Posted 01/26/2023
“Selecting photos is a different skill than making them,” explains renowned picture editor Mike Davis, in this week’s podcast. This essential understanding forms the core of Davis’s new book, Creating Visual Narratives Through Photography: A Fresh Approach to Making a Living as a Photographer.
Davis approaches this topic with a mix of clarity and candor, to offer deeply engaged yet highly accessible insights about making photos—and making sense of those photos—while also discussing the elusive art of selecting and sequencing pictures and other
Posted 01/21/2023
From camera to computer and everything in between, this class covers all of the ways you can configure your photography situation to build an efficient workflow. From the type of tethering you choose to protecting your gear to powering your shoot to collaborating with others, this class will show you multiple tethered workstations to fit your needs. Topics covered include the AirDirect, Tether Table Aero, ONsite D-Tap battery, and a lot more.
0:00 - Introduction
1:39 - Overview
4:28 - Why Tether?
9:34 - Transfer Image
26:00 - Protect Your
Posted 01/19/2023
Chrystofer “Dolo” Davis has become one of the predominant voices of change from Newark, NJ, using his camera to break barriers while uniting a community. We sit down with Davis to talk about the city he loves, the gear he’s passionate about, and the creative vision that motivates him to be involved with literally every aspect of the industry.
0:00 - Introduction
2:05 - Coming Full Circle: Student to Teacher
7:34 - The Difference Between Professional Jobs and Being a Teacher
13:36 - Showing What Newark, NJ, Has to Offer Through Photography/Art
Posted 01/12/2023
Creating and sustaining a successful photo career is no easy feat. To help aspiring young imagemakers acquire the needed creative concepts and business skills, two New York-based organizations—ASMP NY and BKC—have teamed up to create the innovative mentorship, education, and industry immersion program The Bridge. Open to individuals from 18 to 26 years old, The Bridge embraces diversity and provides opportunities to underserved communities, regardless of formal photography experience. Best of all, this four-month, real-world program is free to
Posted 01/12/2023
Join Michael Taylor, Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon, Tim and Bev Walden, and Rod Evans in this final part of the series as they discuss how to close sales. They also share tips on the selection appointments with your clients.
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Posted 01/03/2023
Join Michael Taylor, Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon, Tim and Bev Walden, and Rod Evans in Part 3 of this series as they talk about how to build and keep relationships with your clients.
0:00 - Introduction
3:23 - Creating a Relationship with Your Clients
9:34 - Tying in Your Brand with the Client Relationships
16:44 - Creating Client Relationships Without a Physical Studio/Office Space
24:14 - Let Your Clients Be Seen and Heard
28:50 - Asking Your Clients the Right Questions
31:08 - It's About the Client Experience and How They Feel
33:30 -
Posted 12/29/2022
In some locales, the period between Christmas and the New Year is known as the "Wild Nights," where mischief reigns in the darkest days of the northern hemisphere. We’re digging into this theme for our last show of 2022 in a chat with photographer and producer of this very podcast, Jill Waterman, who has been documenting New Year’s Eve traditions and exploits around the globe for the past 38 years. We first spoke with Waterman about this project in the two-part show
Posted 12/29/2022
If you own the Sony 24mm f2.8 G, 40mm f2.5 G, or 50mm f2.5 G, or just want to know how to capture stunning portraits, join Chris Orwig for a lively conversation in which he shares his images and
Posted 12/27/2022
Westcott Top Pro Eli Infante goes in-depth about balancing flash with ambient light. He also offers details on the best gear you can use to achieve extraordinary results.
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - About Eli and How He Got Started
4:18 - Why Off-Camera Flash?
6:01 - Equipment
8:48 - High-Speed Sync Explained
20:06 - Camera Settings
28:16 - Power Output on Flash
32:47 - Ambient Exposure
34:34 - Light Patterns
40:56 - Control the Light
45:39 - Preparing for the Shoot
47:03 - Light Deconstruction
56:01 - Final Thoughts
58:41 - Q&A
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Posted 12/22/2022
Join Michael Taylor, Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon, Tim and Bev Walden, and Rod Evans in Part 2 of “Tools for a Successful Portrait Business” as they discuss their styles and give tips on how to refine your own style.
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Message from Tim and Bev Walden
11:54 – The Waldens’ work
15:03 – Evans’ Style
20:51 - How to Define Your Style
29:01 – Evans’ Work
34:27 - Influence vs. Copy
37:44 – Sigmon’s Style and Work
42:25 – Taylor’s Style and Work
58:49: - Step Back and View the Work as a Whole
1:02:46 - Final Thoughts
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Posted 12/15/2022
SanDisk Professional Ambassador Jeremy Cowart showcases some of his recent personal projects and discusses the impact they have had on his professional career. He also shares helpful tips and tricks and advice to get your work noticed.
0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - Create Personal Work
4:41 - Choose Your Topic
6:58 - Brainstorm
11:33 - Personalize
15:42 - Verify
20:42 - Plan
24:36 - Do It
27:00 - Launch It
30:28 - The 7 Steps in Reverse
33:50 - Cowart's Workflow for His Personal Projects
39:00 - Cowart's Favorite Projects and How He Balances
Posted 12/15/2022
For anyone seeking a new camera to gift or to hold this holiday season, we present the eighth annual installment of our Cameras of the Year episode. Featured in our discussion are 16 new cameras from Canon, FUJIFILM, Hasselblad,
Posted 12/13/2022
If you dread culling thousands of images, or just want to save time in post-production, watch as AfterShoot co-founder Justin Benson demonstrates how AfterShoot will cut your workflow time in half. Using new AI technology, AfterShoot categorizes your images by blinks, blurs, and duplicate photos, while also suggesting the best images for you to begin editing.
0:00 - Introduction
2:50 - Justin's Career: Putting AfterShoot Together
5:48 - What is AfterShoot Looking At?
9:23 - The Beginning of AfterShoot
17:50 - AfterShoot In-App Support
20:48
Posted 12/08/2022
Steve Morello, photo instructor for Lindblad and National Geographic Expeditions, describes the many photographic opportunities we could find, right in our own backyards.
0:00 - Introduction
3:29 - The Traveling Nature Photographer Comes Home
8:10 - Local Wildlife
13:55 - Local Plant Life
17:20 - Creating a Backyard Wildflower Meadow
28:25 - Capturing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
31:58 - Backyard Bird Activity
35:04 - Having Projects
43:11 - Final Thoughts