Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful

We are excited to present our podcast interview with New England Light Painters fine-art photography group founder, David Kahn from Natick, MA. This is Photography and Business Insight- What it Takes to be Successful’s sixth podcast in our interview series.

David Kahn founded New England Light Painters, a photographic artists peer review group in 2006. The group’s mission is to support photographers with an interest in fine-art. Feedback is given through monthly peer image critique. The group also has a monthly education night. All members are encouraged to share their opinion of work in review.

How is this group is different from a traditional camera club? Listen in to learn what inspired David to create the New England Light Painters group. Discover how the group defines fine-art photography and learn about the artistic process of some of the group’s members.

Many people believe that it is important to make time to create images that feed your soul. David Kahn has created a wonderful place a for photographic artists to share their creative vision with like minded people.

If you missed our interview with David Kahn to discuss his fine-art photography, please take a moment to read the show notes and listen to the previous episode Interview with Fine-Art Photographer David Kahn

Take a moment to check out the New England Light Painters website

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso

We are happy to bring this podcast interview with David Kahn, a fine-art photographer from Natick, MA. Welcome back to our latest podcast episode of Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful.  This is another edition of our interview series. This podcast interview with David offers a rare look inside the thought process of an artistic, montage photographer. He brings a whole new perspective to photography though his very unique style and procedure from capture to vision to end resulting image.

 

David Kahn’s mother was an artist, so grew up in an art-filled environment. He was exposed to many forms of art, but was drawn to photography. He started out with film and jumped into digital photography very early-back when digital images were captured on a floppy disc!

Listen in to learn about his unique vision and process as well as the obstacles he had to overcome. David also talks about his involvement in the local arts in his home town of Natick, MA where the downtown area was recently designated as a cultural district.

David Kahn is also the founder of the New England Light Painters (NELP), a group of art-focused photographers who meet twice a month to review each other’s work, exchange ideas and participate in group shows.

Please take a moment to read David’s Artist Statement

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We are pleased to bring you this next podcast episode in our interview series of Photography and Business Insight-What it Takes to be Successful. This interview is with up-and-coming photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, a freelance photojournalist based in the Boston area. Lauren’s work has a creative focus with a specific interest in documenting the intersection of social and environmental issues. Lauren is also a freelance photographer for David Fox, Photographer and just loves finding the balance of her mission-based work and passion for photography in general.

In this episode, Lauren describes challenges she has faced and overcome through resilience and grit as well as the best words of advice she has been given. She also speaks candidly about being dyslexic and learning to be okay with asking for help and the importance of having people she trusts in her corner. Listen in to learn more about her unique vision and can-do attitude.

If you are thinking about jumping into photography as a full time career, you need to listen to this podcast. Tune in to gain insight from a photographer who made the leap to go freelance full-time a couple of years ago and what she has learned that it takes to be successful in the business of photography.

Lauren Owens Lambert ’s work has been published with The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, The Nature Conservancy, The Ground Truth Project, NBC and The Boston Globe.

Please check out the website of photographer Lauren Owens Lambert: LaurenOwensLambert.com

Take a look at our website:  DavidFoxPhotographer.com

Have a question or comment?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com

Incase you missed it, you can listen to Part 1 HERE

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We are pleased to bring you this next podcast episode in our interview series of Photography and Business Insight-What it Takes to be Successful. This interview is with up-and-coming photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, a freelance photojournalist based in the Boston area. Lauren’s work has a creative focus with a specific interest in documenting the intersection of social and environmental issues. Lauren is also a freelance photographer for David Fox, Photographer and just loves finding the balance of her mission-based work and passion for photography in general.

In this episode, Lauren talks about her recent trip to Washington DC for the Consortium for Ocean Leadership forum, how she got her start in photography, and her work with the Nature Conservancy. Lauren also talks about the importance of networking and is an active member of American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New England Chapter.

If you are thinking about jumping into photography as a full time career, you need to listen to this podcast. Tune in to gain insight from a photographer who made the leap to go freelance full-time a couple of years ago and what she has learned that it takes to be successful in the business of photography.

Lauren Owens Lambert’s work has been published with The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, The Nature Conservancy, The Ground Truth Project, NBC and The Boston Globe.

Please check out Lauren Owens Lambert’s website:  LaurenOwensLambert.com

Check out our website:  DavidFoxPhotographer.com

Have a question or comment?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com

Be sure to listen in to Part 2 HERE

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We are excited to bring you the next podcast episode of Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful in our interview series. This  is part 2 of our interview with award-winning, architectural photographer, Lynne Damianos of Damianos Photography and Publishing.  Lynne brings a great deal of experience and offers insight into photography, leadership and being a female entrepreneur to the table. If you are a photography student or starting out on your own, you need to listen to this podcast. 

In this episode, Lynne shares some of the challenges she has had to overcome and how she stays current.  She talks about some of her personal projects, the best words of advice given to her when she was starting out, and her various mentors who have helped her become a successful photographer. She also talks about her unusual, favorite thing to photograph and why!

Lynne is an active teacher and mentor in both the photography industry and civic involvement.  She loves to see that ah-ha moment on her student’s face when everything clicks.

This podcast episode is jam packed with valuable information for anyone looking for some insight into the business of photography.

If you missed part 1 of our interview with Lynne Damianos, it can be found HERE

Check out Damianos Photography and Publishing’s website 

To learn more about becoming a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, check out: wbenc.org 

Check out our website: DavidFoxPhotographer.com

Questions or comments?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com

If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.  Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

We are thrilled to bring you the next podcast episode of Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful in our interview series.  This interview is with award-winning architectural photographer, Lynne Damianos of Damianos Photography and Publishing.  Lynne brings a great deal of experience and offers insight into photography, leadership and being a female entrepreneur to the table. If you are a photography student or starting out on your own, you need to listen to this podcast. 

In this episode, Lynne Damianos talks about how she acquired her first client while still in high school, before earning her BS in photography.  She shares how being a female, architectural photographer allows her to stand out and how becoming involved as a member of the board of directors for Commercial and Industrial Photographers Of New England early on in her career really helped her gain a tremendous amount of business insight.  She also discusses how she started her publishing business.  Lynne is a mentor and teaches young photographers though ASMP and is involved with Thunderbird for Good. 

This podcast episode is jam packed with valuable information for anyone looking for some insight into the business of photography. 

Lynne Damianos’s resume can be seen here: Damianos Photography & Publishing:

Please check out Damianos Photography and Publishing’s Website

Check out our website: DavidFoxPhotographer.com

Have a question or comment?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com

Be sure to listen in to Part 2

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We are very excited to bring you this podcast interview with Mike Ritter, president of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New England Chapter.

If you are studying photography in school, are just starting out as a photographer or even if you are a seasoned pro, you need to listen to this podcast.

Mike gives his insight on a number of different topics related to the business of photography: He talks about his personal project and why it’s important to have one. What he learned from ASMP when he was just starting out about 12 years ago and how that helped his career and even where he sees the future of photography going.

Mike Ritter is a very enthusiastic leader and fantastic problem solver, who looks for win-win scenarios. Through ASMP New England, he fosters relationships between seasoned pros and photographers just starting out so that they can gain insight from each other. He strongly believes in their motto: Photographer helping photographers. He has applied this strategy to bring various photography affiliation groups together for the benefit of all members. He is also very involved in photographer advocacy and talks about his involvement in bringing photographers together to protect their rights – and believes that there is strength in numbers.

To find out more about American Society of Media Photographers and to find a chapter in your area, check out: asmpne.org

Check out Mike Ritter’s personal project at: BostonCornerstones.com

Photo of Mike Ritter speaking at American Society of Media Photographers New England Chapter by Steve Borack.

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This is the first episode in our new interview series.  Alan Kidawski is a native Bostonian and photographer with many years of experience in various genres.  He got his start in the 1960’s as a photojournalist working for his town and school newspapers.  He is experienced in wedding, commercial advertising, industrial and architectural photography, and has been involved in some very unique projects.

With this diverse background, Alan has some great photographic insights and tips. He brings a wealth of knowledge and his great sense of humor to the table.

Early in his career, Alan made 3 life goals:

* Photograph everything in the world-in progress

* Have an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe to photograph-achieved!

* Never stop the passion-daily

Retired now, Alan Kidawski photographs more than ever to keep up with goal one! His mission is to continue doing gallery exhibits.  He also stays busy as an active member of several professional and community photographic groups, teaching and mentoring aspiring photographers.

Listen in to hear and learn from our first special guest.

Be sure and check out Alan Kidawski’s website: HERE

Alan’s full bio can be read here: Alan Kidawski 2017

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This podcast is jam packed with useful information on a number of topics. In this episode, David and Elyssa talk about motivation, CRMs and the importance of having a financial safety net.

How do you stay driven as an entrepreneur and where can you go for inspiration?  What are the benefits of using customer relationship management software like Studio Cloud to stay organized?  And in the second half of this episode David and Elyssa go over the importance of putting money away for for a rainy day fund as well as for retirement, because it’s never too soon to plan for your future.

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If you have a question, we would love to hear from you!

You can email us at: info [at] davidfoxphotographer.com

Thank you and happy shooting!

As 2016 has finally come to an end and we launch 2017, David and Elyssa discuss their New Year resolutions and the importance of setting goals for business. Listen in to learn some of their tips and life hacks that you can incorporate into your overall plan for achieving your business goals. From keeping up with trends and news, to the importance of having a mentor and taking care of yourself as well.

The book Elyssa mentioned is: The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Use Visuals, Videos, and Social Media to Market Your Brand

by Ekaterina Walter, and Jessica Gioglio

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Thank you and happy shooting!