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Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod, Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with photographer Levi Sim about how relationship building and being helpful has moved his photography forward.

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We discuss:

• How Levi got started in his photography career
• The importance of being helpful and having a thick skin as you build your photography business
• The other elements of running a business besides taking photos
• What's a typical day for Levi looks like
• How Levi is using Platypod's Ultra Twin Pack
• The most important lessons Levi has learned over his career
• The role of relationship building
• Advice for photographers just getting started

Levi can be found at:

•  LeviSim.com

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

Have suggestions on future topics you want us to cover? Email us:

• Skip Cohen: skip@mei500.com
• Chamira Young: chamira@photofocus.com 

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line BEYOND TECHNIQUE IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

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Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with Glen Clark. Glen discusses ways to get your foot in the door with companies for sponsorship opportunities. You don't want to miss this!

We discuss:

• How Glen got started in the photography industry
• How to begin the process of forming relationships with companies in order get sponsorships
• Tips for building your skillset and doing your homework
• Tips for building your brand
• How speaking skills can ultimately help your long term goals
• How to make the most out of networking at conferences
• Why it's important to give a company a reason to want to form a sponsorship relationship with you
• Advice for photographers just starting out

Glen can be found at @GlenAClark on social media

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with photographer Shiv Verma! Shiv discusses ways to foster your creativity and improve your photography business.

We discuss:

• How Shiv got started as a professional photographer
• The role patience plays in his photography process and workflow
• Fun ways to stay creative during down time
• Things Shiv is doing to keeping optimism and moral high
• Ways to improve your photography business
• His outlook on the photography industry moving forward
• Advice for photographers just starting out in photography

Shiv can be found at:

• ShivVerma.com

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Welcome to Beyond Technique

Hello and welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by and Platypod, Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with wildlife photographer Moose Peterson!

 

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We discuss:

• How Moose got started in his photography career
• Why having passion for the creative process is so important
• How he raises awareness about endangered species
• The role focus plays in his business
• How he gets the word out about his work around the world
• How he maintains focus with all of the challenges that interrupt us
• Some of the biggest challenges new wildlife photographers face
• Advice for photographers just starting out

Moose can be found at:

•   MoosePeterson.com

 

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

Have suggestions on future topics you want us to cover? Email us:

• Skip Cohen: skip@mei500.com
• Chamira Young: chamira@photofocus.com 

You can be the next guest on our podcast!

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line BEYOND TECHNIQUE IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

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Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with pet photographer Nicole Begley. Nicole discusses how she's grown her pet photography business over the years and great tips for aspiring pet photographers!

We discuss:

• How Nicole got started as a professional pet photographer
• Technique and tips she uses for better photo sessions
• How Nicole has learned to "speak their language" when it comes to pets
• How she's kept her pet photography going amongst the pandemic
• Her educational resources, Hair of the Dog, and how it helps other pet photographers
• Stories of some of the most difficult pet portrait sessions she's done
• Advice for photographers just starting out in pet photography

Nicole can be found at:

• NicoleBegleyPhotography.com
• hairofthedogacademy.com

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

My guest is a California based photographer who has a distinguished career in Hollywood, working on several number one Hit shows including NCIS, NCIS LA, House, Grey’s Anatomy and many more. He’s an educator and has shared his talents with many photographers. Please Welcome Mike Kubeisy.

Topics include what are the different types of lights, personal gear Mike uses and why, challenging lighting conditions and light modifiers.

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! This InFocus Interview Show episode is brought to you by our partners, Lume Cube and Drobo. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting them and sharing these links with your friends!

My guest is a California based photographer who has a distinguished career in Hollywood, working on several number one Hit shows including NCIS, NCIS LA, House, Grey’s Anatomy and many more. He’s an educator and has shared his talents with many photographers. Please Welcome Mike Kubeisy.

Topics include what are the different types of lights, personal gear Mike uses and why, challenging lighting conditions and light modifiers.

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! This InFocus Interview Show episode is brought to you by our partners, Lume Cube and Drobo. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting them and sharing these links with your friends!

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with portrait photographer Kay Eskridge. Kay shares how she's staying relevant as a photographer during these unusual times, as well as how she's keeping a positive mindset and making plans for the future.

We discuss:

• How Kay got started
• How she maintains a healthy mindset during the pandemic
• Staying relevant
• How she's keeping in touch with clients
• How she's offering new products to her clients from her archives
• How she's pivoted during the pandemic
• What we can do coming out of this pandemic
• Advice for photographers just starting out

Kay can be found at

• ImagesbyKay.com
• info@imagesbykay.com

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

My first guest for this special best-of series is Jack Reznicki. Jack is an internationally renowned commercial people and children photographer based in his beloved New York City. My second guest is Gregory Daniel. Gregory is an award-winning portrait photographer who has been sharing his knowledge and love for a photographer for close to 40 years. He is currently the new President of PPA

In this episode, we discuss why it’s important to choose a reputable litigator if your images are used without your consent and how PPA has temporarily opened its site to all artists to help with valuable information about the new stimulus bill, as well as how to apply for relief.

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! This InFocus Interview Show episode is brought to you by our partners, Lume Cube and Drobo. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting them and sharing these links with your friends!

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level! 

Today, we chat with photographer Cindy Harter about the role of positivity in her business, ways she builds trust with her clients in the "new normal", and ways to build your business in a small town.

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In particular, we cover:

• How Cindy got started
• The role of years of selfless relationship building to sustain her business
• The role of positivity and optimism
• Tips for building a business in a small town
• Procedural tips in the new normal and making clients feel comfortable
• Advice for photographers just starting out

Cindy can be found at:

• Cindyharterphotography.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line BEYOND TECHNIQUE IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

My guest is a photographer and educator who has helped shape the photo industry, please welcome Jared Polin.

Jared is a successful photographer who has shared his knowledge and love for photography with over a million subscribers on his YouTube channel  for the past 10 years.

Topics includes finding your path as a photographer, understanding your gear and the importance of educating your self.

Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner.

You can be the next guest on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

Thanks for listening! This InFocus Interview Show episode is brought to you by our partners, Lume Cube and Drobo. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting them and sharing these links with your friends!

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com

Professional photographers join Scott Bourne to answer your digital photography questions three times each month on the Photofocus show. You can also get additional photography information at the Photofocus.com site. The show publishes to the feed on the 5th, 15th and 25th of each month. Send your photo questions to Photofocus@me.com or leave them on Twitter with the hashtag #photo QA. Thanks for listening. Produced by: Scott Bourne Bourne Media Group 1445 American Pacific Drive #110-285 Henderson, Nevada 89074 702-558-3805 bournemediagroup@gmail.com