The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

Bry Cox is the Adobe Evangelist that wants you to spend less time in Photoshop.

In fact, today he shares his 3-step process he uses before every pose. It takes seconds to execute, and saves HOURS in post-processing. When he presented the information in a webinar for PPA, it was their highest-attended ever.

If that's not enough to convince you to listen, you'll also hear:

Bry mentions 4 free videos that he provides . . . which is only the beginning of the resources he's created for Photographers. How to find them? CLICK HERE.

Want to see more of the work he creates for clients? CLICK HERE.

When all of the best-laid plans go awry, you end up with this episode of The PhotoTellers.

I, your doofus host, conducted a really poor interview at the Texas School of Professional Photography. So I called the guest and asked for a Do-Over on Skype.

One week after graduating High School, our guest found his lifelong dream altered by "the Man upstairs."

Today you'll hear how Conner Fuller adjusted to the life he didn't plan, and found the life better than he'd dreamed. HINT: It includes his beautiful wife, perfect son, and a career in Photography.

You'll also hear about the challenges and joys of being the second generation in a family business.

This is a conversation that you don't want to miss!

See more of Conner's work by CLICKING HERE.

Or find him on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK.

You'll hear about Conner's most significant moment in Photography and the work of Dave Roever. Connect with Dave's work by CLICKING HERE.

If you're in Russ Harrington's class at Texas School this year, you'll also spend the week with Conner. Here, Conner, is the link that will help answer your first question to Russ:

http://firesidenetwork.com/russ-harrington-how-to-photograph-nashvilles-top-musicians/

. . . and hear about the Polaroid that really launched Russ:

http://firesidenetwork.com/russ-talks-4-trisha-yearwood-the-polaroid-that-changed-his-career-russ-favorite-gear/

Mr. Bryan Peterson, Photographer and WILDLY successful author, joins us today on The PhotoTellers.

Are you one of the over ONE MILLION people who own a copy of his book Understanding Exposure? Consider it one of the fundamental books for anyone who wants to get serious about Photography. HINT: Click the link below to buy it for someone who loves the craft.

He's written SEVERAL books for Photographers. Of those, in Bryan's opinion, which one other should also be in the Photographer's library? The other book, incidentally, will illustrate how to train the eye in your brain to assimilate the language of a 200mm lens, a fisheye, a macro lens, etc.

Learn why Bryan says:

See some of Bryan's work, and learn about his international workshops (most of which are sold out for 2016) by CLICKING HERE.

Or find him on FACEBOOK. Or on INSTAGRAM.

Imagine walking into a friend's home where a beautifully-framed, elegant portrait hangs on a prominent wall. You stop to admire for a moment, comment on the work, and your friend replies,

"Thanks! That's one of my kid's school photos from this year!"

I don't know about you, but I've never bought a wall portrait from a child's school photo . . . but I've never had one created by Britney Kirby Fullgraf, either.

If you're a Photographer who wants the benefit of high-volume work ($$), but also maintain a high-end Boutique Studio, Britney has a message for you! Tune in today to hear the unique business model that has served her very well.

And if you want to spend a few days learning everything from Britney, she'll be at the Texas School of Professional Photography 2016! Click the logo below to learn more.

Want to see more of Britney's work? Easy! CLICK HERE.

Eric Barry did! He's a seasoned Wedding & Event Photographer, Head Honcho of MediaBooth Pro, and Eric has a message for you!

Hear why Eric says that the MediaBooth Pro has "been a marketing machine and a deal-closer" for his own photography business. Learn how it sells his weddings for him.

Did I mention that it's only 16x16 inches and 38 pounds? Did I mention that it captures photos AND video? Did I mention that it's completely self-contained (no power cords!)?

As if that's not enough to peak your interest:

Learn more about MediaBooth Pro by CLICKING HERE.

Eric mentions Sandy Puc & SPTV: Check it out HERE.

He's the Photography Mentor who'll quickly fire a student. He envisions beer flowing from the sky. He dreams that Photographers stop "seeing the light," start "seeing the shadows."

He is Bob Coates, and he has a wealth of wisdom to share today. Such as . . .

"Some people trade security for living. LIVE." -Bob Coates Wanna meet Bob in person? Find him at Imaging USA 2016.

Dare you take my challenge to walk a 5K slower than me?! Sign up for your literal--or virtual walk--HERE.

Keep up with Bob and his work at one of the sites he mentions:

http://successful-photographer.com/

http://1-bob-coates.artistwebsites.com/

http://bcphotography.com/

Bob also mentions several Photographers that inspire him. Here's a link to each of them:

JIM DIVITALE

JULIEANNE KOST

THOM ROUSE

ARTHUR RAINVILLE

TIM KELLY

GARY BOX

TIM & BEV WALDEN

FUZZY DUENKEL

WILLIAM BRANSON III

He's a Photographer, an Educator, and Technical Representative for Sigma Corporation of America: He is Ryan Brown!

Ryan was one of Sigma's representatives on scene at The Texas School of Professional Photography, 2015. We sat down to discuss the impact that Sigma is making in the world of Photography. In our short time we covered a variety of topics, including one very controversial: What is the best BBQ in Kansas City? I also learned:

If you want to learn more, CLICK HERE to see what Sigma offers. If you're looking to buy a lens for the Photographer in your life, click one of the links below.

And if you're near Kansas City . . .

http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/

http://www.jackstackbbq.com/

Is this the legacy that you'd like to leave to your kids, grandkids, and beyond? "Our children saw us come from nothing, and make a VERY good living." -Rachel Marten

If so, tune in to this, the 2nd half of my conversation with Rachel Marten & David Hilton.

A few highlights from this conversation:

Want to learn more? Want to grab the free resource that David mentions? Easy--CLICK HERE.

Interested in learning more from Rachel about sales? Also easy--CLICK HERE.

Learn the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN & HOW about the Texas School of Professional Photography by clicking the logo below.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Do you struggle finding GREAT locations for your sessions? Do you wish that you could take ONE location and turn it into MANY different scenes? If so, Mr. Russ Harrington shares his "big secret" for transforming an ordinary location into something with real variety. HINT: It's simple & insanely inexpensive.

Today you'll learn how to be a location scout.

Along the way, you'll hear about the session with Brian Setzer & Gretsch Guitars . . . and one of Russ' favorite locations ever!

And you'll hear how Russ uses his assistant and a smart phone to create the final product.

Where can you find this shockingly simple background idea for your sessions? CLICK HERE.

And you hear Russ brag about WHITE HOUSE CUSTOM COLOR. Click the link to check them out, and if you're new--snag a few free 8x10's.

And since it's gift-giving time, the guitar-lover in your life wants you to see a few of the Gretsch guitars:

Do you want to know the behind-the-scenes of a Jason Aldean photo shoot? Get the free download by clicking the logo below, then signing up for the Russ Talks email list.

Photographer: Is it possible to serve your clients, save a life, and better yourself in one fell swoop? As a matter of fact, YES!

We all want to be more productive. We all want to be more creative. We all want to better the lives around us. Today's conversation with Deanna Duncan explains how we can. It's easier than you think. While the beginning of the conversation talks specifically about a 5K, the end speaks to ANYONE, in any line of work, who wants to improve mood, creativity, and productivity.

Physically or virtually, you need to be in Atlanta, GA, Sunday, Jan 10th, 2016, at 7:00am. Why? It's Super Heroes for Smiles Run, a 5K brought to you by PPA Charities. Hopefully you'll be here anyway for Imaging USA, the largest annual convention and expo organized by pro Photographers, for Pro Photographers! Your participation in the Race (or WALK, if you're like me) will help fund the work of OPERATION SMILE and also DONDO AMOR.

A few items from the conversation:

Learn more about the Super Heroes for Smiles 5K by clicking HERE.

And a few links I promised you:

My conversations with Cris Duncan, Dee's husband:

3 Things Every Photographer Should Know

Cris Duncan on the Business of Portrait Photography: Connecting!

My conversation with Lori Nordstrom, where you'll learn about making a profit in Photography, as well as more information about Dondo Amor.

Lori Nordstrom: Maximizing Profits & Serving Through Dondo Amor

Lori's book!

The book that inspired Cris and Find Your Focus (it's a good one!):

And a few links that Deanna wants to share with you:

http://www.coolrunning.com/

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/

http://marathontrainingacademy.com/

http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/  [This one is for the more serious athletes]