the epic podcast

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show notes:

In this conversation, Sam and Nathan discuss their experiences with podcasting, editing workflows, and the importance of organization in photography. They delve into the use of color coding in Lightroom, the significance of backup systems, and the benefits of syncing Lightroom with mobile apps. The discussion also touches on the differences between professional and amateur workflows, camera preferences, and the technical frustrations that come with different camera systems. Finally, they explore how to calculate an hourly rate for photography work, emphasizing the need for a solid process to ensure efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Nathan and Sam delve into the intricacies of running a photography business, focusing on the importance of calculating expenses, setting appropriate pricing, and understanding client budgets. They discuss the challenges photographers face in aligning their rates with market expectations while also considering personal financial needs. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of having a structured approach to budgeting and pricing strategies, as well as the potential benefits of creating a business identity that extends beyond personal branding.

Chapters

00:00

Innovative Tracking Solutions for Photographers

03:01

Creative Processes in Music and Photography

05:58

Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth

08:53

Navigating the Ethics of Sharing Personal Lives

11:59

The Balance of Professionalism and Personal Life

14:59

Setting Expectations with Clients

17:59

The Future of Sharing in a Digital Age

28:33

Building Momentum in Photography

31:25

The Importance of Sharing Work

32:35

Innovative Workflow Solutions

36:19

Developing the Epic Workflow App

40:58

Challenges in Photo Editing Automation

44:10

Learning from Online Content

48:39

The Future of Photography Workflows

56:17

Upcoming Projects and Events

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summary

In this conversation, Sam and Nathan discuss their experiences with podcasting, editing workflows, and the importance of organization in photography. They delve into the use of color coding in Lightroom, the significance of backup systems, and the benefits of syncing Lightroom with mobile apps. The discussion also touches on the differences between professional and amateur workflows, camera preferences, and the technical frustrations that come with different camera systems. Finally, they explore how to calculate an hourly rate for photography work, emphasizing the need for a solid process to ensure efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Nathan and Sam delve into the intricacies of running a photography business, focusing on the importance of calculating expenses, setting appropriate pricing, and understanding client budgets. They discuss the challenges photographers face in aligning their rates with market expectations while also considering personal financial needs. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of having a structured approach to budgeting and pricing strategies, as well as the potential benefits of creating a business identity that extends beyond personal branding.

00:00

Podcasting Challenges and Rituals

03:01

Editing Workflows and Color Coding

05:48

Organizational Strategies in Lightroom

08:52

The Importance of Backup Systems

11:51

Syncing Lightroom with Mobile Apps

14:58

Professional vs. Amateur Workflows

18:01

The Value of a Solid Process

21:04

Camera Preferences and Technical Frustrations

24:07

Color Science and Camera Comparisons

26:53

Calculating Your Hourly Rate

34:32

Calculating Business Expenses and Income Needs

39:36

Understanding Pricing Strategies for Photographers

44:38

The Importance of Budgeting in Client Inquiries

49:50

Navigating Market Expectations and Personal Needs

55:25

Creating a Business Identity Beyond Personal Branding

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00:00

Technical Setup and Challenges

03:01

Reflections on Podcasting and the Internet

06:00

Nostalgia for the Old Internet

09:10

The Creative Process and Emotional Connection

11:58

Client Expectations and Surprising Outcomes

15:01

Feedback and Iteration in Creative Work

18:12

Mixing Techniques and Workflow

20:52

Culling and Editing Processes

27:04

The Art of Photo Editing

28:58

Workflow Optimization in Photography

30:41

The Photographer's Mindset

33:06

Creating Emotion Through Photography

35:20

Client Expectations and Raw Files

40:31

The Importance of Resolution

46:35

Technology's Impact on Photography

51:14

The Disconnect in Digital Photography

54:45

The Evolution of Client Expectations

01:00:04

The Future of Photography and AI

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00:00

Introduction and Cultural Event

03:32

Distorted Sense of Time

07:22

Impact of Sense of Time on Relationships

13:30

The Value of Photographers in Weddings

19:27

Importance of Blogging and SEO

27:05

Taking Photos Twice

36:43

Balancing Technology and Creativity

44:45

The Challenges of Technology

50:03

Establishing a Creative Process

52:28

Prince's Approach to Music

52:57

Retirement of F-Mount Lenses

53:27

Transition to Z Mount

56:25

Impact of Megapixel Cameras on Older Lenses

57:49

Creation of the Z Mount

58:20

Using Nikon and Canon Cameras

59:16

Upcoming Shoots and Year in Review

01:01:08

Returning to Podcasting

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Eating while podcasting

Reveal of the first images from the James Webb telescope

The comparison of quality from early telescopes to the modern telescopes

The backyard space photography genre

The size of the telescope lens

Andrew McCarthy

Launch day

Quick facts about the James Webb Project

How Nasa decides what to photograph

Hubble Out of Focus Controversy

The tradeoff between Hubble and James Webb telescopes

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0:00 intro

1:30 aftershoot and AI

3:00 new BTS footage camera

6:05 sling bags are the best bags

10:50 the absurdity of tech names

12:40 too many once in a lifetime events in our lifetime

14:12 Nathan almost kills a truck driver

18:00 war and nuclear power plants

21:50 they just keep throwing people at the problem

24:52 everyone is an expert both everything

26:50 deepfakes in war

28:30 media and propaganda

31:10 regulating and banning platforms that can’t accurately verify a user’s age

36:00 crypto and the truth

37:50 NFTs are nothing new

40:00 sam’s crypto currency

43:05 the return of Facebook pages

46:00 what’s the next thing?

47:45 the new batman

49:48 Nathan rants

55:01 breaking news

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Reddit is taking over

Post secret

RAW vs JPEG - should there be a button?

Can RAW files corrupt?

Canon’s firmware updates!

CRAW video capture on the R3

LOG vs RAW?

Followup comments

How aperture impacts color and editing time

Working w/ a child!

Mask mandates lifted yet again!

End of year review Physical Album

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Nathan’s birthday

Matrix resurrections

Movie club

Best movie of all time?

The marketing of the matrix

Sam’s take

Nathan’s take

The aesthetic of the matrix movies

Leica M11

Rumored specs!

The staying power of M cameras

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Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam

show notes:

Canon R3 quick take

R6 issue of hotshot loosening

The authority of a giant camera body

Shooting w/ 256GB cards in your camera body

New MacBook Pros!

Apple marketing is stupid

Macbook display quality

Storage Space

Sharpening in instagram

Nathan is photographing a baby birthday party

Nikon Z9 flagship mirrorless body

Editing with AI tools

Time efficiency w/ a new born

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Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam

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nathan’s fatherhood house buying adventure

plant influencer porch shoot

using aftershoot to cull with AI

influencer influencers

sam’s story of discovering aftershoot.co

culling workflow using aftershoot

the tradeoff of AI culling - do you lose creative growth?

30 FPS Raw capture w/ Canon R3

working with models vs wedding clients

staying humble in the face of artificial intelligence

Live Photos built into a mirrorless camera?

Signal Flow Update!