Photofocus Podcast

In Episode 1 of our Roundtable, our panel discusses their current interest in live events as well as how they are using social media.  Our featured topic is Lauri's post about using simple backgrounds.  This group's take on the subjects can sometimes be outside the box. Background article: https://photofocus.com/photography/using-what-you-have-on-hand-as-backgrounds/ Join us at the Visual Storytel...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with photographer Bert Behnke. Bert shares what he's been doing to keep his photography business on track during these challenging times. We discuss: How Bert got started in the photography industry How he's staying focused and maintaining his business The role of educatio...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today, we chat with portrait photographer Kay Eskridge. Kay discusses how she's been serving her clients during the pandemic, as well as how she's taking care of herself and her family. We discuss: How Kay got started in the photography industry This is a teaser for the in-person program...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer, author, director and storyteller Joe McNally. Get ready to be inspired! --------------------------------------------------------------- We discuss: How Joe got started in the photograph industry Things he during his down time during the pandemic We discus...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with renowned photographer Art Wolfe's as he celebrates his 70 th  birthday with the publication of his 124 th  book, N ight on Earth ! Check out Platypod.com , the world's most compact tripod for photogra...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with portrait photographer Myron Fields. Get ready to be inspired! This episode is also a sneak peak into our Mind Your Own Business LIVE Imaging USA program in January 2021! We discuss: How Myron got started in the photography industry The importance of printed portraits o...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with Arizona-based portrait and commercial photographer Allison Tyler Jones. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Allison got her start as a photographer What she did during the pandemic and survived The importance of developing your brand as a photographer Allison's p...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat about how to make the most out of the road to seasonality as we move into the fourth quarter for your photography business. We cover some great ideas about how to move your business forward, so be ready to...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with New York based food photographer Andrew Scrivani about the food photography industry. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Andrew got his unusual start in food photography The role of relationship building in his career Some of the biggest challenges he's faced in...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with Ali Furtwangler from NowILayMeDowntoSleep.org (NILMDTS) about the massive impact photographers are having with grieving families via their organization. Check out Platypod.com , the world's most compa...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with Chicago-based portrait photographer Andrew Michaels about building his business during these challenging times. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Andrew got started in his photography career Putting his dream on hold due to the pandemic The importance of specia...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with landscape and portrait photographer Kevin Gilligan about gaining momentum for your photography business. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Kevin got started in his photography career How he balances careers with his day job How to be purposeful and efficient as...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with landscape and portrait photographer Kevin Gilligan about gaining momentum for your photography business. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Kevin got started in his photography career How he balances careers with his day job How to be purposeful and efficient as...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with commercial advertising photographer Aaron Van! He is a food, beverage, liquid and product specialist, and shares wonderful tips for those who want to break into the industry and hone their skills. Che...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with PPA CEO David Trust about staying proactive and positive with your photography business. Get ready to be inspired! How David entered the photography industry Leadership opportunities out there right now The importance of relationship building The biggest challenges art...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with the dynamic duo, Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis! We discuss: Their background and how they got started in the photography industry How they survived the pandemic  The importance of continuing education What...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by  Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with fine art portrait photographers Tim and Beverly Walden. We discuss: How they each got started in the photography industry The things photographers need to be doing the most right now. Getting out of...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Will Cadena as he shares why we should care about photography clients. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Will got started in the photography industry How his work as an assistant helped his career later on The importance of continuing education How...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Kristen Jensen as she discusses the process and impact of growing your business brand! Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Kristen got her start in the industry The importance of and how to define branding Maintaining your brand through the pandemic...

This week we sit down with photographer Joel Grimes. We learn about getting your career started, dealing with rejection, and the need to reinvent yourself. He also shares his unique approach to lighting and composition. -------------------------- Joel is a commercial advertising photographer whose style of capturing portraits has earned him the attention from many of the finest advertising agencie...

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with photographer and host Frederick van Johnson! Check out Platypod.com the world's most compact tripod for photographers! We discuss: How Frederick got his unique start in photography The concept of "fir...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Clay Blackmore as he discusses sowing seeds and building relationships. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Clay got his start in the industry How to build relationships with other businesses Adding motion to still images to better serve your clients...

In this week's episode, Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with educator and photographer Nicole S. Young .  They tackle advice on composition, talk about essential gear, and strategies for traveling with non-photographers.

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod , Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat with photographer and owner of SproutStudio , Bryan Caporicci about how to keep your business alive during the pandemic, and beyond! Check out Platypod.com We discuss: Bryan's unusual start to the photogra...

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Riley Arthur about the challenges of journalism, building relationships and publishing tips. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How Riley got started in the industry The challenges of being a journalist today (physical distancing, health issues, the pan...