Episodes
Want to Master Composite Photography and start an Awesome business doing what you love to do? Find out why Shadows are the most important part of creating more realistic and convincing Composites, how to export your digital images for large scale printing, and how to easily start a business as a Composite Photographer. This episode covers a lot so hold on tight as Jason Ulsrud, The Photillustrator, lays the groundwork for Making Awesome Pictures.
Published 03/06/19
Want to create photography that gets noticed and goes viral? Josh Rossi is best known for his Justice League Series, which went viral and has been seen all over the world. In this episode, Josh will shed some light on what it takes to go viral, how to get noticed as a Composite Photographer, and we talk about the business of photography. If you want to take your photography to the next level, this is definitely an interview you'll want to listen to.
Published 02/27/19
Have you ever struggled with being a creative photographer and wanted to give up on your dreams? As a creative portrait photographer, the beginning of every year is truly a downer and I find myself questioning my creativity, my choices, my business, and the luck I've been enjoying, and every year I rediscover the only thing I can control is my ability to Make Awesome Pictures. If you struggle with this, you're not the only one. Listen to this episode.
Published 02/20/19
Wonder how you can get your photography seen and noticed? Clinton Lofthouse opens up about how he created digital art that not only gets seen but that he has become known for. With so many great photographers creating so many great images, getting your work seen and noticed starts with mastering the craft of photography then knowing how to position it so people take notice. If you want to take your photography to the next level, you're going to love this episode of the Make Awesome Pictures...
Published 02/12/19
Are you creating photography for you or are you just creating pictures because you can? The number one way to get people to stop and pay attention to the photography you're creating is to create photography that matters. In this episode, I coach Jimmy Keziah to understand how important it is to have a purpose when starting a photography project and the desired outcome to achieve. If you're struggling to get your photography career off the ground, you're going to LOVE this coaching call episode.
Published 02/05/19
How do you master the art of Composite Photography and Digital Art then turn that passion into a business? My guest today on the Make Awesome Pictures podcast, Nemanja Sekulic, opens up about mastering Photoshop, designing out the concepts for his photography, and how he's turned his passion for digital art into a well-paying career. If you're looking for inspiration, this interview with Nemanja will leave you nothing short of inspired.
Published 01/30/19
Struggling with coming up with the perfect price for your photography? If you're like most photographers, you're trying to set your prices so more people have an opportunity to afford your work. Finding the right prices for you, however, has little to do with affordability and appreciation, and much more to do with your own personal value. If you're tired of the pricing struggle and want to set the right prices for your photography, you don't want to miss this episode of the Make Awesome...
Published 01/23/19
Have you ever experienced burnout with your photography or been criticized for the work you do? If so, Emma Willburn has been through it all and she shares how she is overcoming burnout and not loving the photography she was creating, and how to stay in your lane despite what everyone else is saying about your photography. If your new to Composite Photography and want to create a uniquely different style, this episode is perfect for you. 
Published 01/16/19
Now that we've closed the books on 2018, it's time to focus on 2019 and Mapping out your BEST year ever. While 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February, it's important to map out what exactly it is you want and how you're going to get it. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time and with my 5 Step System of Mapping out your year, I'll show you how to quickly and easily break down your Expectations and Goals into bite-size chunks making it easy to succeed.
Published 01/09/19
2018 was a great year for Composite Photography and I share 3 Awesome wins I had as well as 3 major challenges I dealt with. Including a stupid horse picture that cost me thousands of dollars and what will happen with that client. Bringing your creativity together with business can be challenging but there's nothing better than doing what you love and making people happy. If you're looking for a strong dose of Compositing reality, then you'll love this episode.
Published 12/25/18
Wish you could charge more for your Composite Photography? In this episode, I help Cythare Cooper discover her true value as a photographer, what she's really selling and what people are really buying, and we dig into some marketing that will help her increase her pricing and feel great about it. If you're struggling with how to price your photography, this is a great episode to listen in on.
Published 12/18/18
Struggling with pricing your Composite Photography and worried your clients won't pay as much as you want to charge? Today on the Make Awesome Pictures podcast I sit down with Cythare Cooper and coach her through understanding her true value as a human being and photographer, knowing where she feels clients will be stealing her work from her, and how to better position herself within an affluent market.
Published 12/12/18
How would you like more people recognizing your work and appreciating your Composites? In this episode, we're going to create and build an audience for your Composite Photography so you can survive and thrive within the photography industry. Imagine inspiring other photographers to create awesome Composites and being awarded for all your hard work. If you're tired of your Composites being overlooked and ignored, this episode is perfect for you.
Published 12/05/18
Want to be recognized for the Composites you create? Brandon Cawood has created an amazing business out of the very small niche of first responder type Composites and in the episode of the Make Awesome Pictures podcast, he talks about how he found his voice in Composite Photography and turned his passion into profits. And all from a small town in Northern Georgia. Take your Composites to the Next Level with my conversation with Brandon Cawood.
Published 11/28/18
How do you get your Composite Photography to stand out and get noticed? Erin Michalski, the Photillustrator Masters very first Compositing competition winner shares her experience with Composite Photography, Compositing tutorials, and why her Composite was the one chosen as the winner. If you want to create Next Level Composites, this episode is a great chance to hear from someone who's doing it right now.
Published 11/20/18
Say goodbye to sitting on hay bails and stiffly posing for senior portraits. Ben Shirk is shaking up the way senior portraits are done by using Composite Photography to deliver a unique portrait to seniors around the country. Everything from Composite Photography, to marketing, to packaging, is discussed in my conversation with Ben Shirk on taking Senior Portrait photography to the Next Level.
Published 11/14/18
Photography is designed to capture a single moment in time while stories are told on a timeline and over time. So, how do you tell a story within a single image? In this episode, I cover the art of story, why photographers can't tell stories, and how your Composites are the perfect storytelling medium to bring your visions to life in a fun and entertaining way. If you want to tell better stories, then you won't want to miss out on this episode of the Make Awesome Pictures podcast.
Published 11/07/18
If you want your photography to stand out and get noticed you've got to tell compelling stories people resonate with. Award-winning photographer, Karen Alsop, creates some of the most compelling Composites you've ever seen and on this episode of the Make Awesome Pictures podcast, she shares some of her secrets to storytelling. If you want to take your Composite Photography to the Next Level, you've got to tune in to my conversation with Karen Alsop.
Published 10/30/18
As a photographer, what's your product? If you're like most photographers your answer is likely your image. However, in the podcast, I'm going to turn that idea upside down and take you across what I call the Product Bridge and show you how your real product is way more than the pictures you create. If you're looking to take your photography and Composite Photography to the Next Level, this is a must catch episode.
Published 10/23/18
My guest today is Composite Photographer Antti Karppinen and we discuss how to find your style, where to start your Composite, and the three reasons why he creates such Awesome Composites.
Published 10/05/18
In this episode of Make Awesome Pictures, follow Jason Ulsrud, The Photillustrator, on his journey from being a photographer in the early 90's to giving up his passion for Chiropractic to finally picking up a camera again and discovering the world of Composite Photography.
Published 10/03/18