Office Hours - A creative persons podcast

Ever wonder what it would be like to leave your J.O.B. job for a full-time freelance venture? Then this episode is for you!

In Episode 013, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with special guest Will Moyer, graphic designer and co-founder of Zoe Works a design studio based in Denver Colorado. Will takes us through his journey and how an urge to travel, love and curiosity for design, and dissatisfaction with his 9 to 5 led him to a full-time career in design and the opportunity to call places like China, Chile, and Colombia home. 

Photographer's Note:

The Office Hours Podcast has a new home on the Internet - you can find the latest and all your favorite past episodes at our new website:

www.thephotographersarein.com

Be patient as we build this one out to have more fun stuff!

Camera:

Olympus OM-D E-M1X (that’s a lot of letters)

Check out Will and Zoe Works online:

Will Moyer — http://willmoyer.com

Zoe Works — https://zoe.works

Connect with the Office Hours Podcast Team on social!

@ashtonstan

@davidapatino

@katieolantukh

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

When was the last time you looked at a photo that wasn't on a screen? How about the last time you turned the pages on an art book? 

In Office Hours EP 12 David and Ashton talk about the simple pleasure that is printed photographic art - yup, prints people. We talk about that and boy is it wonderful.

This one goes out to the proud artist inside us all - enjoy! 

Printed art the photographers talk about that you should definitely look into:

Cameras Discussed:

Phase One P65+ 

Polaroid OneStep

Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! 

Connect with the Office Hours Team on social!

@davidapatino

@ashtonstan 

@katieolantukh

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

How do you carve out time for personal projects or "you" art? What happens when that personal side hustles become a business?

In Office Hours EP 11 David and Ashton chat with Mike Martin of Mike Martin Photography and General Manager of Marketing for Casio Music North America! Listen as Mike walks through his creative journey - starting as a music major in college, charting a career path in marketing for some of the world's most respected music equipment brands, and how his love for photography went from a side hustle to a successful portrait business. 

Cameras Discussed:

Panasonic G95

Check out Mike online:

www.mmartinphotography.com + @mikemmartin

Connect with the Office Hours Team on social!

@davidapatino

@ashtonstan 

@katieolantukh

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

Episode X (or 10 rather)!

If you’re a one-man-band, how do you know when it’s time to grow your team? 

In episode 10, Ashton and David interview special guest, Mike Graham. Mike is the founder and creative strategy at Second Melody, a branding agency in Morristown, New Jersey. Together, they discuss hiring employees, how to preserve your culture and identity, finding your niche and knowing when to grow. 

Camera discussed:

Sony A6400 

Check out Mike and his team online:

www.secondmelody.com + @secondmelody

Connect with the Office Hours Team on social!

@davidapatino

@ashtonstan 

@katieolantukh

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

Does having a camera room/studio mean you’ve made it? 

In Episode 009, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski talk about the pros and cons of owning and running a studio space. David’s had a few and runs one now, Ashton used one in a past life and now misses it (sorta). 

They also tackle the subject of career milestones as creatives and how easy it is to fall into the pitfall that is the comparison game — you know the one.

Studios we mention: 

Tannery Studio — David runs this one. It’s rad. 

Power Plant Productions — Based in Philadelphia, PA. Incredible space, even better people. Tell ‘em Ashton and David sent you. 

Camera: 

Samsung S10 - Yup we talk about a $1600 phone. Light up those comments. 

Find the Office Hours Team on Social! 

@davidapatino 

@ashtonstan 

@katieolantukh

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

In Episode 008, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski mix it up by bringing Katie Lantukh in as a guest to discuss marketing as creatives.

Topics range from attracting new business, the importance of a marketing strategy, reviewing your analytics and creating a consistent voice for your brand on social media.

Camera:

@davidapatino

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

Episode 007 Office Hours

David is back from his week in Rome, Italy. He spent the week as a blissful tourist with a Fuji X100 around his neck. He and Ashton reflect on the joy of taking snapshots in Aperture priority amid crowds of tourist selfie sticks. 

The photographers also cover the internal struggle of pricing and what to do when you feel like your price is too low if the client said “yes” quickly. Should you feel bad that you left money on the table? Ashton and David offer great advice on building numbers and what questions to ask and answer while creating proposals. 

And finally, gear: 

Will the Canon EOS RP change the way you shoot? 

Only one card slot… So…https://amzn.to/2Tm4lBc 

Also because David is now a Fuji guy: fuji x100f: https://amzn.to/2EvxUYO 

Thank you for joining us! Until next time, slide into our DMs with your burning photography questions. 

INSTAGRAM:

@katieolantukh

@ashtonstan

@davidapatino

Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward

Office Hours Podcast Episode 006

In episode 6, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino tackle these audience questions:

- How do you pitch value-added widgets to clients?

- Should you use Lightroom or Photoshop when editing?

- Workflow question: What hard drives do you use?

Talking cameras: The one we all love to hate but secretly want -- The Red (https://www.red.com) 

TL;DR: Have backups.

Follow the Office Hours Team on IG + Web:

@KatieoLantukh - kopublicrelations.com

@DavidAPatino - davidpatino.com

@AshtonStan - ashtonstan.com

Does new gear make you a better photographer?

In episode 5 of the Office Hours, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski discuss how they approach buying new gear. Camera manufacturers are always tempting photographers with the next best latest and greatest shiny thing, but how do you know what you need to have a successful photography business? David and Ashton have all the answers and will help you work through your emotional or technical attachment to your old gear.

Ashton and David also cover these listener questions in a new Q&A segment:

How important is a shot list prior to the shoot?

Do you shoot everything in continuous because it sounds cool?

What do you do when your talent isn’t talented?

How do you start acquiring commercial clients?

What do you do when your client is wrong?

Why do really fast lenses have an aperture when everyone just shoots them wide open?

What is your favorite lighting set-up for a studio shoot?

Do you ever turn down work because you have too much on your plate?

And lastly, the camera review:

Will the Panasonic S1 put Panasonic back in the running with the other big competitors?

Spoiler: it has two card slots.

What do you do when you’re asked to work for a trade instead of actual dollars?

In episode 004, Ashton and David explore the age-old creative question: If you work for trade, will you ever get paid? They talk through the nuances of working for money, trade, exposure and bragging rights.

If your quote is over the client’s budget, David and Ashton share how they navigate that without passing on the client or project. They also discuss pricing the job, billing hourly and dealing with scope creep in real time when clients ask to tack on “a few more shots” at the end.

Ashton and David finish up episode 004 with some great insight for art directors and how they you deal when the client says, “I just don’t like it.”

And finally, the camera review: A beautiful, screenless Leica. The Leica M10-D Digital Rangefinder Camera. Why not?

Well, it has one card slot, so take the money you were going to spend on that and just it send to David so he can buy one.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1439569-REG/leica_20014_m10_d_digital_rangefinder_camera.html