While a picture is worth a thousand words, those words can be the key to unlocking the full potential of your brand. The photographers we spoke to emphasized the significance of selecting a name, tagline, and message that not only describe what you do but also convey the "why" behind your photography. Your chosen words are the foundation upon which your visual identity rests. They define your style, evoke emotions, and solve your clients' needs. In short, they tell your story.

In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, we're delving into the fascinating world of branding and marketing for photographers and exploring a critical aspect that often takes a backseat to visuals—the power of language.

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Founder of Mercurylab, Beth Taubner has been a Transformational Brand Strategist and Creative Director working with strategy and creative communications for over 20 years. Beth has developed a proprietary approach to branding using a combination of psychological, visual and analytic processes. Beth has developed a profound emotional branding process enabling clients to come to market with a focused blueprint for success, rooted in authenticity, consciousness and real-world success.

Beth offers one-on-one consulting and coaching, and business consulting on strategic brand and creative development, communications, content creation, marketing and implementation worldwide. If you're interested in connecting with Beth about consulting or coaching for your photography business, you can reach out to her at [email protected]

The grand adventure saga comes to a close. It's possible that I spent way too much time and energy fretting over what to do with the 100th episode instead of just celebrating reaching this important milestone.

I wanted to create a huge, epic adventure episode and it took up so much space up in my mind that I delayed putting out the episode over and over because I wanted it to be perfect.

This is what they call a 'teachable moment' - don't let perfect be the enemy of good. I hope you enjoy this adventure episode. I'm not sure when they will be back again. That's not to say the Nerdy Photo Crew is going away but the full fledge adventures I've been doing regularly for the last 75 episodes are probably going to become less frequent bonus episodes in the future.

In the meantime, I have a bunch of interviews with photographers and other folks who can help you with your creative business that I need to put out there. That's what really matters, right?

Thank you for being there for the first one hundred episodes - and here's to the next hundred!

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Take heed, loyal listeners! Flothemes, a Wordpress template creator which I have promoted on this podcast, and which I use on five active websites, is closing up shop.

Listen to this special bonus episode for all the relevant details. Personally, I am very disappointed in how this entire situation has been handled by Flothemes and Pixieset, which acquired Flothemes in 2021. 

There's a lot to unpack for the thousands and thousands of Flothemes users and unless you were an affiliate member or part of the Flothemes Facebook Group, you may not have received the announcement yet! They are closing up shop and they still have not sent out an email to all of their users.

In the meantime, I will be searching for a new option for my several websites, and I will keep you updated in the process in case you are looking as well. Be sure to follow me on the socials for more updates:

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Hey there loyal listeners! Just a quick status update from the Nerdy Photographer Podcast. There are new episodes coming, however I have needed to prioritize my physical and mental health which has taken away time from editing and producing those episodes. It takes a lot of work and we are still waiting on those big time podcast sponsorship dollars to start rolling in...any day now!

Our celebration of reaching 100 episodes is coming up and there's still time to send a message telling us what your favorite episode, guest, or topic was OR let us know what you would like to hear on future episodes. You will even get a shoutout on the episode and social media. 

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In the meantime, feel free to listen to any past episodes you may have missed or leave us a review! And check back soon for new episodes.

Last week, Meta launched Instagram Threads and it already has over 100 million downloads!

Just what you wanted, another social media app to worry about, right? Well, I have a quick intro to Instagram Threads as well as my pros and cons of the platform so far.

The energy on the app is sort of like the early days of Twitter or chat rooms near the turn of the millennium. There's a lot happening and it's all rushing by at lightning speed.

Whether the platform has the endurance to stick around in the already crowded social media landscape, there are opportunities for photographers as well as other visual creatives and podcasters (yes, showing some love for my podcast community).

From image quality to discovery to how to take advantage of the sign up process to get more followers, there is a lot packed into this short episode.

Be sure to listen and then get on threads while the shiny new feeling is still on the app. Use this time to make important connections and broaden your network. And just have fun. Be warned, though, there are some difficulties with the app. 

But those are growing pains, right?

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Attention Nerdy Photo Crew and everyone else out there listening! Exciting news awaits! The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is about to reach a major milestone - it's 100th episode! And we couldn't have done it without you, our amazing listeners. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to hear from you!

We're calling on all of the Nerdy Photographer fans to share their input and make this milestone episode truly special. We want to know your favorite episodes, the guests who made you laugh, and the topics that made you think. Your feedback will help us curate a special compilation of the most beloved moments from the past 100 episodes.

But that's not all! We also want to hear your ideas and suggestions for the next 100 episodes. What topics do you want us to explore? Is there a specific guest you'd love to hear from? Are there any burning questions you want us to address? Your input will shape the future of our podcast and ensure that the next 100 episodes are even more captivating and engaging.

Here's how you can participate: Go to the website - https://nerdyphotographer.com - and leave a voice message, or you can send us an email, or connect with us on social media.

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Send a voice memo, a message, or a video!! As a token of our gratitude, any listeners we choose to feature will receive special shout-outs during the episode. So, don't hesitate - share your thoughts, memories, and ideas today!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate our podcast's incredible journey as we approach the 100th episode. Thank you for being a part of this remarkable adventure. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to embark on the next chapter with your valuable input.

Stay tuned for more details and get ready to make your voice heard!

Welcome to a very special sports photography episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast where I have the honor of sitting down with the legendary sports photographer, Andy Bernstein. With a career spanning over four decades, Andy and his company have captured iconic moments in the world of sports as the team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers, and LA Dodgers.

Andy Bernstein is not just a sports photographer, he's a storyteller. Through his lens, he has documented the triumphs, struggles, and emotions of athletes on and off the field. His career with the Lakers has covered the "Showtime" era with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar through the Phil Jackson, Kobe, and Shaq era to the current Lebron James led Lakers.

In this episode, we will be diving into Andy's incredible journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of capturing sports at the highest level. We will also explore insights into the evolving world of sports and sports photography.

Andy Bernstein's work has not only graced the pages of magazines and newspapers, but it has also become a part of sports history. Join us as we delve into his extraordinary career and gain valuable insights from a true master of the craft.

Like many of the professional athletes he photographs, Andrew D. Bernstein is recognized as an All-Star in his field. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Bernstein a 2018 Curt Gowdy Award recipient, acknowledging his contributions to basketball media.

Andrew and his company, Andrew D. Bernstein Associates Photography, Inc., has served as team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers and LA Dodgers.

In addition, Bernstein holds the position of Director of Photography for STAPLES Center/Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Theater L.A. Live, the sports and entertainment complex in Los Angeles.Recognized as a highly-skilled and innovative action and portrait photographer, Bernstein was involved in the creation of NBA Photos in 1986, which is recognized as the worldwide leader in licensing of NBA photography. He was instrumental in the creation of the position of Senior Director of NBA Photos, a position he held from 1986 through 2011, and he continues to serve as the longest tenured league photographer. He is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all league publications and NBA licensed products.  

Bernstein is a founding partner of a new media and events company called Legends Of Sport that celebrates legendary athletes, teams and moments in sports. Bernstein hosts a weekly podcast called “Legends Of Sport.” The show’s third season is co-produced and distributed by the Los Angeles Times and is available to download through the L.A. Times App and online.

You can see more of Andy's work on his website, Instagram, or Twitter. The Legends of Sport podcast can be found on all major podcast platforms as well as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

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Intellectual property and copyright laws are something that should interest anyone who is involved in the photography industry. The digital age has made it easier and easier for artistic work to be disseminated and copied. 

In recent years, theSupreme Court has been hearing more and more intellectual property cases and this week they sent down a decision ruling against the Andy Warhol Foundation in a copyright infringement case versus photographer Lynn Goldsmith. However, does the decision make the sometimes murky waters of 'fair use' and 'transformative' works any clearer?

What will the impact of the ruling be? What should photographers know about intellectual property law and copyright infringement? You can click here to check out the SCOTUS decision, which includes Justice Kagan's dissenting opinion complete with visual examples and references to other art forms to clarify her points.

Jessica Silbey is a professor of law at Boston University. She teaches and writes in the areas of intellectual property, constitutional law, and law and the humanities.

In her book, Against Progress: Intellectual Property and Fundamental Values in the Internet Age, "Professor Silbey considers intellectual property debates in law and culture as a bellwether of changing social justice needs in the 21st century. The book argues that intellectual property law is becoming a central framework through which to discuss essential socio-political issues, extending ancient debates over our most cherished constitutional values, refiguring the substance of “progress” in terms that demonstrate the urgency of art and science to social justice today."

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As photographers, we all want to have a unique and recognizable style that sets our work apart from others. But how do we go about finding and refining our style? It can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you are just getting started in photography.

In this episode, I talked with Washington, D.C. photographer, Myron Fields, to discuss some key things to consider when trying to define your photographic style. We also talk about a few simple  exercises that can help you refine it.

From the importance of studying other photographers and artists to finding inspiration to the role of experimentation and trial and error in refining your style, we cover a lot of ground when it comes 

Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you define and refine your photographic style. So grab your camera, get ready to take some notes, and join us as we explore this fascinating and important topic.

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Myron Fields provides wedding, engagement photography, portraiture and headshot photography to clients primarily in the Washington, DC metro area.

After his first year of college studying music, Myron Fields decided to take the business route. He worked for several Fortune 500 businesses and even some start-ups, but the more he studied photography, there was a growing desire to serve others while doing something he truly enjoyed.

Serving couples, families, and individuals by creating authentic, bold, and editorial images is such a privilege and something Myron looks forward to each time he picks up the camera. 

You can learn more about Myron and view his work at his website - www.mfieldsphotography.com or on Instagram @mfieldsphotography

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Landscape photography, while both thrilling and fulfilling, also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, we discuss some key things to keep in mind when preparing for and executing a successful landscape photography shoot.

Proper preparation can not only prevent poor photos, it can keep you safe! Weather, wildlife, and numerous other factors must be taken into account before venturing off into the wilderness.

Whether you're a seasoned landscape photographer or just starting out, this episode is full of valuable insights and tips to help you capture stunning images of the natural world. So grab your camera, get ready to hit the great outdoors, and join us as we explore the world of landscape photography.

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Freethedust is an outdoor and landscape photographer, videographer, and writer with experience shooting gear in its natural setting, the outdoors. He is an ex-special forces soldier, so he appreciates good equipment and finds the outdoors to be a healing place. He travels to 1st and 2nd tier locations - to inspire others to seek adventure, experience beauty, and explore untouched locations.

You can see his work on his website, www.freethedust.com, or follow him on Instagram @freethedust

Did you find this discussion of landscape photography helpful? Want to share your thoughts or perhaps tell us what you would like to hear covered on a future episode? Leave us a voice message at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact and tell us what you think!