ToP #0124: Reality TV + Photography = Photo Face-Off
Release Date: 05/16/2015
Thoughts on Photography
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! As winter approaches it's important to be safe outside and it's helpful to know a few tips ahead of time. On this episode I talk with from Singapore, about details we should be aware of and look for while shooting outside in the winter. Just because it's cold out doesn't mean you shouldn't be out there shooting!
info_outline ToP #0146: Frogs, Fotography, & Frame of MindThoughts on Photography
What happens when a conservationist who loves frogs has a camera? He goes to Haiti to create change. In this episode I talk with Robin Moore - photographer, conservationist, author, lover of frogs, and cofounder of Frame of Mind - an initiative empowering youth to connect with their natural and cultural world through photography and visual storytelling.
info_outline ToP #0145: Learning Photography - WorkshopsThoughts on Photography
I just got back from a workshop with ImprovePhotography.com shooting in the BEAUTIFUL area in Utah and Arizona around the Grand Canyon! What I love about workshops is that there are so many people there to learn from and be inspired by. Check out this episode on learning through workshops with nature photographer Majeed Badizadegan.
info_outline ToP #0144: Learning Photography - Online with Jim HarmerThoughts on Photography
We all have different learning styles. Many of us learn best by struggling through things and trying to figure it out on our own; others can read or see something once and get it. In this episode I talk with Jim Harmer, founder of , about the benefits of learning photography online.
info_outline ToP #0143: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - MarketingThoughts on Photography
With thousands and thousands of photographers out there, how do you get your name known? What do you do to market your photography business? In this episode I am joined again by Sarah Petty from The Joy of Marketing to talk about what we should do to market our photography businesses.
info_outline ToP #0142: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - BrandingThoughts on Photography
How is does YOUR BRAND reflect YOUR BUSINESS? Not sure what it means to "brand your business?" In this episode, I talk with Sarah Petty - photographer, marketing guru, and New York Times best selling author. This interview is just a peek into what it means to have a brand for your photography business. To find out more, go to and be sure to check out her FREE resource for our listeners at
info_outline ToP #0141: Learning Photography - IntroThoughts on Photography
How do you learn photography? Do you learn best when someone is there to walk you through and explain everything? Or do you learn best experimenting and working through struggles on your own? Or maybe you spend your time learning online through courses such as ImprovePhotography.com and . ...
info_outline ToP #0140: NFL Photography with Jeff LewisThoughts on Photography
Are you ready for some football?!?! It's (American) football season here in the United States and if you're a photographer and you like football, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk with based out of California. Jeff and I both love football and photography, so we get a little carried away at times. You'll definitely learn some great tips and learn what it's like on the sidelines of a NFL game.
info_outline ToP #0139: From Photographer to Gallery ArtistThoughts on Photography
Many of us dream about having our photography on display in a gallery somewhere. Anyone who has work displayed had to start somewhere. In this episode I speak with , author of Kara gives us a peek into her book sharing tips, recommendations, and resources for how photographers can make this dream a reality.
info_outline ToP #0138: Personal Passion ProjectsThoughts on Photography
Clearly photography is a passion of yours, but what is it that you REALLY love to shoot? Are you working on a project? Maybe it's something private that you want to keep to yourself because you're capturing personal hardships that you're working through. Maybe it's something that you are SOOO excited about that you find yourself posting about it on every piece of social media out there that exists. Whatever it may be, there are many benefits to having some type of personal project. In this episode I talk with about these benefits and his article, ...
info_outlineToday there seems like there's a Reality TV show for almost anything - so why not photography? In this episode I talk with Justin Mott, resident photographer of the first ever photo reality TV show - Photo Face-Off. Justin tells us about his experience on the show and shares about some of the challenges he faces. Learn more about Justin by following his journey here on facebook.
Here's his award-winning shot mentioned in this episode!