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In this special episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach, author, and host Shannon Russell celebrates an incredible wave of second act authors who published books in 2025—right alongside her own book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life.Shannon spotlights powerful new releases from friends and former guests including Lisa Morton (Aligned at Home), Heike Yates (Pursue Your Spark), Gregory Andrus (A Walk Along the Jersey Shore), Sara Conklin (Fundamentally Frugal), Gina Riley (Qualified Isn't Enough), Liz Alterman (You Shouldn't Have Done That, Clare Casey's Had Enough, A Different Type of Poison), Cindy Bertram (California Fork & Spoon), Maude McDonald (Retro Quilts), and Liz Mugavero (Claws Out). You'll hear how each author used their second act, career change, or creative pivot to turn lived experience into pages that inspire, heal, and empower others.Whether you've secretly dreamed of writing a book, starting a business, or launching your own creative project, this episode is your loving nudge that it's absolutely possible—especially in midlife.In this episode, you'll learn:How ordinary women (and one Jersey Shore storyteller!) turned their second act into published booksWhy sharing your story, expertise, or creativity can open new doors in career, business, and lifeThe mindset shifts and courage it takes to say a big, bold “YES” to authorshipBook recommendations in home alignment, wellness, money, career transitions, mystery fiction, quilting, food, and photographyHow your own second act might be the next book, podcast, or business the world is waiting forIf you've ever thought, “Maybe I could write a book someday…” let this episode be your sign. Press play, grab the book list in the show notes, and get inspired to start your own second act story.SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/226Tell us what you think and what you want to hear on the podcast! You are listening to the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Second Act Success!CONTACT Shannon and share your feedback about what you'd like to hear on the podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/contact Book a FREE Strategy Call with host and business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyWork with Shannonhttps://secondactsuccess.co/coaching FREE Resourceshttps://secondactsuccess.co/resources READ Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life https://startyoursecondact.com. LISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/listenLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcoach *Want to be a guest on Second Act Success Podcast? Send Shannon Russell a message on PodMatch,...

Mackenzie Calle is a freelance documentary photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in Brooklyn. In 2024, she was awarded first prize in the World Press Photo Open Format category award (North & Central America) for her project the Gay Space Agency, and was a finalist for the Sony World Photography Awards.She was selected as a Magnum Foundation Counter Histories Fellow in 2022. That same year, she was named one of the Lenscratch 25 to Watch and was shortlisted for the PhMuseum Women Photographers Grant. In 2023, she was named as a Lens Culture Emerging Talent Award winner and received the Dear Dave Fellowship.Mackenzie is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Cinema Studies and was awarded the Director's Fellowship to attend ICP's Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program. She was selected to Eddie Adams Workshop class XXXV. She is an Adjunct Lecturer at CUNY's College of Staten Island. Prior to her freelance career, she was a photo producer at NBC Universal. Her work has been exhibited at Fotografiska Stockholm, Photoville, Pride Photo Festival, and Noorderlicht International Photo Festival. Clients include National Geographic, The Washington Post, GAYLETTER, Discovery, MSNBC, and The Wall Street Journal.  In episode 255, Mackenzie discusses, among other things:Winning the WPP open categoryTangible and intagible benefits of winningHer journey to photographyHow the idea for the Gay Space Agency came aboutHow she set about making images to tell the storyThe goal to disseminate the story as widely as possibleHer experience of doing the Eddie Adams WorkshopLetting the story tell her what it wantsExperimentation being the fun partHer love of sport......and TV Referenced:Sally RideFrancis FrenchBillie Jean KingChristina De MiddelErika Larson Website | Instagram“For me, it's letting the story tell me what it needs. So it's not so much going in with a preconceived notion. You obviously go into most stories with some idea of what you're going to do, but every idea I have, that work in itself almost reveals or tells me kind of what it should be. So sometimes that means fiction, sometimes that does mean straight photojournalism, sometimes that means entirely imagined and staged projects…” Become a full tier 1 member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of previous episodes for £5 per month.For the tier 2 archive-only membership, to access the full library of past episodes for £3 per month, go here.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.Build Yourself a Squarespace Website video course here.

Katrin Koenning is a visual artist from Germany whose work travels across still and moving images and text, at times including found materials, painting and collage. Pursuing intimacy and interconnection her work centres around practice as relational encounter. Most stories evolve through years and use returning as a way of drawing closer. Different series often intersect, merging in and out of each other. In her extended image-dialogues, Katrin uses fragments and slippages to suggest narrative spaces, communities and lived experiences that are allied, fluid and multiplicit. Many of her series render non-human human entanglement and intimate kin, positing imaginaries with a greater-than-human world.Katrin has been the recipient of multiple awards, such as the Bowness Photography Prize. Her work is regularly exhibited in Australian and international solo and group exhibitions including presentations at Ishara Art Foundation Dubai, Chobi Mela, Paris Photo, Hamburg Triennial of Photography, Museum of Australian Photography, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Australian Centre for Photography and the National Gallery of Victoria (2023). Koenning's images have been published in The New Yorker, Vogue.com, Zeit Magazine, The Guardian, New York Times, Esquire Italy, Der Spiegel, Yucca Magazine, California Sunday and many other places. Her work is held in numerous institutional and private collections both in Australia and abroad; most recently her large-scale installation While the Mountains had Feet [2020 — 2022] was acquired in whole by the National Gallery of Victoria.Katrin regularly teaches workshops in photographic practice and thinking, working closely with many institutions and festivals locally and across the Asia-Pacific region such as Angkor Photo Festival (Siem Reap Cambodia), Photo Kathmandu (Kathmandu, Nepal), The Lighthouse (Calcutta, West Bengal), Myanmar Deitta (Yangon, Myanmar), Australian Centre for Photography, Perth Centre for Photography, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Museum of Australian Photography,  Palmtree Workshops (Santorini Greece, forthcoming),  and others.Katrin lives and works in Naarm (Melbourne) on unceded Boon Wurrung Woi Wurrung Country. In episode 253, Katrin discusses, among other things:Ankor Photo Festival in CambodiaWorking on her practice dailyComing out of “the most difficult year of her life”Why she chose to shoot Polaroids during that timeResponding to the suicide of her cousin's husbandHow the sudden death of her best friend put her on the path of photographyHow she took pictures with the camera she inherited from him which were all blankHaving a ‘web' of ‘projects'Her practice as a relational encounterHer new book Between The Skin and SeaHer engagement with environmental issuesYounger photographers being more inward lookingHer current engagement with the indigenous community of Riverdale Referenced:Photo KatmanduChobi MelaRMITNational Gallery of Victoria Website | Instagram “This is always the way that I work, I look at what the thing is that is at stake, and what am I trying to talk about? And actually also very much like I'm listening to the thing that I'm trying to talk to. So what does it want from me? You know, what does the story want from me and what does the situation around it ask of me? And therefore how do I need to approach it?” Become a full tier 1 member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of previous episodes for £5 per month.For the tier 2 archive-only membership, to access the full library of past episodes for £3 per month, go here.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.Build Yourself a Squarespace Website video course here.

Today I interview Jess Wilson who specializes in remote photographyWe discuss:Why photography is an important piece in growing your businessThe mindset around photo shoots and how to make it fun and easyThe benefits of remote photographyHow remote photography can eliminate stress around photo shootsHow remote photography works and why it might be the perfect choice for you.Jess has been shooting professionally, full time for over 20 yrs. now. During Covid she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent surgery. During recovery she pivoted. Pivoting her business to remote services was a way for her to continue to do what she loves, but in a way that allowed her to prioritize her health and family when needed in an easier way.This pivot has been amazing adventure as it has allowed her to work with individuals from all over the world who she otherwise would not have been able to work with before!www.jwilsonpix.comIG: @jwilsonpixFB: @jwilsonpix Connect with Jennifer, Your Business Therapist, to get more Clarity & Confidence in your Biz!Website: www.jenniferjakobsenlifecoaching.comInstagram: @jjakobsenlifecoachSchedule a Free Clarity Session to see if Jennifer can help you:  https://bit.ly/JJfree30Join my weekly Coffee Chat every Thursday at 12pm PST by signing up for free HERE.

Self-confidence is often looked at as a trait that some people are simply born with…. But today's podcast interview with Whitney from Cleansed reveals how much confidence anyone can build in just one year and the incredible business results that come from it.Whitney's journey started with trying to find a solution for skincare products that wouldn't irritate her daughter's extremely sensitive skin. She began creating her own skincare line that actually worked for her daughter and, before she knew it, was sharing her handcrafted soaps with friends and family, too. When her husband encouraged her to turn this hobby into a business, Whitney took the leap - she began selling at local markets and received so much support from the local community... but she hit a roadblock when it came to scaling her business. Many small business owners find themselves in a similar situation, don't they?This episode will inspire you to see how confidence – both business confidence and personal confidence – is what finally grew Whitney's sales and business.Whitney's story will inspire you to see how someone can go from not having any personal social media profiles at all…. To having a business social media with JUST photos of her products…. To showing her face… to now, talking on her stories, hosting IG lives, and posting reels showing the person behind the business and actually connecting with her growing follower base. Can you imagine how transformative this journey must have been?This confidence came from confidence in her business and the confidence in the solution that her products provide, all of which led to confidence in herself…. To the point that when she meets people in person, she no longer says she's a stay at home mom of 2 girls and hides the fact that she has a business… but instead, she speaks from her heart, tells people about her business, and is proud to be the owner of a successful skincare business.What you'll learn in this episode:The inspiring story behind Cleansed and how it grew from a personal need into a successful small businessThe personal mindset shift that helped Whitney go from fear of social media to confidently selling onlineThe business confidence that came from professional branding, updated labels, and professional photographyHow investing in PBA provided Whitney the roadmap & support she needed for business growthHow Whitney's confidence shift positively impacted both her business and personal lifeSo, are you ready to embark on your journey to bigger, bolder confidence and success in your business?About Whitney: Whitney McClure is the founder of Cleansed, a skincare brand that started as a personal solution for her daughters' severe skin sensitivities and evolved into a skincare business for those with sensitive skin. Whitney was awarded the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year Award in Product Biz Academy—and today, she shares her incredible journey of overcoming self-doubt, rebranding her business, and achieving major growth in just one year.LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODEFollow Whitney on Instagram: @CleansedPureAndSimpleShop Cleansed products: www.cleansedpureandsimple.comLEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLEWebsite: www.monicalittlecoaching.comInstagram: @monicalittlecoachingJoin the Product Biz Academy waitlist to be first notified when doors open

Send us a textIn this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan gets into the art of capturing the silky water effect in nature photography. Court explains how to create that soft, flowing look with waterfalls, rivers, and oceans, a technique often seen in professional landscape photography. He shares practical advice on selecting the right equipment, from tripods to neutral density filters, to achieve the best results.Listeners will learn essential camera settings, composition tips, and post-processing techniques to enhance their silky water photos. Court also covers creative ways to use movement, light, and foreground elements to add depth and interest to each shot. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this episode provides actionable insights to elevate your landscape photography.Expect to Learn:Key camera settings for silky water photographyHow to use ND filters to control light exposureTips for creating balanced compositionsCommon challenges in slow shutter photography and how to overcome themTechniques to capture movement while maintaining sharpness in static elementsEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:01:40] –Sponsor Message and Why Silky Water Photography?: Court introduces the sponsor of the video Lensrental.com. Court explains the appeal of the silky water effect and its impact on landscape photos.[00:04:03] – Essential Equipment: Overview of tripods, cameras, and ND filters for long-exposure photography.[00:07:39] – Shutter Speed Basics: How to adjust shutter speed for different water movements and achieve the desired silky effect.[00:11:28] – Using ND Filters Effectively: Court explains how ND filters help achieve longer exposures even in bright daylight.[00:16:40] – Composition Techniques: Tips on framing scenes, using the rule of thirds, and incorporating foreground elements.[00:21:51] – Overcoming Challenges: Common issues like overexposure and motion blur, and how to solve them.[00:24:11] – Creative Applications: Ideas for using silky water techniques with various landscapes, from rivers to oceans.[00:26:48] – Final Tips and Recap: Court summarizes the key points and encourages experimentation.This episode is kindly sponsored by:LensRentals.com. Follow Court on Socials: Website: https://www.courtwhelan.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtwhelan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/court_whelan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildphotographer.podcast 

In this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share my best advice for thumbnails that drive sales. It's no secret that thumbnails matter, but I have some strong opinions on them. Buckle up for my passionate rant about what goes into a strong visual thumbnail. In this episode, I discuss:Why you must prioritize top of the funnel listing componentsHow to ensure your thumbnail is true visual marketingWhy you shouldn't stray from product photographyHow your preview view number can inform your strategyThis episode may have offered you some tough love, but don't sleep on this advice to improve your thumbnails and increase your TPT sales!Join me on Instagram @TerrificSellingTacticsJoin the waitlist for my newest program for seasoned sellers!- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy! Today, we dive into a specific question from our community: how to best serve property owners with aerial content and navigate indoor drone flights for real estate shoots.Joining John is James Grace, founder of JMG Aerial Imagery. With five years of experience and a rich background in Sony Pictures, James shares his journey from hobbyist drone pilot to a successful entrepreneur. Discover his expert tips on capturing stunning real estate photos and videos, especially in the challenging indoor environments.

In this episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast, your lively host Luci Dumas sits down with the dynamic Cinematographer and Photographer, Will Weeks. Luci and Will dive into the art of building a photography business fueled by passion. From capturing magical shots for businesses to capturing special wedding moments, Will, based in Memphis, Tennessee, shares how he turned his passion into a thriving business.Creativity is the heartbeat of any artist, and Luci and Will discuss the importance of maintaining creative control in your business. Learn how to keep those artistic juices flowing while still navigating the practicalities of the industry. When he's not behind the lens, he's out there helping small business owners with content creation. Learn how giving back to the community can be a fulfilling part of your photography journey.This episode is not just a list of tips and tricks; it's all about finding inspiration. Luci and Will will leave you excited to feel confident in your photography skills, take control of your creative business, and make your dream photography business come true.In this episode:How to build a passion-based businessWhat are the different skills between cinematography and photographyHow to stay creative and keep control of your businessHow to capitalize on passion projectsHow to give back to the communityHow to be confident in yourselfTune in for inspiration to build your dream photography business with Will and Luci on The Profitable Photographer! Don't forget to hit subscribe and join the journey to profitability with a smile.Use code Weeks23 for 40% off your first annual subscription to Photobiz: https://www.photobiz.com/sign-up?prod=website_buildityourself&promo=FREEMONTHConnect with Will Weeks:Info@weeksmediagroup.com Www.Weeksmediagroup.Com9014683203Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas' Programs and Contact Info:lucidumascoaching.comluci@lucidumas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoachinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA

Ambiguity is at the forefront of Richard Kalvar's photography. Richard, who describes context as the “enemy”, seeks mystery and multiple meanings through surprising framing and meticulous timing. He describes his approach as “more like poetry than photojournalism – it attacks on the emotional level.”Richard has done extensive personal, assignment and commercial work in the United States, France, Italy, England, and Japan, among others, has published a number of solo books including Earthlings (Terriens) in 2007 and his most recent title, Selected Writings, published in 2023 by Damiani, and he has had important exhibitions in the US, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.His work has appeared in Geo, The Paris Review, Creative Camera, Aperture, Zoom, Newsweek, and Photo, among many others. Editorial assignments and even commercial work have given Richard an additional opportunity to do personal photography. He did many documentary stories that allowed him to disengage from documentary mode when the occasion arose.Richard joined Magnum Photos as an associate member in 1975, and became a full member two years later. He subsequently served several times as vice president, and once as president of the agency. In episode 221, Richard discusses, among other things:How he ended up settling in ParisHis introduction to photographyHow humour is an intrinsic element of his photographshow he is playing with things he has trouble dealing withWhy he called up Robert DelpireVU agency becoming VivaHow he ended up in MagnumHis favourite cities to shoot inThe legal restrictions on shooting in public in different placesPublic attitudes towards taking photographs of strangers in publicHis new book, Selected WritingsWhy his interest is in single images that stand alone Referenced:Jérôme DucrotAndré KerteszHCBRobert FrankLee FriedlanderElliott ErwittRobert DelpireViva AgencyGuy LeQuerecGilles PeressMary Ellen MarkAlex MajoliJonas BendiksenPaolo PellegrinOlivia ArthurWebsite | Instagram“I'm most interested in having pictures stand alone, and each one is something you can get into and is a story in itself and is also an imaginary story. I'm working with reality, that's what's really interesting to me and it's also what's interesting about photography in general, that you're doing something that looks like real life but obviously isn't. that's the edge I like to work on. Where you have the impression that things are going on and not necessarily going on. If I have to tell a story, I feel a certain moral obligation to respect the truth or respect the feelings of the people that are in it. I think that's a noble thing but for my kind of work it's a break.”

Jessy is an artistic photographer based in Adelaide, Australia, who creates beautiful artistic images using intentional camera movement. She finds creative photography very healing, offering her the chance to have some me time and develop a greater appreciation for the world that surrounds her. Intentional camera movement has offered her the freedom to express herself in a way that she'd never found with other creative hobbies or photographic styles. If you don't already do ICM, Jess's infectious enthusiasm may just inspire you to give it a go.Topics CoveredHow moving to Australia inspired her to begin photographyDiscovering ICM photographyMoving from landscape photography to ICMHer previous love for painting Creating painterly images with her cameraHer love for being in natureMaking hundreds of images in one tripThe unpredictability of ICM photographyGrowing up surrounded by nature in Bulgaria How photography got her through her husband's illness Practicing mindfulness through photography The healing power of photographyHow we are part of nature How photography helped her learn to really seeWhy she prefers to photograph on her ownHow photography is like meditationAllowing time for me time in lifeThe joys of having photography as a hobby How healthy outdoor photography is How she edits her imagesHow photography gives her everything she needsHow ICM allows creative expression Being authentic in her work and expression How ICM gave her freedom in her photography Doing photography for ourselves The fantasy side of ICM photography Her love to be unique in her photography Connect with JessyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessy_willemse/---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

Ian Berry was born in 1934 in Lancashire, England. He made his reputation in South Africa, where he worked for the Daily Mail and later for Drum magazine. He was the only photographer to document the massacre at Sharpeville in 1960, and his photographs were used in the trial to prove the victims' innocence.Henri Cartier-Bresson invited Ian to join Magnum in 1962, when he was based in Paris. He moved to London in 1964 to become the first contract photographer for the Observer Magazine. Since then assignments have taken him around the world: he has documented Russia's invasion of Czechoslovakia; conflicts in Israel, Ireland, Vietnam and the Congo; famine in Ethiopia; and apartheid in South Africa. The major body of work produced in South Africa is represented in two of his books: Black and Whites: L'Afrique du Sud and Living Apart (1996).Important editorial assignments have included work for National Geographic, Fortune, Stern, Geo, national Sunday magazines, Esquire, Paris-Match and Life. Berry has also reported on the political and social transformations in China and the former USSR. Recent projects have involved tracing the route of the Silk Road through Turkey, Iran and southern Central Asia to northern China for Conde Nast Traveler, photographing Berlin for a Stern supplement, the Three Gorges Dam project in China for the Telegraph Magazine, Greenland for a book on climate control and child slavery in Africa.Ian's recent book, Water (GOST Books, 2022), brings together many classic images from Ian's extensive archive with material shot over the course of 15 years travelling the globe to document the inextricable links between landscape, life and water. This new book brings together a selection of the resulting images which collectively tell the story of man's complex relationship with water — at a time when climate change demonstrates just how precariously water and life are intertwined. In episode 213, Ian discusses, among other things:How all the pics in Water came to be used as B&WHow the project came aboutHow he got into photographyHow he came to be the only photographer at the Sharpeville MassacreThe importance of luckGetting into Magnum after a tea with HCB and a disasterous first meetingChanges in Magnum over the years - and photography in generalThe controversy over David Allan Harvey and the subsequent action by MagnumEverything being ‘too woke'Learining from other people and looking at contact sheets Referenced:Stuart SmithAbbasRoger MaddenDrum MagazineTom HopkinsonThe Sharpeville MassacreMichele Chevalier (Visa)Marc RiboudReni BurriHenri Cartier BressonBurt GlinnPeter DenchDavid Allan HarveySteve McCurryBruce DavidsonPhilip Jones GriffithsGilles PeressBruno BarbeyWerner Bischof Website | Instgram“I brought along my contact sheets which Henri spent ages going through. And he said ‘great, good to have you'. And I went back upstairs afterwards and they said ‘fine, you're in Magnum.' And that was it…”

Whitney Brewer (Www.whitneybrewer.com) is on a quest to empower women through her artform.  In this insightful and enlightening episode, we talk about shame, blame and guilt and how she helps people become more confident, more empowered, and step into discomfort and overcome.  Through her photography and her emotional brand consulting, she has changed lives, and she tells us how.In this episode we talk aboutHow she creates a safe space for people to be vulnerable.The power of her photography in people's lives and relationshipsHer own experience with boidoir and erotica photographyHow she helps people dance in the discomfort zone, and be bigger and stronger and sexier on the other side...for themselves.Want more from Whitney?  I got you!Www.whitneybrewer.comInsta: @whitneybrewer_Email: whitney.brewer@gmail.com

Join Kim Grant as she speaks with landscape photographer Adele Warner-Tate. They chat about how travelling to Scotland on holidays inspired her to start photography and move to Scotland to live. They also discuss the importance of having a creative outlet and how photography can help you through the tough times. Topics Covered Journey into photographyHow Scotland inspired her to pick up her first camera Moving to ScotlandHow photography has helped her with bereavement Why she loves landscape photographyHaving a companion to travel with Starting YouTubeMaking memories through photographyHow photography changed her life How video helps you see your journeyThe importance of having a creative outletWhy she's do drawn to the coastWhat she'd like to do in he future Passing on knowledge to others Being a self taught photographer Connect with Adele:Website: https://www.warner-tatephotography.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adele_warner_tate/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/warnertatephotographyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Warnertatephotography---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter!   Check out our  merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonBlack Women Stitch 2023 Wall CalendarAmazon Store Shorti J.Shorti J is an artist who expresses herself through photography and fashion. She recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram. A multifacedted creative, Short J challenges and inspires with her creative vision. Lisa WoolforkLisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Insights from this episode:Shorti J's sewing storyHow the alteration process of her clothes led her back to wholenessHow her healing is connected to her creativityInsights into her writing and poetryInsights into her creative visionBeing a muse in her photographyHow she incorporates fashion and photographyShorti J's thrifting process Quotes from the show:“I lost a significant amount of weight, and since I can't replace all my clothes, I'm gonna learn how to fix them until I gain the weight back, and it just went from there” —Shorti J. in “Stitch Please”“It's such a beautiful story the way that you talk about your healing being attached to your creativity” —Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“Art has always been one of my outlets, like I used to write poetry heavily” —Shorti J. in “Stitch Please”“There are so many times in our lives where it seems as though we really do have to remind ourselves that we have the potential to create and make the things that we need” —Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“I've always been the main subject within my photography mainly because I've always wanted to model” —Shorti J. in “Stitch Please”“Fashion and photography go hand-in-hand” —Shorti J. in “Stitch Please”“It's one thing to have art speak to you, it's another thing to listen and to know how to respond” —Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”On her thrifting process: “I only buy things that I am drawn to” —Shorti J. in “Stitch Please” Stay Connected:Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork Shorti J.Twitter: Shorti JInstagram: Shorti J This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Josh Edgoose is a photographer based in London whose work focuses on colourful and candid moments on the street, often captured with humour and wit.Josh recently published ‘Brilliant Parade', a monograph of his work spanning five years, and is also the co-creator of street and documentary photography magazine Framelines.Josh's work has featured in British and international exhibitions and when he's not taking photos in his hometown of London, he's creating photography videos for YouTube with his mate Shane Taylor.In this episode Josh discusses, among other things:How having a child changed his photographyHow he got back into photography after previously studying it at schoolHow he honed his distinctive lookHow he's become his own commissioning editor with photo projectsHow he got into YouTube with Shane TaylorGetting trolled on YouTubeWhy he loves buying and selling gearHow Framelines magazine comes togetherFollow Josh:Instagram Website

Hey, Mama! Today is such an exciting episode because I sit down with my friend and brand photographer, Kita Zuleta. In today's episode, Kita gives such great insight into why every online business needs brand photography. Kita breaks down the importance of brand photography, how to use it in your content, what to look for in a brand photographer, and so much more. I also share my experience working with Kita and how it has made a huge impact on my business.In this episode, you will learn:Brand photography vs. headshotsWhy your online business needs brand photographyHow to use brand photography images and stock images in your businessWhat to look for in a brand photographerConnect with Kita Zuleta:WebsiteInstagram - @kitazuletaphotoInstagram - @cafecitoconjefasJoin the Cafecito con Jefas CommunityFor show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/episode40I want to hear from you! Have a question or an episode idea? Leave me a message and have your message played on the podcast! Leave a message here.Ready to launch your traditional or private podcast with strategy? Have a podcast but haven't monetized it? Or is your podcast growth stagnant?Let's Chat to see how I can best support you and to see if we're a good fit to work together:www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/letschatLooking to connect with like-minded mamas running businesses and raising babies? Join us in the Mama Turned Mompreneur Facebook GroupConnect with Andria:Instagram: @mamaturnedmompreneurEmail: hello@mamaturnedmompreneur.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In todays interview we are talking with contemporary art photographer Chris GrunderContemporary art does not mean the same thing to 2 different people. If you don't know much about it, it can seem vague. Chris teaches photography as Sonoma State University and he is the co owner of Bass and Rainer a contemporary art gallery in San Francisco. So who better than Chris to give us a proper definition in todays interview.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Chris got into photographyHow failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot moreWhat is contemporary art Why Chris moved to New York to work with commercial photographers after getting his masters in fine artWhat makes up the difference between someone just started in fine art photography and an experienced artist Resources:Chris Grunders WebsiteBass and ReinerLightroom 101Get your photography questions answered in our monthly Q&A episode of the podcast! https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your Free CloudSpot Account at DeliverPhotos.com

Sean Tucker is UK-based photographer, filmmaker, author and speaker.To some, Sean is best known for his light and shadow street photography and his hugely popular YouTube channel where he looks at the philosophical side of photography.Sean has also recently released his book ‘The Meaning in the Making' , a companion for those of embarking on a creative endeavour.In this episode Sean discusses, among other things:How he got his start in photographyThe realities of becoming a working photographerHow product photography got him into YouTubeHow the church informed his YouTube videosWhy patience is vital in street photographyHow to advance your photography if you've hit a plateau The importance of surrounding yourself with a network of supportive photographersWhat his artistic legacy will beFollow Sean:Instagram Website

Prithi is a London born street photographer based in Sydney. Prithi well known for her light and shadow work in and around the streets of Sydney.Prithi discusses, among other things:How she got her start shooting street photographyHow she developed her style and how has it changed over timeWhat inspired and helped forge her photography voiceShooting in Blighty and BerlinInteracting with the street community in SydneyWhat direction is Street Photography taking youTrip to Japan work or pleasureSpotify and podcasting hints and tipsWhat city in the world would you photographPhotographers mentioned in this podcast:Mark Fearnley - @mark.fearnleyMichael Duckworth - @_mikey_deeGeorgie Peel - @georgiepeelphotoSamuel Lintaro Hopf – @Lin.taroTatsuo Suzuki - @tatsuo_suzuki_001John St - @giant_evertonianKwok Aun Tan – @KwokaunPerry – @Thethreeshot @streetsaustraliaChris Forman - @_chrisformanMorten Andersen – @morten.clicksKai Hsiao – @kai.k.hsiaoStreet Avengers - @street_avengersFollow Prithi:Instagram

B J Levine is street photographer from New York City.Her work focuses on candid portraits of the residents of New York City.Jane's work has been featured in the 'Women Street Photographers' photobook and she has been exhibited in international exhibitions.B Jane discusses, among other things:Why she doesn't consider herself a street photographerHer process shooting in Midtown, New YorkShooting with a flash and getting close to New YorkersBuilding her body of work of New York CityHow travel informed her street photographyHow she deals with negative reactions on the streetWhy beauty is important in street photographyPhotographers mentioned in this podcast:Joel MeyerowitzGary WinnograndHelen LevittRichard MisrachBruce GildonFollow B Jane Levine:Website

Having the right mindset can do wonders for you and your photography business. When your mind is set on doing what you believe is best for you and your brand, your affirmations and actions align. You always see the positive things that can increase your income. In today's podcast episode, Aislinn will share: How the right mindset can make a business sustainableWhat is an abundance mindset in photographyHow to attain the abundance mindset Connect with Aislinn Instagram Website Want more? Follow me on Instagram Join the Facebook group Learn more about the Sustainable Photography Program

Having the right mindset can do wonders for you and your photography business. When your mind is set on doing what you believe is best for you and your brand, your affirmations and actions align. You always see the positive things that can increase your income. In today's podcast episode, Aislinn will share: How the right mindset can make a business sustainableWhat is an abundance mindset in photographyHow to attain the abundance mindset Connect with Aislinn Instagram Website Want more? Follow me on Instagram Join the Facebook group Learn more about the Sustainable Photography Program

In this episode, John and Mark speak with award-winning, Sydney-based street photographer and Leica ambassador Knox Bertie.Knox discusses, among other things:Shooting film and why he hasn't made the full transition to digitalPrinting his photographs at home in his bathroomHow he honed his unique styleWhat frustrates him about street photographyHow literature has informed his photographyPhotographers mentioned in this podcast:Sam FerrisFollow Knox:InstagramLeica Website

Episode 15Show NotesFine Art PhotographyIn this we talk about Fine Art Photography, You Will LearnThe definition of Fine Art PhotographyThe difference between fine art and commercial photographyHow to organize your fine art Where to resource fine art printingThe pros and coons of doing it yourselfLinks and Resources .Fine art printing paper sourceswww.redriverpaper.comepson.commoab.comProfessional printing resourceswww.whitewall.com/euwww.pritique.comwww.millerslab.com   

Steve Brokaw is an Indianapolis Fashion Photographer with more than a decade of experience. Today he breaks down the different types of fashion photography and how to break into the business when just getting started. In This Episode You'll Learn:What drives Steve to shoot fashionWhy fashion photography is not always about hard lines and angry looking modelsThe different types of fashion photography The job description of a fashion photographerHow many people are involved in a fashion shootHow much styling is needed to shoot fashionWho is responsible to find and hire modelsThat is is possible to be successful in fashion even if you dont live in Los Angeles of New YorkStep by Step guide to breaking in to fashion photographyHow to book paying fashion shootsWho your client is as a fashion photographerHow to make money as a fashion photographerResources:Indianapolis Model Photographer Steve Brokaw's websiteSteve Brokaw on TwitterSteve Brokaw on InstagramSteve Brokaw on Facebook

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about:Her winding journey into photographyHow photography has served as an open-ended creative outlet for herThe creative benefits of being a generalist photographerHow nature serves as the basis of all of her photography regardless of genreHow doing different genres of photography cross-pollinates her approach to compositionBalancing the expectations of clients and social media with her own creative pursuitsSome of the challenges with working with human and animal models and the value of going without a planInsights into how she creates her environmental portraitsWhat it's like working as a brand ambassadorThe benefits of switching to a mirrorless systemAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/ Follow Viktoria Haack on:InstagramFacebookTwitterJack the Wolfskin on InstagramViktoria's article on 500px: Why You Should NOT Specialize in One Type of PhotographyWim Hof MethodFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Todays guest is Valerie Jardin. World Renowned Street photographer with more than 20 years of experience. A born artist, her bio says "while other kids had posters of rockstars on their walls, I had framed photos from my favorite photographers" She is also the host of the popular "Hit The Streets" Podcast, Today Im excited to find out what those 20 years have taught her about shooting the streets.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Valerie got her start in Street photographyWhy Street photography is Black and WhiteThe hardest aspect of street photography to learnWhat the job of a street photographer isWhy shoot street photographyHow to study and learn street photographythe must have gear for street photographersIs Street photography legalThe most important piece of gear a street photographer can haveWhat lens for street photographyWhen to call it quits at a locationHow to build photographic intentHow to market street photographyHow to sell street photographyHow to make money with street photographyResources:Valerie Jardin's WebsiteValerie Jardin on FacebookValerie Jardin on Instagram

Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about:A story about the photograph that sparked his early interest in photographyHis relationship with creativityHow being naturally curious has shaped his approach to photographyThe importance of accepting failure as part of the learning processHow composing small scenes has changed how he composes grand landscapesHow to achieve visual flow with your subject, structures, and other compositional elementsHow he continues to challenge himself in his photographyHis approach to composition and how it depends on what the light is doing at the timeThe importance of midtone contrast and luminosity in the way he post-processes his photographsColor cast - how it can negatively impact color separation and how to fix itAdvice for finding your creative vision for your photographyHow to make landscape photography and the outdoors more inclusive and accessibleA whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: davidthompsonphotography.comFollow David Thompson on: InstagramFacebookFlickrMention this episode to David and get 15% off of his post-processing Skype sessions for the entire month of August 2022 @ $149 for a 2hr session.Parks Rx ProgramPark Rx AmericaDevelop a Park Prescription Program for your communityFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***What's Your Visualstoryteller's Style?The key to creating images with impact is storytelling. Learn your unique strengths as a visual storyteller and gain insights into how to navigate potential hurdles with the FREE QUIZ created by Jaymi Heimbuch of the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy. Find out your unique storyteller personality for free at https://www.ConservationVisuals.com/Quiz.

Ned Simes is one of Australia's biggest up-and-coming fashion and party photographers. He is also one of my best mates.Ned has spent the last 8 years traveling the world chasing a good time and perfecting his craft.A few key topics in this chatNed's childhoodHigh school and athleticsMountain bike passionCamp America!?Love of PhotographyHow to build a happy lifeI loved this chat and so will you!Ned's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nedyo/?hl=enCamp Americahttps://www.campamerica.com.au/Cooper's SocialsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enGood Humans PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodhumanspodcast/?hl=enUse code PODCAST for 25% off. Made for those who like to think a little differently about mental health...SHOP MERCH HERE - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/allEnquire about a workshophttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/pages/workshopsCooper@thegoodhumanfactory.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ned Simes is one of Australia's biggest up-and-coming fashion and party photographers. He is also one of my best mates.Ned has spent the last 8 years traveling the world chasing a good time and perfecting his craft.A few key topics in this chatNed's childhoodHigh school and athleticsMountain bike passionCamp America!?Love of PhotographyHow to build a happy lifeI loved this chat and so will you!Ned's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nedyo/?hl=enCamp Americahttps://www.campamerica.com.au/Cooper's SocialsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enGood Humans PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodhumanspodcast/?hl=enUse code PODCAST for 25% off. Made for those who like to think a little differently about mental health...SHOP MERCH HERE - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/allEnquire about a workshophttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/pages/workshopsCooper@thegoodhumanfactory.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ned Simes is one of Australia's biggest up-and-coming fashion and party photographers. He is also one of my best mates.Ned has spent the last 8 years traveling the world chasing a good time and perfecting his craft.A few key topics in this chatNed's childhoodHigh school and athleticsMountain bike passionCamp America!?Love of PhotographyHow to build a happy lifeI loved this chat and so will you!Ned's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nedyo/?hl=enCamp Americahttps://www.campamerica.com.au/Cooper's SocialsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/?hl=enTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_?lang=enGood Humans PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodhumanspodcast/?hl=enUse code PODCAST for 25% off. Made for those who like to think a little differently about mental health...SHOP MERCH HERE - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/allEnquire about a workshophttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/pages/workshopsCooper@thegoodhumanfactory.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/?hl=enWebsite - https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 63: Today I sit down with professional nature photographer, Alyce Bender, to chat about:Early childhood experiences that led to her passion for photography as a kidHow certain skills she learned in the military have helped her with leading photography tours and how photography served as a creative outlet from the rigors of dutyWhy she continues to visit Japan for photography after having lived there for two yearsHow living a nomadic, RV-based life for about a year helped launch her photography careerTips for traveling and doing photography aloneHer approach to planning photography trips around the world and how she quickly immerses herself in a new landscapeAn interesting story about how a Google algorithm rabbit hole led her to a conservation project about Lesser prairie chickensHow being a better naturalist will improve your nature and wildlife photographyHow she approaches wildlife compositions and what her “why” is for creating photographs of wildlifeThe story behind her first wild wolf encounterAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.abenderphotography.com/ Follow Alyce Bender on:InstagramFacebookTwitterBender's wild wolf encounter Journal of Wildlife PhotographyEpisode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi HeimbuchFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on InstagramThis free ebook is full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Become a better nature photographer by mastering the 5 Naturalist Skills outlined in this guide.Download for free: https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skillsBrought to you by Jaymi Heimbuch of the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

In this episode we take an in-depth look at the contracts used by professional photographers and learn why they are so important. In this Episode You will LearnHow simple contracts protect you, your business and your clientsHow to use different contracts for different kinds photographyHow to avoid misunderstandingsHow to inspire confidence by having good business practicesFREE DOWNLOADSCommercial Photography Contract Corporate Event ContractPortrait ContractPhoto Booth ContractWedding ContractFaceBook Group

Episode 41: Today I sit down with wildlife and landscape photographer,Juan Pons, to chat about:How the right teacher at the right time inspired his journey into photographyHow his curiosity and interest in studying wildlife led to becoming a wildlife photographerHis approach to teaching and leading photography workshops and why many of his workshops are all-inclusiveWhy winter is a great season for photographing wildlifeThe key skills, techniques, and knowledge for making meaningful wildlife compositionsTips on camera settings for wildlifeHow to connect with your subject without disturbing itAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.juanpons.orgFollow Juan Pons on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeThe BoilerPlate Rhino, David QuammenSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Encore Episode!I'm taking a short summer break. But I'd never leave you hangin' without something inspiring to listen to. So, I'm  bringing back this much-loved episode that is absolutely jam-packed with insights and tips you can use in your own creative work. Enjoy! #061: As photographers, it can be frustratingly easy to get so far into our head when we're shooting.We're thinking about expectations.We're thinking about judgment.We're thinking about perfection.We're holding ourselves to certain standards – standards we may have set for ourselves, but more likely were set by others – that we think that we must adhere to.And we get so wrapped up in all that muck…that we forget to shoot with our heart. We forget to look for essential things, like the story of this moment, this scene, this subject we're capturing.We forget about the creativity, the craft, the joy of process.And we forget to ask certain questions of ourselves as we're shooting, that guides us to images that reflect what we want to say, images that reflect our style.So today we are exploring five powerful questions that will radically transform you as a photographer, and the quality of the images you produce.You'll LearnWhy mindset is so important in how you approach your scene or subjectFive questions that recenter, reframe, and reconnect you to your photographyHow questioning yourself can free you from frustration in the middle of a shootThe biggest myth we tell ourselves in conservation photography and how to break free from itGet the full show notes and the links to the inspiring photographers JaymiH.com/61Never miss an episode by signing up at JaymiH.com/ImpactAre you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I'm excited to invite you to subscribe today. Not only do I unroll new episodes weekly, but I also add in a ton of bonus episodes (which you will likely miss out on if you aren't subscribed! Oh no!)If you love listening to the podcast, I'll be so grateful if you leave me a review on iTunes. The reviews help others find me, and I also just love to hear from you! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Then, you're off to the races! Let me know what it is you like best about the podcast. Thank you so much!

Award-winning photographer Karim Shamsi-Basha's secret to telling a story with photography is to show humanity. Karim is a writer and photographer who immigrated to the United States from Damascus, Syria at the age of 18. His work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Sports Illustrated, People, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. He's been on assignments all over the world. He is the author of the Caldecott medal book the Cat Man of Aleppo.On this episode of Beginning Middle End Story Podcast we talk about:What makes a good story?How do you tell a story with a single image?Photojournalism versus other types of photographyHow do you compose a photo in the moment?How has being an Arab-American shaped your storytelling?What's one of your favorite images?How has technology changed storytelling with images?How has social media changed photography?What's an important story for you that you haven't yet told?What's your best piece of storytelling advice? To learn more about Karim and his work, Visit www.karimbooks.com or visit his blog at arabinalabama.com. Follow Karim on Instagram©2021 a Spilled Ink Media Production#storytelling #bmestorypodcast #writing #storystructure #photographyWatch this episode and more on YouTube. Subscribe to spilledinkmedia. You can tweet at me on Twitter @OptionalD . We're just starting out on this story journey so any positive review, comment or thumbs up really helps. Tune in next time as we unravel more great story threads.BMEStoryPodcast-Season01-Episode05

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steven Sasson who invented the digital camera while working at Kodak, earning him The National Medal of Technology and Innovation award. Steven Sasson shares the story of how digital photography came to be, the many inventions that made it more accessible to eventually take the place of film photography.  Steven Sasson also talks about the support for the invention at Kodak and the many cultural and leadership challenges that got in the way of Kodak taking full advantage of the technology.  Some highlights:Steven Sasson’s love for tinkering with technologyWhy Steven Sasson chose to work at KodakConceptualizing and envisioning the first handheld electronic cameraThe first image taken with the first prototype of the portable digital cameraKodak’s initial reaction to Steven Sasson’s invention and questions for the future of digital technologyHow the support and belief of Steven Sasson’s supervisor motivated him to push his idea forward despite doubts from Kodak executivesWhy Steven Sasson’s project was kept secret by Kodak for many yearsThe story behind ECAM, the first operational DSLR camera The story behind QuickTake 100, Kodak’s collaboration with Apple Cultural and leadership challenges preventing Kodak from being able to take full advantage of digital photographyHow internal struggles, and short-sighted decisions impacted KodakSteven Sasson’s experience receiving The National Medal of Technology and Innovation award from President Barack Obama in 2009Mentioned:Don Reinertsen, authorGareth Lloyd, former supervisor at KodakJim Sheckler, former technician at KodakGilda Radner, actress and comedianJoy Marshall, former laboratory technician at KodakSteve Jobs, co-founder and former chairman and CEO of AppleSteve Wozniak, co-founder of AppleDr. Majid Rabbani, former fellow at KodakDr. Brad Paxton, former director at KodakRobert Hills, co-inventor of the first DSLR cameraJim McGarvey, former lead engineer at KodakGeorge M. C. Fisher, former CEO of KodakDaniel Allen Carp, former chairman and CEO of KodakAntonio M. Pérez, former CEO of KodakBarack Obama, 44th U.S. PresidentPete Souza, former Chief Official White House PhotographerConnect with Steven Sasson:Steven Sasson on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

What happens when you reach the top & it's not what you dreamed it all to be? Even the Olympic games... For EP 17 I'm talking with Francesca Owens, an Olympian, artist & fine art, underwater photographer.  She is a big believer that, “Everything worth having takes time”. Francesca spent most of her younger years training in synchronise swimming which ultimately took her to the Olympics. Today she is a fine art photographer, performer and continues to use her unique perspective of underwater to capture the most beautiful underwater portraits you've ever seen. I loved our conversation and I believe there's a bit of wisdom within it for everyone. Show NotesSynchronise Swimming for the London OlympicsHow she channelled her passion for Syncro through fine art photographyHow to find what you love & keep working at it The creative process of underwater photographyLinksFollow Francesca on InstagramFrancesa Owen WebsiteUp & Becoming InstagramFollow Kurt on InstagramMentionsThank YouLorna JaneLife as a HouseEmily in Paris The Alchemist

Key TakeawaysWhere he is basedHow long he's been doing photographyHow he transitioned from working locally to working overseasHow wedding photography has evolved over the yearsHow the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his business and how he's copingWhat photographers can do and implement to stay ahead of the gameWhat curation is for himThe biggest thing that's holding most photographers backWhat his current set up isWhat his Patreon page is all aboutThree implementable tasks listeners can do to level up their businessQuotes“I don't think going viral should be on anyone's business plan but I think it's a good push for people.”“I think this is the perfect opportunity to become very aware of light without subjects.”“Curation is really key to attracting clients that you're gonna work with.”“So many of us put work out there that we feel the client wants to see, that the florist wants to see, that the wedding planner wants to see, or the venue, and we kind of drift away from what it is that we want to see.”“Don't get too wrapped up in perfection.”LinksGabe's Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/gabemcclintock Gabe's Website - https://www.gabemcclintock.com Gabe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabemcclintock/Gabe's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GabeMcClintockPhotography/

Nicole Smith is the founder and CEO of Flytographer and a mom of two boys based in Victoria, B.C. Inspired by the photographs from her own trip and recognizing the trend of travelers seeking authentic local experiences, Nicole found her true calling and launched Flytographer in March 2013. Now six years later, Flytographer has more than 550 photographers in 300+ destinations around the world and has helped over 10,000 happy customers capture priceless vacation memories.In this episode you will learn:How Nicole identified a gap in the market for vacation photographyHow a trip to Paris with her bestie  planted the seed of a simple idea that would change the course of her career as an entrepreneur and CEOHow "work-life integration" is her mantra juggling her busy life as an entrepreneur and mom raising two boysThe advice she has for other moms who think their dream is too big to chaseHow her company is working hard to capture priceless memories for people, while helping shift the culture of 'doing it for the 'gram' in popular tourist destinations around the world.Get some serious wanderlust following Flytographer on Instagram or book a session with a Flytographer photographer at Flytographer.com.  

Aaron Hitchins is part of the talented team at Rockhouse Motion. I've always had an appreciation for storytelling in the way of video and recently decided I'd do what I could to begin learning the trade. With the access to beautiful imagers these days that are capable of far more than they were just a handful of years ago, I decided to reach out to Aaron to see if he'd be willing to walk me through where to even begin with video.Aaron might be one of the easiest guys to talk to and it was a pleasure to spend on the phone with him discussing the outdoors, his personal story, his career, and how to approach story telling with video. He was not only helpful, but he was willing to be an open book about everything.I know I've been covering a lot of creative episodes lately, but I think it's important that we talk about the skills of backpacking AND the creative side around it. If you want to document your personal journey or that of a family member so you can have it for years to come, it's good to hear from guys like Aaron so we can be prepared to capture the moments when the happen.Aaron isn't just a great photographer or videographer. He's also passionate about the impact wild places can have on people of all ages and cultures. I can't tell you how much it means to me that guys like Aaron are willing to come on the show to offer up their experiences so that others may learn from them as well.Learning from others is what this show is all about. We might be 38 episodes in now, but we're just getting started!Enjoy this chat with Aaron from Rockhouse!By Land,Emory RonaldTHANKS FOR LISTENING!!Taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated! If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach me at emory@byland.co or leave a comment below. I'd love to hear from you.HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!Lifestyle Shop - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Show NotesIntroductionsThe path to RockhouseBackground on RockhouseHow Aaron's background in the outdoors influences his work with customersHow Aaron deals manages his profession that lives inside this passions (dealing with a pile of care)Aaron's passion projectsStudent of the Wild EssayWhere would Aaron be if he wasn't doing what he's doing “Beyond the Roar” FilmUnderstanding videography and storytelling with video“Filming the things that make you feel”Videography versus PhotographyHow to approach videographyBecoming efficient at storytellingSetting expectations for a projectAaron's advice to newbsLinkswww.rockhousemotion.comAaron's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronhitchins/Rockhouse IG https://www.instagram.com/rockhousemotion/Matt White IG https://www.instagram.com/matt_white_rockhouse/Colin MacMillan IG https://www.instagram.com/colinphoto_rockhouse/Dustin Lutt IG https://www.instagram.com/dustin_rockhouse/Footsteps Film https://vimeo.com/100748072Beyond the Roar Film https://vimeo.com/174373879