The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

By Bill Ramsey: Photographer, Podcaster, The PhotoTellers

What's The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast about?

The PhotoTellers Photography podcast connects you to WHO and WHAT you need to know to prosper as a Photographer. Host Bill Ramsey.

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The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast episodes:

03.03.2019
Photographer: Here's What You Don't Know About Video & Email Strategy
Photographer: Have you ever wished that you could connect to clients faster, more personally, and with more depth? Do you find yourself frequently answering the same questions? Do you find yourself frequently answering the same questions? Are you often writing...
01.11.2019
How is Conner Fuller Adding $80,000 to his Photography Business?
Photographer Connor Fuller's portrait business is growing. 2018 was his best year ever, and 2019 is looking to be substantially better. As many Photographers (especially Photographers of HS Seniors) are lamenting the lack of business, why is Conner...
12.31.2018
How To Critique Photography with Luke Edmonson
Is it possible to more effectively critique your own photography? Can you learn to genuinely appreciate work that you genuinely don't like? Can a few guidelines help you better understand your own--and others'--work? Luke Edmonson, today's guest on The PhotoTellers...
03.14.2018
Boudoir Photographer Jen Rozenbaum on Business and Battling Cancer
Imagine this: You're a successful Photographer, TEDx speaker, instructor, wife, and mother. Your career is exploding as you joyously create the portfolio life that you love. Then two words change your life: Breast Cancer. It's been just over 8 months...
02.26.2018
Arthur Grace on 20 Years of Photographing Robin Williams
Arthur Grace [photo by Bill Pierce] For nearly 20 years, Photographer Arthur Grace photographed Robin Williams. Initially Robin was an assignment, then a client, and then a friend. On today's episode of The PhotoTellers, you'll hear Arthur talk...
12.20.2017
HELP! How Will You Improve The PhotoTellers Podcast?
As 2017 draws to a close, I'm taking a few moments to talk about The PhotoTellers podcast. And I'm asking for your help. The PhotoTellers is changing. Changes are already in motion, but I still need your help! How would...
11.10.2017
Art Meripol's Photographic Journey on The US Civil Rights Trail
Art Meripol Twenty four years shooting for Southern Living magazine, plus more years freelancing, Photographer Art Meripol has spent his career photographing magnificent places, intriguing people, and fantastic food! As of this writing, he is concluding his most...
10.09.2017
Erin Babnik on Composition for the Landscape Photographer
Erin Babnik Landscape/Adventure Photographer Erin Babnik again joins The PhotoTellers to discuss one of her favorite topics--COMPOSITION. Regarding composition: Is the landscape photographer primarily at the whim of luck, or timing, or serendipity? Or...
10.02.2017
Trevor & Faye Yerbury on Fine Art Nude Photography
In 1864, your great-grandfather started a portrait photography business in Scotland. Four generations later, you're at the helm of the family business. You've been internationally recognized for your portrait, wedding, and fine art nude work. You're Trevor Yerbury, and along...
09.23.2017
Gee Greenslade--Homeless Teen to Renowned Photographer
Be ready to rethink your idea of "Photography," and your idea of "success" on this episode of The PhotoTellers. Australian photographer Gee Greenslade shares the inspiration of her highly-creative work, and also a vulnerable look into her journey. ...
09.08.2017
Photographer Cami Grudzinski on Her Growth through Struggle
At 18 years old, she found herself without a family. Soon thereafter, a scholarship brought her from her home in Brazil to the United States--alone. Four years ago, she photographed her first wedding. Now she photographs 50 weddings per year,...
08.28.2017
Photographer Eric Pickersgill, His No Show Project, & Fake Facebook News
Take a fake event created on Facebook, add in a very real location with real attendees, then drop Eric Pickersgill and an large format camera in the mix. What do you have? It's Eric's newest project, NO SHOW. You...
08.03.2017
Need Clients? How to Get Your Phone to Ring
Is your business appointment-driven? Do you wonder how to fill your calendar with clients? On today's episode of The PhotoTellers, host Bill Ramsey shares the specific strategy that has fueled his business for 10 years. What can you expect? ...
07.03.2017
Photographer: Do You Need a 100mpx Camera?
Who in the world needs a ONE HUNDRED Megapixel camera? Why? The camera is the Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format DSLR. Surfing through a photography Facebook group last week, I stumbled across a guy who owns one, and actually earns a...
06.20.2017
Jeff Goins Slays the Myth of "The Starving Artist"
You know that story of the penniless, underappreciated, unrealized "starving artist?" It's the story that somehow equates "great art" with "no money." It's time for that myth to die! Best-selling author Jeff Goins leads the charge in his new book,...
06.14.2017
Photographer Doc List on The Austin Bodies Project
Photographer Doc List joins The PhotoTellers again to discuss his Austin Bodies Project. Doc's project has grown from a personal project to a central part of his business--not to mention his own showing in an art gallery. If you missed...
04.19.2017
How to Make Money in Portrait Photography
Mary Fisk-Taylor and Jamie Hayes are unapologetic: "Everything we do in the studio is geared toward making money." Jamie is the guy who has always and only worked in Photography. Mary is the former client, now business partner and Photographer....
04.18.2017
Marketing for Photographers [John Hartman]
Are you a Photographer looking for practical, proven tips to improve your marketing? Especially if you're new in business, and you want effective--not expensive--tips, today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is for you! Grab a pencil and paper . . ....
04.17.2017
Photographer John Hartman on the Thrill of Light Painting
Almost 2 years ago, I interviewed Photographer John Hartman about his newfound love of light painting. [Find that conversation HERE.] One year later, I checked in to see how his passion had progressed. Turns out, his passion has grown ....
04.17.2017
Laurie Klein on Infrared Photography, Study with Ansel Adams, and Finding a Mentor
Photographer Laurie Klein has spent over 40 years in the business, written 3 books, and studied with Ansel Adams. How does she describe her work? "I am a nature photographer. I just happen to put people in landscapes."...
04.05.2017
What Has a Drug Rep Learned from a Photography Podcast? What Can You Learn From Him?
I'm fortunate to receive feedback from listeners of The PhotoTellers podcast, and am intrigued by the variety of people who listen. Imagine my surprise, then, when I learned that one of the listeners of EVERY EPISODE is not a Photographer,...
03.24.2017
Many of the World's Finest Photographers use Profoto. Should You?
Profoto is known as "the light-shaping company," and many of the world's most reputable Photographers are Profoto users. And as the world of Photography has changed from film to digital, from the few to the many Photographers, from in-studio to...
03.23.2017
The Texas School of Professional Photography: A First-Timer Explains What You Can Expect
Today's conversation on The Phototellers is for the serious photography hobbyist. If that's you, FANTASTIC! I appreciate you tuning in. If it's someone you know, I encourage you to share. Barry Hanlon attended The Texas School of Professional Photography for...
03.14.2017
Robin Janson Explains How Honor Flight & Photographers Serve US Veterans
If you are a Photographer who wants to honor America's veterans, today's episode of The PhotoTellers is for you! Thanks to The Texas School of Professional Photography, Mr. Robin Janson joins the show for the second year in a row....
01.24.2017
Can Photo Flash Drive Help Photographers Solve the Digital vs. Print Debate?
Are you still struggling to find an answer, Photographer, to the "print-only!" vs. "deliver digital files!" debate? If so, today's episode of The PhotoTellers, featuring Mr. Brian Campbell of Photo Flash Drive is here to help. Though not one...
01.19.2017
Sharpen Your Life: Help from Author Joe Jordan
Joe Jordan Sit back with a pen and paper for an inspiring, challenging, practical episode of The PhotoTellers. Have you ever felt "stuck" in your personal and/or professional life? Do you sometimes feel unprepared...
01.09.2017
Collages.net on the Impact of an App for Photographers
Photographer: Have you considered how an App could promote your business . . . and also lead to more sales? Dave McCalley & Michelle Keenan of Collages.net have a message for you. They kindly sat down with me at Texas...
01.07.2017
Cris Duncan on Finding Your Photographic Style
"Everyone cooks, but not everyone's a chef. Everyone has an oven. Everyone has a camera." -Cris Duncan Long-time friend of The PhotoTellers, recurring guest, and even an occasional co-host, Mr. Cris Duncan returns for another episode. There are 3 ilks...
12.29.2016
Michael Mowbray on Getting the Speedlight Right!
Michael Mowbray Hang on for a full conversation with Mr. Michael Mowbray, aka, "The Speedlight Guy." Maybe you're like me, and not one who uses speedlights--will this conversation be any good to you? Here is...
12.21.2016
Dan Freivalt on Successful Senior Photography
Add the sum of Photographer Dan Frievalt's career pivots, and you find him enjoying his most rewarding and lucrative work ever. He's gone from graphic designer, to wedding photographer, to photographer of High School Seniors. Are you a Photographer who...
12.12.2016
Want to Take Great Photographs? Rob Hull has Written the Book
Rob Hull If you or someone you love is new to Photography, and wants to take great photographs, today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is for...
12.09.2016
What Did CEO Herb Kelleher Teach This Photographer?
David Stiff, today's guest on The PhotoTellers, spent much of his career working for Southwest Airlines. While there, David enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with Co-Founder & former CEO Herb Kelleher. David's opinion of his former boss? "Herb Kelleher...
12.07.2016
Russ Talks #9: Russ Harrington vs. the Portrait "Rules"
What happens, Photographer, when you arrive on location, you have extremely limited time, and the setting is wrong? Russ Talks episode #8 finds Russ Harrington again in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with photographer Heather Beadles. Russ & Heather Beadles...
12.01.2016
Ralph Romaguera on Photographic Trends and His Legacy
He is RALPH ROMAGUERA. After learning Photography in the Navy, now 47 years in business, after visiting numerous countries, after a year of Presidency of the PPA, after decades of learning from icons (and a few decades of teaching others)...
11.28.2016
Russ Talks #8: Russ Coaches the Sports Photographer
Episode #8 of Russ Talks finds Mr. Russ Harrington talking about Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Amy Grant, Oklahoma, and coaching the sports Photographer. Russ has been busy! If you've seen Keith Urban's Ripcord album, or Amy Grant's new Tennessee Christmas...
11.21.2016
How Kibbee Walton Successfully Sells Wall Portraits of HS Seniors
If you photograph children and/or High School Seniors, today's conversation with Kibbee Walton is critical for you! This is the interview at Texas School that left me itching to get home to photography my own children. Be certain to hang...
11.06.2016
Luke Edmonson Invites Photographers to Study with a Living Master
Luke Edmonson invites you, Photographer, to study under a living Master: David Edmonson. Luke explains the exhilarating 3-year project that's allowing David to create his finest work ever! You are now hereby invited to join him. Who is David Edmonson?...
11.06.2016
Carl Caylor's Wish for the Photography Industry
Carl Caylor If a genie granted Carl Caylor one wish for the Photography Industry, what would he request? A Photographer since the 80's, and an instructor much of that...
10.29.2016
Tom Mileshko's Tips for Commercial Photography Success
Are you striving for success in commercial photography? My friend Tom Mileshko is here to help. For any Photographer who wants to grow a business helping other businesses look their best, today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is intensely practical. He's...
10.14.2016
Bry Cox Discusses Validation vs. Compensation for the Photographer
© BryCox.com, Bry Cox Bry Cox, long-time friend of the show, joins us again discussing an oft-avoided subject in Photography: SALES. How good are you at sales? More than an academic question, this is...
10.07.2016
Transitioning a 61-Year Old Photography Studio--Bert Behnke Explains
If your Photography business has plateaued, is stuck, or needs to pivot; today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is for you. A second-time guest on the show, and long-time Photographer, Mr. Bert Behnke and I discuss 2 primary topics: 1. How...
09.30.2016
Jeff Ebert on Making the 100th Year of a Photography Studio its Most Successful
4th-Generation Photographer Jeff Ebert never wanted to be a Photographer. Now he's at the helm of a 101 year old Photography studio, loving the business and the craft. "I never thought of this business as having so much to offer,"...
09.16.2016
David Edmonson on Photography and the Old Masters
"If you really want to grow as a Photographer, don't study other Photographers. Study the old Masters." This tidbit of advice has shaped David Edmonson's illustrious photography career. It's the advice that has led him to creating his best work....
09.16.2016
Photographer Lisa Crayford's Self-Assignment; Now A Published Book
Have you wanted to publish a book of your photographs? At the 2015 Texas School of Professional Photography, Lisa Crayford introduced the project that has now reached fruition. A portrait photographer that took on a mission to see her home...
09.16.2016
Lori Craft on Transitioning a 40 Year Old Photography Business/Copyright Defense/Drones for Photographers
Today's episode on The PhotoTellers wins the distinction of "longest title ever." Why the long title? As I write each post, I try to give a teaser as to the content. This episode therefore wins not for its duration [shorter...
09.13.2016
A Personal Conversation with XP Photogear as They Heal Through Cancer
XP PhotoGear is the family-owned business that provides light-modifier solutions for Photographers working in small spaces & on location. They also happen to be the husband & wife team that has been struggling through breast cancer. I'm proud to introduce...
09.08.2016
Derrick Waiters of Full Color Lab
He's a Photographer, and he works for a full-service Photo Lab. He's Derrick Waiters of Full Color, Inc., and he's here on The PhotoTellers to share his insight as a guy who lives in both worlds. How has his...
09.08.2016
How Much of Your Photography Workflow Do You Want to Outsource to Picsera?
Alas, the days of the 120/220 Propacks are rare. Now we finally enjoy the blessing and the curse of the digital age: As many images as we want to create, as fast as we want to shoot them. And now...
09.07.2016
Elizabeth Homan Explains the REAL Value of Family Wall Portraits
24 years into Photography, Elizabeth Homan's lucrative business hinges on one thing: Family Portraits. More specifically; large wall decor for the home. If you're intimidated by a small or large family group, struggle with posing, unsure how to proceed, Elizabeth...
09.07.2016
Creatives! The Defense of Copyright Needs YOU + 4 Minutes!
The next generation of Copyright law hangs in the hands of Photographers, Illustrators, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, and other Creators. Congress is within weeks of seeing a bill that will allow Creatives to defend Copyright infringement. How significant is this legislation?...

What's The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast episodes:

Photographer: Here's What You Don't Know About Video & Email Strategy

How is Conner Fuller Adding $80,000 to his Photography Business?

How To Critique Photography with Luke Edmonson

Boudoir Photographer Jen Rozenbaum on Business and Battling Cancer

Arthur Grace on 20 Years of Photographing Robin Williams

HELP! How Will You Improve The PhotoTellers Podcast?

Art Meripol's Photographic Journey on The US Civil Rights Trail

Erin Babnik on Composition for the Landscape Photographer

Trevor & Faye Yerbury on Fine Art Nude Photography

Gee Greenslade--Homeless Teen to Renowned Photographer

Photographer Cami Grudzinski on Her Growth through Struggle

Photographer Eric Pickersgill, His No Show Project, & Fake Facebook News

Need Clients? How to Get Your Phone to Ring

Photographer: Do You Need a 100mpx Camera?

Jeff Goins Slays the Myth of "The Starving Artist"

Photographer Doc List on The Austin Bodies Project

How to Make Money in Portrait Photography

Marketing for Photographers [John Hartman]

Photographer John Hartman on the Thrill of Light Painting

Laurie Klein on Infrared Photography, Study with Ansel Adams, and Finding a Mentor

What Has a Drug Rep Learned from a Photography Podcast? What Can You Learn From Him?

Many of the World's Finest Photographers use Profoto. Should You?

The Texas School of Professional Photography: A First-Timer Explains What You Can Expect

Robin Janson Explains How Honor Flight & Photographers Serve US Veterans

Can Photo Flash Drive Help Photographers Solve the Digital vs. Print Debate?

Sharpen Your Life: Help from Author Joe Jordan

Collages.net on the Impact of an App for Photographers

Cris Duncan on Finding Your Photographic Style

Michael Mowbray on Getting the Speedlight Right!

Dan Freivalt on Successful Senior Photography

Want to Take Great Photographs? Rob Hull has Written the Book

What Did CEO Herb Kelleher Teach This Photographer?

Russ Talks #9: Russ Harrington vs. the Portrait "Rules"

Ralph Romaguera on Photographic Trends and His Legacy

Russ Talks #8: Russ Coaches the Sports Photographer

How Kibbee Walton Successfully Sells Wall Portraits of HS Seniors

Luke Edmonson Invites Photographers to Study with a Living Master

Carl Caylor's Wish for the Photography Industry

Tom Mileshko's Tips for Commercial Photography Success

Bry Cox Discusses Validation vs. Compensation for the Photographer

Transitioning a 61-Year Old Photography Studio--Bert Behnke Explains

Jeff Ebert on Making the 100th Year of a Photography Studio its Most Successful

David Edmonson on Photography and the Old Masters

Photographer Lisa Crayford's Self-Assignment; Now A Published Book

Lori Craft on Transitioning a 40 Year Old Photography Business/Copyright Defense/Drones for Photographers

A Personal Conversation with XP Photogear as They Heal Through Cancer

Derrick Waiters of Full Color Lab

How Much of Your Photography Workflow Do You Want to Outsource to Picsera?

Elizabeth Homan Explains the REAL Value of Family Wall Portraits

Creatives! The Defense of Copyright Needs YOU + 4 Minutes!