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Loni and I have been friends for quite a few years and she has always impressed me with her creative portraits. She is a master at bringing a clients dreams to life with her camera and her photoshop skills. Whether it's a christmas photo with Santa or a fairy princess with a unicorn, Loni does it all. She has been features on national television for her work and is thriving in the Utah Market which is extremely competitive.

Amber Vest is one of the most talented family portrait photographers I have ever seen. Her family portraits are so unique but still timeless. Her groupings and placements are always perfect and that is something I have always admired about her. She is one of nicest people you'll ever meet and she has a lot that she can teach us about how to take better family portraits.

Here is a quick look at the Black Friday Deals (2017) that are out there as well as when you should consider upgrading your gear. It's always smart to spend your money on lenses instead of focusing on always having the latest and greatest camera body. Buy something you can afford and build up your collection of lenses gradually. Nobody in this business had everything overnight. It takes a lot of time and money to get a versatile kit together.

Cory Ryan is an Austin, TX based photographer and primarily focuses on wedding photography. She is on theknot.com's Best of Weddings Hall of Fame list. She is a very successful photographer in what would seems to be a saturated market. There are literally hundreds of wedding photographers in the Austin, TX area but Cory Ryan is always booked and for good reason. Her work is stunning and her clients say she is a dream to work with. Today we learn more about her process and how she has built a business that is bound to stand the test of time.

Josh and I have been friends since we were in high school. He's an extremely talented photographer and business owner in Idaho Falls, ID. Today we discuss some of the things he does to be successful in a small town. Josh is considered "expensive" in our area but he is always busy because of how well he treats his clients and the work he produces in top notch.

Today's episode has some great tips when it comes to running your own photography business. For people who are always wondering what to charge, I will walk you through my thought process and how I set my prices. We also take a look at the Tamon 24-70mm lens and how it stacks up against Nikon and Canon glass.

In this episode, we visit with my old friend Nicole Maxfield. Nicold is based in Salt Lake City, Ut but she is originally from my home town in Idaho Falls, ID. Nicole and I grew up together in the same neighborhood and our families have been friends for many years. Nicole has always been a creative soul with ambition to match. She tells us about her process as well as how each of us can find our creative voice. Nicole is extremely talented and her art speaks for itself.

Today we visit with my new friend Mark Richardson. He travels internationally for work and films epic videos and takes amazing photos while on his trips! We are going to learn more about Mark and his tips for taking better photos while traveling abroad. 

In this episode, we visit with my friend Brad Barlow with B2X Photo. Brad specializes in unique portrait packages for High School Seniors. Brad tells us about how he got started and his process for running a successful business in a small town. 

Today we visit with my good friend Christopher Balmer who is one of the last camera store owners in Idaho. He operates a camera store in Idaho Falls, ID as well as a store in West Yellowstone, MT. He is a fantastic teacher and his technical knowledge of photography is unmatched. He and his team offer classes at every skill level and cover a variety of topics. Christopher also takes groups all over world on guided photo tours. They go to places like South Africa, China, Brazil, Iceland, and Alaska to shoot some of the rarest wildlife on the planet.