In this episode, Mark talks with Matthew who is a commercial lifestyle photographer. Matthew talks about how he creates an atmosphere of enjoyment and involvement; not only for the people viewing his photos, but especially for everyone he has work with.
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Rachel LaCour Niesen, Wedding Photographer
In this episode, Mark had a the opportunity to talk with Rachel, one of the founders of LaCour, and ShootQ. Rachel provides wedding photography to clients seeking storytelling images that lay the foundation for their family legacy.They talked about photography, business, and putting it all together.
Louisa Curtis, Creative Photography Consultant
In this episode, Mark talks with Louisa a creative photography consultant who spend a number of years in the commercial photography industry. She will talk about how its important to refine your image vision and target the appropriate audience.
Tamar Levine, Fashion, Portrait & Fine Art Photographer
In this episode, Mark talks with Tamar who is a Los Angeles fashion, portrait, and fine art photographer. She now shoots regularly for magazines, ad campaigns, album artwork, and her own fine art projects.
Harrison Hurwitz, People Photographer
In this episode, Mark talks with Harrison about shooting with film. Harrison has shot fashion, editorial and weddings. He even talks about his passion for taking black and white prints.
Megan Klug, Family Portrait Photographer
In this episode, Mark caught up with Megan at her home where she converted her garage into a very unique studio. The studio provides a unique down to earth feel for every type of photo. Megan also talks about how important it is to make her clients feel right at home from start to finish. People tend to stand stiff and rigid when you position them, so you need to get them to bend a few body parts to look more natural. Nobody naturally stands stiff as a board.
After all, family photography portraits capture a moment in time with those you care for most. They are treasured memories. Perhaps you decide to start an event, wedding or portraiture business, where family and group shots are standard. You need to show these people in their best light. In order to do this, a good bet is to rely on a professional. A family portrait photographer will have all the equipment necessary as well as the know how to get the best shots that the whole family can treasure for years to come.
Of course, if family photography were as simple as picking up a camera and shouting ‘say cheese!’, we’d all be doing it. But it’s not; there are a ton of little intricacies to it. Often, the members of the family or group are inexperienced models in front of the camera. You need to make them feel comfortable and at ease. Natural images are the best, but they shouldn’t all be candid. You should let the photographer take control, and enjoy the end result!. The family is the one that supplies the mood, tone and the action. As such you won’t always get exactly what you visualized in your head, but you will get a nice captured memory, natural and real.
Kim Krejca, Food & Prop Stylist
In this episode, Mark caught up with Kim Krejca and Rick Gayle and they talk about how it is to work with a food stylist and how it impacts food and product photography.
Michael Costuros, liveBooks Founder
In this episode, Mark talks with Michael who founded liveBooks in 2004. Michael will talk about what he has learned serving the creative professional market. He also talks about evolutionStudio, a business consulting and coaching firm supporting entrepreneurial photographers to succeed in their business ventures.
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Craig Amrine, Skydiver Videographer/Photographer
In this episode, Mark talks with Craig who is an award winning skydiver videographer and photographer! Craig will show us all his gear that he uses to get great shots while up in the air.
Ed Hidden, Microstock Photographer
In this episode, Mark talks with Ed Hidden who shoots stock photography for iStockphoto. Ed will give some tips on shooting stock photos. He even talks about studiolighting.net and his podcast LightSource.