This Week in Photo (TWiP)

This weeks episode is about The Business of Photography. By popular demand, I’m joined by two very talented and business-savvy photographers – Valerie Jardin and Matt Granger!

Valerie has taken her photography career from an occasional indulgence to a full-time income, successful podcast and workshop series that let her travel the world doing what she loves..

Matt Granger has built up a huge social media army of followers, fueled by his deep knowledge of photography technique and hardware. He feeds his “army” through his tours & workshops worldwide and sells photography courses and art books online.

http://valeriejardinphotography.com

https://www.mattgranger.com

Chris Smith is like very few other photographers I know. A high school physics teacher for 17 years, Chris left the security of that world to teach photography and run Out of Chicago full time.

Out of Chicago is one of the things that grew from Chris’ photography blog, along with his book. In 2014 Out of Chicago held the first annual Out of Chicago Photography Conference, which has since grown to be the largest photography conference of its kind in the midwest, attracting photographers from around the world. Some of the best photographers, and more importantly photography educators, teach at Out of Chicago. People like Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Bryan Peterson, Valerie Jardin, Matt Kloskowski, Frederick Van Johnson, Elia Locardi, Thomas Leuthard, Bill Fortney, Tim Wallace, Julia Anna Gospodarou, Scott Bourne, Jimmy McIntyre, Lindsay Adler, Jen Rozenbaum to name a few. What is that group photo like?

Before you start thinking Chris is all Chicago all of the time, let me point out that Out of Chicago is much more than just the Out of Chicago Photography Conference. Leading workshops around the country, and the popular Out of Moab conference in Moab, Utah, Chris is an all around photography leader.

His book “The Photographer’s Guide to Chicago” covers 100 of the best locations in Chicago, and how to photograph them. The 1st Edition can be found on Amazon, and the updated 2nd edition is available on the Out of Chicago website.

Join photographer, educator, and businessman Chris Smith and me as we discuss the Out of Chicago conference, and his wonderful black & white image “Above the L”, on this episode of Behind the Shot.

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Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group –

Photography is one of the worlds fastest growing hobbies and professions. And along with that goes a vibrant education and training industry. But who are the best of the best? And where should photographers go to find them?

In this episode Craig Colvin and Christopher Berry join to discuss their favorite Rockstar Trainers of Photography — and the best resources on and offline to help you get “focused” on learning to get better results with your photography.

Craig Colvin – http://craigcolvinphotography.com

Christoper Berry – http://www.instagram.com/mikmaan

Photographers and Sites mentioned in TWiP 511:

Frederick:

Photographers you admire?

Derrick Story (http://www.thedigitalstory.com)

Trey Ratcliff (http://www.stuckincustoms.com)

David Hobby (Strobist) (http://www.strobist.com)

Joe McNally (http://blog.joemcnally.com/)

Sites to recommend?

http://www.MasterClass.com

http://www.TWiPSchool.com

http://www.Lynda.com

http://www.Photoapps.Expert

Craig:

Photographers you admire?

John Paul Caponigro (http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/)

Keith Carter (https://www.keithcarterphotographs.com/)

Renee Robyn (http://www.reneerobynphotography.com/ )

Chris Orwig (http://chrisorwig.com/ )

Erwin Olaf (https://www.erwinolaf.com/ )

Sites to recommend?

Creative Live – http://www.creativelive.com

PSPF – http://www.palmspringsphotofestival.com

Phlearn – http://www.phlearn.com

Framed Network – http://www.framednetwork.com

Chris:

Photographers you admire?

Nick Fancher – http://nickfancher.com

Sue Bryce – http://suebryce.com

Miguel Quiles – http://miguelquiles.com

Sites to recommend?

TWiP – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

SLR Lounge – http://www.slrlounge.com

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Craig: Palm Springs Photo Festival

Chris: Flashpoint Evolv 200 https://www.adorama.com/fplfev200.html

Frederick: TWiP PRO Critique Sessions

 

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James Popsys is a UK based photographer with a great sense of humor, and apparently a strong hate for Kale. On his own site he says “Making the ridiculous images you see on this site is what I love to do…”. When was the last time you met a photographer that didn’t take their own work way to seriously? Such a refreshing attitude, and so is his work.

His shots are born from the thoughts in his head, with nod to the contradictions and irony that exists in everyday life. While I was reading his “About Me” page I kept thinking of a Standup Comedian.

His images run the gamut from placing a sticker in an unusual place, to flipping what you know as “real” completely upside sown. There have only been a few occasions where I have lost track of time looking through a potential guest’s portfolio in search of an image to discuss, and James is one of those.

Join Photographer and Composite Artist James Popsys and me as we discuss his image “Zone 334” – a wonderful combination of the London Underground in the wild. It’s a ride on the Tube on this episode of Behind the Shot.

PLEASE SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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More about our network…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

STEVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.

Have you ever considering entering the business of real estate photography? In this video I speak with Rich Baum, a veteran in the business. Rich gives some valuable tips on how you can get started in this lucrative business.

About Rich Baum

Rich Baum is a Northern California-based professional photographer with experience shooting a broad range of subjects including real estate, sporting events, weddings and executive head shots. Whether producing images for Fortune 500 companies, small locally-owned businesses or a bride and groom on the day, Baum’s mission remains the same: to exquisitely capture the subject matter’s true essence and spirit, while also providing for outstanding service and a truly fun experience.

Baum began his career as a prop master in Hollywood, working on television commercials and a number of well-known films including “Hoosiers,” “Gandhi,” “Beaches” and “The Naked Gun.” Over the course of twenty-five years working in the film business, Baum developed a keen eye for detail, framing and composition – skills that would serve him well when he transitioned to professional photography more than a decade ago.

A resident of Fair Oaks, California Baum also loves traveling, windsurfing, snowboarding and spending time with his wife Melissa and teenage children, Taylor and Sidney.

Connect with Rich: Website, Facebook, YouTube, Workshops, Podcast

In this episode Troy Miller and Steve Brazill join to discuss photographic education, inspiration and personal projects. You’ll learn some cool new ways to stretch yourself, keep your enthusiasm flowing and your photography fresh. You’ll also discover some valuable resources for learning new photography techniques and styles.

Steve Brazill – http://stevebrazill.com/

Troy Miller – http://spicyjello.com/

SUPPORT TWiP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWiP PRO – http://www.TWiPpro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.TWiPpro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT OUR NETWORK…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.TWiPschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

+ FASHION BY FREDERICKVAN

It goes without saying that keeping all of your eggs in one basket can lead to disaster. In this interview photographer Martin Bailey joins me to discuss some ways photographers can diversify their income to insulate themselves financially.

The Photographers Friend app

Martin’s Website

Martin’s Workshops

Martin’s Blog & Podcast

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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More about our network…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

+ FASHION BY FREDERICKVAN

Erika Thornes is a San Diego based photographer that has found a niche in silhouette beach photography, as well as underwater, and event photography.

It is an unusual combo of genres to specialize in, but once you meet her, it makes sense. She finds joy in capturing life as it unfolds in with and under the water.

I think the first time I saw Erika’s work was a few years ago on Google+… remember G+? Good times. I was immediately struck by the combination of rich colors, striking silhouettes, and stories. Her images make you feel like you were there, or at least wish you were. She makes images that her clients love, and that will still be hanging on the walls in 50 years.

Simply put, she creates work that sticks around, and as an educator she loves helping others do the same through her workshops.

Erika is an author at Lynda.com, has worked with Macphun, Photofocus, and Smugmug, and has been guest on many podcasts. Articles she has written for various outlets continue to inspire people to document their family stories in creative fun ways.

Join photographer Erika Thornes and me as we examine one of her most well know images to get a better sense of how she mastered the art photographing the silhouettes.

PLEASE SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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More about our network…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

STEVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

In this episode Sony Artisan of Imaging Robert Evans, and globe-trotting pixel hunter Martin Bailey join the show to discuss the latest new camera from Sony, the A7 III as well as some cool new software for photographers from Martin Bailey!

This episode was LIVESTREAMED at 6PM PST, Wednesday March 7th.

Follow Martin Bailey:

http://www.MartinBaileyPhotography.com

Martin’s Photographer’s Friend App

http://mbp.ac/app or http://mbp.ac/pf

Follow Robert Evans:

http://www.RobertEvansPhotography.com

Last week in Las Vegas was WPPI 2018, and I had the chance to check out some new software, some new hardware, and to make some new friends. If you have never been to WPPI, it’s a conference in Las Vegas focusing on Wedding & Portrait Photography. I usually try to avoid telling people that because the response is always something like “I don’t do Weddings or Portraits”. While it focuses on those two specialties, the conference and Expo offer something for virtually any photographer. I’m a concert photographer and yet I love WPPI.

If you have been before then the chances are you have seen some of the recent changes first hand. A few years ago WPPI called the MGM Grand home, but last year they moved to the Convention Center. While I have heard a few people say they like that venue, the majority didn’t, and that’s part of the reason I find WPPI so interesting. This is a big conference, but they are also listening to their attendees. This year they moved to the Mandalay Bay Events Center and it was – at least in my opinion – a great success. If you didn’t go because you were not sure after the convention center show then you missed out on a great event. The Expo was big, open, and well lit. The isles were nice and wide – mostly, and the vendor selection was varied. The networking may be my fave part of any conference, and having the show at Mandalay Bay made that part so easy – everyone in one place.

While I was there I had the chance to look at a few things I wanted to share with you. The week started with a presentation from Skylum, formerly MacPhun, talking about the latest version of Luminar, and a new Digital Asset Manager (D.A.M) they will be releasing later this year. This is intriguing on many levels.

I also visited the Canon booth to chat about the new M50 mirrorless camera and 470EX‑AI Hot‑Shoe Flash. There are number of thoughts I have had about these two products since the announcement, and spoiler alert… my thoughts at the end were different from where I started.

Sigma was a big announcement in my opinion. They announce a number of their Sigma Art Series prime lens with a Sony Mount. For the Sony people out there this is huge. They also announced the new Sigma Art Series 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM, which could be a game changer in terms of a fantastic quality wide angle for as reasonable price.

One of my favorite booths this year was Spider Camera Holster. It’s rare I see products so amazingly engineered, and the flexibility of their system is pretty amazing.

Join me on this special Behind the Shot WPPI Recap as I look back at the conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.

NOTE: The audio during the interviews is not what I had hoped for, and no question I would do it differently next time, but that showroom floor is crazy loud. Thank you to Canon, Sigma, and Spider Holster for coming on the show, and my apologies to my for the audio quality.