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BAB - Before, After and Bridge. In this episode I share a copywriting technique to tell a story and lead your audience to a page, video or thread. Click the link to get the storytelling notion template where I teach you how to use the template but I also teaching you how I tell my stories. https://bringmemykey.gumroad.com/l/storyfactory If you're in San Antonio and seeing this before July 7th,...

Can someone become a marketer starting with content creation? Do you even need a marketing degree anymore? Tara answers these questions and advises us to start marketing our personal brand to clients and/or customers.

Tommy has been a barber for over 20 years and in that time, he's opened and run barber shops and barber schools. Tommy shares what he has learned in his 20 years of being in business. Also, Tommy talks about how soft skills will make you more money than hard skills. And we talk about what happens when you put people first and not you first.

Are modeling agencies still worth it? Should you join one when you're starting? Do you need one to be successful? Janiece and I answer these questions and she gives advice for any new and experienced models and what to look for when choosing an agency.

In this live zoom call, Alicia is back! We talked about modeling tips for both photographers and models, how she transitioned from modeling to photography and how she got her YouTube channel started.

Tips and ideas from a professional makeup artist and how to apply this for both models and photographers.

I talk about basic social media techniques and tips on turning followers into clients.

I'm so honored to have had the opportunity to interview and chat with the amazing Vanesa Stojic from Perth, Western Australia. You have to go check out her amazing work on her instagram instagram.com/vanesastojicphoto In this episode we talk about editing, how not all countries do high school senior photography, and some tips of her own on gear! Check out all my socials for more contents and tips....

In this episode I touch on Hybrid Niching and why you should look into it and consider it for your business or brand.  I also expand on my IG post from @mikegthephotog and I give tips on finding your hybrid niche.

Most people say, "it's not personal, it's business." I want to talk about a different perspective and flip that for a second and why I believe that isn't the best mentality to have when going into business.

Back at it again! First episode of 2022. Was gone for a bit but I'm making a come back. I miss this so much.  I fill you in on what's been going on for the past 6 months and the word I'm using to over come it and honestly just need to record and put something out.  Can't wait to start producing more shows and get the ball rolling again. If you have anything you'd like for me to cover hit me up on...

We talk about how Paulina got started and how she made a comeback from taking a 6 month hiatus and much more! This one is a good listen for sure! If you would like to support the podcast visit https://anchor.fm/mikegthephotog/support if you'd like to make a contribution. www.mikegthephotog.com www.leonbluestudios.com IG Handles  @mikegthephotog @leonbluestudios @vulgar.vanity

In today's episode we talk about some of the major posing tips I use for my clients and models. It's a piece of what I teach over at Camera Exchange. I strongly emphasize on NO TOUCHING MODELS OR CLIENTS there is no need. I also talk about my approach to letting go. It's hard but when I think to myself everything is temporary, I'm grateful and lucky I had it or someone for as long as I did, it mak...

Show Summary Featured in this week’s episode of Mike G the Photog from Leon Blue Studios is a discussion with fellow photographer Ray Briggs.     Ray is the owner of Okushi photography, and he got his start at 19 years old shooting for school picture days for the company Prestige. He started Okushi photography when his son was born ten years ago. It began as a side project while working...

Featured in this week’s episode of Mike G the Photog from Leon Blue Studios is a discussion about changes in his podcast, his passion for mental health, and his diverse experiences.    His first topic is about systems versus goals. Goals can be hard to attain because the idea is that someone cannot be happy until the achievement has been made. The idea that you will reach happiness when…...

I talk about why gear doesn't matter, but it does. And how to think about it differently when choosing photo gear thats best for you.

Late night thoughts I had to lay down and record and share with anyone who’s listening and cares lol season 3 is going to be theme of my thoughts and process and the journey of my photographic reset. I hope you come along on this journey with me.

I made the decision to shorten up my seasons so I can get you more people quicker. I realized the second season has been all models. So the 3rd will be Photographer’s. I’ll keep them short cause the 4th season I want it be everyone else in the industry. Each season will be 5 episodes long so I can get through everyone. This one was a little uncoordinated but it’s out and more are to come! See ya s...

Today's interview we have long time model Feli, she's currently Miss San Antonio and has some good tips for both models and photographers! I have a retouching course over at mikebluephotography.com please go give it a peek if you have sometime. If you would like to check out her work follow her in IG @misssanantonious2020. P.S. Intro song is my own lol And if you have any questions you'd like to a...

Interviewed a very talented model, Andrea Perez IG: @andreajperez. Her modeling started when she was 15 and has been an aspiring model since then. We have a great business/putting yourself out there discussion and some ideas on how to do so for both models and photographers. I also have an online retouching class coming out. Email me at info@mikebluephotography.com if you're interested in being th...

Interviewed my good friend and very experienced amazing model Alicia. We talk about her experience and give some tips for both models and photographers. It's a little long, but there's some good stuff in here and we hope you enjoy!

Announcements on what's coming this weekend! So excited to get the ball rolling again. Thank you so much for listening! This weekend are going to be dope episodes please stay tuned!

I was recently ill and could not speak a word! So I had to take a forced break from podcasting and this is my first one for the tear so I wanted to do start 2020 the way I started my first podcast which is just push record and speak from the heart. Expect more production soon! Thanks again for subscribing and for you continued support it means the world to me.

Going through a life/photography creative block. I feel I’m losing my creativity and just following a recipe that works. Just telling my story organically. I’d love to hear what you do when you have a block you can reach out to me on Twitter @mikebluephoto or go to anchor.fm/mikebluephotography and leave me a voice memo.

Have you ever thought about what is it you need to prepare for a photo shoot or model casting? I talk about a few essentials you need for your first photo shoot and what you need to build your first comp card.