https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-july-14-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode, we chat with renowned fashion photographer Lindsay Adler about: The pivotal moments in her life that influenced her career The importance of studying business in addition to photography Seeking wise council from others Knowing the technical reasons behind why an image is "good" or "bad" Finding your own style and seeing … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast July 14, 2017
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Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | June 16th, 2017
Levi and Pepper talk about the upcoming full eclipse of the sun and some ideas to make the opportunity unique to you. We also take a minute to think about basing a photo business on a single platform -- which might suddenly change! Find Levi: www.levisim.com twitter.com/photolevi Find Pepper: www.panoramanetwork.com twitter.com/ronpepper Have suggestions or questions to be used on the show? Email us here: -Levi Sim: [email protected] -Ron Pepper: [email protected] Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t … [Read more...] about Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | June 16th, 2017
InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast June 2, 2017
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast June 2, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-june-2-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode, we chat with celebrity fashion and beauty photographer Matthew Jordan Smith about: How making connections brings lifelong clients The importance of relationship building Doing your homework and preparing prior to the photo shoot Doing your research and knowing your client The convergence of various hard and soft skills The … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast June 2, 2017
InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast May 26, 2017
The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show for May 26, 2017. I’m your host, Vanelli. On today's show, Levi Sim interviews travel photographer and Panasonic Rep, Mark Toal followed by Platypod inventor, Larry Tiefenbrunn. Mark talks about how he got into photography and how micro 4/3 cameras allow him to always have a camera with him. He shares his insights on what makes his photos compositionally intriguing and how living in different locations has influenced his photography. Larry talks about finding inspiration, some excellent resources for … [Read more...] about InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast May 26, 2017
Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | May 19th, 2017
We're back talking about portraits when you have only brought one light. Levi is very accomplished at doing this and he has great advice -- and stories! Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. … [Read more...] about Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | May 19th, 2017
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast May 12, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-may-12-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode, we chat with celebrity wedding photographers Bob and Dawn Davis about: Trends within the wedding and portrait industry Educating your clients The value of encouraging physical prints Understanding the importance of sharing your images with related wedding vendors Cultivating relationships with wedding vendors How to … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast May 12, 2017
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast April 14, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-april-14-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. This episode's topic: The Art of the Headshot: Skip Cohen and Chamira Young chat with Headshot Photographer Peter Hurley The client experience is hugely important. Communication during the session is the key People skills and giving direction are key factors in making a great headshot The art of fun conversation is helpful during a session … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast April 14, 2017
Photofocus Podcast — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these new products and mirrorless topics on their final episode of the #Mirrorless Show at Photofocus: Scott and Marco host their final mirrorless show at Photofocus. They will now move on to their new Photo Podcast Network at www.PhotoPodcasts.com where the new mirrorless and inspiration podcast episodes will be produced and hosted. Scott just returned after hosting eagle photography workshops in Alaska for two weeks. He shares his experience with his new mirrorless Olympus OM-D E-M1 MK II in regards to … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast March 1, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-march-1-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. We have a new co-host on the show! Scott Bourne has headed off to do some new projects and is stepping away from the Mind Your Own Business podcast, but stay tuned, because we might just talk him into coming back as a guest! In the meantime, Chamira Young, an active marketing driven photographer from the midwest and who's been behind the scenes helping Scott … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast March 1, 2017
Photofocus Podcast February 28, 2017 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these new products and mirrorless topics on this episode of the Photofocus #Mirrorless Show: Scott shares his impressions regarding mirrorless cameras from the WPPI trade show for wedding and portrait photographers in Las Vegas. Scott and Marco share their impressions from the new Fujifilm GFX 50s mirrorless medium format camera in comparison to the Hasselblad X1D. Fujifilm updated their X-mount lens roadmap and added a XF 80mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro that should be available in mid-2017. They have also … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast February 28, 2017 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast February 21, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-photofocus-infocus-interview-show-photofocus-podcast-february-21-2017-mixdown On today’s show we have: Peter Hurley interviewed by Chamira Young - How he got started taking head shots - What the Head Shot Crew is and how it can benefit you - Developing your portfolio with diversity - How one bad shot in your portfolio can kill your job prospects Kaylee Greer interviewed by Levi Sim - Heroic Dog Photography - Applying Portrait photography techniques to dog photography - How Social … [Read more...] about The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast February 21, 2017
Photofocus Podcast February 14, 2017 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these topics on this #Inspiration episode of the Photofocus podcast: Get to know an inspirational photographer: This month Scott introduces you to the American combat photographer Stacy Pearsall (born 1980 in Texas). Stacy is an award winning photographer and Scott has been fortunate to meet and talk to her in person. Find out more about the moving stories from Stacy in this NYT Lens article: https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/still-shooting-after-the-end-of-war/. Please also take a look at Stacy's fantastic … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast February 14, 2017 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast February 11th, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-problem-solving-show-photofocus-podcast-february-11th-2017 Ron Pepper and Scott Bourne discuss the various types of distortion and how to fix them including barrel and pin cushion distortion along with chromatic aberration and rolling shutter. They also discuss the various lens and software choices that can fix all of these problems. Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. … [Read more...] about The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast February 11th, 2017
The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast February 7th, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-q-a-show-photofocus-podcast-fevruary-7th-2017 Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington answer viewers photography questions. Q&A Podcast Questions 1. Michael in Cincinnati, OH I am a hobbyist photographer and recently decided to calibrate my monitor. I used a Spyder5Pro and after calibration the colors on my monitor have a very slight magenta look to them. I did multiple calibrations and even calibrated another computer in the same lighting conditions, yet I got the same result. Is this normal? … [Read more...] about The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast February 7th, 2017
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast February 1, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-february-1-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this renewed, reinvigorated episode of The Mind Your Own Business Podcast, Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen discuss outsourcing, taxes, insurance, book keeping, and helping your business run better. Specific topics of discussion include the following: The photographers that take care of taxes, insurance, and book keeping are the ones that are … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast February 1, 2017
Photofocus Podcast January 28, 2017 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these new products and mirrorless topics on this episode of the Photofocus #Mirrorless Show: Panasonic announced the price and availability of the Lumix DC-GH5. It will be available for US-$1999 at the end of March 2017 and Scott has ordered one to compare it to His Olympus OM-D EM 1 II. Panasonic has also announced four updated lenses. The updated lenses are: LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035) ($1000) LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 II POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100) ($1100) … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast January 28, 2017 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast January 21, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-infocus-interview-show-photofocus-podcast-january-21-2017 This is the PhotoFocus InFocus Interview Show FOR JAN 21ST, 2017. I’m your Host Rod Harlan. We have an all new quick & condensed, all the stuff with none of the fluff format for 2017, so let’s get started. On today’s show we have: Peter Treadway & David Williams interviewed by Levi Sim - Wedding and Travel Photography - how competitive they are with each other - their disagreement about the value of getting your name attached to … [Read more...] about The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast January 21, 2017
Photofocus Podcast January 14, 2017 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these topics on this #Inspiration episode of the Photofocus podcast: Get to know an inspirational photographer: This month Marco introduces you to the American street, portrait and landscape photographer Joel Meyerowitz (born 1938 in NY). After quitting his job as an art director, Joel started in the 1960's to shoot the streets of NY with 35mm B&W and color film. He adopted color film permanently in 1972 - which made him one of the early adopters in the art photography world. Check out his amazing work on his … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast January 14, 2017 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast January 11th, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-problem-solving-show-photofocus-podcast-january-11th-2017 BEST OF SHOW! This is a replay from July 11, 2016. New episode next month. In this episode of The Problem Solving show, Scott Bourne and Pepper discuss the problems photographers face. They then offer solutions to help solve these problems. In today's episode, they discuss the importance of having the right tool for the job. Specific topics of discussion include the following: -The concept of being "polycamerous" -Working with various … [Read more...] about The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast January 11th, 2017
The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast January 7th, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-q-a-show-photofocus-podcast-january-7th-2017?in=photofocus/sets/the-q-a-show Scott Bourne answers viewers photography questions. Q&A Podcast Questions #1 From Grae in Reedley, CA What tricks, or otherwise do you have for shooting in low and mixed outdoor lighting? Specifically in the area of photographing active fires (think firemen, not camping.) On the side I shoot active scenes with local fire departments and am looking to improve night scenes. #2 From Jeremy in Grass Valley, OR How … [Read more...] about The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast January 7th, 2017
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast January 1, 2017
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-january-1-2017 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this renewed, reinvigorated episode of The Mind Your Own Business Podcast, Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen discuss some powerful New Year's resolutions to set up to put your photography business on the path of success for 2017. Want to add to this list of resolutions? Send Scott an email at [email protected] to tell him yours. For the first dozen … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast January 1, 2017
Photofocus Podcast December 28, 2016 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne, Marco Larousse & Zack Arias
Scott and Marco have a special last #Mirrorless show of 2016 for you. Marco had the chance to interview Zack Arias for our mirrorless show at the Gulf Photo Plus Berlin event. Zack is a highly regarded and internationally famous commercial and portrait photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia. In the discussion Zack shares his thoughts and opinions on the following topics: How the image quality of mirrorless cameras convinced him to drop his full frame DSLR gear for good. How and when he uses his mirrorless camera over his digital … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast December 28, 2016 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne, Marco Larousse & Zack Arias
The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast December 21, 2016
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-photofocus-infocus-interview-show-photofocus-podcast-december-21-2016 Editor's Note In remembrance of Jim, we have decided to abandon our usual publication schedule. This podcast honoring Jim will be our only post today. The PhotoFocus InFocus Interview Show FOR DEC 21ST, 2016. I’m your Host Rod Harlan. This month we have a special show honoring the life and wisdom of Master Commercial Advertising and Fine Art Photographer and Abundant Educator Jim DiVitale. Jim sadly passed away … [Read more...] about The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast December 21, 2016
Photofocus Podcast December 14, 2016 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these topics on this #Inspiration episode of the Photofocus podcast: Get to know an inspirational photographer: This month Scott introduces you to Neil Leifer (born 1942). Neil is an American photographer and filmmaker mainly known for his work for Sports Illustrated and Time magazine. Neil has captured some of the most iconic sports photos of our time. Most of you will know his famous photo of Muhammad Ali after he poses over the knocked out Sonny Liston in 1965. Neil Leifer has 170 of his pictures published on the … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast December 14, 2016 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast December 11th, 2016
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-problem-solving-show-photofocus-podcast-december-11th-2016 Ron Pepper and Scott Bourne discuss how to fix focusing problems with lenses, as well as autofocusing when you don’t expect too. They also cover a lens cleaning regimen as well as the benefits of joining a camera manufacturers Pro services. Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. … [Read more...] about The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast December 11th, 2016
The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast December 7th, 2016
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-q-a-show-december-7th-2016 Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington answer viewers photography questions. Q&A Podcast Questions #1 From David Keneipp Manhattan Beach CA Question about exposing to the right. I still use my Nikon DSLR for some things, but I've lately been shooting more with my Fuji X-E2 because of the film simulations that can look great right out of the camera. I often shoot JPEG+RAW in case I need some bigger adjustments in post. I know shooting to the right (i.e., overexposing) … [Read more...] about The Q & A Show | Photofocus Podcast December 7th, 2016
The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast December 1, 2016
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-mind-your-own-business-podcast-photofocus-podcast-december-1-2016 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don't forget to post a review on iTunes. In this renewed, reinvigorated episode of The Mind Your Own Business Podcast, Scott Bourne and guest co-host Chamira Young discuss the most common myths about running a photography business. Specific topics of discussion include the following MYTHS: When you decide to go pro, all you'll be doing is taking photos. You have to be cheaper than … [Read more...] about The Mind Your Own Business Podcast | Photofocus Podcast December 1, 2016
Photofocus Podcast November 28, 2016 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Scott and Marco discuss these new products and mirrorless topics on this episode of the Photofocus #Mirrorless Show : This show starts with a discussion about the announced sales price of the Olympus OM-D EM1 II, which will be $-US 2000. Is this price fair for a top of the line m4/3 mirrorless camera? Price and information on the camera can be found on the Olympus official website here: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/e-m1-mark-ii.html Olympus has also announced their Pro service in the US. For US-$ 100 photographers of Olympus pro … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast November 28, 2016 — Mirrorless with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast November 21, 2016
https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/the-photofocus-infocus-interview-show-photofocus-podcast-november-21-2016 The PhotoFocus InFocus Interview Show FOR NOV 21ST, 2016 with your Host Rod Harlan. This month we have a bit of a BRITISH INVASION with 2 Inspiring Interviews with well-known movers and shakers in the Photographic industry from the United Kingdom. We’ll start with Robert Vanelli interviewing Tim Wallace about the business of Photography including the licensing of your images and the importance of building a relationship with each … [Read more...] about The Photofocus InFocus Interview Show | Photofocus Podcast November 21, 2016
