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Light and Dark Photography Podcast
Can You Truly Be Self Taught? with Pye Jirsa | ep239

Light and Dark Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 59:17


There is a lot of pride in being a "self taught" photographer or business owner. I know I touted that title at one time. But can we truly be self taught, and if not, how can we fast-track our success?Pye Jirsa is my guest today. He's the co-founder of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a multi-seven-figure wedding and portrait photography studio, and the co-founder of SLR Lounge, a photography website and community dedicated to empowering photographers of all levels with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.Today we talk about business mindsets, lessons, and how to grow and scale your business quickly without having to go through the trial and error yourself.Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/aiConnect with Pye:slrlounge.comlinandjirsa.cominstagram.com/pyejirsaFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

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Meet the Creatives
Best of MTC: Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author

Meet the Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 37:30


Best of MTC: Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author

Meet the Creatives
Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa

Meet the Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 9:16


Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa In the latest clip of "Meet the Creatives," host Rob Johnston engages in a candid conversation with renowned photographer Pye Jirsa. The discussion centers around navigating challenges in the creative world, particularly handling criticism and negative comments on platforms like YouTube. Pye Jirsa shares insights from his decade-long experience on YouTube, emphasizing the importance of thickening one's skin and learning to detach from both positive and negative feedback. The conversation touches on the evolution of Jirsa's mindset, from obsessively perfecting content to embracing imperfections and acknowledging the subjectivity of creative work.

Meet the Creatives
'Communicating Your Value as a Photographer' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author

Meet the Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 4:09


'Communicating Your Value as a Photographer' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Authorwww.MeetheCreatives.org 

Meet the Creatives
'Imposter Syndrome' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author'

Meet the Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 5:43


'Imposter Syndrome' with Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author'www.MeetheCreatives.org 

Meet the Creatives
Pye Jirsa, Photographer, Educator, and Author

Meet the Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:30


About Pye JirsaPye Jirsa is a photographer, educator, and author in Southern California. He blends his passions for learning, coaching, creativity, and photography to create educational frameworks and training systems. His education has become popular in the photography space due to his ability to take complex subjects and make them easy to learn/master. Pye believes that good education must be simple and intuitive in order for it to be effective.Pye is the co-founder and partner of SLR Lounge, Impossible Things, Lin and Jirsa Photography, Visual Flow Presets and other related projects and businesses in the photography, wedding, and self-help industries.

This Week in Photo (TWiP)
TWiP RERUN: A Future of Photography: Pye Jirsa on AI’s Role in Post-Processing

This Week in Photo (TWiP)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:12


In this trip RERUN episode, I sit down with Pye Jirsa, the visionary behind Impossible Things and their amazing AI Lightroom Plugin. The post TWiP RERUN: A Future of Photography: Pye Jirsa on AI's Role in Post-Processing first appeared on This Week in Photo.

TWiP Talks
TWiP RERUN: A Future of Photography: Pye Jirsa on AI’s Role in Post-Processing

TWiP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:12


In this trip RERUN episode, I sit down with Pye Jirsa, the visionary behind Impossible Things and their amazing AI Lightroom Plugin. The post TWiP RERUN: A Future of Photography: Pye Jirsa on AI's Role in Post-Processing first appeared on This Week in Photo.

This Week in Photo (TWiP)
Bringing AI to Lightroom with Pye Jirsa’s Impossible Things

This Week in Photo (TWiP)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 49:44


Pye Jersa shares his insights on how his new "Impossible Things" software works, the advantages of using AI in image editing, and the potential impact it can have on the industry.

Camera Shake Photography Podcast
Photography Business Essentials with PYE JIRSA - Episode 148

Camera Shake Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 53:15


This week's special guest is the founder of SLR Lounge, educator and serial entrepreneur Pye Jirsa. Pye shares with us his invaluable tips and insights on the essential elements of running a successful photography business.Pye will be discussing key topics such as improving your sales process, effective marketing strategies, as well as how to avoid some of the most commonly made mistakes. He will also be sharing his personal experiences and lessons learned from his own journey in the photography industry.Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro looking to take your business to the next level, this podcast episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tips that you can implement right away. So tune in and get ready to learn from one of the best in the business, Pye Jirsa!THIS WEEK'S LINKS:Check out our sponsor: www.dvestore.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  https://camerashakepodcast.comINTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingPye Jirsa on the web:30 Day Virtual Marketer: https://30dayviralmarketer.comSLR Lounge: https://www.slrloungeworkshops.comVisual Flow: https://www.vfpresets.comImpossible Things: https://things.co/Wedding Maps: https://weddingmaps.comPye Jirsa on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyejirsaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/payamjirsaJOIN 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 148 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/y8AjysUfUk4Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

TWiP Talks
Bringing AI to Lightroom with Pye Jirsa’s Impossible Things

TWiP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 49:44


Pye Jersa shares his insights on how his new "Impossible Things" software works, the advantages of using AI in image editing, and the potential impact it can have on the industry.

Passion Love Pursuit podcast
The Truth To Maintaining A Healthy & Thriving Relationship With Pye Jirsa

Passion Love Pursuit podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 75:12


Welcome my guest, Pye Jirsa. For over a decade, Pye has been photographing weddings and families, all while creating online education that has helped millions of creative professionals around the world. During this time he was struggling in his own marriage and over the span of nearly 15 years, he had spent a fortune on therapy and marital counseling, yet none of it helped. Pye then decided as a wedding photographer, he had a real-world laboratory that psychologists can only dream of. Five years and hundreds of case studies later, he had a complete framework and an unreleased book tentatively called “Stupid-Simple Relationships,” a roadmap that answers that simple question, “what does a healthy relationship look like?” In 2021 he and his partner Doctor Glen launched Core Value Focused Therapy and the 12 week relationship platform, service, and podcast. Which combines academics with real-world research to help you create better relationships in weeks, not years.  In this episode we talk about: The 5 C's of Sustainability The importance of core values in a relationships One of the key cornerstones to a healthy, thriving relationship Building a healthy relationship with ourselves How to keep desire alive in a partnership Being ready for a healthy relationship Episode Sponsored by: Earth Echo Foods LLC. : Grab my favorite superfood elixir, Cacao Bliss for a special discount offer of 15% off https://earthechofoods.com/ericalippy or code at checkout: ERICAL For full show notes and episode resources head to:https://ericalippy.com/pye-jirsa/  Find our guest at: Pye Jirsa | Website , His Instagram , Instagram  Follow me on Social Media: Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit Facebook YouTube PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/

Photofocus Podcast
Roundtable: "Noon and night" with Bob Coates

Photofocus Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 67:51


This month our panel talks about two shooting situations, one at high-noon, the other late at night.  Between those topics, we have some complaints and uneasy feelings about weird vs. weird in copyright battles. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Link to Bob's Featured Article Other Links from the Show: https://www.photopills.com/articles/milky-way-photography-guide http://darkskyfinder.com https://www.rangefinderonline.com/news-features/industry-news/emily-ratajkowski-faces-lawsuit-after-sharing-photo-of-herself-again/ https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/24/22399790/emily-ratajkowski-nft-christies-copyright-nightmare-richard-prince Feedback: photofocus.com/questions You can find your hosts here: Ron Pepper: ronpepper.com | Instagram Rob Moroto: robmoroto.com | patreon.com/robmoroto Pye Jirsa: slrlounge.com | Instagram Bob Coates: bcphotography.com | successful-photographer.com

The Art of Healing
Pye Jirsa - The Importance of Core Values in Relationships

The Art of Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 58:59


Pye teaches us the critical role core values play in our relationships. He illustrates ways in which understanding your core values greatly impacts your ability to align and stay connected with your partner. You can find Pye on Instagram @12weekrelationships or at his website 12weekrelationships.com For more from me and to find the pre-course registry please visit my LinkTree below. The Art of Healing LinkTree If you are looking to book an appointment with me please visit my website www.anuecounseling.com

Photographic Collective Podcast || MWB
Driven By Progression || ft. special guest Pye Jirsa || PCP20

Photographic Collective Podcast || MWB

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 92:33


Whether you know it or not your life, your business and your photography is likely driven by a set of core values. These values inform not only your decisions but also are the lens through which you see the successes and failures all around you. This episode with Pye Jirsa was a beautifully unscripted walk through his journey as a photographer, founder of SLR Lounge, educator and author with a perfect view into what has driven him to pursue so many things so successfully. Pye describes himself as a "frame works engineer", or more simply a person who loves to make complicated things simple. After years as an accomplished photographer (which he still is) he began to expand his educational platforms and reach into everything from bettering relationships to learning how to take a new idea and make it viral and he breaks down in this episode some of the hurdles he has crossed in learning all of these things as well as the motivations behind teaching them to others. This really is a rare, vulnerable, and power packed episode with an absolute legend in the Photographic industry. For more information about Pye Jirsa please CLICK HERE 12 Week U Podcast Episode hosted by Pye Jirsa (Miles Witt Boyer as Guest) CLICK HERE Connect with Miles and the rest of the Photographic Collective in the PhotoCo Facebook Group The Photographic Collective Podcast is an extension of the PhotoCo community hosted by Wedding Photographer Miles Witt Boyer. It is a weekly podcast featuring guests from around the photography industry with the goal of sharing positive, purpose filled, intentional perspectives on how to pursue art, business, and success. All episodes are edited by sound engineer and PhotoCo Admin Jared Mark Fincher.

ATFIT
Ep.206 Pye Jirsa

ATFIT

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 82:24


On this episode Alex talks with a revolutionary relationship therapist, Pye. They dive into the framework that creates strong and healthy relationships romantically, platonically and also within the work place. We are super grateful for Pye for everything he does within this space and for himself! There is so much to take away from this episode so grab a coffee, a notepad and a pen and let's crack into it!

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The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley
SFPP 183: How To Go Viral (and get TONS of organic leads) Featuring Pye Jirsa

The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 46:59


Joining me on the show today is Pye Jirsa! This is a man with an impressive resume. Founder + partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio that shoots over 300+ weddings per year Founder of SLR Lounge Developer of Visual Flow Presets Host of the 12 Week […] The post SFPP 183: How To Go Viral (and get TONS of organic leads) Featuring Pye Jirsa appeared first on Six Figure Photography.

The 12 Week Relationships Podcast
What is 12 Week Relationships? - The TWR Podcast Ep. 1

The 12 Week Relationships Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 26:04


Welcome to 12 Week Relationships. Join in the podcast as clinical psychologist Dr. Glen Hong and wedding photographer/educator Pye Jirsa dive in to uncover the truth behind what makes a healthy and successful relationship.

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PhotoBizX The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast
TPX27: Pye Jirsa – Creativity, business, TikTok and education

PhotoBizX The Ultimate Portrait and Wedding Photography Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 63:19


I recently asked inside the PhotoBizX members Facebook group for suggestions of creative photographers to interview for the podcast. Past interview guest, Tanya Goodall Smith suggested I talk to Pye Jirsa saying that his new course and all the fun he's been having on Tik Tok would make him the perfect guest. Trusting [...] The post TPX27: Pye Jirsa – Creativity, business, TikTok and education appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Puget Systems Podcast
Episode 33 - Workflow Wednesday: LIVE Q&A with Pye Jirsa - SLR Lounge

Puget Systems Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 61:14


Today we talk with Pye Jirsa founder and partner of SLR Lounge and Lin and Jirsa Photography. Pye is the creator of every workshop and resource inside the SLR Lounge library and we're proud to have him join us this week! SLR Lounge: https://www.slrlounge.com Lin and Jirsa Photography: https://www.linandjirsa.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/puget-systems/message

Skylum's Behind the Seen Podcast
Fixing Your Mindset, Clarity and Focus - with Pye Jirsa

Skylum's Behind the Seen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 49:40


In this interview we discuss how having the right mindset with regard to pursuing your passion is critical. When is it time to "go pro", or is it ever? And how do you find your sustainable passion so that you can continue doing it in the long term without fear of burn out. In this episode, Pye Jirsa of SLRLounge.com shares some wisdom and experiences you can use immediately to refocus, and reframe your business, and maybe even your life. Pye Jirsa is a director, photographer and educator. He's a founder and partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography — a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio composed of an incredible creative team that shoots over 300 weddings each year, with nearly 1,000 yearly client commissions. URL's: www.slrlounge.comwww.vfpresets.com@bornuncreative on TikTok@pyejirsa on IG

Advancing Your Photography Podcast
Tips to Improve Your Photography from Wedding Photographer Pye Jirsa - Ep 35

Advancing Your Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 41:38


Pye Jirsa is a director, photographer and educator. Founder and Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio, and SLR Lounge, a photography education website, Pye devotes his time to helping photographers develop their shooting and business skills. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

High ISO - The photography life and business podcast
ep14: Pye Jirsa - SLR Lounge - Lin and Jirsa Photography

High ISO - The photography life and business podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 57:29


In this episode of High ISO, Rob Hall and Justin Haugen chat up educator and photographer Pye Jirsa of SLR Lounge and Lin & Jirsa Photography. Pye talks development cycles, Canon's foray into cloud uploads direct from camera, and his disdain for fingerprints on his MacBook Pro. SLR Lounge Instagram SLR Lounge Website Pye Jirsa Instagram Lin and Jirsa Website ---- Rob Hall on IG & YT Justin Haugen on IG Show intro by Galexy

Lessons from a Quitter
EP. 66 Live Podcast Recording With Laurie Rowen, Pye Jirsa, Shinah Chang, and Sara Rezvanpour Rose

Lessons from a Quitter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 58:26


This week's episode is so special to me. It's a replay of the live podcast episode we recorded at the live event we had back in August. That event was such a surreal and amazing moment for me. It was so cool to meet people from this community and to hear what they're doing, how the podcast has affected them, and so much more. I definitely want to do it again in the new year, so keep an eye out for that! What made this experience so amazing is that I had 4 amazing past guests who joined me on a panel that night: Laurie Rowen, Pye Jirsa, Shinah Chang, and Sara Rezvanpour Rose. They will talk a little bit about their stories in this recording and give a bit of a background into what they do. During the panel, we got into a lot of the common questions that people ask and their different experiences. The advice they have is seriously amazing! Here is what we chat about in this episode: How no one has confidence before they start. How clarity also doesn't come before action. Why you should stop worrying about finding your passion. Guest panel podcast episodes:   Ep. 6 Why you don't need passion to scale a successful business with Pye Jirsa Ep. 9 How Laurie Rowen disrupted the legal profession to create the career she wanted Ep. 22 How Sara Rezvanpour Rose created her dream job as creative counsel at The Jungalow Ep. 31 How Shinah Chang quit the straight path of law for Crooked Calligraphy Resources mentioned: Group coaching waitlist Follow along for more: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast

Lessons from a Quitter
Why you don’t need passion to scale a successful creative business with Pye Jirsa

Lessons from a Quitter

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 48:02


Since we've recently gained so many new listeners, we wanted to throw it back to one of our favorite episodes! I love this conversation with Pye! It was such a raw and in-depth conversation about the illusion of stability, the origin of most people’s fears, and the importance of developing a learning mindset. What is so fascinating about Pye’s journey is not just that he jumped from being a CPA to becoming a founder of an award-winning, multi-million dollar photography studio, it’s that he did that without having a passion for or knowing the first thing about photography. Like most of us, Pye started going down the traditional path. He became a CPA and worked for Ernst & Young before realizing that he did not like what he was doing. He quit, along with his two best friends Justin and Chris, in order to start a tech startup. When the funding for their startup fell through, the friends took on web development clients. One of their clients needed photographs taken and Pye assured them that they had a photography department that could take care of it! What I love about his story is that most people would not only shirk at taking on a task that they don’t know how to do but also avoid a “creative” profession that they are not skilled in. Pye, realizing that photography was a skill that could be acquired, looked at entering the wedding photography industry as a business and not a passion. That eye towards business has led Pye, and his partners, to create Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio composed of an incredible creative team of 50 people that shoots over 300 weddings each year, with nearly 1,000 yearly client commissions. He is also a founder and partner in SLR Lounge, a premium educational community geared towards providing photographers with real-world shoot education with nearly a million monthly readers. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: My experience with launching this podcast! Specifically, how taking a risk in my own life led me to realize the opportunity in doing so. The breaking point that led Pye to quit his job and take a risk on himself How failed attempts at funding projects and business ventures became opportunities for exploration, self-discovery, and ultimately, success How he created a multi-million dollar business in photography with a positive “learning mindset” Why Pye has a “passionate dislike” of the word “stable” and the illusion it creates Where Pye believes most fear comes from and why it limits your opportunities and potential How developing a “Learning Mindset” allowed Pye to turn quitting and “failing” into growth, opportunity, and success Upcoming Events: LFAQ Live Event Sign Up Masterclass Sign Up Resources from the Show: Visit Lin and  Jirsa Photography and explore his phenomenal photo blog On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King, ebook Listen to more inspiring quitters on my webpage! Where to find  Pye Jirsa: Instagram:@pyejirsa Photography Instagram: @linandjirsa SLR Lounge Instagram: @slrlounge If you were inspired by this episode of  “Lessons from a Quitter” with Pye Jirsa, I know you will find inspiration in other lessons from quitters on my website.  Enjoy listening!

We Are Photographers
Pye Jirsa - On the Other Side of Fear

We Are Photographers

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 37:32


Pye Jirsa is the founder and partner of SLR Lounge and Lin & Jirsa Photography, a premier boutique photography and videography studio in Southern California. The Lin & Jirsa team photographs over 300 weddings each year, with nearly 1,000 yearly client commissions. Pye is the creator behind the workshops and resources inside the SLR Lounge library which has nearly a million monthly readers. He’s also a prolific instructor on CreativeLive with classes on everything from lighting mastery to business systems to engagement & wedding photography. In this episode Pye explores how he had to lose everything to gain happiness. He shares personal stories of loss and love, fear and growth. He describes what being raised by a single immigrant father who moved him from Iran to Utah taught him about fear as a child. Pye stopped creating art for a decade after his high school art teacher told him to quit because he wasn’t good enough. We talk about mental health and finding the source of stability. He shares his daily routine that helps him stay present and why discomfort became his compass. This is We Are Photographers with Pye Jirsa, and this is his story.

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Bokeh - The Photography Podcast
#251: Reaching Your Clients Through Venues - Joe Dantone

Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 48:34


Have you considered the positive impact your relationship with wedding venues can have on your photography business?In episode 251 of the Bokeh Podcast, Joe Dantone discusses how networking with wedding venues can be an amazing asset in your marketing plan. Listen in as he shares how prioritizing these relationships has resulted in more booked weddings than any other referral source.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Technique for Time: Have time to decompress with someone in your life before your day starts and set aside a special day each week with your family. (4:12)Content Recommendations: Chase Jarvis & Pye Jirsa (6:48)Advice for Photographers:1.Make sure you have a good accountant. (10:30)Bonus: Check out Joe’s accountant, Mike Clipper, on the Bokeh Podcast here: Episode 1532. Always ask questions, listen and observe, try new things and fail to learn. (11:22)Brand Position: Documenting genuine moments, creatively. (14:11)The Gear Bag: "The Frankenstein"(18:29)Manfrotto Nano Clamp: bit.ly/bp-manfrottoPhottix US-A3 Ball Head: bit.ly/bp-phottixswivelJoe’s Business Backstory: (22:54)Why Venues? The first place that most couples go during wedding planning is their venue. If that venue recommends you, they already have a significant amount of trust in you. (24:25)How to Stand Out With Venues: (31:15)1. Follow Up with the Venue: Right after the wedding is done, send the coordinator an email letting them know that you’ll send the images over shortly to use with an appreciation note.2. Show Up and Connect: Hand deliver the images so you can put your face out there.3. Give in Appreciation: Deliver a thank you gift at the end of the year as an Thank YouLinks:joedantone.comInstagram.com/joedantone_photographyfb.com/joedantonephotographydantonecreative.cominstagram.com/dantone_creativeinstagram.com/jdpfamilies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lessons from a Quitter
Ep. 06: Why you don't need passion to scale a successful creative business with Pye Jirsa

Lessons from a Quitter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 49:12


I love this conversation with Pye! It was such a raw and in-depth conversation about the illusion of stability, the origin of most people’s fears, and the importance of developing a learning mindset.   What is so fascinating about Pye’s journey is not just that he jumped from being a CPA to becoming a founder of an award-winning, multi-million dollar photography studio, it’s that he did that without having a passion for or knowing the first thing about photography.   Like most of us, Pye started going down the traditional path. He became a CPA and worked for Ernst & Young before realizing that he did not like what he was doing. He quit, along with his two best friends Justin and Chris, in order to start a tech startup. When the funding for their startup fell through, the friends took on web development clients. One of their clients needed photographs taken and Pye assured them that they had a photography department that could take care of it!   What I love about his story is that most people would not only shirk at taking on a task that they don’t know how to do but also avoid a “creative” profession that they are not skilled in. Pye, realizing that photography was a skill that could be acquired, looked at entering the wedding photography industry as a business and not a passion.   That eye towards business has led Pye, and his partners, to create Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio composed of an incredible creative team of 50 people that shoots over 300 weddings each year, with nearly 1,000 yearly client commissions. He is also a founder and partner in SLR Lounge, a premium educational community geared towards providing photographers with real-world shoot education with nearly a million monthly readers.   What You’ll Learn in this Episode: My experience with launching this podcast! Specifically, how taking a risk in my own life led me to realize the opportunity in doing so. The breaking point that led Pye to quit his job and take a risk on himself How failed attempts at funding projects and business ventures became opportunities for exploration, self-discovery, and ultimately, success How he created a multi-million dollar business in photography with a positive “learning mindset” Why Pye has a “passionate dislike” of the word “stable” and the illusion it creates Where Pye believes most fear comes from and why it limits your opportunities and potential How developing a “Learning Mindset” allowed Pye to turn quitting and “failing” into growth, opportunity, and success   Resources from the Show: Visit Lin and  Jirsa Photography and explore his phenomenal photo blog. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King, ebook Listen to more inspiring quitters on my webpage! Where to find  Pye Jirsa: Instagram: @pyejirsa Photography Instagram: @linandjirsa SLR Lounge Instagram: @slrlounge     If you were inspired by this episode of  “Lessons from a Quitter” with Pye Jirsa, I know you will find inspiration in other lessons from quitters on my website.  Enjoy listening!  

The Fashion Photography Podcast
Chasing after your dreams with Pye Jirsa

The Fashion Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 34:01


In this episode of the Fashion Photography Podcast we meet Pye Jirsa. (Instagram: pyejirsa) Why you should chase after your dreams? How important is education? What is to work in a large team and starting out with zero experience. Want to listen offline on your device? Download the episode from here (right-click and Save link as) If you feel like you need a consultation you can find Verginiya Yancheva here. JOIN US ON: Facebook and Google+ Links from this episode: SLR Lounge Lin and Jirsa Sue Bryce CreativeLive

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What's Your Secret? Conversations with Real Photographers, Designers, & Entrepreneurs

Pye Jirsa is an incredible man who in seven short years has gone from CPA to creating a photo empire that has over 100 people under his supervision at the wedding photography studio Lin & Jirsa. He is the founder and partner of the popular educational platform SLR Lounge and has taught numerous classes on CreativeLive, including Working with Flash and Incredible Engagement Photography.

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Business of Photography Podcast
200: Pye Jirsa – Becoming an improved photographer

Business of Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015 35:31


Episode #200 of the podcast features an interview with Pye Jirsa. Discussion topics: Multi-photographer studio, knowledge vs. applied knowledge, qualified learning and the hustle.

How to Sell Art: The Abundant Artist Podcast
$500 Photography Portraits to $8,000 Portraits with Pye Jirsa from SLRLounge.com

How to Sell Art: The Abundant Artist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2014 34:36


Pye Jirsa and his 2 partners run a photography studio in Los Angeles, California. LinandJirsaPhotography.com and SLRLounge.com.    1:00 - how Pye & his partners started their photography studio. They weren’t originally photographers, but fell into it accidentally when a client needed some photos.    5:00 - Pye talks about how he built up his photography skills, the shoots he does just to build skills, and how many photographers don’t do this.    8:30 - the team booked gigs off of Craigslist for free or $50 just to build their skills. Pye talks about how they grew their skills by doing these free gigs.    10:30 - SLR Lounge & Lin & Jirsa photography have about 20 people working for them. They shot 300+ weddings and portrait sessions in 2014. Pye charges $8,000 minimum for a wedding day shoot, and he talks about how he got to that number. How beginning artists undermine their own credibility by trying to charge too much.    18:30 - how Pye & the team created additional income streams from their art, and how SLR Lounge came into being.    25:00 - a lot of artists try to run more than one business at a time. This is very difficult to do, and needs to be handled strategically. Unless you have some sort of specific advantage, you can’t build more than one business at a time.    Thanks to ArtStoreFronts.com for sponsoring this episode