Episodes
Photographer: Have you ever wished that you could connect to clients faster, more personally, and with more depth? Do you find yourself frequently answering the same questions? Do you find yourself frequently answering the same questions? Are you often writing the same email again and again? Nate Grahek of Sticky has four words for you: Video and Email Sequencing. Today's episode of The PhotoTellers answers what you may not know about video and email strategy. What else do Nate and I...
Published 03/03/19
  Photographer Connor Fuller's portrait business is growing. 2018 was his best year ever, and 2019 is looking to be substantially better. As many Photographers (especially Photographers of HS Seniors) are lamenting the lack of business, why is Conner enjoying his best years ever? How is he doing it? If you're interested, today's episode of The PhotoTellers podcast is for you. As Connor and I meander through this conversation, you'll hear about: How he recovered from losing half of his...
Published 01/11/19
Photographer Luke Edmonson again joins The PhotoTellers podcast to discuss photo critique. How do we do it well? How is it done poorly?
Published 12/31/18
Imagine this: You're a successful Photographer, TEDx speaker, instructor, wife, and mother. Your career is exploding as you joyously create the portfolio life that you love. Then two words change your life: Breast Cancer. It's been just over 8 months since Jen Rozenbaum's diagnosis. She's been transparent about her ups and downs through the struggle, and she kindly joins The PhotoTellers to answer even more questions. THIS CONVERSATION IS FOR PEOPLE WHO: Want to learn about success in...
Published 03/14/18
  Arthur Grace [photo by Bill Pierce] For nearly 20 years, Photographer Arthur Grace photographed Robin Williams. Initially Robin was an assignment, then a client, and then a friend. On today's episode of The PhotoTellers, you'll hear Arthur talk about his work with Robin, as well as a brief overview of his work with UPI, Time magazine, and Newsweek magazine. His has truly been a storied career! If you or a friend are a fan of Robin Williams, click the link below to grab Arthur's book!...
Published 02/26/18
As 2017 draws to a close, I'm taking a few moments to talk about The PhotoTellers podcast. And I'm asking for your help. The PhotoTellers is changing. Changes are already in motion, but I still need your help! How would YOU like to see the show change? What would make it better? Who would you like to hear as a guest? What facets need to grow . . . and what needs to die? Your input is INVALUABLE to me! EMAIL ME with your thoughts. As the show ends, I share with you a few of my favorite...
Published 12/20/17
  Art Meripol Twenty four years shooting for Southern Living magazine, plus more years freelancing, Photographer Art Meripol has spent his career photographing magnificent places, intriguing people, and fantastic food! As of this writing, he is concluding his most rewarding project to date: Civil Rights historian. On this episode of The PhotoTellers, Art explains his photographic role working with The US Civil Rights Trail. You'll learn this Photographer's role as a historian, as well...
Published 11/10/17
  Erin Babnik Landscape/Adventure Photographer Erin Babnik again joins The PhotoTellers to discuss one of her favorite topics--COMPOSITION. Regarding composition: Is the landscape photographer primarily at the whim of luck, or timing, or serendipity? Or are there more deliberate mental tools that he/she can wield to create works of art with strong composition? That's the topic of today's conversation. While you're listening, you'll hear the one word that Erin calls the "guiding light...
Published 10/09/17
In 1864, your great-grandfather started a portrait photography business in Scotland. Four generations later, you're at the helm of the family business. You've been internationally recognized for your portrait, wedding, and fine art nude work. You're Trevor Yerbury, and along with your wife Faye, the two of you are still undertaking ambitious projects. The Yerburys graciously gave their time for this conversation on The PhotoTellers. What can you expect to learn? What do they find...
Published 10/02/17
Be ready to rethink your idea of "Photography," and your idea of "success" on this episode of The PhotoTellers. Australian photographer Gee Greenslade shares the inspiration of her highly-creative work, and also a vulnerable look into her journey. Based in Adelaide South Australia, Gee was made a Master of Photography by the Australian Institute of professional photography in 2016. Gee is a Photoshop nerd, with over ten years experience creating surreal digital artworks. Gee is one of...
Published 09/23/17
At 18 years old, she found herself without a family. Soon thereafter, a scholarship brought her from her home in Brazil to the United States--alone. Four years ago, she photographed her first wedding. Now she photographs 50 weddings per year, and is an ambassador for Wescott and MagMod. By most standards, the story of Cami Grudzinski could be considered a tragedy--unless you talk to Cami! Listen in and hear her vibrancy, gratitude, and enthusiasm for life . . . and how the pursuit of...
Published 09/08/17
  Take a fake event created on Facebook, add in a very real location with real attendees, then drop Eric Pickersgill and an large format camera in the mix. What do you have? It's Eric's newest project, NO SHOW. You may have heard of Eric from his previous project, REMOVED. It quickly went viral, led him to the TEDx stage, and international exhibits. In case you missed it, he was also a guest on The PhotoTellers last year. "I like to make things that make people think, and make them...
Published 08/28/17
Is your business appointment-driven? Do you wonder how to fill your calendar with clients? On today's episode of The PhotoTellers, host Bill Ramsey shares the specific strategy that has fueled his business for 10 years. What can you expect? Hear how his phone strategy was born from desperation How is the use of the phone a great way to honor your best clients? Answers to your objections about using the phone Creating demand, call to action, and the phone strategy And if you stick around...
Published 08/03/17
Who in the world needs a ONE HUNDRED Megapixel camera? Why? The camera is the Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format DSLR. Surfing through a photography Facebook group last week, I stumbled across a guy who owns one, and actually earns a living with it. Full disclosure: When I see someone online talking about their newest gear/fanciest widget/shiniest new whatnot, my initial reaction is to tune out. "It's not about the gear," I chant in my head, "it's about skill meeting art." This particular...
Published 07/03/17
You know that story of the penniless, underappreciated, unrealized "starving artist?" It's the story that somehow equates "great art" with "no money." It's time for that myth to die! Best-selling author Jeff Goins leads the charge in his new book, Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. This is an important conversati0n if you, or someone you love, is a creative trying to make a living with his/her art! "For centuries, the myth of the starving...
Published 06/20/17
Photographer Doc List joins The PhotoTellers again to discuss his Austin Bodies Project. Doc's project has grown from a personal project to a central part of his business--not to mention his own showing in an art gallery. If you missed my first conversation with Doc, it's a great reminder how a community of Photographers can make you a better one. Today, though, it's all about his work on The Austin Bodies Project. Hear Doc's perspective on: The value of a personal project: personally...
Published 06/14/17
Mary Fisk-Taylor and Jamie Hayes are unapologetic: "Everything we do in the studio is geared toward making money."  Jamie is the guy who has always and only worked in Photography. Mary is the former client, now business partner and Photographer. Together they're Hayes & Fisk Photography. Mary and Jamie specialize in highly-personal wedding photography, portraiture, and commercial projects. They also take time to train other Photographers in the business and craft. If you're a portrait...
Published 04/19/17
Are you a Photographer looking for practical, proven tips to improve your marketing? Especially if you're new in business, and you want effective--not expensive--tips, today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is for you! Grab a pencil and paper . . . this is a quick conversation. My guest is a third-timer here on the show. He's Mr. John Hartman, and he's spent over 33 years teaching Photographers how to market their businesses. If his name sounds familiar, you may know him as the Light...
Published 04/18/17
Almost 2 years ago, I interviewed Photographer John Hartman about his newfound love of light painting. [Find that conversation HERE.] One year later, I checked in to see how his passion had progressed. Turns out, his passion has grown . . . and become financially lucrative. He's in year 43 of professional photography, and he now says, "I'm having more fun making photographs than I've ever had in my life." Why? He gladly explains on this episode of The PhotoTellers. He also discusses: How...
Published 04/17/17
  Photographer Laurie Klein has spent over 40 years in the business, written 3 books, and studied with Ansel Adams. How does she describe her work? "I am a nature photographer. I just happen to put people in landscapes." As if that's not unique enough, most of her work is infrared. Today's conversation on The PhotoTellers is inspiring, challenging, and helpful. What can you expect? Here are just a few teasers: Laurie's answer when I ask, "What would surprise people about Ansel?" Her...
Published 04/17/17
I'm fortunate to receive feedback from listeners of The PhotoTellers podcast, and am intrigued by the variety of people who listen. Imagine my surprise, then, when I learned that one of the listeners of EVERY EPISODE is not a Photographer, nor does he own a camera. Why would he listen to the show? What has he learned? What episodes especially stand out in his mind? That's what you'll learn today! I recently sat down with Mr. Greg Powell here in The PhotoTellers Command Central (also known as...
Published 04/05/17
Profoto is known as "the light-shaping company," and many of the world's most reputable Photographers are Profoto users. And as the world of Photography has changed from film to digital, from the few to the many Photographers, from in-studio to on-location, Profoto has changed as well. One of the biggest changes is the "hybrid TTL" option that Profoto now offers. What does that mean? Here's a quick excerpt from my recent conversation with Michael Gray of Profoto: _____________ MICHAEL: "So...
Published 03/24/17
Today's conversation on The Phototellers is for the serious photography hobbyist. If that's you, FANTASTIC! I appreciate you tuning in. If it's someone you know, I encourage you to share. Barry Hanlon attended The Texas School of Professional Photography for the first time in 2016. He earns a living outside of Photography, but considers himself a serious hobbyist. After attending a few Photography workshops, Barry decided to invest a week of his life at TX School. If you've heard me talk...
Published 03/23/17
If you are a Photographer who wants to honor America's veterans, today's episode of The PhotoTellers is for you! Thanks to The Texas School of Professional Photography, Mr. Robin Janson joins the show for the second year in a row. Last year he discussed his for-profit work in Photography, this year's conversation is the opposite. Robin kindly sat down for a few minutes to discuss his volunteer work with HONOR FLIGHT, and challenges you, Photographer, to serve the cause. What is Honor...
Published 03/14/17