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During COVID-19 shutdown in USA, Alison Conklin used her quantine time to create iconic portraits of her great dane, Ringo.  Igniting a spark of creativity, joy and hope for the future of everyone that followed her Instagram account.
The twins were engaged daily waiting for Alison's post, sharing positive moments with friends along with her poignantly funny portraits.  She has been on our radar for months and we were excited when she accepted out invitation to be on the show.
Get ready for another episode of laughs, heartfelt experiences and lots of FujiFilm talk.  If you are GFX curious, check out the line up on Fujifilm's website.
We would love to hear your comments on what you love to wear for weddings.  Maybe it's time to reveal my newest favorite pants from Kühl - the Resistor Rock Pants.  OMG!  I've worn these at weddings, traveling and shooting around town.  Hands down the BEST active photographer pants around.

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Create Forever with Alison Conklin

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Sara sat down with Jim to talk with us about Tamron and her love of shooting live music and more.

PhotoCon 2020

@sarawithtamron

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We have a treat for you this week with street racer, pistoler and PhotoConSpeaker, Lou Renova from 405 Photo. We do manage a few rabbit holes but Lou chats candidly about his rise to fame and how you should always shoot each event like it was your first. Never lose the excitement of the moment.

I'm not going to give you a long list of insights into this episode cause you need to hear it for yourself. But we do mention Castle Spirits, Pimp Juice, Farmtruck, Azn, Six One Six Studios, Racing Update, Pistols, etc. We have something for everyone! So dive right in, the Pimp Juice Traction will keep you nailed to your chair! And we get awesome links to post! 

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This week the Twins chat with fashion Christion Betancourt based in Moore, Oklahoma, about what a stylist does and how does that help the photographer achieve goals.

Christion gratulationed with a Fashion Marketing Degree and "should" be geared to performing buyer duties but she has a broader sense of service in helping people find their personal best.  Yes, she also does personal styling and performs "closet emergencies" appointemnts to get someone out of a rut.  Wonder what style Christion would pick for an over 50, gurthy, travel photographer that loves adventure!  Hummmm... maybe Kühl pants?

Fashion Editorials
Womens Wear Daily

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This week's episode finds the twins chatting with PhotoCon Master Class leader Jason Pierce.  In the FotoFacts "Circle of Trust", his codename is JUSTIN.  Listen to the end and you will understand how Robert can make a class erupt into laughter.

Jason will be leading a class with a title changed to "Edge of Light", focusing on light play and composition with a few rabbits holes on how to keep your photography passion alive with diversity.  We surely will not miss this slot on the PhotoCon LIVE presentation.

Be sure to chat with Jason about his upcoming "Black Mesa - The Edge of Daylight" landscape photography workshops series beginning soon. 

PhotoCon LIVE discount tickets use the code "VIP" for $79.99 and get a choice of PhotoCon 2021 (OKC) OR PhotoExpo 2021 (Little Rock) ticket FREE!

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Real Estate Website
Art Website
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The twins sit down and discuss photo conventions going LIVE with run down on Bedford Camera & Video PhotoCon.  Use code VIP to get your tickets for $79.99 with a free ticket to PhotoCon 2021 (OKC) OR PhotoExpo 2021 (Little Rock).  Here are some links to different rabbit holes we ran through.
Enjoy the day!

PhotoCon
ImagingUSA
Professional Photographers of America
Red Beard Plumbing
Passion Planner

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This week's detour with the Twins is about finding inspiration through self-awareness. We chat with Duane Lyken, a full-time photographer in New York with an interesting process for growth and an unusual flair for pocket squares.
Duane found photography first in high school and then re-engaged after the market downturn in 2008 while he worked in finance.  A natural money-minded businessman, he creates an income stream from his exhibits to fund future mission trips, traveling to over 20 countries in less than a decade.
Check out this casual conversation with a few sidetracks and you will discover his unique mindset of action creates growth in both the person and your craft.

Find and Follow Duane online:

Website: danthonyphotography.com
Instagram: @danthony_photography
Facebook: facebook.com/DAnthonyPhotos

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This week the twins continue with Money Matters, so grab a Big Whisky for Mary Fisk-Taylor, a creative photographer and highly successful business owner.  This Dave Matthews Band fangirl will Stand Up to preach positive economics beneficial to newcomers and masters alike.  So don't go Under the Table and Dreaming of a different outcome with your finances, take charge Everyday to tame your money woes.

The key driving force in this industry will be to change your mindset FIRST because you will get what you asked for... and you might not really like it.  Quit being ruled by FEAR and read these two books right away:

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

When should you change the money decisions of your business? NOW!  Right after listening to this episode.  But if you need some more Mary time, follow her new podcast for revealing confessions Get Your Shoot Together.

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July is all about money and we start with Profit First Professional, Rhonda Thomas of National Business Concepts, Inc.
If you are thinking of going pro, her best advice would be to start with the "Exit Plan", along with making a long list of what is needed to get started and where to get the capital finances.  Once that is laid out, she follows an inciteful practice on how to divvy up your first invoice payment.  But wait, Rhonda did mention starting with a 3-6 month cushion for the rough times or next COVID Coma.

Rhonda is the proud founder of the Single Parent Support Group, providing the framework for a mentoring and support program for single parents and their children.

Follow along with the podcast and you will have questions, be sure to hit Rhonda up for the advice you need to be successful and profitable.

Website
LinkedIn
QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Free Resources

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This week's episode takes more detours than the Millennium Falcon making the Kessel Run.  The guest, of course, is Gary Hughes, a full-time commercial portrait photographer based in Orlando, Florida.
The theme is HEADSHOTS and we do chat "some" about the topic but Gary has more information crammed into his brain that most and we just sprinkled a conversation starter letting him take us far beyond Numidian Prime.  Strap in because the next hour is filled with facts, humor, and more than a few guidelines that will make you think twice about how to pursue your photography happy zone.
The twins are betting that this episode only scratches the surface of the talented, light master, and when you need to get closer to the legend, look no further than Dallas, Texas where Gary will be 3 times over the next 6 months!

Texas School
Dallas PPA
ImagingUSA

Gary is also the co-host of the popular PhotoBomb Podcast with Booray Perry.  Be sure to check out his work online, follow his social media, and listen to his podcast.

Find Gary
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Education Store
Facebook
YouTube
PhotoBomb Podcast

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