This Conversation with Jed Taufer

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This Conversation with Jed Taufer episodes:

10.04.2021
Vicki Taufer - The Nudge
Vicki and Jed Taufer have been involved in the photography industry for over 20 years. They co-founded their studio, V Gallery, in Morton, IL in 1998. With a focus on artistic portraiture, Vicki specializes in photographing people, pets, and commercial...
09.27.2021
Jaimy Ellis - The Deeper Side
I would describe myself as a down-to-earth creative who isn’t afraid to be honest. I like to have fun and act like a weird-o sometimes. I strongly believe that having killer photos of yourself, no matter who you are, can...
09.20.2021
Anj Olson - Reconfigure
Anj Olson is the owner and photographer at Lav & Lime Studio, a children and family photography studio located in Ankeny, Iowa. The studio specializes in modern storytelling photography with an emphasis on a custom experience with every client. Alongside...
09.13.2021
Kristina Guerrero - Cards Cards Cards
Kristina Guerrero, Cards + Press Product Owner, Client Success Program Manager, and Marketing and Events Manager. Highly creative marketer with over 15+ years experience at WHCC. She has transformed business initiatives that continue to propel revenue growth and produce brand exposure on...
09.06.2021
Laretta Houston - The Moment
Laretta Houston was born in Angeles City, Philippines. From struggle and poverty evolved an inspirational vision of beauty and life all around her. Laretta’s story could easily have taken such a different turn if not for her determination and strength. Born...
08.30.2021
Matthew Hodgman - Icing Products
Matt’s career has been centered around the world of professional photography. Owning and operating a studio for over 20 years along with coaching and educating photographers on the importance of product sales and studio design have been his long term...
08.23.2021
Audrey Wancket - Intentional
Audrey Wancket owns the high-end portrait studio, Wancket Studios in Spring Grove, Illinois. Audrey’s portraits have earned her numerous awards at the state and national levels, which has made here a sought after speaker to amateur and professional photography groups across...
08.16.2021
Natalie Keyssar - Aware
Natalie Keyssar is a documentary photographer whose work focuses on inequality, youth culture, and the personal effects of political turmoil and violence, in the Americas. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and illustration from The Pratt...
08.09.2021
Dorie Howell - Fear Not
Dorie Howell is a published photographer serving the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC Metropolitan area. She loves serving her clients in all genres but specializes in Newborn, Family and Corporate Headshots. As well as running her photography business, she has also...
08.02.2021
Allison English Watkins - Pedal to the Metal
Allison English Watkins specializes in capturing family portraits that will be treasured heirlooms for generations. For over 25 years Allison has been creating portraits for her beloved clients and celebrating their lifetime milestones. Living in the beautiful mountains of Park...
07.26.2021
Vanessa Joy - Work + Flow
Vanessa Joy is a Canon Explorer of Light that has been an influential speaker in the community for over a decade. Starting her photographic journey in 1998, she has since branched into public speaking, earned 5 college degrees, received a...
07.19.2021
William Branson III - The Other Side
William Branson III M. Photog. Cr., Fellow - ASP, A-BIPP, A-RPS, MPP-MPI “As a portrait artist, I help families hold onto time by creating portraits from their dreams. I write their story and the story begins with their family – their journey –...
07.12.2021
Mark Rossetto - Begin with the End in Mind
Mark Rossetto is an international award-winning Double Master Photographer with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), an international keynote speaker and a qualified Photography Business and Life Coach. Mark is highly regarded and has coached hundreds of photographers from...
07.05.2021
Brooke Shaden - Love and Permanence
Brooke Shaden is a conceptual fine art photographer specializing in self-portraiture. After graduating college with degrees in film and English, she turned to photography to tell the stories she always wanted to let loose. Photography provided a medium that was...
06.28.2021
Gary Hughes - Learn to Play
Gary Hughes covers being a Girldad, the Hobby Paradox, and much more as we discuss how one must Learn to Play. As the child of photographer parents it would have been natural for Gary to step right in to the family...
06.21.2021
Marc Silber - Common Photography Misconceptions
Marc Silber is a 3-time bestselling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular YouTube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. He started out learning darkroom skills and the...
06.14.2021
David Hume Kennerly - The Truth Teller
David Hume Kennerly is an amazing PJ photographer based in LA with years of experience going back to the Vietnam war. He was the presidential photographer for Gerald Ford and has published several books of his work including “Seinoff: The...
06.07.2021
Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry - Ctrl Alt Del
Don’t miss the CTRL-ALT-DEL RETREAT with Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry on August 15th and 16th 2021 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas! Go to www.getyourshoottogether.com for more information and to sign up! For almost 25 years Mary Fisk-Taylor has...
05.31.2021
Julia Woods On Relationships Part 4 - Creatives and Depression
Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 4 of a 4 part series, we discuss Creatives and Depression. You can find Julia @beautiful_outcome on Instagram. Hi, I’m Julia. I am passionate about helping couples stop fighting for themselves and...
05.24.2021
Julia Woods On Relationships Part 3 - The System
Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 3 of a 4 part series, we discuss The System Julia has developed for reconstructing ourselves so that we can be known by those we love the most. This is the...
05.17.2021
Julia Woods On Relationships Part 2 - Three Mistakes
Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 2 of a 4 part series, we discuss Three Mistakes often made in relationships. You can find Julia @beautiful_outcome on Instagram. Hi, I’m Julia. I am passionate about helping couples stop fighting...
05.10.2021
Julia Woods On Relationships Part 1 - Connection and Disconnection
Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 1 of a 4 part series, we discuss Connection and Disconnection. You can find her @beautiful_outcome on Instagram.
05.03.2021
Allison Tyler Jones From Pixels to Products Part 4: PROfiles
Allison Tyler Jones interviews two fellow photographers in Part 4 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed...
04.26.2021
Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 3: Sales
Allison Tyler Jones talks about Sales in Part 3 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed to...
04.19.2021
Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 2: Pricing
Allison Tyler Jones talks about Pricing Your Work in Part 2 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona....
04.12.2021
Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 1: Products
Allison Tyler Jones talks about developing a product line in Part 1 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa,...
04.05.2021
Gregory Heisler - A Photographer’s Photographer
It has been said that photographer and educator Gregory Heisler possesses “the eye of an artist, the mind of a scientist, and the heart of a journalist.” Renowned for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness over a career spanning more...
03.29.2021
Annie Marie - Kindimosity
Annie Marie tells her story, addresses the challenges she’s faced, and talks about Kindimosity, a term she coined that describes how she looks at life and treats others. 0:40 - About Annie 9:49 - Awards 14:23 - Two Markets 19:52 - The Burnout 24:48 -...
03.22.2021
Jessica Robertson - What We Actually Do
Jessica Robertson talks about what we actually do as photographers. It’s so much more than you might think. 0:40 - About Jessica 3:16 - What We _Actually_ Do 20:00 - The Impact of Senior Photographers 24:59 - What Can Somebody Do? 35:29 - The Road...
03.15.2021
Simon Bruty - The Power of Concentration
Simon Bruty talks about the importance of concentration when you’re in a position to capture a moment that might exist for a mere second…or less. Originally from the U.K., Simon Bruty now lives in Washington D.C. During his career, Simon has...
03.08.2021
Julie Collins - Finding Your Co-Workers
Julie Collins is an award-winning portrait photographer and the artist behind Julie Collins Photography, based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Julie is a Certified Professional Photographer through Professional Photographers of America and her studio specializes in family, newborn, and senior portraiture. Her...
03.01.2021
Lynsey Weatherspoon - Something Greater
Lynsey Weatherspoon knows Something Greater is out there, and she’s determined to work hard to get it. “Suddenly this camera, this thing, allowed me to move around the world in a certain kind of way, with a certain kind of purpose.”...
02.22.2021
Jai Mayhew - Methods and Motives
Jai Mayhew is a portrait & fashion photographer currently residing in St. Louis. Her work has been published internationally, featured in galleries and commissioned by public figures. Growing up in Germany, Jai was first introduced to portraiture in the form...
02.15.2021
Cris Duncan - Moving Forward
Cris and Deanna Duncan have a passion for people. Their greatest joy comes in seeing others succeed. Cris is often labeled “Mr. CPP” as he is only one of a few PPA (Professional Photographers of America) approved CPP instructors and...
02.08.2021
Kahran and Regis Bethencourt - Our Mission
World renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are a husband and wife duo and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography. The pair gained global recognition with their AfroArt series. The collection, which showcases the beauty and versatility of afro...
02.01.2021
Spanki Mills - Bold
Spanki Mills lives life on her own terms. From Spanki: Hey y’all. I’m just a girl named Spanki. Yep, that’s my real name…long story short, it was a dads nickname (Spanky from the Little Rascals), my mom was clearly so...
01.25.2021
Sarah Petty - Go Boutique
Sarah Petty, MBA, is a highly-acclaimed speaker, best-selling author of Worth Every Penny, and photography business teacher, inspiring thousands to use the boutique model to build their dream business. Her expertise is based on 20+ years of helping build the...
01.18.2021
Jamie Hayes - Using Fear as a Tool
Jamie attributes the success of their studio, along with business partner Mary Fisk-Taylor, to their sound management and business skills combined with their love and passion for photography. His commitment to creating priceless portraits, wedding albums and commercial imagery has earned...
01.11.2021
Lara Jade - No Dream Too Big
Born in Staffordshire, England. Lara Jade first picked up a camera at the early age of fourteen - influenced by self-portraiture and conceptual photography. Growing up with the rise of social media and digital techniques enabled Lara to see the...
01.04.2021
An Unforgettable 2020
Well everyone, here we are. 2020 is behind us. And now 2021 lays outstretched before us. We’ve called this episode An Unforgettable 2020…for obvious reasons, I hope. I just wanted to say thanks for listening these past few years. This...
12.28.2020
This Conversation Classic: Teri Fode - How to Keep a Client for Life
As 2020 comes to a close, the last This Conversation episode for the year is a classic podcast from the "early days". This episode featuring Teri Fode was originally released on April 23, 2018. Teri Fode is an award-winning photographer...
12.21.2020
This Conversation Classic: Brooke Shaden - On Growth and Going Dark
As 2020 comes to a close, This Conversation will be featuring two classic episode from the "early days". This episode featuring Brooke Shaden was originally released on January 8, 2018. Brooke explores the darkness and light in people, and her...
12.14.2020
Darren McBurnett - Uncommon Grit
Darren McBurnett “McB” (SEAL) Ret. is a combat veteran, professional photographer, author, corporate speaker, and ambassador. His 24-year SEAL career included numerous combat zone deployments for which he earned 53 individual, unit, and campaign honors, including a Bronze Star. During...
12.07.2020
Peter Hurley - Walking the Walk
Peter Hurley’s haphazard way of moving through life has had him cruising the seven seas on a sailboat while training for the Olympics, thrown him in front of a camera modeling for the likes of Polo, Hanes, Wrangler, and Abercrombie,...
11.30.2020
Clay Blackmore - Batting 1.000
Clay Blackmore was blessed to have worked with a photographic legend in Monte Zucker and one of the things he learned was how to bat 1.000 with his clients. Clay is an enthusiastic leader in the photographic industry. Not only...
11.23.2020
David Campli - Business Gets Personal
Campli photography was born in 1990 to become a leader in the neighborhood. Today the studio handles family portraits, weddings, seniors and commercial accounts. The studio is a brick and mortar operation with client service at the forefront. With a...
11.19.2020
Lance Sullivan - Be You
From Lance: This is where I’m supposed to talk about myself, let you know who I am and what I love. I am a father, and I’m a daydreamer with my head in the clouds! I love homemade popcorn, sunshine,...
11.16.2020
Aaron Bean - Community is Built Not Found
It’s great when your passion becomes your career but if you don’t fuel that passion, eventually it’s just going to die. Your community is very similar in that it’s built, not found. It needs to be constructed and nurtured and...
11.02.2020
Marcus Bell - Reinvigorated
Marcus Bell is a multi-award winning and highly acclaimed photographer. Best known for his wedding photography, Marcus’ original passion for the grandeur of landscapes and story-telling of documentary photography saw Marcus defy scope and created something that had never been...
10.26.2020
Zabrina Deng - Persevering
Zabrina Deng’s episode is called “Persevering” because that’s the word that comes to her mind when thinking about how she wants her kids perceive her. She wants them to see that she fought and continued to grind through difficult times.

What's This Conversation with Jed Taufer about?

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This Conversation with Jed Taufer episodes:

Vicki Taufer - The Nudge

Jaimy Ellis - The Deeper Side

Anj Olson - Reconfigure

Kristina Guerrero - Cards Cards Cards

Laretta Houston - The Moment

Matthew Hodgman - Icing Products

Audrey Wancket - Intentional

Natalie Keyssar - Aware

Dorie Howell - Fear Not

Allison English Watkins - Pedal to the Metal

Vanessa Joy - Work + Flow

William Branson III - The Other Side

Mark Rossetto - Begin with the End in Mind

Brooke Shaden - Love and Permanence

Gary Hughes - Learn to Play

Marc Silber - Common Photography Misconceptions

David Hume Kennerly - The Truth Teller

Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry - Ctrl Alt Del

Julia Woods On Relationships Part 4 - Creatives and Depression

Julia Woods On Relationships Part 3 - The System

Julia Woods On Relationships Part 2 - Three Mistakes

Julia Woods On Relationships Part 1 - Connection and Disconnection

Allison Tyler Jones From Pixels to Products Part 4: PROfiles

Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 3: Sales

Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 2: Pricing

Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 1: Products

Gregory Heisler - A Photographer’s Photographer

Annie Marie - Kindimosity

Jessica Robertson - What We Actually Do

Simon Bruty - The Power of Concentration

Julie Collins - Finding Your Co-Workers

Lynsey Weatherspoon - Something Greater

Jai Mayhew - Methods and Motives

Cris Duncan - Moving Forward

Kahran and Regis Bethencourt - Our Mission

Spanki Mills - Bold

Sarah Petty - Go Boutique

Jamie Hayes - Using Fear as a Tool

Lara Jade - No Dream Too Big

An Unforgettable 2020

This Conversation Classic: Teri Fode - How to Keep a Client for Life

This Conversation Classic: Brooke Shaden - On Growth and Going Dark

Darren McBurnett - Uncommon Grit

Peter Hurley - Walking the Walk

Clay Blackmore - Batting 1.000

David Campli - Business Gets Personal

Lance Sullivan - Be You

Aaron Bean - Community is Built Not Found

Marcus Bell - Reinvigorated

Zabrina Deng - Persevering