The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

By Bill Ramsey: Photographer, Podcaster, The PhotoTellersBusinessArtsVisual Arts
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The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast episodes

  • Learn What Your Favorite Photographers Already Know About Tether Tools (and get a discount!)

     

    While at Imaging 2016, Lauren Simons graciously spared a few minutes to join The PhotoTellers. This is the episode where you'll learn how many of your favorite Photographers are using Tether Tools to create top-tier work, keep their files secure, and protect their gear.

    You're a Photographer who doesn't shoot tethere, and you're wondering, "Why should I?" If so, you'll hear me delve into that very issue.

    Not interested in shooting tethered? Do you need a mount for your tablet, your speedlights, your smartphone? Is it possible to shoot WIRELESS TETHERED?

    How can you learn more . . . and also get a discount? Glad you asked:

    • The American Society of Media Photographers teamed up with Tether Tools to write The Ultimate Tethering Guide. CLICK HERE to grab a free copy.
    • Find a world of (non-sales-y) information on the Tether Tools site by CLICKING HERE.
    • When you order from the online store, enjoy a 10% discount by using the promo code: Imaging10

      • If you're a fan of The PhotoTellers, you've heard some of Russ Talks episodes, right? HINT: Russ is a HUGE fan of Tether Tools himself!

      Russ Talks #2: Robert Plant, Alison Krauss & Chelsea Handler

      24 min
    • Why Did David "Smiley" Irvin Cry 36 Years After Photographing a Family?

      Get ready for some Texas-sized tears and some Lone Star-sized laughs.

      This 7-minute conversation with David "Smiley" Irvin mentions:

      • 6 US Presidents
      • the $2.50 8x10 that began his career
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • the REAL reason he considers himself "wealthy"
      • the family photo session that led to tears 36 years later
      • the tidbit of advice for photographing a celebrity
      • advice for working with EVERY client

        • See some of David's work by CLICKING HERE.

        And check out what's happening at the Texas School of Professional Photography by clicking the logo below.

        8 min
      • Is Fundy Software the Photographer's Sales Rep, Album Designer, Blogger, & More?

        [powerpress]

        Beware Photographer! Andrew "Fundy" Funderburg wants to change your business. Radically.

        He's spewing crazy ideas like:

        • Quick, simple album design--WITHOUT A TEMPLATE!
        • A cost-effective sales tool that easily creates wall collages, slideshows, and integrates with your lab
        • A process for blogging and branding your images along the way

          • Sound like the talk of a madman? Check it out for yourself--FREE.

          CLICK HERE to peruse what Fundy Software has to offer, and start your free trial.

          But Wait, There's More!

          Because you are a loyal listener of The PhotoTellers, Fundy is making you an offer you can't refuse:

          Sign up for the software, use the coupon code FIRESIDE [all caps], and enjoy 30% off!

          Do it today, because the offer ends 2/29/16.

          Listen in to my conversation with Fundy from Imaging USA 2016 to learn more.

          18 min
        • Thom Rouse on the Fusion of Personal Fine Art Work & Portrait Photography
          Thom Rouse

          "No one is wasting their time following their personal fine art." -Thom Rouse

          Is this you?

          You pursue your own personal Photography projects for fun/your own fulfillment, but never envision a world where these projects become work for your clients? If so, Thom Rouse has a message for you. You'll learn from his story, and also hear us discuss:

          • Why do we need to be Artists, not only Photographers?
          • The hybrid of fine art personal work and commissioned portrait work
          • How is Photoshop not only a production tool, but an artistic medium unto itself?
          • You don't find or develop your style, it finds you.
          • The value of developing your own Process--it's not your style, it's a map of your style.
          • Why your personal history is vital to your best work
          • Advice to the newbie in the business, advice to the person in mid-career
          • "Trends are the thief of creativity."

            • Connect with Thom at his WEBSITE HERE or his PERSONAL FACEBOOK or his STUDIO FACEBOOK.

            And remember that mention of his book being published by Amherst Media? GO GET IT NOW!

             

            34 min
          • A Photographer Turns Grief to Giving--Ashley Jones and Love Not Lost

            "The driving question of our organization is 'how can we love people better?'" -Ashley Jones

            Ashley Jones, Founder of Love Not Lost, joins The PhotoTellers for a powerful episode. She bravely discusses the loss of her young daughter, the impact of 2 Photographers, and how it has led to a non-profit that serves others with terminal diagnoses.

            The heart of her mission? Loving people better, and providing Photographs to help in the grieving process.

            You'll also learn:

            • About a new show coming to The Fireside Network
            • Advice to help as you walk with someone who is grieving.
            • Ashley's surprising resource for grieving--and the resources that she intentionally ignores.

              • How can you learn more and get involved? CLICK HERE.

              #lovenotlostorg

              33 min
            • Avoid the Bridezilla! Ross Benton's Advice to the Wedding Photographer

              If you're starting your Photography business, who are the 3 critical people to have in your corner? If you photograph weddings, how do you make the day successful for YOURSELF? Grab your cup of coffee and enjoy a few minutes of wisdom from Mr. Ross Benton.

              Formerly a student, Ross is now an instructor at The Texas School of Professional Photography. This conversation is from a few minutes of his time at the 2015 school. And if you haven't looked into the 2016 lineup of instructors, click the logo below! [HINT: Ross is one of them.]

              Connect with Ross, learn more about him, tell him "ATTABOY!" on his PhotoTellers conversation by finding him:

              ON INSTAGRAM          |          AT HIS WEBSITE

               

              7 min
            • Cindy and Ralph Romaguera Discuss the Key Trait of Successful Photographers

              For over 20 years, Ralph Romaguera has been teaching other Photographers. What is the ONE KEY TRAIT that tells him if the student will be a success or not? Tune in.

              The 2015 Texas School of Professional Photography provided a wealth of great conversations. I've been publishing them in no certain order, and today--finally--is the FIRST conversation I recorded there. Mrs. Cindy Romaguera begins today's talk, and quickly brags about her "Mr. Absolutely, Positively Wonderful." Fortunately, I was able to also spend a few minutes with him that same week: Mr. Ralph Romaguera. Rather than publish separately, I've taken the liberty to splice their interviews back to back.

              Hear Cindy and Navy-trained Photographer Ralph discuss:

              • "We are school photographers--Damn Proud to be school photographers!"
              • The story of photographing Dom DeLuise dancing with his mom
              • Ralph's excitement about the fusion of video and still photography
              • 20+ years of teaching, and his perspective on people who do and don't do well in photography
              • Ralph's morning ritual to improve his own photography

                • See Ralph & Cindy's work by CLICKING HERE.

                And check out the stellar line-up at Texas School by clicking the logo below.

                11 min
              • Allison Russell: How She Replaced Her 6-Figure Income with Photography

                Midst a world of naysayers, pessimists, and glass-half-empty people, you'd think that NO ONE is making a decent living as a Photographer. If I've learned anything from being host of The PhotoTellers, I've learned that the art, the craft, and the business of Photography is alive and well!

                This is the FIRST EVER episode of The PhotoTellers that includes a co-host! You've heard him here before (and if not, click the links below). He is Mr. Cris Duncan. When I asked him to co-host, and bring along some fascinating guests, he immediately mentioned Mrs. Allison Russell.

                In only a few short years, she replaced her 6-figure income with her full-time Photography business. HINT: She's not working in a giant metropolis. What can you expect from this conversation?

                • The role of Certification and a Storefront in establishing her identity
                • Her 2 pieces of advice to someone  wanting to go full-time
                • The lesson she learned from a 5-generation photo
                • What Cris has learned from Allison

                  • Connect with Allison here:

                  WEBSITE          |          INSTAGRAM          |          FACEBOOK

                  And the previous conversations with Cris Duncan:

                  http://firesidenetwork.com/cris-duncan-on-the-business-of-portrait-photography-connecting/

                  http://firesidenetwork.com/cris-duncan-photographer/

                  . . . and the conversation with Cris' brilliant, beautiful bride:

                  http://firesidenetwork.com/photographer-20-minutes-per-day-for-better-productivity-mood-and-creativity-heres-how/

                   

                  18 min
                • Photographer: Be the "Mascot" of Your Own Brand! Branding-Brilliance from Ashley Brooke

                   

                  "I started out with zero dollars . . . so how can I sell a product that no one knows about?" -Ashley Brooke

                  Ashley Brooke

                  Does that scenario sound familiar? If so, today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is just for you!

                  A platform speaker at Imaging USA 2016, Ashley Brooke of Ashley Brooke Designs managed to spare a few moments for this conversation.

                  In only a few short years, she's created a lifestyle brand around herself . . . and her clients include Reese Witherspoon, and the most recent Sports Illustrated swimsuit models.

                  Though not a Photographer herself, she's grown up in the Photo industry. You'll hear how Ashley specifically caters her advice to we who work in Photography. A few teasers from today's episode:

                  • How and why should you become the "mascot" of your own personal brand? How does this help you "sell" without "selling?"
                  • Have trouble seeing yourself as a brand? Be Beyonce!
                  • Learn the disconnect Photographers face between their work and the work they show on social media
                  • Why is the story of what you do as important as the work itself?
                  • What does it mean to make all social media posts "website worthy."
                  • Why should the Photographer include "behind the scenes" photos on social media?

                    • Wanna learn more about Ashley Brooke? No problem:

                    INSTAGRAM          |          TWITTER          |          WEBSITE          |          FACEBOOK          |          PINTEREST

                    We talk about the brilliant Photographers who also happen to be her parents. In case you missed their conversations here on The PhotoTellers:

                    http://firesidenetwork.com/his-1st-photo-created-at-age-12-launched-this-renowned-photographer/

                    http://firesidenetwork.com/why-you-should-stop-educating-other-photographers-and-why-you-should-start/

                    21 min
                  • Photographer: Are You the Wrong Client for Mid-South Color Lab?

                    It's highly likely, Photographer, that you are not the right client for Mid-South Color Lab.

                    Brooks Clayton, President of Mid South Color Lab, sat down with me at the Texas School of Professional Photography and discussed:

                    • Who is the wrong client for Mid South?
                    • Old Fashioned ways of printing and quality--and why Mid-South has embraced the process that many labs have discarded
                    • What questions should you ask when you're shopping for a lab?
                    • Luma Vue panels--Mid-South is the national distributor!
                    • Photographers who are doing well: What do they have in common?
                    • The "secret" for getting the phone to ring.

                      • See more of the work that Mid-South does, and learn about the (really cool) Luma Vue panels by CLICKING HERE.

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                      And I bring thee great news! Brooks asked that I share this promotion with you:

                      In appreciation of our valued clients and to help you refresh your studio wall samples, we are offering you a special 25% discount on orders for display prints from now through March 31, 2016

                      We offer this promotion for two reasons:

                      • We realize that your success in selling wall portraits is significantly enhanced when you have plenty of new samples to show and,
                      • It is our way of thanking you for your business and loyalty.

                        • To take advantage of the special, simply mark your order "Display Special" and make sure we receive it no later than March 31st, 2016.

                        • This special offer applies only to 16x20 and larger prints to be used as display samples in your studio--orders are not to be sold to customers.
                        • Discount applies to print, mounting, finishing and art. Luma Vue products are excluded from this special offer.
                          • Ideal opportunity to take your business to the next level by adding Painter portraits to your line.
                            • 9 min

                          About The PhotoTellers--Photography Podcast

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