Guess who's back. Back again. MiRad's back - tell a friend. (Evidently I'm in a weird mood) but we're sitting in our brand new studio just having some fun talking through an absolutely wild summer with cameras in our hands and even some fun moments away with our families.

This episode is just fun. A refreshing late summer recap on a wild year and a look into a few things we're looking forward to in the new year. We're testing out lighting and video for our podcast to be over on YOUTUBE as well which we're excited about, as well as dreaming up new guests and topics to cover as we look at ways to keep the PHOTOCO community active and engaged while we continue to evolve our businesses. A few key notes :

We're about to launch a few exclusive training opportunities alongside our friends at Shoot The Veil that we're really excited for. This new app based learning platform will be filled with trainings and inspiration from incredible photographers from all over the world so make sure you check them out as we're only about a week away from that launch! https://www.shoottheveil.com/

We're also continuing to partner with our friends from Narrative on Narrative Select + Edit, a new Ai based editing process that allows photographers to edit their RAW files using Ai training color science by US. If you've ever wondered what it would look like for us to edit your photos click over to Narrative and check that out! https://narrative.so/select

If you're more of an independent editor and love to be able to play more of a chef in your own kitchen make sure you check out the ABIDE preset pack from G-Presets. We spent 7 months working hand in hand with Greg Peterson on this preset pack and have heard from photographers all over the world about how regardless of their camera model or sensor these presets lay an incredible foundation for their editing and help them save time getting their work ready to be delivered. https://www.gpresets.com/product/abidepresets/

Finally - we're excited to be a keynote speaker for the EVOLVE Retreat happening in Florida this winter! Evolve is a remarkably intentional company that brings together top educators and photographers from around the world and builds not only conversation but community together in the process. We'll be discussing client experience and hosting an exclusive live shoot at the event and would love to have some listeners in the audience! https://evolveworkshops.org/2025-retreat-30a⁠

Jay Cassario is the photographer every known photographer knows. He's been around for long enough to see the industry eb and flow and has this remakably simple outlook on life. A Leica Ambassador with a decade of weddings under his belt Jay didn't come into the wedding industry until long into his adult life. A career that left him feeling unfulfilled gave way to an opportunity to get back to doing what his mom did when he was a kid. Wedding photography was literally in his blood however this simple desire to live authentically, raise his son on the farm he grew up on in southern New Jersey, and photograph weddings from a place of intentionality is all his.

Jay has this magnetic composure to him. A larger than life guy with a million stories who has maintained a posture of humility and kindness despite incredible success. We're excited to share with the world the Jay so many photographers know and call friend. The normal dude with a big laugh behind some absolutely remarkable images.

https://www.jaycassario.com/ Check here for Jay's website or find him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaycassario/

This episode mentions our new partnership with Narrative Edit - the one place where you can cull, ship, and curate Ai edited images right through Adobe Lightroom with our very own color science applied. https://narrative.so/edit for more information and make sure you try the Iconic Color Style by Miles Witt Boyer.

For more information on the Photographic Collective find us any time @mileswittboyer and @jaredmarkfincher on instagram.

It's 2024. The landscape of instagram and tik-tok (RIP?) and X (twitter?) and Facebook (is that still a thing?) is exhausting. It's a daily shift of what is trending and how to utilize the right audio, the right format, the right hashtags at the right times so that people even (gasp) see the work. If you're exhausted with even trying to wander through the darkness of social media you're not in the minority. The fact of the matter is the days of posting a photo, a super deep quote, and sitting back and watching clients roll in are over and catchy reels seem to be here to stay for awhile.

Before you spend hours designing reels in Adobe or downloading some horrible tacky app that Instagram lowkey penalizes you for using anyway we're bringing in the expert in Instagram Reels to walk us through the future. Angela isn't JUST the founder and CEO of Social Templates, she's also a really talented photographer with a long history of taking beautiful images and getting those images into the hands of the right couples. This chat is all about the practicality of the future and how important being intentional with social media can be.

This in depth conversation is all about the growth of this idea. How Angela went from being an educator at WPPI to being a brand on the tradeshow floor and how you as a photographer can benefit from utilizing better instagram strategies in 2024 to reach the clients you're searching for. For more info about Angela and Social Templates follow them on Instagram @socialtemplates.co and when you drop them a DM make sure you tell them we sent you!

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of The Photographic Collective Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a whirlwind adventure through the lenses of destination wedding photographers – that's us!

Come along as we spill the beans on all things travel tips and cherished memories from wild globetrotting escapades. Picture this: exotic locales, stunning backdrops, and a million pounds of camera equipment. Yep, that's the world of destination weddings, and I've got the inside scoop to share.

From packing hacks to navigating cultural quirks, I've learned a thing or two about making the most out of shooting in far-flung places. And trust me, it's not always as glamorous as it seems – but oh, the stories I could tell!

Join me as I reminisce about some of my favorite moments behind the lens, and some of the best things to consider when flying with cameras in the overhead storage.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dreaming of chasing sunsets with your camera in tow, this episode is for you. Let's dive into the art of destination wedding photography and uncover the secrets to creating images that truly stand the test of time.

Get ready for a laid-back chat filled with wanderlust and wedding bells. It's time to celebrate the joy of travel, photography, and love – one frame at a time. Let's dive in!

The PhotoCo podcast is a production of the Photographic Collective llc based in Bentonville, Arkansas hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher

Imagine a world where you spend your life flying from amazing destination to amazing destination with only couples in love and your cameras. The adventure elopement industry has exploded in the last few years and from Iceland to Italy, Thailand to New Zealand, the Utah Salt Flats to Yellowstone one photographer has seen them all. Tyler Rye is your favorite elopement photographer's favorite elopement photographer and we had the pleasure to sit with him and pick his brain all about the fun behind these adventures as well as the challenges. From missing time with family and big holidays to travel headaches, tips and tricks, and plenty of advice along the way this episode is kind of a one stop shop for truly seeing behind the adventure photography curtain.

I've said it before but Tyler is my (Miles writing) favorite elopement photographer. His pure view, dynamic movement, and creative composition has been an inspiration to my work for years and our friendship has been a constant thread back and forth for quite awhile. It's a huge honor to introduce PHOTOCO to Tyler. For more of his work or to get more information about an Expedition (the coolest adventure workshops on the planet) check out his website https://tylerrye.com/ or just connect with him like I do @tylerrye_ on instagram

PHOTOCO - the podcast - is a production of The Photographic Collective and is hosted by Arkansas based photographers Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher. All content is ©2024 Photographic Collective inc. and can not be used without permission. To join the fastest growing, most positive, most dynamic community of photographers on the planet completely free check out the Photographic Collective on facebook or simply visit https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photographic-collective

Welcome to the Photographic Collective Podcast, where we explore the diverse and ever-evolving world of photography. In this special episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Jonas Peterson, a name synonymous with excellence in wedding photography. But Jonas's journey doesn't stop there – he's taken a fascinating leap into the realm of AI art, turning heads and grossing over $1 million in his first year.

Join us as we delve into the remarkable transition from renowned wedding photographer to groundbreaking AI artist. Jonas shares his insights, challenges, and the creative process that led him to reimagine his artistic expression through artificial intelligence. From capturing timeless moments in weddings to crafting digital masterpieces, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, we tackle the big question: Is AI art actually art? Together with Jonas Peterson, we explore the intersections of technology and creativity, discussing the implications, controversies, and the emotional impact of AI-generated art. Can a machine evoke the same emotions as a human artist? Is the soul of the artist lost in lines of code? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges preconceptions and pushes the boundaries of what we consider art in the digital age.

Whether you're a photography enthusiast, an AI aficionado, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of art, this episode of the Photographic Collective Podcast is not to be missed. Join us on a captivating journey through pixels and emotions, as we uncover the story of Jonas Peterson's transformation from capturing love stories to creating art that transcends the boundaries of the human hand.

Finally if you're wondering whether or not that entire description was written using Ai the answer is absolutely. Chat GPT powered this whole thing and the truth is, whether you're ready for it or not Ai is a part of our every day lives and artist and visionaries like Jonas Peterson are leading the charge.

check out this article all about Jonas' work :

https://dolcemag.com/beauty/jonas-peterson-art-reimagined-by-ai/46889

for our first episode with Jonas Peterson - the most listened to episode of this podcast ever :

https://www.mileswittboyer.com/podcast/jonas-peterson-more-authentic-photography

Momtogs you're doing a good job! I'm not just talking to the hobby shooters (though you're doing a great job too) but to the huge population of wildly talented, super busy, keep all the balls in the air kids to school lunches prepped laundry folded while also shooting editing and absolutely slaying the photography world women out there. This episode was supposed to be for you - and then, April started talking and I realized...

--We all need to hear this stuff.--

An episode full of truth and totally relatable stories and struggles and tiny wins from April Payne, a Houston based wedding and portrait photographer who is as humble as she is talented. So many people in this industry come to the end of fall and absolutely collapse from exhaustion. We burn ourselves out every year trying to strike while the irons hot in our minds but this episode really opens up the truth of how quickly success can show up when you just keep moving the needle forward a little at a time and surround yourself with people who believe in you.

April's perspectives here are absolutely powerful. "I can do the scary stuff" is a mantra that has taken her from a brand new photographer to a completely in demand brand in only a few years all while managing to keep her marriage, her home, and her family front of mind. This interview is a great chance to reset our priorities coming into the holidays and a slower season for most of the photo industry and audit our goals and who we're surrounding ourselves with for support. Make sure you check out April's work https://aprilmpaynephotography.com/ and consider joining her and a whole community of like minded, positive, encouraging photographers in one of our small groups simply by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiccollective.mwb

This episode is sponsored by the raddest preset pack ever released. https://www.gpresets.com/product/abidepresets/

Get the ABIDE preset pack from Miles Witt Boyer Presets today and then DM me @mileswittboyer or @mileswittboyerpresets on insta your before and after images for a chance at being featured!

She is a force. Vanessa Joy is everywhere. Canon Explorer of Light. The founder of The Photo Insiders. Prolific speaker, personality, educator. Sought after wedding photographer. Vanessa Joy is a pretty remarkable brand but behind all of that she is this really approachable, humble, beautiful human finding her way through success and failure in the most relatable way. We set off in this conversation with her to take a break from some of the more tip intensive episodes or heavy high level interviews to just unplug with Vanessa. To chat about her challenges, her wins, and how she juggles being a mom and a wife and a friend with big dreams and so many eyes watching. I know Jared and I walked away with a refreshed perspective on how both human and super human Vanessa Joy really is.

For more info on Photo Insiders and how you can learn directly from Vanessa Joy click here https://www.breatheyourpassion.com/

For bite sized and easily understood tips and tricks as well as plenty of eye candy from Vanessa's work, tutorials on everything from posing tricks to what camera and lighting equipment she is using make sure you keep up with her on her on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaJoy

The PhotoCo Podcast is a production of Photographic Collective LLC. Produced by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher in Bentonville, Arkansas as an extension of the free to join photo community - The Photographic Collective. For more information on joining the large community, joining a small training group, one on one training opportunities, or just to say hi send Miles a message any time @mileswittboyer on instagram or via https://photographic-collective.com/

This is the come back tour. The episode where we talk through what Jared and I have been up to over the last few months as we've taken a short break from this podcast and tackled a project we've been dreaming up for years. It's a cool look into the world of color science, what quality editing looks like for photographers in 2023 and how we partnered with one of the coolest brands to design what we truly feel like are the most versatile and beautiful Lightroom presets on the market and the best part? They're not even available for another week which means that listeners of this episode will be a few of the first to get their hands on them.

After over a year of going strong with the PhotoCo podcast, a booming community in the Photographic Collective facebook group, constantly evolving conversations and small group trainings in the PhotoCo Slack Channels and now ABIDE the first official preset pack by Miles Witt Boyer and GPresets it's safe to say there's a few balls in the air.

THANK YOU AHEAD OF TIME for investing in Abide and for upleveling your brand, your color, and your community with PhotoCo, Miles Witt Boyer, and Jared Fincher.

Don't call him a street photographer. Derek Fahsbender is a legend in the Bronx and a familiar smile on the other side of the street in neighborhoods all over New York City. His bold approach to shooting the faces and the spaces of the city he calls home has shaped not only his own portfolio but the work of countless other shooters who call the streets of New York home. Close friends with icons of the genre like Phil Penman and Rinzi Ruiz what makes Derek's work unique is a truly intentional approach to his composition and an unbelievable ability to make people comfortable with him in pretty uncomfortable situations. He has a bold opinion about success, an unapologetic perspective on how to push your own work forward, and the backing of a few of the most known brands and retailers on earth standing right behind him and if that isn't enough to convince you that this conversation is worth hearing I can personally promise you, his vulnerability and humility will.

One of my closest friends in the photography industry this was a chat I've been waiting to have publicly for a long time. Typically held over a whiskey at a tiny bar in New York or tucked away from the crowds over dinner at WPPI in Las Vegas my friendship with Derek has been filled with these conversations from the very beginning and I'm pretty excited to be able to share a deeper side of Derek with the world.

Take a moment to check out Derek's work here : https://www.likeamacheen.com/

Grab your copy of the Twenty Twenty book here : https://www.blurb.com/b/10902233-twenty-twenty-standard-edition

Follow Derek on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/likeamacheen