Photo Happy Hour

Let us know what you think about the podcast! It's a big step, right? Moving from using only available light (often called "natural light", but isn't all light "natural"?) to learning off-camera flash can be daunting. It's a question we often get as we mentor other photographers. So we took on this tough subject and hopefully made it a little easier for you to un...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! The guys get together and give you great tips on being posers. Uh, I meant, great posing tips . Along they way they acknowledge the USA sending Bob and Doug into space (take off, eh?). Dan coins a new word: varely. Carl talks about the difficulty in laying pipe in the dark. And Michael breaks out his Batman voice. Informative and entertaining, grab you...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Clients say the darndest things. Like Dan mentions, this could be an episode of Family Feud. This week the guys wrestle with the hard and sometimes weird things that clients ask or request. Along the way we drink a little and even provide some good answers to these head-scratchers.  Imagine that? So how do you answer the question, "How much is an...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Just when things couldn't get weirder...MURDER HORNETS! They actually sound worse than reality, and like many things, got a little overhyped. Which got us to thinking...and drinking: What's overhyped in the photography industry?  We made sure to get a good headstart on this Photo Happy Hour before we even hit the record button. You'll no...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! How can you improve your photography and business skills rapidly ?  Find a mentor. Or should we say, find a good mentor that is specific to what you want to learn. In this episode the guys talk about the benefits of mentors ...both in finding one or more for yourself and also as being a mentor to others. Along the way Dan proposes the benefits of marga...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! There are a ton of software programs and apps out there...a lot are good, and many are, uh, not. Learn what software and apps the guys are using to add creativity and polish to their images beyond standard Photoshop and Lightroom. Along the way Dan poses the great question of our time: what makes bourbon "bourbon" ?. You'll find out how...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Who is your ideal client ? How would you describe them? What's their persona? (Is it "per-sowna" or "per-sohna"?) What is your niche? (Is it "nitch" or "neesh"? We aren't expert linguists, that's for sure.) The guys chat about their ideal clients and ways that you can better identify who your ideal...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! The guys live brainstorm ideas on what they can do now to adapt to the dramatic changes we face and be better prepared for when the economy begins to reengage. They cover a wide range of topics, from pricing and products, to business practices, to marketing and social media. All while tossing back a few of their favorite drinks. Michael muddles some cr...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! How can you find killer locations for your photo sessions?  The guys give their pointers on how to find great locations and what to look for when you get there, as well as all the details you need to know regarding photographing in public places and on land you do not own. If you hear some ice clinking in the background it's because Dan and Carl w...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! The guys finally talk a little bit about gear and share what lighting gear they use and what their favorite lighting modifiers are. Of course, there are some fun tangents -- Dan is drinking box wine and talks about "dymamnic" lighting, Carl thinks Michael's voice is sexy and plans to pay more attention to his conference nuggets, and Mich...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! We're living in interesting times right now, and if you have a photography business or one that depends on the photography industry you currently might be facing some major roadblocks or hurdles. In this episode the guys talk frankly about what can be done now and what they have done in the past for recessions and other industry roadblocks they ha...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Some photographers always work with an assistant. Others never do. What should you do?  When it comes to assistants, are ye fer 'em or agin 'em?  Dan, Carl and Michael have a few Photo Happy Hour drinks and talk through the upside and downside to working with assistants. Grab your favorite beverage and play along. When we call a "sociabl...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Dan, Carl and Michael share their experiences in owning and running both home and retail studios and dig down deep to give you all the pros and cons for each. Learn what pitfalls you should watch out for, the best approach to roasting yak if you have a home-based studio, and why Michael gets shunned by his neighbor. Enlightening and entertaining as alw...

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Dan, Carl, and Michael kickoff this new podcast series by tackling the topic of Creativity in Photography. Over happy hour drinks they share where their creativity comes from -- what inspires them, what the process is like, where they find frustration...the whole enchilada. Recorded live with drinks from the drivethru at Taco Bell at 2 in the morning,...