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Photography Xperiment Podcast

Photography Xperiment Podcast

De: Andrew Hellmich
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  • TPX30: Michelle Szpak – The business of motorcycle and automotive photography

    TPX30: Michelle Szpak – The business of motorcycle and automotive photography
    Sep 17 2021
    Michelle Szpak of www.szpak.co.uk has been shooting for over 15 years and specialises in motorcycle and automotive photography. Not the classifieds type of car and bike phots, what Michelle creates are special, incredibly lit art pieces for her clients. Her byline reads… Unique, passion-fuelled professional Automotive photography of your pride and joy. Creating Artwork for your Walls that last a lifetime. But it hasn’t always been all about incredible images of beautiful motorcycles and fancy cars! Michelle started with the idea of being a landscape and animal photographer before moving on to portraits – that was 12 years ago. Then in 2013, she photographed her first motorcycle, and automotive photography has been the focus since. The images our guest creates are works of art that require a fantastic imagination, expert lighting skills and an understanding of composition any photographer would die for. You might be surprised at the lighting she uses to showcase the cars and bikes (examples below). Michelle shares techniques and more, including the business and sales side of her photography, in this interview. Big thanks to ImagenAI for sponsoring and making this episode possible. If you’d love to have your post-processing after every shoot done for you – in minutes and at super affordable costs (around 5c/image) you need to take a look at ImagenAI. Here’s some of what we cover: Who are Michelle’s clientsHow clients find Michelle’s workHow the lockdowns affected Michelle’s businessWhat are automotive exhibitions and why are they so good for attracting clientsWhy automotive photography works well in the motorcycle industryWhat happens during motorcycle exhibitions that make them client attraction daysGenerating new photos to build your portfolioBeing confident and upfront when talking about your photography pricingMichelle’s booking processScouting photoshoot locations for cars and bikesMichelle’s lighting processAverage client spend on wall artWhat equipment to use for automotive photographyMichelle’s shooting and editing processHow long it takes to photograph cars and bikesThe difference between photographing cars and bikesUsing Photoshop and Bridge for post-processing imagesMichelle’s reveal processPayment processWhy Michelle limits her bookings to 20-30 sessions a yearDealing with burnout when running a photography businessHow long it takes to edit automative photosDo you need to hide number plates when posting on social mediaHow the pandemic became an eye-opener for MichelleCan wedding and portrait photographers with the skills charge their usual rates for automotive photographyWhat Michelle teaches in her photography courseThe importance of having the right mindset for a successful business What is your big takeaway? Following this interview, I’d love to read your feedback and comments. Was there something from this interview that struck a chord, inspired or motivated you? Will you take any kind of action after hearing what Michelle had to share? I’ve learned to be very confident with how much I charge for this because it’s a very heavy process so I’m not scared of saying the price. – Michelle Szpak Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below. If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Michelle or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below too. I look at a vehicle a bit like a boudoir photographer would look a female body. – Michelle Szpak If you understand light, you can create anything you want. – Michelle Szpak Covid forced me to realize that if I take a day off the world does not fall apart. – Michelle Szpak Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode: Michelle Szpak Website Michelle Szpak on Instagram Michelle Szpak on Facebook Michelle Szpak on 500px Free Photography Mindset Worskhop Loxley Colour Basics of Motorcycle Photography with Michelle Szpak – Facebook Live video Thank you! Thanks again for listening and thanks to Michelle for coming on and experimenting with a new and different format for this photography podcast and for sharing her thoughts, expertise, views and ideas. I’m looking for the lines. I’m looking for the shapes. I’m looking for the curves on the bike or the curves on the car that make it unique. – Michelle Szpak Also, big thanks to ImagenAI for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! If you’re looking for the easiest, cheapest, fastest way to replicate yourself in regards to editing your photography, you need to try this service for yourself! The real beauty of this Artificial Intelligent way of editing is it really does learn your editing style and apply it to your files – in literally seconds! It continues to learn as you develop your style, it’s a fraction of the cost of outsourcing to an image editing company or training a VA from any country to do your editing. You need to try this to...
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  • TPX29: Ashley Jones – Love not lost through meaningful photography

    TPX29: Ashley Jones – Love not lost through meaningful photography
    Aug 19 2021
    Ashley Jones is the driving force behind Love Not Lost – an organisation supporting people in grief and helping people heal by connecting portrait photographers with families facing a terminal diagnosis. Ashley, through Love Not Lost, is on a mission to revolutionise the way we heal in grief by preserving memories for those they love – at no cost to them. Ashley and her husband have endured this same grief when they lost their beautiful daughter, Skylar. Their friends gifted them a portrait session to help preserve her memories. At the time, Ashley didn’t realise how powerful these photos would become. They gave her a way to hold onto her baby girl. Big thanks to ImagenAI for sponsoring and making this episode possible. If you’d love to have your post-processing after every shoot done for you – in minutes and at super affordable costs (around 5c/image) you need to take a look at ImagenAI. Photo by Sarah Harms Here’s some of what we cover: What is Love Not LostMisconceptions about griefHow Ashley coped with the grief of losing her daughterHow Ashley started her photography businessHow to start a non-profit organizationSourcing funds to run the non-profitBridging the gap between people who wanted to help and the people who are sufferingFinding photographers to volunteer for Love Not LostThings to consider before sending off photographers to familiesThe training each photographer goes through before photographing terminally ill clientsThe booking processPost-processingDiscussing copyrightUsing pain to support other peopleLoving people better through employing diverse photographers What is your big takeaway? Following this interview, I’d love to read your feedback and comments. Was there something from this interview that struck a chord, inspired or motivated you? Will you take any kind of action after hearing what Ashley had to share? As we experience losses throughout our lives, we want people to feel loved and supported. – Ashley Jones Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below. If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Ashley or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below too. My hope with Love Not Lost is that we can kind of combat the pain cycle in the world by stepping in and really loving people even in the midst of their suffering. – Ashley Jones When we can step in and love people, that’s when the healing happens. – Ashley Jones Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode: Love Not Lost Website How Can I Love You Better Website Love Not Lost on Facebook Love Not Lost on Instagram Love Not Lost on Twitter Stefanie Finnemore ImagenAI – artificial intelligent photo editing for professional photographers ShootProof WPPI Expo Photo by Tessa Marie Thank you! Thanks again for listening and thanks to Ashley for coming on and experimenting with a new and different format for this photography podcast and for sharing her thoughts, expertise, views and ideas. The thing about grief is that it’s just love in another form. – Ashley Jones Also, big thanks to ImagenAI for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! If you’re looking for the easiest, cheapest, fastest way to replicate yourself in regards to editing your photography, you need to try this service for yourself! The real beauty of this Artificial Intelligent way of editing is it really does learn your editing style and apply it to your files – in literally seconds! It continues to learn as you develop your style, it’s a fraction of the cost of outsourcing to an image editing company or training a VA from any country to do your editing. You need to try this to believe it. When I first heard about ImagenAI, I didn’t think it was going to work. After the free trial, I was blown away. It pretty much nails my editing style and has cut my editing a ton. I highly recommend you give this app a shot. – Anthony Guana If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this episode, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post, and if you liked the episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post! That’s it for me, hope everything is going well for you in life and photography! Thanks and speak soon Andrew
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  • 401: Damon Pijlman – Survive and thrive with your photography business during the pandemic

    401: Damon Pijlman – Survive and thrive with your photography business during the pandemic
    Feb 22 2021
    Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area. Damon Pijlman of www.studiodamon.com photographs weddings, portraits, families and commercial work. His Instagram bio says he’s a Visual Storyteller who Documents inspiring couples worldwide. His wedding photography was voted best in the Netherlands – 2014, 2015 and 2016. He has countless awards – take one look at the images that earnt them, and I promise, you will be blown away. His work is fantastic. It was his artist and painter father who taught him to observe carefully. But it was following the Foundation Workshop in 2013 where Ben Chrisman and David Murray changed everything about wedding photography for him. I read in an interview where he was asked, what’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever agreed to do? His reply… Setting up a Groupon beach portraits package … After 500 sessions, he says he was ready to kill himself. In this interview, Damon shares how to survive and thrive with your photography business during the pandemic. Here’s some more of what we cover in the interview: How the Groupon beach portrait package worked and almost killed DamonWhat Damon would do differently if given the chance to start over againWhy Damon was fired from his previous photography jobOvercoming self-doubt after losing his job as a photographerHow Damon found his photography nicheThe big advantages of attending photography workshopsWhy Damon takes 10,000 photos on average at most weddingsWhere Damon is right now with his photography businessShifting to a new photography niche to cope with the pandemicHow to be successful as a portrait photographerDamon’s average sales from clients in different genresMust take steps after attending workshops and watching educational videosWhat to say on the phone when calling potential clientsThe best way to market new photography products without sounding too pushyHow to listen and have clients share their needs to guarantee salesWhy you should call family members and the full wedding entourage before shooting weddingsHow to become a better storyteller through your lensHow Damon’s gift vouchers workUsing vouchers as a reason to call clientsCalling clients 3-4x when they don’t pick up the phone – staying persistentScheduling portrait sessions are a must to generate clientsWhat to say when clients say they need to consult with their family members before scheduling shootsWhen should you mentioning pricing and how much clients might spendThe need to refine the language to deliver the right message to clientsDealing with booked wedding sessions during the pandemicHolding contests to generate more leadsWhat people win with Damon’s contestsHow Damon’s contests work – in detailWhy Damon likes photographing portraits more than weddingsWhat Damon does daily that makes a massive difference in his life What’s on Offer for Premium Members If you’re a premium member, you should have received an email with links to your version of this interview – the full length and more revealing version where you hear the absolute best tips and advice from every guest. If you’re on the fence about becoming a premium member, join with the $1 trial today and get access to the FULL interviews each week, get access to an amazing back catalogue of interviews and ALL future interviews delivered automatically to your phone or tablet. Plus special member-only interviews. All you need to do is listen on the call, and just make them excited. – Damon Pijlman You’ll also receive access to the members-only Secret Facebook Group where you can connect with other Premium Members and interview guests to help, support and motivate you to take ideas you hear in each episode and put them into action. There are also FB live video tutorials, role-play interviews and special live interviews happening in the group. You will not find more friendly, more motivated, caring and sharing photographers online. Seriously, that’s not all. In addition to everything above, you’ll get access to and instructions on forming or joining a MasterMind Group with other premium members. These groups are super motivating, make you accountable and build friendships with other pro photographers with similar motives to you – to build a more successful photography business. What is your big takeaway? Following this interview, I’d love to know if you’re taking anything away from what Damon shared. Is there something you heard that excited or motivated you to the point where you thought, yeah, I’m going to do that! If so, let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below, let me know what your takeaways were, what you plan to implement in your business as a result of what you heard in today’s episode. It really was surprising that this happened. But the couples I didn’t connect with very well, I still send them a voucher, and are one of our best couples. – Damon Pijlman If you have any questions that I missed, ...
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