The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

Episode #6 of Russ Talks finds Russ Harrington back in Chattanooga, TN, to discuss the lost art of Customer Service. If you've listened to his other episodes, you've heard Russ mention it several times. This time Russ dives into some specifics . . . including the food that Reba requests for her day at the studio.

And if you haven't yet heard, Russ will be teaching this year at THE TEXAS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY! Block off the dates on your calendar now--APRIL 24-29, 2016. Registration opens at PRECISELY 11:00 pm Central Time, January 3, 2016. Be ready to register at that very moment, before the class fills up.

And how about you take a walk with Russ, Bill, Mike Hanline of WHCC, and a group of other walkers this January? PPA Charities is hosting the Super Heroes for Smiles 5K, January 10, 2016, in lovely downtown Atlanta, GA. Register for your place in the "race" (a "race" for others . . . we'll be walking) and your entry supports the work of Operation Smile and also Dando Amor. And if you're not going to be in Atlanta for Imaging USA (and the 5K), you can still be a virtual runner! Click HERE to learn more.

Speaking of Customer Service: You hear me mention the interview with Tim & Bev Walden--find those episodes HERE and HERE.

How about the Behind-the-Scenes book that Russ has just published? Or how do you get Russ to your studio for a day?! Click the logo below.

Finally--have you wondered about the band that sings Russ' really cool intro and outro? They're The Crevulators. Click HERE to hear more of their work.

Episode #5 of Russ Talks finds Russ Harrington and Bill in Chattanooga, TN, again, discussing:

Some of Russ' favorite musicians you may not have heard:

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Want a behind-the-scenes look at some of Russ' most famous sessions? CLICK HERE  to grab the book!

Do you believe that in order to grow your business, in order to enjoy the success you crave, you'll need to work MORE? HARDER? Rachel Marten & David Hilton say, "NO!"

If you caught my conversation with Mr. Clark Marten (Rachel's husband), you heard from a tremendously successful portrait Photographer. During that talk, Clark mentioned the help he's received from a business coach. Today's conversation, as promised, talks to the aforementioned coach, David Hilton, AND Clark's wife, Rachel. They both work in the trenches, and they both coach other Photographers. Today is part one of the conversation.

WARNING: If you remember the days of TV before Netflix and "binge watching," you might remember these dreaded words at the end of the episode: TO BE CONTINUED. If you hated that . . . well . . . you might not enjoy today's ending. You've been warned.

TODAY, what can you expect:

Learn more about the work Rachel and David are doing to serve Photographers, and pick up free download, CLICK HERE.

Can ONE Polaroid photo completely change a career? Apparently so. Learn about Russ Harrington's serendipitous meeting with Trisha Yearwood. Then hear how his work in Fashion, Christian Music, and that one Polaroid of Trisha completely changed his career.

You'll also learn about:

If you haven't done it yet (for shame), click the logo below to visit Russ Talks! Sign up for Russ' email list to receive the free download that walks through his Jason Aldean Mtn. Dew shoot, and also stay in the know about his travels.

SUGAR'S RIBS; Chatanooga, TN

MCCLARD'S BAR-B-Q; Hot Springs, AR

THE RENDEZVOUS; Memphis, TN

ANGELFIRE7 BBQ; Atlanta Metro

STILES SWITCH BBQ; Austin, TX

BIGUN'S BBQ; Jasper, GA

FOSSIE'S BBQ; Dickson, TN

If only EVERY photographer was saying the same thing as Clark Marten: "We believe that Photography is alive and well . . . We are having our best year ever!"

Are you? If not, what's different between you and Clark? Here are a few of the items that we discuss:

It's a short conversation, but make sure that you stay through the end. You'll hear a teaser about the follow up conversation that Clark inspired.

Welcome to Russ Talks #3, and Bill's botched intro to the show! Today you'll hear WHY Russ Harrington has seen so many of his clients return again and again and again. You'll also learn the key person who connected him to the iconic Loretta Lynn! You might even hear references to Annie Leibovitz & Nicole Kidman. What else?

You heard about the awesome download--available for FREE--when you join the tribe at RUSSTALKS.COM. Click the logo below to get over there!

And I mentioned the Southern Living Photographer--find that conversation HERE.

And also links to the magazines that Russ & Bill discuss:

Peter Hurley, the Headshot Photographer, needs your help. He goes so far as to say, "I will fly you around the world to shoot headshots with ME!"

What can you expect from today's conversation?

"People become so much more attractive when they're having fun in front of the camera, rather than when they're worried about the outcome."  -Peter Hurley

Would you like to join Peter's team on the Headshot Crew? Start by CLICKING HERE.

You want to learn more about PsyPhotology, right? Of course. CLICK HERE. Not that you're asking, but I "Own It!"

Find the tools that Peter uses by CLICKING HERE.

Learn more about the iconic Bruce Weber HERE.

Discover the work of Ramiro Montoya HERE.

Need to learn how Peter creates the work he does, including how he directs his subjects? Click below to grab his book from Amazon. You'll also find the link to some of Bruce Weber's work.

And the TEDx talk that Peter mentions? Join the 3 million people who have watched the show:

The conversation on today's episode of The PhotoTellers takes us on a wild ride! Thank you, Mr. Ethan Tweedie! If you're interested in Architectural Photography, or you want to hear an engagement story--you got it! What else?

Find Ethan on:

HIS WEBSITE          |          FACEBOOK          |          TWITTER

And special thanks to The Texas School of Professional Photography for this conversation! Click the logo to see what's in store for 2016.

After years of photographing some of the world's most famous musicians, does Russ Harrington ever get starstruck? Today you'll find out . . . and also hear if Robert Plant might also get a little starstruck himself.

Episode #2 of Russ Talks finds us discussing:

If you haven't been there yet, RUSSTALKS is calling your name! See more of Russ' killer images there, and sign up for the Russ email list. This list will keep you in the know when Russ is coming to your town for a workshop. AND--when you sign up, you'll snag a free video that details Russ' Mtn. Dew shoot with Jason Aldean.

Here it is! Episode #1 of Russ Talks on The PhotoTellers! It's an honor to welcome Russ Harrington to the show, where he's sharing stories from 25+ years of photographing Country & Christian Music's biggest stars.

While he's still doing the work he's always done, Russ is transitioning to teach other Photographers the HOW, WHAT, and WHY he photographs.

You'll hear him here on a regular basis, but it's VITAL that you find him at www.RUSSTALKS.com!

Sign up for his email list there, and you'll receive a free download that looks behind the scenes with his Mountain Dew shoot with Jason Aldean! You'll also be privy to the resources that Russ is providing, and know the times and places where Russ will be teaching.