Camera Settings for Various Situations
Beyond the Image Podcast
In this episode of The Beyond the Image podcast, host James Patrick reviews his recomended camera settings for a variety of various situational photo shoots. From in studio portraits to on location action photos to window lit natural light photos. James reviews each scenario and gives his recommended settings for ISO, f-stop and shutter speed. In addition, James reviews recommended camera settings to help work more efficiently when doing your photo shoots. Connect with James at JamesPatrick.com or IG @JPatrickPhoto
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Questions to Ask Before Pricing Your Photography Services
Beyond the Image Podcast
"What do you charge" is a quesiton that can immediately generate a lot of panic for any photorapher. The fear is that the client is immediately trying to frame your pricing so they can find a potentially cheaper service provider. And likely, you may not be wrong. But what about those times when a genuine client approaches you with a real project? How do you help ensure you are best equipped with all of the right information to help you make an accurate price proposal and bid so you ultimately win more work? In this episode I talk about specific questions you should consider asking your...
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Best & Worst Photo Gear
Beyond the Image Podcast
In over two decades as a professional photographer, I've spent more than I will ever admit on photo gear. From cameras to lenses, from modifiers to lights, from tripods to c-stands and from computers to editing softwares. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I spill the tea on all my favorite pieces of gear I've ever purchased as well as all of the items I wish I could get my money back on. Have you bought and loved or purchased and regretted any of these items? Connect with James Patrick
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Are Magazines Screwed?
Beyond the Image Podcast
Short answer: VERY I've spent over 20 years working in print media and even own two magazines. So you can say I have a vested interest in this topic and this industry. I want to deep dive into how magazines got themselves into the hole they have with subscribers and with advertisers. Also I will explore what, if anything, magazine publisher's can do to help salvage (or even save) the industry. You can listen to the Beyond the Image podcast wherever you get your episodes. Connect with me on Instagram @JPatrickPhoto or my website www.JamesPatrick.com
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How to Take Good Photos of Bad Subjects
Beyond the Image Podcast
Today, we’re talking about how to get good photos of bad subjects. When I say bad subjects, I don’t mean they’re bad people. What I mean is, they’re just not great on camera. “Regardless of how bad someone thinks they are on camera, it’s our job as photographers to make something great. And if not great, to make something usable.” IN THIS EPISODE Are most subjects good on camera? Why you should communicate and give direction to your subjects. The power of preset ideas and having a visual representation on set. Starting safe instead of ending...
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Protect Your Photo Business
Beyond the Image Podcast
Today, we’re talking about bad actors or bad faith clients. These are clients who could potentially be trying to rip off your business, steal from you and try to take advantage of you as a small business owner. “This can be, not only financially detrimental, it can be emotionally taxing.” IN THIS EPISODE Certain situations James has had in his businesses with bad actors. Things you can do as a photographer to protect yourself and your business. What a contract actually does. The power of saving all your communication. Why you should...
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WWE VP of Photography Brad Smith
Beyond the Image Podcast
Welcome to the relaunch of the Beyond the Image Podcast! A show for creatives, made by a creative. If you’ve listened to this show over the last few years, you’ll realize it’s rare I bring a guest back on a second time. This is a mistake I want to rectify. I went back to our episode from March 5, 2019 with one of the first guests I had on. I heard this individual speaking on a webinar series on how creative professionals can navigate their career and try to procure work from bigger and better clients so they can scale their business and I knew I needed to have him on the podcast so...
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How I Radically Increased My Photography Income
Beyond the Image Podcast
Here at the studio last week, we had our 4th annual get together where we had different creatives (whether photographers, videographers, producers, designers, etc.) to talk about the state of where the industry is at right now and the challenges we are facing as creatives within our businesses and to start to share best practices on how we can navigate these things. The thing that kept coming up over the course of this 3 hour conversation is that so many creatives are still struggling with ways to develop new business for their companies. Let’s talk about it. ...
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Dealing with Haters Online
Beyond the Image Podcast
In today’s episode, I want to talk about haters. Also known as, online trolls. In 20 years of running different businesses, I’ve had to navigate my fair share of trolling hate online. When you’re just starting in a new industry, this crap could be devastating. So, let’s talk about it. “If you’re not upsetting anyone, then you are simply not doing enough to be noticed.” IN THIS EPISODE What happened to James early in his career when he experienced online trolling. The realization James had that changed everything. What it actually means when you get...
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Launching a Photography Business
Beyond the Image Podcast
Before I really launched into my career as a professional photographer, I had a lot of hesitations and reservations. I had a lot of thoughts and questions about if I could make it. Had I allowed those thoughts to take root, I never would’ve picked up a camera. Let’s talk about what it takes to be successful. “What is actually stopping you from getting started?” IN THIS EPISODE Initial thoughts I had when starting my photography business. The real reason why I’ve had over 20 years of success and awards in my business. How to have success in any industry. How to...
info_outlineOne of the topics that comes up so often is trying to get entrepreneurs to take things off of their to-do lists.
“When we start outsourcing and getting those things off our to-do lists, we shift ourselves from working in our business to working on our business.”
In today’s episode, I talk with Sam Kabert; he’s an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and he more than doubled his business when he decided to invest in hiring a VA.
In this episode we dive into the importance of having a team of people to help do things in your business in order to scale it.
IN THIS EPISODE
- The key to managing having many different things going on within your business.
- How virtual assistants can lead to doubling your business revenue while doing less work.
- Setting an effective plan to bringing on the right people in your team.
- Subjective vs. Objective Tasks
- Managing your employees and the tasks you outsource efficiently.
- Setting expectations with new hires.
- Staying organized and tracking tasks to completion with your team members.
- Hiring your first VA; Use Sam’s Skills & Thrills Matrix
- Taking a real look at the hours you are working and how it equates financially.
- How to give good feedback to your team members to help them grow with your business.
“If you’re super intentional about anything you do, success will come if you’re dedicated to your craft.”
This episode is packed with tips and advice on how to keep your business running smoothly as you outsource tasks and bring on employees. If you’re feeling like you’re doing everything, it’s time for you to take things off your to-do list confidently!
CONNECT WITH SAM
Online: samkabert.com / cloneyourselfuniversity.com
Instagram: @swagsamcreates
Books: SwagWorx, The Written Goal, Working with Virtual Assistants to Grow Your Business
YouTube: EatUp Silicon Valley
Podcast: Soul Seeker / CLONE YOURSELF
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CONNECT WITH HOST JAMES PATRICK
https://www.jamespatrick.com/coaching - To apply for 1-on-1 business coaching
https://www.instagram.com/jpatrickphoto - Follow in IG
Text James at (480) 605-3254