The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
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Episodes: 221
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Host Casey Fatchett brings an often humorous look at the photography industry, offering advice, telling stories, and interviewing working photographers - all while going on adventures with the crew of the starship Fibonacci. He's also sure to include just a little bit of useless information in every episode.
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187 - Turn Off Instagram: Building a Photography Style That's Actually Yours
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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186 - Intentional Failure: The Photography Skill No One Teaches
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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185 - Tintypes, Roller Derby, and Rewriting Photography's Power Dynamics
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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184 - Is Burst Mode Ruining Your Photography?
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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183 - Serendipity, Trust, and the Humanity Behind Every Photograph
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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182 - The Comparison Trap in the Instagram Age
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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181 - Why Every Photographer Needs a Vision
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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180 - Backup or Bust – Building a Digital Safety Net
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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179 - How to Create Portraits That Feel Raw, Honest, and Powerful
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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178 - The 10-Minute SEO Audit for Photographers
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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177 - Old Palaces and Glass Towers: Street Photography in Modern Seoul
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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176 - Bit Depth Demystified: The Math of Color
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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175 - Art Comes From the Soul: Analog, AI, and Authentic Portraits
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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174 - The "Why" Behind Your Aperture – Beyond the Bokeh
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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173 - Building What Didn't Exist: Creating Space for Black Women in Nature Photography
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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172 - The Power of Black & White: Your Photo Archive Through the Monochrome Lens
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Colorizing an Icon - The Danziger Gallery's Moonrise Controversy
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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171 - Why Imperfection Is Becoming the Most Powerful Style in Photography
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May 28, 2026 |
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170 - From the Midwest to NYC With No Degree: A Self-Taught Photographer's Journey
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May 14, 2026 |
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169 - Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Photography, Identity, and Social Media Addiction
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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168 - Photographing What's Real: Film, Trust, and Truth
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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167 - Is Photography Still a Viable Career? The Shifting State of the Industry
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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166 - Casting Light and Shadow: Photography as a Modern Form of Magic
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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165 - Wired Differently: Building a Freelance Photography Career While Neurodivergent
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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164 - Beyond Hot Takes: Rethinking Dialogue and Discourse in the Photo Industry
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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163 - The Art of Light and Melanin: Photographing Black Subjects Beautifully
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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162 - Built to Last: Photography Business Moves That Build Longevity
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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161 - Dust, Downbursts, and Drama: Storm Chasing in the American Southwest
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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160 - End of Year Reflections: Gratitude, Growth, and Goals
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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159 - Clout vs. Craft: How Online Negativity Stunts Photography Growth
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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158 - Heart Versus Hardware: Keeping Humanity in Photography's Future
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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157 - Purpose, Not Purchase: Surviving the Holiday Marketing Blitz
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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156 - The Big Pivot: Rebranding Your Photography Career for New Opportunities
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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155 - Beyond Trends: Building a Genuine Presence as a Photographer
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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154 - Creative Vision - An Original Story of Photography Horror
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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153 - Structure & Spontaneity: Realizing Your Vision While Staying Flexible
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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152 - Reps, Sets, and Shutter Clicks: Building Photography Skills Like an Athlete
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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151 - Drone Like a Pro: Tips, Tools & Rules for Aerial Photographers
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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150 - Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Learning as a Photography Assistant
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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149 - Seasoned but Still Learning: Experience, Doubt, and Staying Sharp
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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148 - Creative Vision vs. Client Needs: Navigating Artistic and Consumer Photography
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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147 - First Frames: Giving Refugee Children an Artistic Voice
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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146 - Visual Legacy: The Power of Photography in Safeguarding Indigenous Traditions
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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145 - Old Gear is Still Good Gear
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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144 - Nature, Mind, and Lens: Photography, Preservation, and Mental Wellness
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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143 - Does Technical Knowledge Still Matter in Photography?
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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142 - The Photographer's Playbook: Secrets to Elevate Your Photography Game
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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141 - Photoshop and Lightroom Alternatives: Exploring Your Photo Editing Options
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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140 - Profit & Passion: How to Run a Photography Business Without Losing Your Creativity
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May 29, 2025 |
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139 - Copyright and Intellectual Property Refresher
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May 22, 2025 |
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138 - Hustling as a Photographer: How to Build Influence and Maintain Success
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May 15, 2025 |
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137 - Shooting for Yourself: The Freedom of Staying a Hobbyist Photographer
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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136 - The Reverent Photographer: Balancing Art, Respect, and Storytelling
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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135 - Failing Forward: Embracing Mistakes to Grow as a Photographer
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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134 - Framing History: Pete Souza on Photographing the Presidency and a Changing Media Landscape
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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133 - From Vision to Completion: Strategies for Starting and Finishing Long-Term Photography Projects
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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132 - Tiny Worlds, Big Impact: How to Level Up Your Macro Photography Skills
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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131 - Seeing Inside: Building Your Vision and Staying Inspired as a Photographer
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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130 - Emotional Exposure: Tackling Mental Health Challenges as a Photographer
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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129 - From Mountains to Machines: An Adventure Photographer's Journey to AI Innovation
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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128 - Passport, Camera, Action: The Realities of Traveling the World as a Photographer
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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127 - 2024 Wrapped: Celebrating Wins and Learning from Losses
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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126 - Passport to Exhaustion: The Highs and Lows of Destination Wedding Photography
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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125 - From Blueprints to Blastoff: Photographing NASA's Spacecraft Development
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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124 - Beyond the Camera: How Skill Outshines Gear in Photography
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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123 - The Reality of Going Pro: Skills, Sacrifices, and Success in Photography
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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The Sorcerer's Jewel by Robert Bloch
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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122 - Photography Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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121 - Strength in Numbers: The Impact of a Vibrant Photography Community on Growth and Creativity
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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120 - Thriving, Not Surviving: How to Create a Sustainable Photography Career
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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119 - Finding Your Visual Voice: Storytelling for Photographers
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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118 - Instant Focus: Using Photography to Cultivate Presence and Awareness
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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117 - Hit or Miss: Evaluating Photography Gadgets and Dreaming of Future Photo Tech
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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116 - Getting Noticed: How Presentation Can Impress Creative Directors and Photo Editors
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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115 - From Clicks to Clients: Understanding Booking Trends in the Digital Age
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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114 - Capturing the Unseen: Using Photography to Navigate Darker Realities
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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113 - Insider Tips for Making the Most of Photography Trade Shows and Conferences
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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112 - The Organized Photographer: Implementing Systems for Smooth Operations
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Thanks for Listening - We're Topping the Charts!
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May 30, 2024 |
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111 - Concrete Beat: Capturing the Essence of a City through Street Photography
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May 23, 2024 |
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110 - Cultural Chronicles: Preserving Identity through Photography
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May 09, 2024 |
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109 - The Unfiltered Truth: Exposing Photography's Everyday Challenges
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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108 - The Dark Side of Likes: Navigating Social Media for Photographers
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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107 - Eyes on the Wilderness: A Wildlife Photographer's Perspective
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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106 - Breaking Barriers: Building a Diverse Future for Photography
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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105 - Beyond the Screen: The Significance of Printing Photos in the Digital Age
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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104 - Capturing the Sound: Music Photography, Mick Fleetwood, and the Maui Wildfires
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Welcome to 2024!
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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103 - Through a Different Lens: The Importance of Inclusivity and Authenticity in Photography
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Black Friday 2023
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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102 - Black Astronaut: A Photographic Journey Into the Unknown
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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101 - Language for Visual People: Keys to Marketing for Photographers
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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100 - Tiny Bang Hypothesis
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Warning! Flothemes and Pixieset Announcement
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Nerdy Photographer Status Update
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Should You Be on Instagram Threads?
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Countdown to 100 Episodes!
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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099 - Iconic Moments: Reliving NBA History Through the Lens of a Hall of Fame Photographer
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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098 - Fair Use or Infringement? Exploring Intellectual Property and Photography
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May 20, 2023 |
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097 - Developing Your Eye: Strategies for Defining and Refining Your Photographic Style
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May 18, 2023 |
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096 - Capturing the Natural World: Insights and Techniques for Successful Landscape Photography
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May 04, 2023 |
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095 - AI and the Future of Photography: A Discussion of its Uses, Advancements, and Ethics
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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094 - From Nashville to Nuptials: The Intersection of Music and Wedding Photography in 'In the Key of Love'
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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093 - WPPI Preview
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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092 - Fine Art School Photography
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Interlude - Where Did the Time Go?
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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091 - Capturing the Big Day: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Wedding Photographers
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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090 - Sideways to the Present
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Nerdlet - Q&A Bonus Episode
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Nerdlet - Happy Holidays 2022
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Black Friday Buyers Beware!
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Nerd Quests: X-Men
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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089 - Navigating the Daily Grind: Strategies for Managing Decision Fatigue as a Photographer
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Nerd Quests: Sean Connery
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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088 - The Content Creation Conundrum: How Photographers Balance Artistry and Promotion
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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087 - Photographers Taking Advantage
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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086 - Beyond the Ordinary: The Art and Craft of Luxury Wedding Photography
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Nerdlet - Where Are the Original Artists?
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Summer Hiatus
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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085 - Picture Your Brand: The Importance of Brand Strategy for Photographers
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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084 - You Can't Win Them All
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Nerd Quests: Star Wars
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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083 - The Creative Spark: Insights and Inspiration for Revitalizing Your Artistic Process
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May 19, 2022 |
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Nerd Quests: Dune
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May 05, 2022 |
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082 - Full Circle with Leighton DaCosta
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Happy Birthday
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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New Reviews
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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081 - The Magic of Miniature: Discovering the Creative Potential of Toy Photography
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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080 - The Weirdest Photoshop Requests We've Ever Received
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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079 - The Art of Connection: A Conversation with Headshot Photographer Peter Hurley
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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078 - Leap Into the Void
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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New Episodes are on the Way
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Looking Forward to 2022
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Top Photography Stories of 2021
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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077 - Capturing the Supernatural: The Legacy of Spirit Photography in Ghost Stories
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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076 - Developing Fear: Spooky Stories from Photographers
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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075 - Don't Get Left in the Dark: How to Prevent Getting Ghosted by Potential Clients
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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074 - One Hour Photo
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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073 - Creating Magic: Essentials for Light Painting in Photography
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Interlude - Unlimited Uncertainties
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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072 - Finding Your Focus: How to Define Your Ideal Client as a Photographer
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Interlude - Bureaucracy of Bangs
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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071 - Photoshop and Image Manipulation
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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070 - Quantum Sheep
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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069 - Shutter Talk: Decoding the Language of the Photo Industry
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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068 - Cloud Photo Storage Options
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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067 - Giving Back Through Photography
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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066 - Long Exposure Photography Tips
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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065 - Porch Portraits Project and Beyond
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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064 - Camera Lens Filters
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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063 - Filters Removed
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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062 - Better Phone Photography
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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061 - Offbeat and Non-Traditional Wedding Photography
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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060 - Dr. What versus the Mehleks
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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059 - Shutterbugs and Superheroes: Exploring the World of Fictional Photographers
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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058 - Take Better Fireworks Photos [Nerdlet]
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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057 - 3 Mindset Shifts That Can Make You Money
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May 27, 2021 |
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056 - All About Bokeh [Nerdlet]
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May 20, 2021 |
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055 - The Emotional Value of Photos
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May 13, 2021 |
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054 - Posing Principles for Portrait Photography [Nerdlet]
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May 06, 2021 |
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053 - Picture Perfect Lies: Exploring Common Myths in Photography Pt. 2
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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052 - Tips & Tactics for Tack Sharp Photos [Nerdlet]
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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051 - Picture Perfect Lies: Exploring Common Myths in Photography Pt. 1
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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050 - Raiders of the Lost Camera
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode - The Godox AD100
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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049 - Personality & Branding
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode: In and Of Itself
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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048 - Perfect Exposure: How to Get Your Photography Business Featured in the Press
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode: The Sony A1
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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047 - Beyond the SEO
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode: WandaVision
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Join the Adventure!
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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046 - The Art of Mourning: How Grief Shapes Our Creative Process
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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045 - Pirates of the KARA-B-N
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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044 - The Worst Photography Advice You Should Never Follow
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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043 - Year End Roundup
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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042 - The Holiday Calendar
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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041 - Representation in Stock Photography
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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040 - Rainy Day Blues
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Return of the Podcast
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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A Brief Hiatus
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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039 Wedding Weirdness Real or BS
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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038 - Behind Bars
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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037 - Race, Bias, and the Photo Industry
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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036 - Dress for Success
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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035 - The Observer
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Tell Your Photography Story
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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034 - Crafting the Perfect Home Page
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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033 - Real or BS Wedding Speeches
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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032 - Price Fishing
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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031 - Adventure Elopement Photographer
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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030 - Hugh NiVersus
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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029 - Weird Things Clients Ask Part 2
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May 20, 2020 |
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028 - LEGO Wedding Photographer
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May 14, 2020 |
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027 - Weird Things Clients Ask Part 1
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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026 - Taking Pictures During a Pandemic
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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025 - The Fibonacci
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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024 - Coronavirus, The Cloud, & Your Data
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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023 - The Healthy Photographer
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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022 - Isolation Activities
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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021 - Recession Proof Your Photo/Video Business
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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020 - Coronavirus, the Photo Industry, & You!
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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019 - Is Organic Instagram Growth Dead?
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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018 - The [Photographer's] Breakfast Club
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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017 - Game of Thrones Rant
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May 31, 2019 |
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016 - Hijacking the News to Help Your Business
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May 30, 2019 |
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015 - There can be only one
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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014 - Godox vs. Profoto
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Apr 05, 2019 |
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013 - To Boost or Not to Boost
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Mar 22, 2019 |
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012 - You Can Be My Wingman Anytime
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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011 - The Professional [Photographer]
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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010 - One [Snuck Into] The Cuckoo's Nest
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Oct 19, 2018 |
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009 - Dr. No [is the answer you're looking for!]
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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008 - Silence of the [Leads]
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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007 - Leaving on a Jet Plane [To Take Photos]
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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006 - Autobots & Decepticons [Of Instagram]
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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005 - Almost Famous (Photographer)
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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004 It's [Photography] Business Time!
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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003 - On The Road Again [with my photography studio]
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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001 - Well That's Like Your Opinion [On Photography Equipment] Man
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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The Observer Teaser Trailer
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Feb 01, 2018 |