Photo-Op

G.W.C,, or "Guy with Camera". We talk about creeps, and how you can avoid being one. Special thanks to all the listeners that submitted sound clips for this episode.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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Here are some tips for location scouting! Ben is on location at a hobbit hole, and will be returning with new content on Aug 31st.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes (although not for this episode)

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Why do you get creatively stuck as a photographer and what can you do about it? Tips and challenges to get over the slump.

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"What lens should I buy?" is kind of like asking "what car should I buy?" Do you need something eco-friendly for grocery trips or hauling a trailer through rough terrain? We break down 10 genres of photography and give our recommendations for the best lens you should buy.

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If you think you aren't good enough and people are going to call you out on it, you might suffer from Imposter Syndrome. We go over the research of Dr. Valerie Young on the five different types of Imposter Syndrome, and share our own stories about when it has affected us, and tips for helping get through it.

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When are you good enough to charge money in photography? If you're a hobbyist, you might not feel comfortable charging, or you might be wondering if you've "made it". We break down when and what you should be charging when you're starting out.

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In part one of this episode we break down all of the costs it takes to run a photography business, and show why exactly this thing is so expensive, besides the $40,000 of gear you own. In part two, we go over why telling that to your client is a terrible idea, and what you can tell them instead when they ask, "why is photography so expensive?"

ASMP Calculator Walkthrough: https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/is-your-photo-practice-ready-to-grow-find-your-cost-of-doing-business--cms-23244

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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"If you do this for me for free, then I'll send you more work in the future." Spoiler: they won't. In this episode, we go over the different kinds of working for free, which ones are beneficial, and which ones you should avoid at all costs.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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Education is important, but does a photography degree give the returns that justify the cost? Is it worth it? Does anyone care? We go over the pros and cons of going to school for photography, and suggest some alternatives to help jump-start your career.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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You're a photographer and you want to spread your brand and business on social media. It's a full time job to be on all of them, so which do you target for best results? We discuss all notable social media (and social media adjacent) platforms to help you focus your efforts and get leads.

You MUST build your own website no matter what social media you're on and you can find out how to do so in episode two of Photo-Op.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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