Hold on for a powerhouse episode of The PhotoTellers! Today I'm insanely out-classed by the dynamic duo of Co-Host Lori Nordstrom, and our superstar guest, Kay Eskridge!

Kay's work reaches far beyond solely boudoir, but this conversation hones in on that segment. What can you expect today?

First, click the link below to grab Kay's books:

And then connect with Kay on           HER WEBSITE          |           CELEBRATE SEXY         

. . . and did you miss the conversation with Lori Nordstrom? Here you go:

http://firesidenetwork.com/lori-nordstrom-photography/

You may know Julieanne Kost as the Photoshop & Lightroom Evangelist. You may know her as the published author. You may know her as the extraordinarily accomplished Photographer.

Sit down with her for a few minutes, and you'll know her as a generous fountain of knowledge--and wisdom! You'll also learn about the influence her parents had on her career, and why Julieanne embraces (an evangelizes) the technical aspects of art.

What else might you learn? Glad you asked:

Bring your notepad to this conversation! And if you find it helpful, too, kindly share it with a friend.

Follow Julieanne Kost on:

HER BLOG          |          FACEBOOK          |          HER WEBSITE          |           INSTAGRAM

Or find her instructional videos on LYNDA.COM. [Did you know that you can try Lynda for 10 days--free?]

And snag her books on Amazon by clicking on the logo below. Please and Thank You.

If you're a high-volume Photographer, Mr. Robin Janson has a word of encouragement for you. It's the wisdom given to him from the great Ralph Romaguera, a tidbit that Ralph received from the iconic Don Blair.

You'll also hear the reminder of why the work of a portrait photographer is so important.

If you want to learn more about Robin, it's easy! Any of the links below . . . .

SOCK MONKEY PHOTOGRAPHY               KADIEN & COMPANY PHOTOGRAPHY                  FACEBOOK

And if you missed the conversation with Cindy & Ralph Romaguera:

http://firesidenetwork.com/cindy-and-ralph-romaguera-discuss-the-key-trait-of-successful-photographers/

For the Photographer sitting, waiting for inspiration; John David Pittman has a word for you: "I hope you have a comfortable seat." They're not "storm sitters," they're "storm CHASERS!"

What is the PROCESS to incite inspiration? LearnJohn David's process of being "tuned in."

1. What do I see?

2. What do I hear?

3. What do I feel?

4. What's the story?

You'll also learn the value of eating lunch alone, and also discuss Collaboration vs. Competition. What happens when you become great friends with one of your "competitors?"

"If you tune in to the world around you, you can better tune into the world inside of you." -John David Pittman

Grab a few of John David's favorite books below, remember Mom's advice, and connect with John David on his      WEBSITE     |     TWITTER     |     INSTAGRAM

"Only boring people get bored." -Mom

You're not the only one who has faced suffocating, career-ending, crippling burnout. It seems that creatives especially find themselves frequently wondering . . . "is it time to do something else?"

Today's conversation features Tony Corbell and Cris Duncan. The three of us sit down to discuss BURNOUT. You'll hear their own personal stories, and their advice to the Photographer who is battling the overwhelming sense to quit. All three of us have been there!

If the intro to this episode makes no sense, that's because it dovetails with the previous episode of The PhotoTellers. Be sure to catch that conversation where Tony Corbell talks about his experience photographing THE ORIGINAL American flag.

Learn more about Tony, see some of his work, and follow the places he'll be teaching by CLICKING HERE.

And Cris? Learn more about him and FIND YOUR FOCUS by CLICKING HERE. And enjoy a few images from past Find Your Focus trips below. If you're struggling with the suffocating feeling of burnout, pay very careful attention to the dates of Find Your Focus. A few days away with like-minded friends may be just what the Dr. ordered.

The previous conversation with Tony:

http://firesidenetwork.com/this-photographer-discovered-a-secret-hidden-within-the-original-american-flag/

Do you remember, Photographer, that time you got that call from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History: "We've got a problem. Can you help?"

Me neither. But Tony Corbell does.

Take 10 minutes today to hear the story of Tony's adventure photographing THE American Flag! A few teasers from the conversation:

After a pretty phenomenal story with Tony, my co-host, Cris Duncan and I are rightfully awed. Then, interestingly, the conversation transitions:

How do you compare this session to the one where you're trying to get a 3 year old to smile? Which is more important?

. . . and you'll hear about one of my most valued photographs.

Not only one of the smartest guys in Photography, Tony Corbell also happens to be one of the nicest. CLICK HERE to follow the work he's doing.

And he's written a few books, including a shiny new one! Click below to grab your copies.

And you've heard me brag about the Texas School of Professional Photography. Tony has been an instructor there for years! (and my co-host, Cris Duncan is also teaching there) Click the logo below to see the entire, stellar lineup of instructors.

This is the conversation that would have saved me thousands of dollars--if only I knew Tim McEver of Peachtree Camera Repair a few years ago.

I learn something from every (yes, EVERY) conversation on The PhotoTellers. Rarely, though, does my head spin with SEVERAL big revelations. Hold on to your hats! Tim, aka, Camera Repair Guy, explains:

NOTE: This is NOT sponsored content. None of the companies mentioned in this episode have paid for this show.

Looking to sell or buy gear--with a discount? Click the logo below, and be sure to use the promo code PEACHTREE (1 word, all caps) for 10% off certain gear.

And if you haven't met them yet, CLICK HERE to meet Arlington Camera--a Photographer's best friend.

And of course . . . click below to find Peachtree Camera Repair. Or give them a call at 855.795.8023

. . . and YES, they DID fix my Canon AE-1.

If you missed my earlier conversation with Ryan Brown of Sigma Lenses . . . CLICK HERE.

"What the camera does, is that it peels off layers. You can't run from the way you feel about yourself in front of a camera." -Peter Hurley

Peter Hurley is the founder of the world's largest community of headshot Photographers. He's created tens of thousands of headshots himself.

And now he's teamed up with Psychologist Anna Rowley to help people see & celebrate themselves as who they ARE (not what they DO). The hybrid of Psychology and Photography is PSYPHOTOLOGY. It's powerful for the client, but what about the Photographer? Discover what Peter learned about authenticity . . . and the real value of "I-thenticity."

PHOTOGRAPHER: Have you ever felt like a "therapist" for your client during a session? Do you see a different side of people when you point the camera? If so, this is a conversation that you need to hear.

Listen in and learn:

If you haven't seen it yet, CLICK HERE to see the TEDx talk that Peter and Anna delivered about Psyphotology.

And would you like to know what kind of person you are in front of the camera? CLICK HERE to take the (free) online assessment.

And you'd like a few resources for your own headshot photography. Simple! Find Peter's book on Amazon below, and check out the Headshot Crew HERE.

Satirical, sarcastic, sometimes snarky--Missy MWAC's commentary on the state of professional photography has entertained some, offended others. Why does she do it? What reactions has she gotten from her show? Does she hate new photographers? Does she hate workshops? How tall is she? Tune in as she explains, and also discusses:

"When you call a Photographer, more times that not, it's because you've got something great you wanna celebrate." -Missy MWAC

Connect with Missy:

YOUTUBE          |          WEBSITE         |          TWITTER          |           FACEBOOK         |          INSTAGRAM

What do REALLY successful leaders do? What one ingredient quickly kills moral in a company (and how to handle it)? Why is FUN integral to your business success? Photography is an emotional business--how do we not let our emotions carry us into business disaster?

Get your pencil and paper ready--this is the conversation you'll want to hear more than once!

Mike Hanline, Co-Owner of White House Custom Colour lab, joins The PhotoTellers again. This time, he doesn't speak as the "guy from the lab," he speaks to his peers: Leaders/owners of their own businesses. This is not only an important conversation for Photographers, but for anyone leading an organization.

In case you missed it, CLICK HERE to catch the first conversation I had with Mike at Texas School 2015. This is the conversation that your photo lab wants you to hear.

And we began our conversation with the Ashley Brooke Designs love-fest. I promised the link to her conversation on The PhotoTellers . . . CLICK HERE to catch more brilliance. And the link to Ashley's business? CLICK HERE. [No kidding--this girl is genius! Pay attention to her!]

And certainly you want to check out White House Custom Colour--and pick up 5 free 8x10's. Easy! CLICK HERE.

Mike mentioned the book he was reading at the time . . . click the link below to grab your own copy.

And here is my recommendation, Mike, for a book that will challenge what you think you knew about the world's most famous magician. And it will challenge everything you think about work ethic!

And for those of you listening on one of the syndicated channels--Thank You! Find more at www.ThePhotoTellers.com.