Podcast appearances and mentions of ted linczak

In this episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast, Luci Dumas with Ted Linczak, a Master craftsmen photographer and award winning wedding photographers Ted Linczak and his wife Rachel, are the owner and photographers of Linczak Photography and Nuvo Images since 2006, and has thriving photography studios in Northeast Ohio, and Charleston, SC. He Has been on local, state, and national stages for 8 years sharing the fundamental as well as his “Wonder of Santa”  program.   Ted's style is glamorous and combines high fashion photography with photojournalism to display relationships and connections between his subjects.   Ted is the 2020 South Carolina as well as Ohio Photographer of the Year (PPSC, PPO), also winning the award in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He was awarded the overall Grand Imaging Award from PPA in 2016 for his album 1863, which also was awarded the Gold Medallion Award by the American Society of Photographers the same year. Ted has won multiple Grand Imaging Awards through the PPA for his wedding and portrait albums since 2012, and was awarded the Canon Par Excellence Award in 2016.   Ted shared how he began his career as a photographer, the importance of creating a portfolio, entering competitions, and living the art of photography with passion. Stay tuned to hear more about this amazing story! In this episode of the Profitable Photographer Luci and Ted discuss: •Ted's career and how he got started in photo contests. •The importance of education to reach the level you see in other colleagues. •Getting out virtually and physically to make it happen. •The reality of awards is that you have to do it to challenge yourself. Key takeaways: •Photography competitions are important to grow creatively, technically and as an artist. •Add value creating themed photo books •Create creative sets for your pictures •Always ask yourself “what can I do better?” •Create visibility of your brand •Social Media Marketing Connect with Ted Linczak: https://www.instagram.com/nuvoimages/ https://www.linczakphoto.com/ Connect with Luci Dumas: Twitter: @lucidumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoaching/ Email: luci@lucidumas.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luci-dumas Instagram: @theprofitablephotographer_pod Website: LuciDumas.com Coaching: LuciDumasCoaching.com

Ted Linczak is all about doing your best no matter the circumstances. He tackles typical by knowing his craft as well as he can.

On this April Fools day episode, there is little fooling around! We will talk about the 6 things that encapsulate being a Professional Photographer in 2019, and how they are SO important especially for those looking to make photography a new career for themselves going forward. We will also breakdown why Styled Shoot workshops are the Antichrist of the photography educational universe. Plus, why Ted loves the Twilight Zone so much!

We are back after a long hiatus! On this week's episodes we talk about about what prints are worthy of recognition in judged image competitions, as well as the relevance and need for a separate wedding photography degree within the Professional Photographers of America's degree program. Of course, we squeeze in some movie talk as well! Its great to be back!

Even though the magic of Christmas time is over, we DID make some time to sneak in a visit to Pulitzer Prize winning photographer (and my good friend) Scott Shaw, for what ended up being a magical interview. Scott spends some time chatting about how he got his start in photography, as well as the story behind his 1988 Pulitzer prize winning image of baby Jessica McClure being rescued after falling into a well in Texas. Scott is now shooting weddings and portraits, and we spend a little time at the end of the episode chatting about his transition from shooting for major newspapers as a photojournalist, and his thoughts about where the industry is heading.

Ted & Rachel Linczak, M. Photog.Cr., are the owners and photographers of Linczak Photography and Nuvo Images. After starting their business in 2006, they quickly became one of the most sought after photography studios in Northeast Ohio, and in 2012 expanded their market reach with the Nuvo Images brand in Charleston, SC.   Ted’s style is glamorous and combines high fashion photography with photojournalism to display relationships and connections between his subjects. His instincts lead him off the beaten path as he continuously challenges himself to not only stay current in the field of wedding photography but also create new trends and set new precedents. His goal in education is to teach photographers the fundamentals of beautiful posing, lighting, and capturing the decisive moment.   Ted won the overall Grand Imaging Award from PPA in 2016 for his album 1863, which also was awarded the Gold Medallion Award by the American Society of Photographers. Ted received the 1st Place Grand Imaging Award in the Event Album category for one of his wedding albums at the 2017GIAs,and has placed in the top 3 for the category in both 2015 and 2014 (3rd and 2nd respectively), and in the top ten for 2015. Ted was named Photographer of the Year for 2017 in Ohio, and also carried the same title in both Ohio and South Carolina in 2015. The PPSC has awarded Ted the top wedding album award in both 2015 and 2016. Ted has won the 1st place award in the Wedding Album category in the SEPPA Print Competition in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and one the 1st place award in the Non-Event Album Category for 2017. In February of 2016, Ted was awarded the Canon Par Excellence Award at the SEPPA Print Competition. Ted has placed in the top 3 in the non-event album category at the WPPI Print Competition for both 2014 and 2015 (3rd and 2nd respectively).

Join the podcast duo as they trade in their microphones and give Skully and Mulder a run for their money as armchair detectives, weighing in on a recent crime against an Ohio photographer who failed to buy insurance, as well as a variety of other folks utilizing GoFundMe for ridiculous reasons.

We head to the PPNC Convention to record this week's episode from a laptop that has a REALLY crappy microphone (spoiler alert). What wasn't crappy was the incredible convention put on by the fine folks at the Professional Photographers of North Carolina, and we were lucky enough to be joined by outgoing PPNC President Ned Winn. We chat a little about the importance of local and state photography organizations with Ned, and wrap up the show chatting about the IPC angst that seems to be taking social media by storm.

Welcome to the anniversary episode where Ted and Christine touch on their favorite topics, including those lovely editing "techniques" (we cant say that without laughing, can you?) learned by photographic newcomers. Christine goes off on a black and white pet peeve tangent and Ted continues to expand on his disenchantment with the photography "workshop" trend.

The 4th of July is here, but sadly Christine is not! We'll give her a break as she's resting from some fun at the dentist, and we'll instead talk a little about what makes the 4th of July an extraordinary date in history. Plenty of history in today's episode, plus you get to hear Christine's favorite song ever!

Join Ted and Christine as they wax eloquent about their favorite summertime activities, which include pushing IPC deadlines to their max. They review their case entries for this year and their angst-filled processes of creating the perfect competition entry. As usual, there are brief forays into fishing, food and trophies. Go figure.

Ted & Christine delight listeners with their take on harvest craft beers before veering off on a tangent about a new online retailer who claims to have raised the bar on fashion photography...well, we'll see about that...

Ted and Christine are back with Episode 15 which bounces from stabbings at campgrounds to stabbings at weddings. Ok, maybe the wedding stabbings are just togs glaring daggers at guests with iPads blocking the aisle. Have a listen and let us know what makes *you* wanna poke someone in the eye with a chicken bone.

Ted and Christine bemoan the introduction of Qikpix, a flat-rate photography service in Chicago. After getting a slight grip, they continue the conversation from a previous episode with further discussion of iconic photographs and whether it's within the reach of a wedding and/or portrait photographer, complete with a discussion of what photographers in recent history come the closest to being able to pull it off. Christine expands on the iconic photographs most meaningful to her and Ted lets the cat out of the bag regarding a future Pulitzer-Prize winning guest.

Ted and Christine discuss iconic photographs and photojournalism. What makes an iconic photograph? Can iconic photographs still be achieved in this day of advanced technologies and proliferation of cameras? Stepping outside the seriousness is a discussion of the man romper, its place in society and the seat-gripping question "Isn't it hard to (ahem) use the facilities?"

Jason Crocker joins Ted this week for a discussion on a topic most wedding photographers dread: what happens if you have a major injury and are unable to photograph weddings for a few months. Jason talks about his personal experience with this very issue. We also talk a little about the new Profoto B1X and why its a little pointless, as well as what it takes to become successful in photography in 2017.

Back once again with the topic of controversy, Ted and Christine discuss the 10 most controversial moments in the history of photography; expanding on an article written by John Ortved for History.com. To continue with the theme, they then delve into the recent hoop-lah surrounding the ShutterFest competition results.

Who *really* earned that merit/loan? Should hired retouchers be allowed in competition? At what point does someone else's editing interpretation become the reason that an image excels? A post PPA Northeast District discussion as Ted & Christine analyze the facets that conflict with the spirit of competition.

Magazine Cover Incredulosity continues as Ted and Christine critique the May issue of Photo District News (PDN), inspiring a discussion of the quality of art. Questions abound...Should Art have some semblance of technical competence. Should any work, no matter how haphazardly and skillessly assembled, be labeled as art? What happens when our art infringes on the work of another? The questions get deep and analytical as the conversation veers towards the current lawsuit brought by the creator of "Charging Bull" over the installation of "Fearless Girl" in Mew York City. This, and more deep discussion about the influence of social media on photography; Ted and Christine ponder the questions that plague the artists of today.

Today's episode covers the sticky subject of copyright, inspired by the questionable cover of the April 2017 issue of Professional Photographer Magazine, brought to the public eye by an article written by Jack Reznicki and Edward Greenberg. Ted and Christine weigh in on their thoughts and opinions regarding the image on the cover and the potential ramifications of it. They also discuss several similar issues that have occurred within the music industry, specifically Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven". The moral and ethical responsibility of photographers is analyzed and the question of "how many components of a photograph can be copyrighted?" is bandied about. There's not a whole lot of fun and games in this episode - all the minutes are allocated to this timely and concerning topic.

As usual, Ted derails the podcast with movie talk before addressing the meaty topic of what can be done to raise the bar on entry into teaching within the industry. Additional discussion centers on whether the PPA's Master of Photography degree is becoming too easy to obtain and questions on the level of discernment used in approving Super One Day instructors. Of course, there are random comments on Thin Mints and a slight sidebar on the Cocoa Cola Museum. As per past episodes, one train wreck is included; Christine's dog, Ollie, makes a guest appearance (insert rolling eyes emoticon here).

Today's podcast includes an in-depth discussion of styled shoots and whether or not images from them are appropriate for portfolios. We discuss wedding photography (again) and the role of Bridal magazines and their influence on photography expectations. Both discuss their favorite movies and some interesting information regarding the setting of "The Shawshank Redemption." Christine and Ted are also relieved that no cats appeared during this recording.

In today's episode we chat a little about the importance of the client experience, and the possibility of a produce smashing event at your next photography convention.

How offended can we all really be on a daily basis? We will try to keep track of that in today's episode, and we'll mix in a discussion about education and growing as an artist.

The title sounds like a hodge-podge of ADD. It is. But it's scads of fun - have a listen.

Greetings, salutations and welcome to the inaugural episode of "Making Photography Great Again." This episode defies description, so we'll just let you discover for yourself what we're all about.