The Photographer Mindset

After ten days away in Spain I'm back with Aaron to catch up, talk about a bit of my trip and see what Aaron has been up to. Aaron breaks down his most recent experience shooting for a travelling van company and his recap of the event is filled with useful information and lessons that we want listeners to use when working on commercial gigs. It's always better to learn from other people&...

In this episode we tackle a question and topic from a listener of the show regarding how get excited and motivated to get out and shoot subjects in your local that may not be as thrilling as places like Yellowstone or Iceland. We dive into the importance of creating a photograph rather than simply using a gorgeous scene as a crutch. Lastly, we talk about the amount of genres of photography availab...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Britt Bosse (@britt.bosse) , an animal and wildlife photographer who also happens to be Aaron's frequent shooting buddy on the east coast of the US.  In the first half of this episode we hear about Britt's vegan lifestyle. We found this was an important topic to talk about because it stirs up controversy and we want listeners to be exposed to al...

Today is a heavy episode. We start off the episode speaking on the tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, Texas where a school shooter murdered 19 innocent children and 2 adults. We share our thoughts surrounding this horrible and all too common tragedy. We transition the conversation into making room for empathy and reminding everyone to practice self care. We also talk about how everything in life is...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Julia Cook (@julia.littlelightningnature) , a photographer who has incredible wildlife photos from they GYE (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem) and who's also an avid listener of the show.  In this episode we hear about some of the key differences between shooting wildlife on the west coast and east coast. We also get to hear a ton about bears, owls and...

Our Instagram page for the podcast has officially been launched so go ahead and check it out and give @thephotographermindset a follow! Today's episode features a discussion on whether or not it's important for non-photographers or your clients to know the level of effort that went into your images or deliverables. Aaron and I get into some more ideas about the ego/validation, how a phot...

Our Instagram page for the podcast has officially been launched so go ahead and check it out and give @thephotographermindset a follow! Aaron and I have put a lot of thought into what we want to share on there and how we're going to do. It's our goal to constantly bring you the best value in all shapes and forms. We got a request from a listener to do an episode on how to build effective...

In this episode it was our pleasure to welcome back Stephanie and Rhiannon from the team over at 500px as well as Neil Dankoff, an incredibly experienced and inspirational landscape photographer. All five of us will be judges in the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition , an epic contest that we present to listeners in this special episode. Click the highlighted hyperlink in the previous...

In this episode we review our time spent away in Zion National Park for the first ever TPM retreat. We go into detail about what we did, what everyone who attended taught us, and what some of the biggest takeaways were.  It's clear based on the response from people who attended and from those who commented on posts seen online, that this will definitely have to be a reoccurring event that Aar...

In this episode we dive into some of the intrinsic qualities we believe form the best leaders. We talk about how important it is to take ownership for your shortcomings so that you can better lead your own life. When we innovate ourselves it allows us to better lead and assist other people that our important to us in our community whether that be a physical or digital one.  When our minds are oper...

In this episode we continue answering questions sent in with regards to the centennial episode. We weren't able to get to all of them last time so we answer a few more in this episode! Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z36E4SCB6D3LW This week's #TPMartwork feature...

Episode 100! We made it to the centennial club. A huge thank you to everyone who continues to listen, share, and support the show. You truly mean the world to us! In this episode we answer questions listeners recorded and sent in and do our best to tackle them. We also find out who the big $100 giveaway. Here's to another 100 episodes! Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equ...

In this episode we revisit Instagram Reels and talk about an interesting X-factor that has come into play surrounding them. Instagram is now paying certain creators bonus money for creating reels. We stay strong with our opinions about originality regarding reels and only doing them if they fit your desires. We also end the show by revisiting NFT's, photography, and how new blockchain technol...

In this episode we talk about the age of disinformation, misinformation, and what we can do to protect ourselves from minimizing the damage inflicted by the wars on information. We explore ways to widen our ability to think critically for ourselves when presented with all relevant information around a hot button issue. We also highlight the importance of holding restraint with regards to instantan...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by photographer and whale watching guide Slater Moore  ( @slatermoorephotography ).  In this episode we hear about Slater's journey into photographing whales and how he turned his passion of whale watching into a full time gig. Slater reveals that at one point during covid he was ready to put down his camera entirely. It's good for us all to hear t...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by John Putrino, a photographer who has traveled across most of America in his modified pickup truck camper ( @manbythesea ).  In this episode we hear about John's adventures in his modified camper pickup and how life on the road is. We also get to hear about John's unforgettable experience photographing a rare Stellar Sea Eagle in Maine. John has...

In this episode we talk about Instagram reels and its relation to the downtrend in engagement with still images. We explore the balance between hopping on the newest trend while still remaining creative. We also talk about how Instagram is not the cornerstone of success in your photography journey. Lastly, we discuss how the relationship we have with other photographers on social media is slightly...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by wildlife photographer and Youtuber Josh Bayou ( @bayou_josh ).  In this episode we hear about Josh's journey into Youtube and what goes into making high quality, consistent content that performs well on Youtube. This episode with Josh is another advocation for diversifying across social media platforms instead of putting all your eggs into the Instag...

In this episode we run through the ins and outs of Aaron's gear. What's in his bag, the idiosyncrasies he has when operating his gear, and his headspace when out shooting.  Shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @ibarrett_ with his incredible photo of two wild horses playing. If you're listening on Spotify you're able to see his image. Check out more of his incredible...

In this episode we run through the ins and outs of my gear. What's in my bag, the idiosyncrasies I have when operating my gear, and my headspace when out shooting. You folks seemed to vibe with the technical aspect of my mirrorless setup from a few episodes ago so thank you for the inspiration of "Rig Rundown"! You can view all the gear I use for photography and the podcast by click...

In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by former MLB player, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Adam Greenberg . Adam embodies the word perseverance. After dedicating and sacrificing most of his life to the game of baseball, Adam reached the pinnacle of his athletic career and was called up to play for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB.  Adam's very first pitch in his MLB debut saw him...

In this episode we talk about my recent experience going from DSLR to mirrorless. We talk about how efficient it can be to customize your buttons and functions on your camera so that you can work more quickly and seamlessly in the field. We also chat briefly about what camera companies are looking for when looking to endorse photographers in 2022. A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Pr...

In this episode we take our first listener question live on the show. Thanks to our new RODE Caster Pro recording interfaces, if you record a voice message of a question or topic and send it to either Aaron or I (Seth) via Instagram DM, you'll have the ability to hear us talk it out live on an episode. So be sure to send us some of your thoughts/questions to discuss! In this episode we naviga...

In this episode, Aaron and I wrap up our photography experience in 2021. We go over some wins, some learning experiences, and what we're looking forward to on our journey specifically in 2022. We introduce some new ideas to the show. The first being understanding the difference between earning something and being objective to the outcome versus feeling you deserve something.  We also talk abo...

In this episode we tackle a listener suggested topic about existential crises and dread. "Why bother trying or pushing forward if life is so temporary and fleeting?" ... "If we are so small and insignificant, then what's the point?"... These are some heavy questions that no one really has the answer to.  Aaron and I do our best to tackle our stance on this and explain meth...