The Nerdy Photographer Podcast

It can be very difficult running your own business. You have to make a lot of the important decisions. And if you're a solo-preneur photographer, you can very well find yourself making ALL of the decisions. Decisions about marketing, social media, budgeting, as well as all of the client interactions. Throw in a worldwide pandemic, and it's not hard to find yourself suffering from decision fatigue....

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond, I decided to go on a journey of nerdy self exploration with Agents Scott and Cam from the Spy Hards Podcast and discuss my appreciation for the OG Bond, Sean Connery. My connection to Connery started at an early age as my mother loved his work. I quickly learned that mastering my imitation of the famous Scotsman was a great way to entertain her. Con...

Over the last few years it has become more and more important for photographers to be "content creators" in addition to taking still images. You are probably thinking, "Haven't we always been creating content because we are taking pictures?" What I am talking about is photographers as content creators in the sense of having to put together behind the scenes videos or funny reels or TikToks just to...

Have you noticed that more and more photographers are taking advantage of their peers these days? From desperately shilling their own products to trying to get other photographers to sign over their images for commercial use, this type of behavior has become more and more prevalent. In this episode, I talk with Steven Van Elk from the Wedding Photo Hangover Podcast about this unsettling trend. Abo...

What do you think of when you hear the words "luxury wedding photography"? I am pretty sure that what most photographers hear is "MORE MONEY!" However, there is a lot more that goes into being a part of the 'luxury market'. On this episode of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, I sit down with award winning luxury wedding photographer, Leandro Da Silva to discuss what it really means to be in the luxu...

I was recently watching a video about the lack of originality among artists on social media. Well, the fault lies partially with us but mostly with social media algorithms that feed us people who are great at marketing themselves instead of people who are very good at their art. I frequently see what I would refer to as mediocre art in lots of genres with hundreds of thousands, if not more, views...

The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is taking a short Summer break. No worries! The show will be back at the end of August with new interview episodes, new Nerd Quests, and maybe even a few surprises. You might be wondering, "Why is the show going on hiatus? Is Casey going on vacation?" Absolutely not! It's the height of wedding season. I'm working! And I want to get a few episodes recorded so we can g...

It can be very difficult for creative minded people like photographers to get their brains in "business mode." Folks like us are just used to thinking creatively.  So, when we need to create a brand strategy that differentiates us from the rest of the creatives out there so that our business can thrive, we may find ourselves unsure of what to do. Where do you even get started? Well, that's what th...

It's a solo episode! That's right, it's just your host Casey on this one. Recording has been difficult with wedding season in full swing and my neighbors having a lot of jackhammering done for the last month, but I wanted to share some recent experiences with you that I think could be useful. And if I can help one person reach this point in their life or career without taking as much time as I did...

Why do I love Star Wars so much? More importantly, why do I love some parts of Star Wars more than others? Seriously, folks, this is a question for the ages. I've been a fan of Star Wars for my entire life...and that's not a short amount of time. To delve into this question and help me on my quest, Lauren and Matt from Hops Geek News - click here to check out their awesome podcast -  come along fo...

Sometimes it can feel difficult to get creative in your photography. You feel like you have lost your creative spark or urge or mojo...however you choose to describe it! Luckily for you, I sat down with fashion and portrait photographer Jonny Edward on this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast to discuss overcoming barriers to our creativity, including those self imposed hurdles, so that we c...

THE WORM IS THE SPICE. THE SPICE IS THE WORM! Why am I the nerd that I am? What does it take for a nerdy topic to make me emphatic in my feelings about it? Why does Coke taste so much better than Pepsi? These are just some of the questions we will tackle in NERD QUESTS, a new Nerdy Photographer Podcast series exploring topics near and dear to my nerdy little heart. On this episode, I sit down with...

On this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast , friend of the show Leighton DaCosta returns to talk about his recent trip to WPPI, hats, why he didn't like The Batman , and coming full circle as a photographer. This is Leighton's fifth time on the podcast. You may remember our discussions about hiring other photographers to work for you , racism in the photo industry , or arguing about the bes...

We're celebrating the 3rd birthday of The Nerdy Photographer website and the not 3rd birthday of me, the actual nerdy photographer. I'm discussing the current state of the podcast, what I learned from a recent incredible film that I watched, and a new type of episode I would like to add to the podcast. Are you ready to join me on these new adventures? Follow along with the Nerdy Photographer on In...

I'm taking a moment to read some of the new reviews The Nerdy Photographer Podcast has received recently. Who knows, maybe, if you leave a review, you might hear it on a future episode! Where can you leave a review? Well, head over to https://nerdyphotographer.com/podcast You can leave reviews and ratings on Apple Podcast, Podchaser, and GoodPods among others. Oh, and tell your friends about the s...

I've always been fascinated by toys and collecting. My comic book collection, my growing Funko collection, but, most of all, I had a huge collection of action figures. Setting up the figures to tell stories was so engrossing. It's strange that I haven't gotten into toy photography, right? Well, it has interested me but I've never fully committed. In this episode, I interview toy photographer Antho...

As photographers, we receive a lot of weird Photoshop requests from our clients. Podcast listeners have sent me a HUGE list of weird requests that they have received in their careers. Seriously, this list is several hundred entries long and the requests range from slight silly to absolutely insane to downright racist. On this episode of the podcast, Mel and Dwayne from the Filters Removed Podcast...

I'm excited to have Peter Hurley, the king of headshots, on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about what Peter feels was the best investment he ever made in his photography business, staying relevant and reaching your audience on social media, and getting comfortable with who you are as a person to communicate more genuinely with potential clients. Peter also discusses having the opportunity t...

Can art be the moment in which something occurs? Or the feeling the documentation of that moment inspires? Both? On this episode of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, I speak with friend and art journalist, Helen Stoilas about Yves Klein's 1960 work, Leap Into the Void and the accompanying photographs by Harry Shunk and Janos Kender. This conversation is at times bizarre, inspiring, and hilarious. Pr...

New episodes of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast are being recorded RIGHT NOW! You will soon get to listen to new episodes with exciting new guests, some old favorites, new game-ified segments, and, as usual, a little useless information. Be sure to tell your friends and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

In this bonus episode, I share my wish for you in 2022. I hope you all have a happy and healthy new year. And like I always say...subscribe to the podcast, and tell a friend to do the same! Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Tell your friends about the podcast. Follow @thenerdyphoto on Instagram...

A lot happened in the world of photography over the last year, but what were the biggest stories in the industry? Well, I asked you, the listeners, as well as my photography super friends for your thoughts and I put together the three top stories of the year, as well as a little look ahead to 2022 to see what we might be talking about next year. Many thanks to everyone who submitted their story id...

We are finishing out spooky season with a very special show! Why is it that human beings are so obsessed with photographing the paranormal? In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, I speak with monster expert, Dr. Emily Zarka from the PBS show Monstrum about all sorts of monsters and why they can or can't be photographed (according to legend). From ghost hunts to Bigfoot to vampires that...

It's SPOOKY SEASON here on The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, and I am bringing back my friend, Jeremy Harris, to get his opinions on the spooky photography stories listeners and followers submitted to the show. And before you think these are all ghost stories, THINK AGAIN! A lot of these stories are just flat out scary without any sort of paranormal element. Amazed by All This Free Premium Content?...

We have all been there. You get an inquiry from a potential  client. Maybe you message each other back and forth a few times. Then...nothing! It can be one of the most frustrating and, honestly, scary parts of running a business. Not knowing what's causing potential clients to ghost you or what to do in response can leave you overwhelmed. But not to worry! In this episode of the podcast, Spencer L...