In this episode, we sat down with Jenna of @Creatrixphotography, a local #Austin, Texas Wedding Photographer!

She talked about how she became inspired to do #photography after discovering she was miserable in the military, and dropped everything to pursue it!

We also talked about how she pivoted and how much she hates that word now, as well as her experience shooting a “Vampire Wedding” and that it was published in The New York Times!

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In this episode, we sat down with Melissa Bordeau of @Bordeauphoto, a local #Austin, Texas Wedding, Portrait, and Real Estate Photographer!

She talked about how she became inspired to do #photography through the #musicindustry and covering events like #SXSW, and what her experience was like. She also talked about how she became inspired to expand her photography skills into the portrait industry after helping another photographer with an engagement session and the importance of a #mentor.

She also talked about how when #COVID first hit, she understood that she had to pivot and adapt to the situation. It ended up actually giving her time to open up a print shop, since she also loves Nature and Travel Photography. She also talked about how the Real Estate Industry side of her photography kept consistent, because of the ease of social distancing measures.

She also explained how important it is to develop your own style. During the conversation, we talked about how when first starting out, you want to mimic or copy others style of creativity, but that ultimately developing your own style will attract people to you in the long run.

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Check out her website here: https://bordeauphoto.com/

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OpticTour Studio is also a full-service photography and videography/cinematography studio with controlled lighting, cold quiet a/c, and multiple backgrounds, located in #austintx. We've created this space to collaborate with other businesses as well as creatives of all types and establish an incredible community hub and network.

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In this episode, we sat down with local Austin, Texas Photographers Cayla and David of @Carhartphotography. They're a Texas Hill Country-based wedding photographer + videographer team devoted to producing love stories that will endure for generations.

As we started our conversation with Cayla and David, Cayla explained how she became interested in portraiture and couples photography, bringing her to start a wedding photography business. After that, David became her 2nd shooter and started the video portion. of the company.

Cayla also explained her experience with SXSW (since we didn't get to experience one this year) and how there was such amazing creative energy through out the festival.

They also talked about COVID-19 and their experience adapting and working through it, and how they continually pushed though out the shut down.

Another big subject they mention is the tools they use. In this episode, they mention a software called Dubsado, which is a business management platform and how it helps them!

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OpticTour Studio is also a full-service photography and videography/cinematography studio with controlled lighting, cold quiet a/c, and multiple backgrounds, located in #austintx. We've created this space to collaborate with other businesses as well as creatives of all types and establish an incredible community hub and network.

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#optictour #optictoustudioatx #austintexas #photographystudio

In this episode, we sat down with another local Austin, Texas Photographer Shelby Bella (@Shelbybellaphotography). Shelby does Brand, Food, Lifestyle, as well as Portrait photography!

As we started our conversation with Shelby, she explained how she became inspired to do #photography from her mom at a young age.

Fast forward to now, and she had moved to #Denver where she met one of her best friends and now stylist. And then the both of them had decided to move to Austin.

She also talked about being published in a couple of #magazines, and what it felt like to accomplish that, as well as her now current goal of being published in a book!

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Check out her website here: shelbybella.com

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Another incredible podcast with Lorenzo Marez, a local photographer and brand strategist based here in #austintexas.

In this episode, we sat down with Lorenzo and asked him about his start, and what influenced him to begin photography. Lorenzo explained how his mom was his main inspiration in starting photography, as she was constantly documenting his childhood.

He also talked to us about a company he worked for as a brand ambassador called Meero. Meero is a platform that helps photographers grow their skills & business. Lorenzo was also a contributor to Google Local Guides, a program set up by Google allowing photographers to photograph and document locations around them for Google Maps.

Follow Lorenzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzo.marez/

Check out his website here: lorenzomarezphotography.com

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OpticTour Studio is also a full-service photography and videography/cinematography studio with controlled lighting, cold quiet a/c, and multiple backgrounds, located in #austintx. We’ve created this space to collaborate with other businesses as well as creatives of all types and establish an incredible community hub and network.

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+ Keep up with the studio and follow us on Twitter: @Optictouratx

#optictour #optictoustudioatx #austintexas #photographystudio

This episode is J A M M E D  F U L L of incredible #photographeradvice and #mindset tips on #howto become a creative that also makes $$$.

#BMXVideogrpahy: 00:40

#Facebook: 6:54

#Photoadvice: 9:20

In this episode, we sat down with Jim (@jmk.pictures), a local commercial videographer and photographer based here in #austintx.

Jim has been an incredible help and partner in assisting us at OpticTour Studio and OpticTour Agency with video and photography production. Jim was down to be a guest on the podcast as soon as we asked, and we appreciate him!

Jim told us his experiences with photography; such as: How BMX inspired him to start video and photography work, His experience working with Facebook and how it's easier to work with larger businesses than smaller ones, and Tips for #newphotographers.

He also explained his experience of first starting his entrepreneurial journey after a European tour, and what he endured in order to be creating work he's passionate about while also getting paid for it!

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Check out his website here: https://www.jmkpictures.com/

This episode is PACKED FULL of awesome #photographytips and #editingtips for being more efficient.

Working With Matthew McConnaughey: 3:42

Generating Business During COVID-19: 7:00

Photography Tips & Tricks: 11:39

In this episode, we sat down with Juan (@Juanjosephoto) a local wedding (now moving more towards production work) photographer based here in #austintx.

We reached out to Juan as part of a collaboration effort we’ve been running with our brand, and he quickly accepted and used our studio space to create some incredible content. Juan told us his experiences with photography; such as: What inspired him to start, How he turned it into a career, and Tips for #workflow and being more #efficient.

Juan talks about what it’s like to work with a movie star (Matthew McConnaughey) and what it felt like to perform in that level of professionalism. He also touches on how he worked around COVID-19 and ways he adapted to the situation, and how it was handled in a professional setting.

We also talked about different techniques such as #culling and how he uses an Xbox controller to quicken the process!

It was awesome to hear about Juan’s experiences and how he is adapting to new situations, as well as refining his process.

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Check out his website here: http://juanjosephotography.com/hello