Podcast appearances and mentions of rick sammon

When you look at the list of your clients, the list of people who purchase your creative work, what do they look like? Do all of those people or businesses look the same, or do they differ in some way? And when you look at the type of creative work you do, does it all fit into a tiny little box, or do you work in lots of different spaces and in lots of different ways? When you think of how you make income in your creative business, does it all come in the form of immediate payment, or work-for-hire agreements? Or do you also have money coming into your business that's based on past work? In today's episode, we're going to have a conversation with multi-disciplinary artist Steven Jay Cohen and learn why, when it comes to the kind of artistic work you do and the way you do it, there is freedom in diversity. In this episode, you will learn: What it means to diversify your client base and your creative work. Why pursuing that kind of diversity is important to the ongoing health of your artistic business. What asynchronous income is, and why it can help bring you freedom. What it means to think of your creative business as having a “Roster of One.” How to focus in on the “why” behind your business. Why creative businesses are more like startups than like traditional small businesses. How a startup mentality can help your artistic work thrive. In this episode, I mention the upcoming Thriving Narrators Retreat, which will take place August 22-25, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. (Steven Jay Cohen, owner of Spoken Realms and the guest for today's episode, will be a faculty member at this retreat.) You can learn more about this opportunity for audiobook narrators on my website, www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com/ThrivingNarratorsRetreat. During our conversation, I refer to several past episodes of this podcast: 008: Developing Asynchronous Income 013: Find Your Why 054: The Six Components This episode includes an interview with Steven Jay Cohen, who is an actor, audiobook narrator, audiobook engineer, and writer, in addition to being the owner of the audiobook production company Spoken Realms. Steven will be a faculty member at the Thriving Narrators Retreat, August 22-25, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. You can learn more about Steven and the retreat here. In this episode, Steven mentions a title that I worked on with him, The Indestructibles by Matthew Phillion , and I mention Steven's podcast, Yet Another Dating App. In this episode, I reference the book How to Make Money While You Are Sleeping by photographer and author Rick Sammon, and Steven mentions Neil Gaimen's commencement speech, which you can watch here. Steven also refers to the teaching of author and coach Simon Sinek. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Full transcripts of every episode will always be available at the Starving Artist No More Blog. Thank you for listening. Please feel free to reach out to me at www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com, with any questions, comments, or feedback. I'd love to hear from you.

Freshly back from Alaska, Rick Sammon joins Jack and John on this episode. Listen as they talk about Ricks latest projects, his trip to Alaska, AI and his foray in to iPhone photography. It's a lively and engaging discussion spanning many different topics, including a path down the musical street, but also how it can … Continue reading Interview with Rick Sammon →

Rick Sammon is an American photographer of many decades. He's a tireless, prolific and inspirational image maker and one of the most active photographers working today. He divides his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, making personal appearances, and writing books - always educating, creating and inspiring people. He's also incorporated smartphone photography into his professional work, which is the primary topic of the conversation.Topics Richard and Rick discuss:• Embracing smartphone photography? The pros and cons.• Why the conversion? • Rick's recent projects and travels exclusively using the phone as an imaging tool.• The stigma of a professional photographer using a phone as an imaging tool.• Image quality• The biggest problem with phone photography• Post processing with phone images. How is it different?• Phone apps and software.• Apple and Samsung are driving imaging innovation.• Elitist thinking• Phones and AI artAnd much more.Notable Links:Rick Sammon Photography WebsiteRick Sammon on InstagramRick Sammon on Twitter/XRick and Susan Sammon's iPhone Photo ExperienceRick Sammon's Online ClassesRick's Phone Apps for Photography:SnapseedDistressed FXREEHELD - for hand-held long exposuresEvenLonger - for even longer hand-held exposuresPS ExpressPS CameraDramatic BWLightroom*****This episode was brought to you by Luminar Neo.Powered by AI technologies, Luminar Neo streamlines the editing process and provides everything you could possibly need to get photos that will look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for both hobbyists and pros and includes cutting-edge editing tools - all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app.Luminar uses generative AI to intelligently analyze your photos and erase distracting elements in your compositions, add realistic objects that seamlessly blend into the background, or expand the frame in any direction. If that's not your thing, Luminar is still one of the most powerful photo editors for natural and realistic images too. Luminar Neo has all the features you need to enhance your images with precision and ease.You can use Luminar Neo as a standalone app on your PC or Mac computer or as a plugin for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, so you can keep your existing workflow.Learn more about Luminar Neo and how it can amplify your creative vision for your photos  by visiting skylum.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Photographer Rick Sammon joins Jeff to discuss travel photography in Cuba, Morocco and Antartica with an iPhone. Both Rick and Jeff are speaking at the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference for KelbyOneLive. Episode #101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iphonephotoshow/message

Ian Plant is a world-renowned wildlife and landscape photographer and founder of Photo Masters. Rick Sammon was the first-ever guest on Beyond the Lens! Known by some as “The Godfather of Photography”, he is on a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others. Rick is also a best-selling author and talented musician.In this episode, Richard, Ian, and Rick reminisce on dramatic expeditions together and dig deep into their photographic philosophies. Are they thinkers or feelers? How did they get to the master level they are now? The topics they cover are:IanRichard's unfortunate Morocco experienceBeing a wide-angled addictShooting with dronesApplying street photography to the wildWhat is Visual Flow? ‘The subject is not your subject' How a photograph tells a story RickShooting with an iPhone 14Pro in Morocco Moving from Canon to Sony camerasPhotography, jazz improvisation, and the importance of expressionThe importance of your relationship with your subject and the environment your subject is inThe power of a still image over a videoPhoto Masters: www.photomasters.comIan's Website: www.ianplant.com  /  Twitter: @ianplantphoto  /  Insta: @ianplantphotoRick's Website: ricksammon.com  /  Twitter: @ricksammon  /  Insta: @ricksammonphotography***This episode is also brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Rick Sammon joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography as it's almost time for summer travel and vacation. What camera should you take with you for vacation and travel photography? Sammon has the answer for you. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Rick Sammon Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rick Sammon joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography as it's almost time for summer travel and vacation. What camera should you take with you for vacation and travel photography? Sammon has the answer for you. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Rick Sammon Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rick Sammon joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography as it's almost time for summer travel and vacation. What camera should you take with you for vacation and travel photography? Sammon has the answer for you. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Rick Sammon Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rick Sammon joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography as it's almost time for summer travel and vacation. What camera should you take with you for vacation and travel photography? Sammon has the answer for you. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Rick Sammon Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rick Sammon joins Jefferson Graham to talk about why he left his big cameras at home for a recent trip to Morocco, and why he doubts he'll ever travel with the big guys again. Plus, they discuss the ground breaking ReeHeld app, which lets you take long exposure photos on your iPhone without a tripod. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iphonephotoshow/message

On this special episode I sit down with Rick Sammon, creator of The Explorers of Life Facebook Group. Rick is a professional photographer who does travel photography with his iPhone and is also an instructor at Kelby One. Oh, and he plays the guitar a lot too.   Podcast Website: http://iphoneography.ca KelbyOne Live Rick Sammon's Website Dave on Instagram Dave on Twitter Dave on TikTok Dave on VERO Dave on Mastodon Greg on About.me Greg on Glass Greg on VERO Greg on Twitter Greg's Website Greg on Mastodon Greg's YouTube Channel Shayne Mostyn's YouTube Channel Smartphone Photography Club Smartphone Photography Club Forum The iPhoneography Podcast Facebook Group Shayne Mostyn's Bloody Legends Facebook Group Rick Sammon's Explorers of Life Facebook Group The iPhoneography Podcast On YouTube Get your first year of Glass for $20: https://glass.photo/offer/greg Reeflex Lenses - Get 10% off Reeflex lenses with the coupon code 10%OFFGREG Buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mcmillan The music at the end of this video was created on a Mac using GarageBand.

Today's guest, former White House photographer Pete Souza, is a bucket-list item for me. I started Behind the Shot because I am a fan of great photography, or more specifically great photographers. Through the over six years I have been doing the show, I have had a range of guests, in a range of genres, from legends, to people I wasn't aware of before asking them to be on the show. While I have discovered many amazing creatives through doing this podcast, when I started there were a few specific people I hoped would someday be on the show. Joe McNally checked off one of those boxes last year when he came on for the show Master of Light, and again when he helped with the show on the Best Photo Advice You've Been Given. Scott Kelby has now been on a few times, with Insights From Scott Kelby and Timeless Photography. Trey Ratcliff stopped by twice, for Raise Your Dynamic Range and Documenting Burning Man, Christie Goodwin did Fireworks, Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made, and also helped with the Best Photo Advice You've Been Given show, and Rick Sammon, David Bergman, and Don Komarechka each have been here too many times to list. Well, today checks off the name I never thought I would get, and excited doesn't begin to cover what I am feeling. Often described as the White House photographer for the eight years of the Obama administration, Mr. Souza's career, and influence on the industry, is so much more than that. Pete Souza is a best-selling author, speaker and freelance photographer. His actual title during the Obama years was Chief Official White House Photographer and the Director of the White House photo office. That job alone would instill fear in most photographers, but Souza has done it more than once! He was also the Official White House Photographer for Ronald Reagan. As an author, Pete has written some of the definitive books related to White House photography. His book, Obama: An Intimate Portrait, was published in 2017, and debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and to date it is one of the best-selling photography books of all time. His 2018 book, Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents, also debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Shade is a portrait in Presidential contrasts, telling the tale of the Obama and Trump administrations through a series of visual juxtapositions. His most recent book, The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency, was published in September 2022. This book lets us behind the scenes of the West Wing — and into the Oval Office, the Situation Room, aboard Air Force One, and beyond — in intimate detail. Based on his best-selling books, Souza became the subject of a documentary film, The Way I See It, in November 2020.  If you haven't seen it, I can't recommend it enough. It is absolute fantastic. The film takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of two of the most iconic Presidents in history, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, as seen through Souza's eyes and camera. As Official White House Photographer for both these Presidents, Souza was an eyewitness to the unique and tremendous responsibilities of being the most powerful man in the world. The film also reveals how Souza transformed from a respected White House photographer and photojournalist to a searing commentator on the importance of having someone with empathy and dignity in the office of the Presidency. In addition to the national political scene, Souza has covered stories around the world. After 9/11, he was among the first journalists to cover the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan, after crossing the Hindu Kush mountains by horseback in three feet of snow. While at the Chicago Tribune, Souza was also part of the staff awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for explanatory reporting on the airline industry. As an educator, Pete Souza is Professor Emeritus of Visual Communication at Ohio University, and as a lecturer he is in high demand. He has lectured on his photography at the Smithson...

Legendary photographer Rick Sammon, who has been teaching photography skills for years with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, is now in love with iPhone. He explains why on the podcast with Jeff. #56 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iphonephotoshow/message

Rick Sammon has been referred to as the Godfather of Photography, because he is one of the best there is. He jokes that he "specializes in not specializing", but the reality is that he understands light, his gear, and his subjects so well that he can photograph pretty much anything at a world class level. I've learned so much from this guy over the years, and I still learn something almost every time I talk to him. It's no wonder he is so in demand. His classes on KelbyOne are detailed, and yet easily absorbable. He does workshops around the world, is so popular on this podcast that today is his seventh appearance! Rick Sammon is a legend, and I mean that in every sense of the word. Every time I talk with him I am amazed at how much he enjoys what he does, his photography, educating others, from amateurs to pros, and living life. Along with his wife Susan, Rick is honestly one of the best working today. An award winning photographer, Rick is a Canon Explorer of Light. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, he is one of the most active photographers I know. His enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious, making photography fun, creative, exciting and rewarding for others. He even does private coaching.. Rick is also an author, with more photography books than anyone I know to his credit. I even have a small bit in a few of his books. Rick is an avid podcaster, and has built his Photo Therapy Facebook Group into a wonderful resource for photographers of all levels. I asked Rick once how he describes his photography, and he answered “evolving,” I kinda dig that description. He even hesitates to categorize his work. He does it all, and enjoys the freedom of not specializing. With as much experience as Rick brings to the table, this self-taught photographer has many accomplishments – and as Rick suggests, “When you are through changing, you are through". As many times as Rick has been on the show, I always want to remind people that Rick's partner is his wife Susan. While Rick seems to get the bulk of the attention, Susan deserves her own. Behind every successful person there is often a spouse, or special person that helps push them, guide them, and in many ways drive the success. I know that is the case for me, and in Rick's case that is Susan. She is there on his workshops, and she is often a co-author on his books. On this episode, Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon returns to talk about how you can get better wildlife photos, as we dive into his photo of the Zebra and Wildebeest crossing in Tanzania. Connect with Rick Personal: ricksammon.com Instagram: @ricksammonphotography Facebook: @RickSammonPhotography Twitter: @ricksammon YouTube: @ricksammon Rick's Workshops, Seminars, and Coaching ricksammon.com Rick's Books on Amazon All of Rick's Books on Amazon Rick's Classes on KelbyOne KelbyOne Rick's Photographer Pick John Issac: johnisaac.com

Rick and I talk about his art, philosophy and passion for taking photographs and teaching photography. We discuss travel photography, what gear you should bring on a trip, the value of the camera in the iPhone. Rick talks about the interrelationship of music and photography. His many books are available on Amazon.

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Being a photographer can be awesome until you hit a creative roadblock. What do you do when you have a creative rut in your photography? Ant Pruitt shares tips on capturing photography inspiration when you're struggling to be creative on this episode of Hands-On Photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Jim recently traveled to New Mexico to attend a workshop with Rick Sammon and Ian Plant at Bosque Del Apache.  This location is highly recommended for anyone who loves to photograph birds.  Thousands and thousands of snow geese and sandhill cranes gather in the ponds around Bosque and Bernardo Wildlife area.  Birds tend to gather at dusk and then 'blast off' at sunrise for the most amazing site you have ever seen!

Back in September, Jim joined RIck Sammon on the Sea Spirit to east Greenland.  In this episode, he talks about the trip and presents some of the images he captured.  In Greenland, he also visited the most remote village on earth! Please take time to subscribe to our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug.  

Jim recently joined RIck Sammon and a group from Photo Therapy on Facebook to Greenland and Iceland.  While on the ship, Jim sat down with RIck to talk about photography and some of his latest books.  There will be more coming soon from Iceland and Greenland, so stay tuned and please subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel for even more on photography!  http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug

Jack and John welcome Ian Plant to the show to talk about his amazing professional career, his approach to photography and some of his favorite and memorable experiences he's had in photography.  Ian also discusses his new venture with Rick Sammon, called Photo Wonders, which is a site dedicated to some of the wonders to … Continue reading Interview with Ian Plant →

Rick Sammon has said that he specializes in not specializing, and I am seeing that approach to photography more often. Today's guest is Will Cadena, and his portfolio include Weddings, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Events, Commercial work, and Cinematography, and the entire body of work is world class. Will brings a sense of space to his images, with subjects that pop off the background. His lighting never leaves the subjects without their environment, while at the same time keeping the background in it's place. I'm browsing his site while writing this, and there is just an amazing richness to his work. Needless to say, picking an image for this show was difficult. Having started taking an interest in photography at a young age, today he is a sought after speaker. He has educated audiences at the Canon Experience Center, and the Fundy Inspiration Workshop to inspire Disney's Fine Art photographers at Disney World. He's spoken at PhotoPlus NY, and is a Speaker & International Judge at WPPI. From Imaging USA to the Vegas Symposium Will Cadena is helping to advance the creative community. His client list ranges from FJ Westcott and Think Tank Photo to Synology, Wacom, Sekonic and Celebrate. From Shinzo Abe - the Prime Minister of Japan, to Johnny Depp, Derek Jeter, Michael Bloomberg or Timothy Gunn, it seems Will can work in any situation regardless of pressure. Join photographer Will Cadena and me for a chat about everything from shooting on location to overpowering the sun, and as we dissect how he made his beautiful fashion photo, on this Behind the Shot. Connect with Will Portfolio: willcadena.com Instagram: @WillCadena Twitter: @WillCadena Facebook: @WillCadenaPhotography Vimeo: @WillCadena Conferences with Will as a Speaker VegasSymposium: vegassymposium.com PHOTOPLUS: photoplusexpo.com Wedding MBA: weddingmba.com Imaging USA: imagingusa.org WPPI: wppiexpo.com Will's Photographer Pick Take a look at who he follows on Instagram: instagram.com

We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, we are joined by Pamela Bloom. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Also joining us is author Rick Sammon who has a new book out “How to Make Money While You Are Sleeping” on Amazon Books  You can find your hosts here: Ron Pepper: ronpepper.com | instagram Rob Moroto: robmoroto.com | patreon.com/robmoroto Pamela Bloom: pamelaannberry.com | instagram

I don't think Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn, or Dr. T as he's known to many, ever sleeps. Larry is a practicing pediatrician, and active photographer, and he's the founder and CEO of Platypod. I first met Larry through Rick Sammon, and we have been friends ever since. His company Platypod makes some of my favorite photo accessories - the larger Platypod Max and the smaller Ultra, one of which is next to me every show. Their most recent product is the Platyball, a unique bullhead available in the Ergo and Elite models. I have an unboxing of both Platyball options up on the YouTube channel here. One special part of this show is that Larry is sharing details of a new Platypod product that's in development. If you are a fan of Platypod, like I am, this new product sounds very interesting. Larry has been on the show once before, on episode 57 in 2018. On that show we talked about a great guitar image he did, and discussed Better Product Photography. This time we are going a different route... if you look at Larry's portfolio you'll notice that Larry shoots a lot of different genres, from portraits, to animals, landscapes, street, and studio work. One thing you may also notice is that Larry has an eye for Black & White images. His B&W work has a contrast and depth I enjoy, and he manages to strip the story down to the basic components needed to help a viewer better understand the story. Today, we are going to explore not just the process of making a photo black & white, but the thought process behind when and why you might choose to remove the color from an image. Join businessman and photographer Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn and me as we explore his approach to Black & White photography, and as we discuss the new Platypod Extreme, on this episode of Behind the Shot. Larry's First Time on Behind the Shot Episode 57 - 2018: Better Product Photography Connect with Larry Portfolio: ljtmd.smugmug.com Platypod Website: platypod.com Instagram: @platypodtripods Twitter: @platypodtripods Facebook: @platypod YouTube: @platypod Larry's Photographer Pick Bryan Peterson: bryanfpeterson.com Bryan Peterson's Books Understanding Exposure: amazon.com Learning to See Creatively: amazon.com Ansel Adams Book Mentioned by Larry During the Show The Negative: amazon.com Software Mentioned by Larry During the Show Nik Collection from DxO: nikcollection.dxo.com Platypod Extreme

I get guest suggestions on a very regular basis, and most of the time I actually do follow through on them. Unfortunately, I often don't get any response. Periodically however I not only get a reply, but we end up with a great show. That is the case with this episode, and describing my guest is going to take a bit of setup... A few days ago I received an email from a gentleman named Michael Ryno. I don't know Michael personally, but his email caught my eye. He mentioned a photo group that is near and dear to my heart, the Inland Empire Professional Photographers and Videographers, or IEPPV. I used to be an IEPPV board member, and still help them on occasion. Michael said he was an IEPPV member, even though he is from Colorado, and he is a regular listener / watcher of the show. He is also the President of PPC - the Professional Photographers of Colorado. At this point I was intrigued enough to look Michael up, and he is an amazing photographer - see for yourself. Then something unexpected happened, Michael - this amazing photographer - was writing to suggest someone else he knew. His email went on to describe Cheryl Moore to me, and he described her so well that I honestly thought he might be her PR agent. I tried to politely ask him if he was representing her in any way. That alone wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I wanted to know the motivation behind the suggestion, as I take the credibility of the show very seriously. Are you ready for this... Michael just wanted to bring attention to someone he truly respected as an artist. He was just doing the right thing. So refreshing. At this point I started exploring Cheryl's work, and it is stunning. I mean... it's blow your mind beautiful. Cheryl was a Media Specialist for the Colorado Department of Corrections, now retired - and is now a Wildlife and Nature photographer. She also owns a portrait studio, specializing in Senior portraits (which some might argue is still wildlife). Her husband Jim is a biologist by education, so she also has the benefit of his knowledge in wildlife and bird habitats. Having been published in places like Colorado Outdoors Magazine, it seems that 2022 has been a very good year for Cheryl. She has earned a number of awards this year, including: PPA: 2022 Diamond Artist of the Year 2022 Gold Medal in Photographic Open World Photographic Cup: Top 10 finalist “Best of Nations” for Team USA - with the finals happening in Rome in May, 2022 Professional Photographers of Colorado: 2022 General Photographer of the Year When Michael sent me the first email, he had attached one image he thought would be a good subject for a show. That image, "Dance of Light", has won a number of accolades: PPA: Image Excellence Grand Imaging Award (GIA) Nomination - Top 10 in the Wildlife Category World Photographic Cup: Top 10 in the Nature category “Best of Nations” for Team USA - with the finals happening in Rome in May, 2022 Pro Print Photo Labs Wildlife Contest: First Place Winner If you've watched this show at all then you know I tend to spend a lot of time browsing a guest's website. I like to look for common threads in their work, and with Cheryl one thing stands out - Gesture. Gesture is an important part of photography, and I'd argue it is often the deciding factor between an ok shot and an amazing image. Rick Sammon mentions it regularly, and Jay Maisel has a book about it - Light Gesture and Color. If you are not familiar with the idea of Gesture in photography, here's a great, short video of 'Jay Maisel on the Importance of “Gesture” in Photography' from PDN Online, and yes... even a wall can have Gesture. Join Colorado based Wildlife and Nature photographer Cheryl Moore and me as we discuss photographic gesture, and as we take a deep dive into the making of her award wining image "Dance of Light",  on this Behind the Shot. Connect with Cheryl - Nature & Wildlife Website: cmooreimages.com

The lessons include classic “Sammonisms” like Go where you're looking, Use your camera like a spaceship, and Shower with your tripod as well as pithy quotes from influences such as Freeman Patterson, John Lennon, Warren Buffett, and Rick's dad. Rick explains to Dawn Wilson, Ron Hayes, and Jason Loftus why the answer to most questions he's asked about photography is “It depends,” and what you should be asking instead. LinksHow to Make Money While You Are SleepingDenise IppolitoTopazSnapseedCanon Explorers of LightRick on InstagramNature Photography SummitNANPA Membership

Rick Sammon is an award-winning photographer who has traveled to more than 100 destinations around the world in search of new images. Known by some as “The Godfather of Photography”, he is on a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others. Rick is also a best-selling author and talented musician. In this in-depth conversation, he explains the connection between music and photography and how we can all construct our own reality through creativity; describes memory tools that he shares with his photography students called “Sammonisms”; reveals some of his worst travel stories and discusses his latest book ‘How to Make Money While You are Sleeping: A Photographer's Guide to Passive Income - And Other Savvy Business Strategies'.

Today we're heading to Africa with Rick Sammon and Ian Plant. Learn about the amazing landscapes, wildlife, and of course the amazing people too, in this edition of Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 140 for January 9, 2022 ____________________ Check out the expanded show notes here: https://latitudephotographypodcast.com/episode/140 Get yourself on the Globetrotter notifications list. https://brentbergherm.com/latitude-photo-school/globetrotter/ Find out more about the Palouse Shoot-n-Print Workshop https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/palouse-shoot-n-print-workshop/ ____________________ Main Topic ____________________ Visit Rick's website: www.ricksammon.com Visit Ian's website: www.ianplant.com Learn more and register for the Tanzania photo safari: https://www.ianplant.com/tanzania-photo-safari Kayak's Covid Map https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions Photographing in Africa Preparing for an African Safari Clothing ideas Camera equipment Charging batteries Food expectations Visas etc? (eVisa available, file online) Current Covid Testing (early 2022) Negative PCR test to travel to Tanzania, expect to take another rapid test upon arrival. No need to quarantine if negative test. The journey there, what to expect Packing the camera gear Airplanes and more Arrival, what can be expected On the ground Options for solo travelers Options for groups like yours Dealing with culture shock In the field (On Safari) Accommodations planned Vehicles Shooting schedule Other activities? Types of Photography Wildlife Landscape People Your workshop specifically Locations Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Private flight? ____________________ Announcements, Resources, and Links ____________________ Book Recommendations Last Train to Zona Verde: https://amzn.to/3Gcq0kI Dark Star Safari: https://amzn.to/33k48VK If you enjoyed this episode of Latitude Photography Podcast, I invite you to consider going further with your photography experience. Latitude Photography School is all about helping you connect the dots between your vision, purpose and achievement in your photography. It's for travel/outdoor photographers who are comfortable with their gear and want to do more, explore more, and really hone in on their craft. All the lessons and conversations are geared towards tapping into your unique vision and then creating more meaningful photographs. You'll also learn things to sharpen your skills and your purpose with your photography as well. The price is increasing on January 9, 2022. But if you sign up now you'll be able to lock in the current rate. Please check out the website for more information https://brentbergherm.com Another thing about Latitude Photography School, I'm revamping my Globetrotter program. It is the ultimate experience to infuse energetic growth into your photography experience. This is accomplished through a focused 9-week experience that is starting in mid March, 2022. 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Happy New Year! I hope you're off to a great start for this new year. Today I'm talking with Rick Sammon about his latest book. This is Latitude Photography Podcast, Episode 139 for January 2, 2022 ___________ Introduction ___________ Come explore and connect your creative process dots at the Palouse Shoot-n-Print Workshop https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/palouse-shoot-n-print-workshop/ Member spotlight. ___________ Main Topic ___________ Link to Rick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JJJ7RK4/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1634556370&sr=1-3 Visit Rick's Website to check out his other books, workshops and more: https://ricksammon.com/ Rick Sammon joins me once again.. Rick, Welcome to the show! This is Rick's 6th appearance on Latitude Photography Podcast, and we'll have him on once more in the next episode talking about a very special destination, and an awesome experience to participate in with himself and Ian Plant. Starting right off Disclaimers Each photographer and their interests vary, not everything mentioned today will apply to all people, nor should it. There's a lot more in the book than we'll be able to talk about today, plus, I've added some of my own thoughts to take us off on a few tangents. These are generally thoughts I had while reading the book. Some of the questions and comments I have are unique to my situation, listeners are invited to chime in using the fb group with your own questions or points. Networking You've never met three of the book's contributors Do not make enemies Ego is the enemy - A GREAT BOOK by this title Strong ego = you believe in yourself Big ego = the bad part of ego Basic Premise(s) Work hard during the day Don't put all your eggs in one basket A Photographer's Website Treat everyone like they're at a local deli Blog on a regular basis About what's in your heart Give stuff away for free Socialize Advertising on social networks? Promotional posts vs informational/helpful posts (1:4 ratio) Tagging friends Networking-all in this together attitude vs. ??? Blending personal and professional interests on social networks Passive income streams Affiliate programs “Buy me a coffee” Other alternatives, calling it a “tip jar” or simply “donate” etc Thoughts on a platform such as patreon or BMC vs handling it on your own site Content production Starting a facebook group Aren't there a TON of groups already out there? How to manage a group, the proper attitude to take Establishing goals and purposes Writing a book Easy to say/suggest, how hard is it to “do” Steps that may lead up to a book one day PDF eBook Any tips for topics we can develop that will make a good PDF book vs. a regular book idea? 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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with photographer and author, Rick Sammon, about his latest book, "How to Make Money While You are Sleeping: A Photographer's Guide to Passive Income – And Other Savvy Business Strategies." The book, which is Sammon's 43rd, covers a wide range of tactics for photographers and other creatives to create diverse income streams. In this interview, Sammon covers the main lessons from the book and shares some stories and business advice from his long photographic career.Award-winning photographer Rick Sammon is one of the most active photographers on the planet – dividing his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making personal appearances. Rick is a man on a mission – a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others.Visual 1st Visual 1st is the premier global conference focused on the photo and video ecosystem. Mediaclip Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

"Exposure" is a new reality show on Hulu sponsored by Samsung. In this Top Chef-style competition, contestants are issued a smartphone and asked to complete photographic challenges. Between the reality TV tropes and product placement, it turns out, we can learn quite a bit from it! Topics mentioned: Exposure Homepage at Samsung.com: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g/exposure/ Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g/highlights/ Exposure on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/exposure-43a5ca36-02d8-451c-9c98-e5a0d4860e48 How to shoot the Girl with a Pearl Earring by Rick Sammon: https://ricksammon.com/blog2/cksammon.info/2011/03/part-ii-girl-with-pearl-earring.html Steve McCurry on "Afghan Girl": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciXIaCF80ao "When Bad Photos are Better": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyCumQ78ZoI Support the show: Send me a virtual coffee: buymeacoffee.com/photo365 Need a photography portfolio site? Check out Format.com (Affiliate link) My photography site: ahaworth.com My music: filmsc.bandcamp.com

We love interviewing pros at the top of their games – the nice ones anyway! In this episode, Rick talks with fine art landscape photographer Patricia Davidson about her approach to making, and not just taking, pictures. Topics covered: ND and polarizing filters, composition, print sales, and photographing waterfalls, streams, rivers and waves. If you love landscape photography, you'll love this episode – and Patricia. You can visit with her by clicking on the links below. Patricia Davidson Website & Gallery Portfolio: http://patriciadavidsonphotography.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdavidsonphoto/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/pdavidsonphoto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaDavidsonPhotography  Twitter: http://twitter.com/pdavidsonphoto

Ian talks about “The Last Supper” (as in the painting) and how it relates to creative composition. Rick and Ian also talk about the importance of seeing shapes in landscape photography, and Ian introduces our listeners to Shuttermonkeys, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration. See the link at the end of this post. Ian is one of the most humble photographers who have been on the show. Take a listen and share his enthusiasm for his photography – which is contagious! https://www.ianplant.com https://www.shuttermonkeys.com https://www.shuttermonkeys.com/landscape-photography-course

Rick and Scott share many of the same photo philosophies, one of which is that established photographers have a responsibiltiy to motivate and encourage younger photographers. So the main theme of this week's show is how to get motivated - with your photography and with making your own ink-jet prints. Scott and Rick also talk a bit about the history of photography: using a hand-held light meter, making prints in a wet darkroom and even some challenges with early printing. Scott's workshops are sold out way in advance. So if you want to learn from one of the best in the business, sign up soon. Picture Methods blog and podcast www.picturemethods.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scottbourne Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bourne.scott/ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/scottbourne Portfolio images for sale http://scottbourne.photos  

When you think about street shooting, you automatically think about some cool, candid shots you've seen over the years. And if you're not familiar with the insider tips and tricks for how to grab these images, you might find yourself getting bad shots… or worse… having a person get mad at you when you take their picture. Today's show is a fast collection of insider tips from Rick & Larry PLUS tricks for capturing great street shots and avoiding problems.

In this episode, Larry talks with Rick about his latest (and 49th) book, which is filled with all of the above. As Rick says in the interview, his book has no photographs, yet he feels as though it is his most important and informative work, because he trusts it will make you think—deep and hard—about your photography. After all, using your brain is the key, the best “accessory,” to becoming a better photographer. Or, as famed black-and-white landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902–1984) said, “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.” If you are feeling a bit down about your photography, or just need a creative boost, check out Rick's book. You can download a free sample on Amazon.com, where the e-book and paperback are sold exclusively. Link: http://bit.ly/RicksPhotoTherapy Chad Robertson:www.writingnights.org www.nosnakeoil.com

Juan Pons and Rick Sammon talk about the challenges of running photo workshops in Yellowstone – in the dead of winter . . . when the photo opportunities are awesome. Juan offers advice on clothing, gear and of the utmost importance, working with a good guide. Juan and Rick also talk about photographing in Alaska, where they have photographed aboard the M/V Northern Song. As usual, Rick adds some non-photo info to the podcast, too. This week it's about bison burgers and the Impossible Whopper. Visit Juan's website

The plan was to cover 5 more of the popular teaching tools Rick Sammon uses called Sammonisms, but when two friends sit down and talk, you never know what will happen. This episode will let you witness the totally unplanned invention of Beckerisms on the fly.

Nick and Rick love landscape photography. And they love sharing tech tips. However, in this dual podcast these two pros talk more about getting motivated and staying inspired than about the exposure triangle. :­) Nick and Rick do cover camera care, tripod set­up and a bit about photo processing ­ but as you will hear, they are basically having the same kind of fun and informal conservation they have when they meet up on the Oregon Coast, which is one of Nick's favorite shooting locations. Nick wrote the foreword for Rick's 39th book (co­authored with his wife Susan): The Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip: How to Eat, Stay, Play and Shoot Like a Pro. So these guys talk about the book, too. Visit with Nick: Web site YouTube Nick's Podcast Instagram

Rick Sammon and Chris Klapheke of Outdoor Photo Gear talk about unique gear to protect your camera kit while shooting in different harsh environments. Cold, wet, salty and dusty conditions can make for some very dramatic images. However, those same conditions can play havoc with you and with your valuable equipment. As seasoned outdoor photographers, Rick and Chris discuss some of their favorite ways and favorite gear to keep you and your camera kit safe and dry. From boots and gloves to rain gear, Chris gives you the lowdown on good products to buy based on his many years of retailing outdoor gear to photographers. Outdoor Photo Gear https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/ NEOS Overshoes https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/search.php?search_query=overshoes&Searc h= OP/Tech Rain Covers https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/brands/OP%7B47%7DTECH.html Think Tank Rain Covers https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/search.php?search_query=emergency&Sear ch= Vortex Storm Jackets https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/storm-jacket-pro-rain-cover/ Kwik Camo Photo Blind https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/epgear-kwik-camo-ultra-portable- photography-blind-true-timber-katani/ Pod Pad Tripod Carry https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/epgear-pod-pad-tripod-shoulder-pad/ Think Tank Pixel Sunscreen https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/think-tank-photo-pixel-sunscreen-v-2-0/

Rick sat down with our mutual friend, Jeff Leimbach, and talked about his new class on KelbyOne called "What to Shoot When There is Nothing to Shoot." A class that is a bit different than most because it's not about how to shoot but what to shoot. We discussed self assignments and how they can help you see things you wouldn't have ordinarily seen. The class also talks about places, times and objects to shoot. They also discussed workshops and some of the things to look for in choosing a workshop or instructor as well as how to act on one so that you get the most out of the experience.