The Photographer Mindset

In today's episode we talk with Angel Fuchs (@angefuchs) , a landscape and composite photographer living in Switzerland and originally from Sweden. We talk about her start-to-finish process when creating composites images, digital art vs. photography, and the importance of transparency when publishing your composites as such. We dig into WEB3 and cryptocurrencies, and more so how photography...

In this episode we're joined by Canadian photographer Justin Choquette (@justin.choquette) who talks about the process and strategic planning that went into trading his 9-5 job as an electrician for being a full time content creator. We get into when that perfect moment to make the transition or "leap of faith" is. More specifically, what boxes should you have ticked off and what cr...

In this episode Aaron and I talk about the guilt potentially associated with wanting something from someone and how "manipulation" has turned into a word that is possibly loaded and negatively biased. Is socially engineering or manipulating an interaction to garner you business wrong? We talk about how having your self interests at heart is required in order for you to successfully pitch...

We sit down for a third time with an audience favourite Brooke Littlebear to catchup on her time helping with wolverine research, guiding brown bear viewing expeditions, and much more. In this episode we talk about Brooke's desire to constantly be chasing moments that will force her to live in the moment and how that offers relief from anxieties. We really dive into what it means to be imperf...

Today's episode features guest Chris Hau ( @thechrishau ), photographer, Youtuber and automotive enthusiast. In this episode, Chris tells us his story of how he began shooting for Mercedes-Benz. It's essentially a case study filled with many useful concepts for listeners. He describes when providing photography for "free" or basically nothing makes sense when there's a lon...

No guest in today's episode. Aaron and I sit down to talk about being authentic with people in your dealings and especially emphasize the importance of saying "no" as opposed to trying to please everybody. We also talk about where the urge to get revenge on someone who has wronged you comes from and ultimately if the amount of time and energy needed to bring someone down is worth it...

Today we talk with Forrest Funk (@funkdrone) who many of you will know online from his stunning and unique aerial drone photography. We find out what's involved in his position as a manager of photography for Agua Caliente Casinos in California and how his recent photography journey led him to acquire this role. We hear Forrest's view on Instagram reels and how in the beginning he was to...

In this episode we talk about the importance of being digitally organized and the massive amounts of time that can save you, our individual workflows, and when it's time to let go of those old images or videos that you're realistically never going to return to. Thanks to iStorage for being this episode's sponsor! Check out their External Password Encrypted Hard Drives : http://www.i...

Today's episode features guest Vladimir Rys (@vladimirrys) , the lead photographer for Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 team. This is our first sports photographer on the show. We hear about Vlad's journey from his beginnings at a magazine, to Getty Images, to shooting for a world class team at the peak level of auto racing.  Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to...

In this episode we're joined again by Hayden Lynch (@haydlynch) on the show. He answers awesome listener questions this time! Thanks for submitting everyone. We also get to hear how Hayden goes about successfully pitching companies to earn his income and fund his world travels, how he improved his photography when he was a beginner, and his  mountain peak goals. This is volume 8 of listener q...

Christine Ward ( @christine.c.w ) is a wildlife photographer, tattoo artist, and drawer from Queensland, Australia. Her dark and moody photographs particularly of bats make her page aesthetic incredibly unique the perfect touch of beauty and somber. In this episode we break down our needs as either an introvert or an extrovert. Aaron is an introvert at heart and I (Seth) am an extrovert. We talk a...

Andy Glaze ( @amglaze ) is an ultra runner, meaning he races and runs distances longer than a traditional marathon. Some of the races Andy has run in are 100 and 250 mile races. He has also consecutively run over 100+ miles per week for the last 123 weeks in a row. He has managed to balance a career as a firefighter, life with family, a growing social media presence and his commitment to endurance...

Mary Parkhill ( @marysmark ) is a weekend warrior photographer who has experienced considerable quantitative social media audience growth in a short amount of time mostly in part due to her incredible wildlife reels and videos of animal behaviour in Juneau, Alaska. In this interview we dive into her work life as a veteran marketing consultant and ask questions that see marketing intuition support...

Aaron and Seth return after a couple episodes apart to talk about their opinions on the mass migration to VERO from Instagram, how freeing it is to be vulnerable and honest with yourself, and the importance of self-discipline. SUBMIT TO THE 500PX CONTEST FOR FREE! https://on.500px.com/qj9 Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @csieb_captures with her stunning long exposure shot of a...

In this episode Seth is joined by Gerry van der Walt (@gerryvanderwalt) an incredibly successful, efficient, and enthusiastic human being. Gerry is a traveler, photographer, online coach, and founder of "Wild Eye", a photographic touring and safari company.  Gerry's principles and mindset are completely in sync with what we like to vouch for on the podcast so we knew he'd be a...

Aaron takes this episode on solo for the first time as host. He is joined by Scott Tatum ( @ucanoutdoors ) who has grown rapidly on social media for his incredible short "Friendly Reminder" videos. They are your daily dose of mental health food. In this episode, Scott describes his life and how he went from being an aggressive and pained person filled with apathy to being someone who now...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Adam Ernster (@adamernster) , a marine wildlife photographer and videographer living in Santa Barbara, California.  Adam talks about how he met previous guest @slatermoorephotography and how they established a friendship, creative bond, and an entrepreneurial partnership . Once again, we talk about pressing the reset button with social media. We learn a l...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Karolina Norée (@karonlinanoreewild) , a Swedish wildlife photographer living in South Africa near Kruger National Park.  Karolina explains what's involved in running a business with your significant other. We also talk about what to expect on a trip to Kruger National park. What kind of lenses should you bring, what kind of animals can you expect to...

In this episode the tiny home, cabin dwelling, A-frame living Ethan Abitz ( @ethanabitz) joins us on the show to answer a ton of awesome listener questions! Thanks for submitting everyone. We get to hear about what's changed in Ethan's business shooting cabins since we last spoke over a year ago, where Ethan thinks he can improve, Instagram vs. TikTok, and so much more. This is volume 7...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Neil Dankoff ( @neildankoff ), a landscape photographer, founder of the Neil Dankoff Photography Competition, and exclusive artist of "Kandy Gallery". In this episode we hear Neil's story from his humble beginnings to now, we learn what goes into starting and managing physical art galleries, and we get insight into how Neil goes from captur...

Today Aaron and I are away together in Summit, New York shooting and filming content for an Airbnb. For the first time ever we sit down and record in person while also filming on video. Be on the lookout for Instagram Reels and Tiktoks of show clips! In today's long episode we talk about our experience shooting the place where half of our time outside was cut due to rain. We talk about what i...

Today Aaron and I run a mock interview with Instagram from the perspective of a new photographer looking to join the platform amongst a fury of complaints and woes. We get into the importance of having a discussion with your client before a shoot and encouraging them to share directly with you what it is they're hoping to receive as deliverables. Lastly, we revisit the importance of developin...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Mike Nuchereno @nuch10 , a wildlife photographer at heart who has been on the show before.  In this episode we hear about Mike's story about branching out into the concert photography genre with huge success. We hear the story of how Mike went from sneaking a camera into a venue and snapping some photos of one of his favourite bands, to being one of...

Today Aaron and I talk about intermittent fasting and the wellness ideas behind it. We talk about the dangers of filters and the quest for perfection in images, and if eventually social media will make reality unimpressive. Lastly, we return to the idea that kids can teach us so much. Their brains turn complex thoughts into simple expression and that's something we can re-apply as adults. Big...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Tiffany Taxis  (@tiffanytaxis) , a wildlife photographer and another Olympus shooter living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Tiffany describes how her first art fair went and the criteria that went into selecting which pieces of artwork to exhibit. We also talk about putting yourself out there and establishing connections within the local photography community w...