Photo Happy Hour

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Wouldn't it be great if every client was sunshine and gumdrops? In your dreams! So, how can you cope with difficult clients and problems that arise? In this episode we give you some solid advice, and of course go off on a few tangents. We also started recording video with this episode, so you can check that out on our YouTube channel: https://yout...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Beep...beep...back that sweet stuff up . And of course we're talking about your files. This episode we talk about what to do...and what not to do. We do a lot of the latter, so learn from our laziness. Along the way we somehow make backing up sound sexy , and we broach the important question of: is it our responsibility to be the long-term storage...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This is the question we've all been asking ourselves for years. The answer is: Yes! Video is a great way to add to the client experience, it gives us a way to differentiate ourselves, and last but not least, it's an add-on that can increase sales. Give this episode a good listen as we lay down some wisdom for adding video to your photography...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Bright, bold, poppy color is trending like crazy right now. In this episode we explore some of the ways we are incorporating pops of color into our own work. And we chat about some of the exciting new options out there like colored LEDs where you can dial in pretty much any color you want. Also, please join us in popping the bubbly as we celebrate the...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! It's the off season for the three of us, so we've got a number of studio projects in the works. Everything from painting to studio samples to moving stuff around.  Do you have any changes planned for your space? Give this episode a listen as we share some good ideas in the midst of all the normal crap. Along the way, Carl poses this important...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Join us for a special interview episode where we chat with our good friend and great photographer, Kira Derryberry .  Kira is based in Tallahassee, Florida, where she photographs a range of family and corporate clients in her thriving photography studio. We cover a wide array of topics, from several unique ideas for corporate photography to her platfor...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! What's your favorite photographic product ? Want to know what our are? We could just list them here, but where's the fun in that? In this episode we talk about our favorite products , where we get them from (or how we make them), and also how we sell them. Lots of great info! Along the way we get a little sidetracked when Carl talks about &qu...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Got a serious case of FOMO ? Maybe it's because you missed out on the best virtual conference we have seen to date: ImagingUSA at Home , put on by PPA. It was so good that it even had our own Dan Frievalt as a speaker, our own Carl Caylor as an instructor for the image competition class, and our own Michael Mowbray manning the virtual booth for Mo...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! We want to start off the New Year right with a positive episode full of love, fluffiness and good cheer. What better topic than sharing the photographers we stalk, er, follow and admire . Show these folks some love and check out their amazing work. We mention a ton of people...here are just a few, but be sure to listen to the episode to get the deets o...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Goodbye and good riddance to 2020 ...amiright?  Actually, not all was bad in 2020, so this week we take a look back at some of the interesting stuff that happened this year . And of course we go off on several fun tangents. Along the way we talk about cooking, Michael discovers that he is snooty about grilled cheese, Carl tries to pinch zoom a magazine...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! It's December, boys and girls, and you know what that means? Time to get totally nogged and do some important year ends tasks for your business. And take some time to relax. But really, do these other things, too. This week we give our tips for things that you should be looking at or doing before January 1 slides on in. Along the way, Dan confesse...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This episode is chock full of holiday cheer ! And by the sound of it, the guys are chock full of cheer as well. ;)  Do you hear what I hear? True believers will hear the gentle tinkle of lots of great ideas for stuffing your stocking. Plus we share some valuable knowledge with you like... What should you do when a sommelier hands you a cork ? And... Wh...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! So you'd like to learn a little bit about how print competition works ? You came to the right place. This week we pull back the curtain on print competition and give you some insight from the judges' points of view . Hang onto your butts as we take a deep dive into the depths of print competition. This week you'll also hear the Legend of...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! I can sense as you listen to this at 2a.m. that you might be a little tired of staying up late editing and retouching your photos. Never fear, good photo citizen. There can be hope and a bright light at the end of the tunnel (check for trains first, just to be safe). If you haven't tried outsourcing, don't walk, run your fingers over your key...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! To paraphrase the great philosopher PeeWee Herman , as solo photographers we are loners, Dottie. Rebels. Because most of us work on our own, it's even more important that we reach out to connect with other weird folks like us. That's where the power of the photography community can help. There are many opportunities to connect and share with...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This week we chat with senior photographer and business/sales guru Jenn Lewis from Clemmons, North Carolina. In between a lot of laughs and fun we layout some solid business and sales advice that could help you increase your sales immediately . We also hear about Jenn's self challenge for October: add on $25k in sales in 30 days -- and the answer...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Movies not only entertain us, they can also inspire us as photographers . After all, as a photographer you are the director, cinematographer, set designer, prop master, and more for your clients. So it only makes sense to look to the movies for inspiration on lighting, color grading, composition and framing, storytelling, and so on. There really is a l...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Words can be fun. In fact, some of us use them everyday! In this episode we interview photography copywriter extraordinaire Kimberley Anderson . A veteran of the grueling wedding photography wars, Kimberley pivoted pre-Covid to focus on her other passion: crafting the right words for photographers . In this episode you will learn what should be in your...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! It's hard to stay healthy when you're a photographer. From repetitive motion injuries, to bad backs and necks, to having to photograph weddings through sickness and pain, photography can definitely mess you up . In this episode we share some of our war stories and more importantly, wise tips for staying healthy . This week's random pop c...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! What gnu things are you trying in your photography business? After all, could there be any better time to mix things up and try some new stuff? This week the guys chat about the new things they are working on and trying out. Give it a listen and maybe you'll be inspired to try something new as well. Along the way we give you a few tips about the C...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This may be the smartest episode we've done yet! Wise beyond his years, Dan McClanahan joins us to share his new commercial approach to senior photography . If you're not familiar with Dan's work, stop reading now and check it out. https://www.mcclanahanstudio.net/ Then come back and listen to this great interview. Thought provoking and...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This is a magical episode where we took all of the random topics that didn't merit an entire episode and blended them all into one melange of tasty torpitude. Michael kicks things off with a rant about studio name s and things go downhill (in a good way) from there. Carl laments that he thinks he's going blind from...lack of fishing, which pr...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Is it important to have a website for your photography business? Oh, most definitely. This week the guys discuss the why and how of photography websites , and why one cannot live on social media alone. Along the way Michael busts out a Gwen Stefani riff, Carl talks about wearing the same shirts all the time, and Dan "casually" mentions his pr...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! What marketing lessons can we learn from other businesses and industries? This episode is packed full of wisdomous ideas as we chat about what we can learn from a variety of sources such as McDonalds, spring break bars, luxury automobiles, Mexican beach vendors, fine dining restaurants, and of course, cavemen. Dan struggles early with the word "co...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! This special episode features the audio pulled from our LIVE video podcast. Check out our Facebook group to watch the replay. What is your customer experience like? In this special episode, the guys share tips on how to improve the overall customer experience, which they all agree is the most important factor in contributing to customer happiness and s...