Ask the Photographers

In this episode, we talk about how our culture views weddings, photographer horror stories, and the pressure to take photos during our personal time. We also answer a listener question about 401ks. Tune in!

This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

The incredible Rachel Rowland is back at the Ask the Photographers recording studio talking kids, Enneagrams, budgeting, celebratory dancing, retainer fees, and more! We also chat through editing, outsourcing, and branding, as well as finances and social media. Best of all, we demystify this whole "ideal client" thing. Take a listen! https://rachelrowland.com/

Ask the Photographers

This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

In this episode, we answer listener questions like "Are you able to be a hit without a social media following?" We discuss the idea of deleting Facebook and being famous in the age of social media. We also talk about the saturation of photographers and the effect iPhones have had on the industry.

This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

In this one, we talk through a plethora of topics you may also be wondering about! Is a financial advisor a good idea? Would hiring someone to help you make you more or less busy? We also explore the idea of microfame as well as email lists (are they worth it?)

This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

It's been a while, but this episode is PACKED with content. We talk about workflow, outsourcing, and 2nd shooters. We also talked about things we learned in 2018 and the goals we made for 2019.

This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

A lot of content on this one! Steven & I are catching up on everything. It starts slow, but we really get into it after a few minutes.

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This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

New questions!!

Jeannine Bonadio

Would you or have you given a discount if a wedding couple offered to pay in cash for their package?

Allisha Olechovski

What do you think about tricks and camera toys like prisms and pipes?

What is your workflow/turn-around time and how do you feel the next day after a wedding?

Amanda Wilson

How about when you go to a popular location and run into tons of other photographers in front of your client?

Worst/best thing you've eaten at a wedding?

Royal wedding fallout?

Trish

Can I use Tave with my GoDaddy website?

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This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

Tons of content here! Male vs Female 2nd photographers, IG drama, staying motivated, and rising to the challenge.

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This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

Male v Female photographer perceptions and real-life struggles!!

Welcome back!! This one gets wild. Four photographers discussing photography life/business and everything that comes with it. We hope you find this insightful as we pull back the curtain on what it's really like to make a living with a camera.

We cover taking better photos, keeping things sharp, BIG differences in style, PDF v PDA, #metoo, not making enough money, TAXES, s-corps, LLCs, etc.

What else do we talk about in this episode? I honestly don't even know, that's why you need to listen and find out!

Find out more about Rachel & Merritt on IG.

https://www.instagram.com/rachelrowlandphotography/

https://www.instagram.com/merrittleephoto/

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Also, don't forget to reach out to Mike at Retro Photo if you're looking for film gear! https://www.instagram.com/retro_photo_lancaster/

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This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com

4 Photographers discussing photography life/business and everything that comes with it. We hope you find this insightful as we pull back the curtain on what it's really like to make a living with a camera.

We cover loneliness working from home, staying inspired & learning, Instagram (hate/love), raising kids, sexual harassment, and just getting better.

What else do we talk about in this episode? I honestly don't even know, that's why you need to listen and find out!

Find out more about Rachel & Merritt on IG.

https://www.instagram.com/rachelrowlandphotography/

https://www.instagram.com/merrittleephoto/

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Also, don't forget to reach out to Mike at Retro Photo if you're looking for film gear! https://www.instagram.com/retro_photo_lancaster/

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This is Ask the Photographers! A show geared towards portrait & wedding photographers and their questions about business, art, cameras and all sorts of other stuff photographers want to know. Hosted by Steven Dray and Michael Will.

Check us out online at http://askthephotographers.com

Steven - http://stevendrayimages.com

Michael - http://michaelwillphotography.com