Be More George – The Podcast of photography AWESOMENESS – Be More George

In this weeks episode I chat with wedding and music photographer Lee Allen.  Lee, quite literally, fell into photography and his journey is one to definitely listen to.  Full of Syncrodestiny with some great Instagram tips and tricks as well…. oh, and some magnet fishing.

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

 

Canon 5D iii

 

Canon 35mm f1.4

 

People Mentioned in the Podcast

 

Alex Prager

 

Lisa Jane

 

Danny North

 

Tom Barnes

 

 

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Lee Allen – Website

Lee Allen – Instagram

Lee Allen – Facebook

Lee Allen – Twitter

 

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In this weeks episode I chat with wedding photographer team Lina and Tom.  Lina and Tom are a couple that started a wedding photography business that has rapidly grown.  We talk through their beginnings and how they work together as a team of photographers to tackle the wedding market.  It’s a good one, so grab a cup of tea or coffee and settle in!

 

Also, be sure to see Lina at the Jelly Bean Wedding Conference!

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Canon 5D Mark IV

 

Canon 5D Mark III

 

Canon 85mm 1.8

 

Canon 50mm 1.8

 

Canon 35mm f2

 

Photo Mechanic

Get in Touch With Lina and Tom:

www.linaandtom.com

Instagram – @linaandtom

Facebook

 

 

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Melanie Anderson, creative entrepreneur.  This weeks episode is excellent, albeit maybe a little different than the previous interviews that I have done.  Though Melanie is an excellent photographer, her business acumen is outstanding.  In this weeks episode we chat through everything from pricing to having a process for your photography as well as the many, many benefits of meditation.  Have a listen and grab your notebook.

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Canon 5D Mark IV

 

 

Canon 85mm f1.2

 

 

Canon 24-70mm f2.8

 

 

Spider Holster

 

 

Go For No, Yes is the Destination

 

 

 

People Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Joel Grimes

Gary V

Oprah Winfrey

Deepak Chopra

 

About Melanie:

 

 

Melanie is a multiple award-winning photographer, Twice Maryland Photographer of the Year, Current Chairman and Former President of Maryland Professional Photographer’s Association, Certified Professional Photographer, and holds her Photographic Craftsman, along with recently being name a Top 100 Studio in the Country! Melanie is a wife to her husband of 23 years, Bill, and a mother of their 4 children, Sarah, Emily, Kayla and Billy –Not only does she travel internationally educating others, judging print competitions, and filming for commercial clients, she has nurtured Anderson Photographs from a home studio into the 3000 square foot custom photographic and cinema studio it is today, specializing in Seniors, Children, Newborns, Families, Volume Sports, Boudoir, and Commercial Photography. Located in the Arts & Entertainment District in downtown Hagerstown, MD. Most Recently, Melanie has re-branded to Melanie Anderson WORLDWIDE to showcase all her endeavors. Internationally Traveling for Public Speaking, Education, Podcast, Inspired Retreats and more. You can listen to her weekly podcast “Unscripted with Melanie Anderson” As founder and educator of “The Focus Tour” and Find Your Focus 365, she is a Speaker for Imaging, WPPI, SWPP, SYNC, Shutterfest, Texas School, and numerous State PPA Chapters, Melanie filmed and was correspondent for several segments for Photovision. Melanie stays passionate about one-on-one mentoring and works diligently to provide educational resources to fellow photographers through Anderson Education; which includes webinars, eBooks, videos and workshops. For a current schedule, check out www.anderson-education.com. Melanie’s philosophy is about living life to the fullest, creating impact, and inspiring others!

 

www.findyourfocus365.com

 

www.melanieandersonworldwide.com

 

 

 

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Interview with Isle of Wight based wedding photographer Abigail Steed.  Abigail not only has a unique and saleable style, but her branding is arguably the best that I have seen.  In this weeks episode we chat through that branding as well as her journey into being a wedding photographer, finder her ideal customers, and being true to yourself and your brand.

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Sony A7 RII

 

 

Sony 35mm f1.4

 

 

Sony 18mm

 

 

Zeiss 85mm 1.8

 

 

Vanishing America – Michael Eastman

 

Photographers Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Martin Parr

 

Peter Lindbergh

 

David LaChapelle

 

 

Get in Touch with Abigail:

 

Abigail Steed Wedding Photography

Instagram – @steedabigail

 

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IGTV:  In this weeks episode I give my thoughts on the new social media platform from Instagram, IGTV.  The pros, the cons, what does the future hold, is it any good, should you be using it… all of that.  Have a listen and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

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In this weeks episode I chat with Danny Ackerley, formerly known to some as Danny Sambuca!  This is one of my favourite interviews to date as we talk through a lot, including:

* Music

* Logos

* Branding

* Marketing

* Target Markets

It’s an awesome episode full of awesome advice.  Listen below.

 

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Things Mentioned in the Podcast

 

Gear:

Nikon D750

 

Nikon 35mm prime

 

Nikon 85mm prime

 

Nikon 50mm prime

 

Nikon 20mm prime

 

Books:

 

 

Photographers:

Sam Hurd

Luis Holden

 

Get in Touch with Danny

www.danielackerley.co.uk

 

 

 

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In this weeks episode I chat with the super amazing Richard P Walton. We chat through everything from being shit at business, to being shit at photography and how to grow and become a better photographer.  It’s a great episode filled with little tidbits of advice throughout.  Enjoy!

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

Fuji X-T2

 

Fuji 16-55 f2.8

 

Elinchrom Quadra

 

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

 

Allan Watts

 

 

Photographers Mentioned in the Podcast:

David LaChapelle – website

I highly recommend his books!

 

Dave Hill – website

 

Joey L – website

 

Joel Grimes – website

 

Tim Tadder – website

 

Martin Parr – website

 

Don McCullin – website

Documentary

 

 

Get in Touch with Richie!

richardpwalton.co.uk

rpwautomotivephotography.com

 

 

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In this weeks episode I talk about adapting.  What are you doing to stay relevant and current?  The world is changing at an extraordinary pace, and people needs and wants for photographers are going to be hugely different in 10 years time.  So what are you doing to prepare for it?

 

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What are your plans or worries for the future of photography?  Let me know in the comments below!

 

 

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In this weeks episode of the Be More George podcast, I chat with the super awesome “Big Dog”, otherwise known as Damian McGillicuddy.  Damian has been in the industry for a long time and was one of the first photographers who’s work I discovered and admired when I started taking photography seriously.  Damian has a lot of information to offer, so get a cuppa and have a listen.

 

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Important Moments:

 

01:29 – From introvert to extravert

04:50 – Being told you would never make it as a photographer

10:52 – Qualifications – Seeing if you stack up

13:39 – Embrace No – Be the change you want to see

17:00 – Confidence, be tenaciouis

21:11 – Take criticism and use it as motivation

24:35 – Promotion – How the Big Dog came to be

33:05 – Having a character to play

35:29 – Strengthen your own insecurities

40:48 – There’s always more to learn

44:04 – Aurora HDR 2018

44:37 – Stop Waiting to Be Discovered

45:09 – The origins of Be More George

46:51 – Quick Fire Round

 

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

Olympus OM-D M1 mkIII

 

Olympus 45mm f1.8

 

Olympus Pen F

 

Napoleon Hill – Think and Grow Rich

 

Dale Carnegie – How to Win Friends and Influence People

 

Clive Cussler – The Oregon Files

 

 

Get in Touch With Damian:

 

Damian McGillicuddy Website

Damian McGillicuddy Facebook

 

 

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In this weeks episode I talk Facebook.  It’s changing!  How those changes will affect your business and why Facebook advertising is the greatest thing since sliced bread… and that’s saying something!

 

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Important Moments:

00:00 – Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

04:03 – How I Use My Facebook Page

06:17 – Why All The Hate?

07:21 – Facebook Knows EVERYTHING About You

09:33 – Having a Target Market and a Cusotmer Avatar

11:05 – The Custom Audience on Facebook

14:30 – Stop Moaning About Facebook Ads – They Are Amazing

 

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

 

FREE Target Market Worksheet

 

How to create a custom audience on Facebook

 

 

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