know in about 20 minutes so that at your next photoshoot, you can start using studio lights immediately. It's truly just a few simple settings. Sure, you can get way more technical and go deep. The reality is, most of us are natural light photographers who want to transition to or incorporate artificial light into our business so we can expand our offerings and not be limited by weather. I asked in my Build and Bloom photography community what the main thing holding photographers back from learning lighting & the two answers were: it seems too technical and too expensive. You're in luck, because I hate spending more money than absolutely necessary on photography gear, and I've got two incredible budget-friendly equipment options for you. So let's knock down that gate and get to learning so you can make more money in your photography. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh8Pl7wU9IRead the corresponding blog post: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/blog/how-to-use-studio-lights-in-portrait-photographyGear mentioned: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4597758Backdrop setup(s): https://amzn.to/3VnQ1tC✅ Shop used gear here on KEH - they've got tons of lights and accessories! : https://tidd.ly/4fWk4yO My backdrop guide: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/my-personal-and-recommended-collection-of-photography-studio-background-paperJoin the free Build + Bloom photography Facebook group for photo questions and business support ↪️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/ Model in demo: https://www.instagram.com/pj_au_Timestamps:0:00 Why Studio Lighting Matters and Why It Feels So Complicated3:20 Paper Backdrops3:55 How Much Does It Cost to Get Started?4:32 Gear Differences: Paul C. Buff vs. Geekoto5:15 Umbrella Modifiers & Softboxes6:06 Connecting Your Lights to Your Camera and Transmitter Types7:36 High-Speed Sync7:45 What Type of Studio Light Should You Buy?8:03 Studio Light Price Comparison8:36 Why Is Geekoto More Affordable?8:48 My Lighting Setup and What It Cost Me9:58 How Many Lights Do I Need to Buy?11:00 Studio Light Settings11:55 Setting Up Your Studio Lights12:43 Camera Settings for Artificial Light13:44 Why the Model Lamp Isn't a Continuous Light14:01 Can You Mix Lighting Brands?14:45 Using Reflectors With Studio Lighting16:34 One-Light Setup With a Reflector17:46 Live Studio Lighting Tutorial18:31 Two-Light Setup Demo19:08 Two-Light Setup With a Reflector20:22 One-Light Setup From Behind20:58 Two-Light Setup at an Angle22:32 An Inclusive, Beginner-Friendly Photography Community22:57 Free Photography Tutorials That Aren't Fluff♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ #studiolighting #femalephotographer #beginnerphotography Free Lightroom preset download

Complexity is the Next Step — Street Photographer Julia Coddington on Moving Beyond Simple Images, Flow State, and Compositional Evolution.Julia Coddington is an Australian photographer specializing in street and documentary photography. She's the co-founder of the Unexposed Collective, administrator of Women in Street, and member of the Little Box Collective, Julia championsdiverse voices in contemporary street photography. Julia embraces complexity in your images, capturing intimate, unguarded moments that reveal the fascinating diversity of human behavior, emotion, and connection, seeking to capture the joy in humanity in return, experiencing joy through the photographic process.Notable Links:Julia Coddington PhotographyJulia Coddington on InstagramUnexposed Collective on InstagramThe Pool ProjectBeyond The Lens Episode 114. Books That Matter: John Szarcowski And ‘The Photographer's Eye' — The Thing Itself, The Detail, The Frame, Time, And Vantage Point – on Apple Podcasts*****Request a free copy of the Muench Workshops Destinations Magazine, and it will be mailed it straight to your door. It's packed with photography education, ideas, and some of the remarkable places Muench Workshops explores around the world: https://muenchworkshops.com/request-a-magazine/*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Revolution Plus Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, Ultra-Low Reflectivity, zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code 10BERNABEKase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto

What can you learn by stepping in front of your own camera? In Camera Shake episode 328, Kersten Luts talks with Mark Rodriguez about self-portrait photography, creative confidence and building images that tell a story.Mark shares how he develops conceptual photography ideas through word prompts and mind mapping, then brings them to life with lighting, costumes, handmade props and Photoshop compositing. We explore why matching perspective, shadows and light direction matters, how he combines different frames, and when starting again is the best creative decision.There's practical photography advice on remote triggers, interval shooting, tethered capture and working between Lightroom and Photoshop. We also discuss the value of photographing yourself, understanding the experience of your subjects, and finding a visual style that feels personal.Along the way, Mark reflects on grief, humour, criticism and the satisfaction of making something yourself. Whether you're an amateur, a working professional, exploring videography or starting a photography business, this conversation offers ideas for developing your craft and approaching portrait sessions with greater intention.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking and creative life, and explore our other photographer interviews for your next dose of inspiration.#photography #portraitphotography #MarkRodriguez #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:CONNECT WITH MARK RODRIGUEZCONNECT WITH MARK RODRIGUEZ (GODRIGUEZ)Website: https://www.godriguez.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godriguezart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Godriguezart TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@godriguezart Threads: https://www.threads.com/@godriguezart Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/godriguezart.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRodriguez X (Twitter): https://x.com/GodriguezartJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 328 ‘Why Self-Portraits Make You a Better Photographer with MARK RODRIGUEZ' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/Hcm3uwnXwygApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Patrick spent six days in the hospital and suddenly faced a problem every photographer should think about: when your income depends on you physically showing up with a camera, what happens when you can't? Getting sick. Getting injured. Taking care of your kids. Your car breaking down. Taking an actual vacation. For many professional photographers, time equals money. If you're not shooting, you're not earning. And that's a dangerous business model. In this episode of Beyond the Image, James breaks down why photographers need to stop relying exclusively on trading their time for money and start building revenue streams that can continue working when they're not behind the camera. James shares the different ways he has diversified his own photography business, including: Teaching and online education Speaking engagements Books and articles Image licensing Associates shooting under his company Content production Studio rental Magazine revenue Podcast advertising Sponsored content and brand partnerships Paying himself a consistent salary The goal isn't to stop shooting. The goal is to make sure shooting isn't the only way you get paid. Because eventually, you will run out of time. And if every dollar your business generates requires you to personally be there to earn it, you've built yourself a job with a camera attached to it. This episode is about building a photography business that can support you even when you're not holding a camera. In this episode: 00:00 The problem nobody talks about 02:00 What six days in the hospital taught me about my business 04:00 The danger of trading time for money 06:00 What happens when you get sick, injured, or want a vacation? 08:00 How to diversify your photography income 12:00 Making money without picking up a camera 15:00 Why paying yourself a salary matters 17:00 Protecting your income with disability insurance 19:00 Build a business that supports your life The big question: If you couldn't pick up a camera for the next 30 days, how much money would your business still make? That's probably a question worth answering.

Have you heard this from a client? "The other guy can do it cheaper." or "They have an all-in-one package for the venue, photographer, and planner." blah blah blah.We've all heard these types of objections from clients probably at least once in our careers, and so how do you still win over the client, even when you're NOT the cheapest option?In this live coaching call with a photographer named Rebecca, we tackle exactly how to handle these situations, what to actually say back to them, and how to attract a better client in the first place. Press play to listen.Get all the info for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiRebecca's links: Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccazphotosWebsite: rebeccazphotos.com

Iva Sidash is an independent documentary photographer and visual storyteller from Ukraine. Born in 1995, she focuses on deeply personal narratives shaped by the realities of war. Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, she has documented intimate stories of fragility, resistance, and memory that unfold behind the frontlines.Her work merges artistic sensibility with documentary practice, revealing the human experience through a lens of emotion, nuance, and resilience.A graduate of the International Center of Photography in New York, Iva is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers and Women Photograph. She is the recipient of the 2024 Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, a Women Photograph fellowship, and the Chris Hondros Award at the Eddie Adams Workshop.Her photographs have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, INSIDER, Der Spiegel, and The Financial Times. Her exhibitions span both solo and group presentations across the United States and Europe, highlighting her growinginternational recognition as a compelling voice in documentary photography.On episode 291, Iva discusses, among other things:Daily normality in KyivHow a car accident led her to street photographyHow she transitioned from street photography to documenting the warThe power of trying to portray life during wartimeEthical concernsHer project What Is Unseen and what the title meansWinning the Ian Parry Grant (and being in that ‘family')...…And the Chris Hondras awardGoing to the ICP in New YorkHer story there about injured Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation on Staten IslandFuture plans for other projects she's interested in, including diaristic work Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £4 per month.Need a website? Or someone you know does? EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER: 15% off when booked by Christmas 2026! Go here.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.

Musician Suki Waterhouse stops by Radio City Music Hall tomorrow night in support of her latest album Loveland. She joins us for a listening party.New York artist Taryn Simon's new solo show at the Guggenheim is titled "Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You." The show marks the largest display of new work ever to exhibit at the Guggenheim. Simon uses photography to weave the story of her father's life with the story of an unnamed federal agent in 42 different "chapters." Simon discusses the exhibit, which is open through March 14, 2027.Photo by Miles Aldridge Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode photographer, Alex Majoli takes on our ‘Proust Photo Quiz'… The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc.was found in 1924 and published in the French literary journal Les Cahiers du Mois. Our ‘Proust Photo Quiz' is an adaption of the original text. Alex Majoli Majoli was born in Ravenna, Italy, in 1971 and attended the Art Institute in Ravenna. His career began to develop after he photographed the closing of the notorious insane asylum on the island of Leros in Greece, which resulted in his first monograph, Leros. Majoli's early interest in psychiatric care led him to Brazil, which marked the beginning of his twenty-year-long, ongoing project, Tudo Bom, a body of work documenting the multi-layered country, and the extremes found in the darker side of its society. The experience of photographing people in all kinds of circumstances led him to explore the idea that everyone is an actor in their own life. This is why he started the ongoing project, Scene in which his images become scenes in which people, through their performances, express themselves in what becomes a film set or a theater stage. Majoli's work is held in various public collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, International Center of Photography, MUFOCO and Mucem. Among many honours, he has received the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Fellowship for Humanistic Photography, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an ICP Infinity Award, a Getty Images Grant. He was NPPA Photographer of the Year and received an OPC Feature Photography Award. His books include One Vote (2004), Libera Me (2010), Congo (2015), Andante (2018), Scene (2019) and Opera Aperta (2021). Majoli joined Magnum Photos in 1996, becoming a full member in 2001 and lives in New York. www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/alex-majoli/ Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott continues to work as a photographer, writer and filmmaker and is the Subject Coordinator for both undergraduate and post graduate study of photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England. © Grant Scott 2026

Tired of hearing "just post more" or "run Facebook ads"? The data on 1,000 profitable photographers says that advice is wrong. In this episode, Sarah breaks down what she found after analyzing data from over 1,000 photographers who are actually making real money — not the ones with big followings, but the ones with systems. Five patterns emerged, and almost none of them match the advice you've been given. ● Why fewer, deeper relationships beat massive followings every time ● The real reason top photographers don't compete on price — and what they sell instead ● How a 30-minute session can produce a $200 order or a $15,000 order with the same amount of effort Your camera skills aren't the bottleneck. Your business skills are. Press play and find out exactly what the top earners are doing differently. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Emily & AIA is glad to partner with The Svane Family Foundation's Culture Forward initiative — a $5 million grant program to support arts and culture projects in downtown San Francisco. Today, Emily chats with Donna Personna, a San Francisco-based artist, activist, and 2019 San Francisco Pride Parade grand marshal. Donna talks with Emily about her mixed-media triptych *Home in the Promised Land*, created for the Svane Family Foundation's 2020 artist grant program; growing up in Texas and San Jose, and discovering San Francisco's queer community as a teenager at Compton's Cafeteria; then co-writing the play *Compton's Cafeteria Riot* with the Tenderloin Museum, dramatizing the 1966 transgender uprising against police harassment — three years before Stonewall.---About Artist Donna Personna:Donna Personna (She/Her) is a transgender rights activist and fine art artist, who focuses in photography, painting, and mixed media. Personna was friends with The Cockettes and played a part in Elevator Girls in Bondage. Personna co-wrote a play about the Compton Cafeteria riot, one of the first recorded LGBT-related riots in United States history, and marking the beginning of transgender activism in San Francisco. Personna moved to San Francisco at age 19 and has served on the boards of the Trans March and Transgender Day of Remembrance. In 2018, she raised San Francisco's first Transgender flag at San Francisco City Hall with Mayor London Breed. In 2019, she was a Grand marshal of the San Francisco Pride Parade.Follow Donna on Instagram: @Donna.PersonnaFor Tickets & Info on Compton's Cafeteria Riot, CLICK HEREFor More on Donna's work with The Svane Family Foundation, CLICK HERE--About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adrienne Borghoff left a small town in southern Illinois to see the world, following her family into the Air Force as a broadcast journalist. Fourteen years later, she had served in Korea, Iceland and Italy and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat photographer, becoming the only member of her family to serve in a war zone.Now an actor, storyteller and creator in New York City, Borghoff is turning that experience into "No Missions," a play about two women in the military on a day with nothing on the schedule and plenty to argue about. The Air Force veteran talks about why the transition to civilian life is harder than any briefing prepares you for, how interviewing, scripting and editing in the military built the career she has today, and why the hardest story to write is the one you lived.Also in this episode, co-hosts Adam Marr and Stacy Pearsall tell the story of a 20-year-old Marine combat photographer in Vietnam whose split-second decision saved three Marines and earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor, and dig into how military service shaped the storytellers behind "Platoon," "Training Day," "Fury," "The Godfather" and "Twilight Zone."Your stories. Your service. Your community. This is Tango Alpha Lima.Get to know our guest, Adrienne BorghoffLearn more about Public TheatreLearn more about the S.O.A.R campaignRead the full story of Medal of Honor recipient, Col. Edward T. Perkins Jr.

In today's episode, we sit down with Matt Armendariz, food photographer, creative director, author, and founder of Matt Armendariz Studios. For more than two decades, Matt has brought food stories to life for an impressive roster of chefs, celebrities, and brands, including Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Tabitha Brown, Tia Mowry, Coca-Cola, Target, Martha Stewart, and Food Network.Matt shares the unconventional path that took him from graphic design and art direction at Whole Foods Market to becoming one of the culinary world's leading visual storytellers. He reflects on losing his day job and making photography work, how his early food blog opened unexpected doors, and why the skills picked up along the way were anything but wasted. Matt also takes us behind the scenes of cookbook photography, from collaborating with authors and food stylists to embracing imperfection, solving problems, and finding the story hiding inside every frame.This conversation is about staying curious, trusting the detours, and discovering where an unexpected creative path can take you.

It's 9:47 PM on a Sunday night. You open Instagram, tap the plus button, type three words into the caption box, delete them, and somehow end up two hours deep in another photographer's feed with nothing posted. Friend, you are not out of ideas, and you are not uncreative. You're asking yourself the wrong question, and in this episode (watch it on YouTube or listen right here on the podcast) I'm spilling the tea on the question I want you to ask instead.This is part two of my September marketing series. In part one, we diagnosed what keeps you from a consistent marketing system. Today, I'm walking you through why "What should I post?" freezes your brain, and how my 4C Framework (Connect, Clarify, Celebrate, and Call to Action) shrinks your options from infinity down to four, each tied to a stage of your client journey. I'm talking about this because almost every family photographer I teach posts one type of content on repeat, and it leaves gaps in how she talks to future clients.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy "What should I post?" has unlimited answers, which means it has zeroThe smaller question that turns a frozen Sunday night into a decision your tired brain can makeThe one job your Connect content has (hint: it isn't selling, and it isn't teaching)How to write Clarify content that answers the questions moms wonder about but never DM youWhy posting nothing but galleries and testimonials leaves holes in your client journeyThe three pieces every call to action needs, and what happens when one goes missingA 10 to 15 minute homework audit of your last 12 Instagram postsAND SO MUCH MORE!Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/content-ideas-for-family-photographers/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society, my monthly membership where I hand you a marketing plan every Thursday: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-societyConnect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad is joined by Haley and Mary Lou, who are together in Oklahoma. Bob is still out recovering.

Ever feel like you're working harder than ever, yet still being mistaken for "just another photographer"? The difference between an amateur and a boutique photographer isn't talent, gear, or experience. It's the way they think, serve, and run their business. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the 8 habits that separate thriving boutique photographers from everyone else. These simple shifts can completely change how clients see you, what they're willing to invest, and how much joy you find in your business. • Why saying "no" to the wrong inquiries creates space for your best clients • The overlooked conversations that turn price shoppers into lifelong fans • How small details, from consultations to packaging, dramatically increase perceived value If you've been wondering what professional photographers do differently, this episode gives you a clear roadmap. Pick one idea, implement it this week, and start building the business you've been working toward. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

These are the traits/signs that separate the winners from the losers. After coaching & meeting hundreds (or thousands) of photographers at this point, I can spot the ones who will be successful, even when they are early on in their growth. Don't have these traits yet? No worries. You can start implementing them as soon as today.Get all the info for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski