The Picturing Success Podcast

You might think not specializing will help you get more work. But sometimes the opposite is true. There are considerations when it comes to specializing. I can help you get "known for" your specialization. That could get you more work. But if you're known as a wedding shooter and there's product photography to be done. You might miss out on jobs. Then again, not specializing can keep you from having the specific portfolio that will help you land specific jobs.

Rick met (actually almost bumped into) Andrew and Zoshi Hunt early one morning in Venice during Carnavale 2018. After hearing “KelbyOne instructor” as Rick walked past the couple, Rick said hi - and a new friendship was born. Rick talks with this dynamic couple about their photography and how they manage their worldwide travels while raising three beautiful children. We think you will enjoy this show . . . especially since Andrew is the first cow photographer who has been our guest!

Rick and Larry discuss some of Rick's thoughtful memory tools he shares with his photography students. They're called Sammonisms and Larry & Rick go through them and explore why each is important. Sammonisms Include: - The name of the game is to fill the frame. - Dead center is deadly. - When you think you are close, get closer. - The camera looks both ways. Adapted from Freeman Patterson's "The Camera Points Both Ways." - Use your camera like a spaceship. …and more…

Randy Van Duinen is a world renowned and award winning Architectural Photographer and he revels his progression through the professional photography industry and gives all kinds of business insights for aspiring shooters. Just visit https://www.rvdphotography.com/ and you'll be blown away!!

Rick Sammon conducts 4 or 5 formal workshops every year. In places like Venice, Africa, and New York. PLUS he attends and participates on dozens each year. And from all those times on the road as a host and as a participant, Rick knows what makes a good workshop AND he knows what makes a good participant.  No matter what workshop you want to attend, you should listen to this podcast first!

Scott is the President and CEO of KelbyOne; the editor and publisher of Photoshop User Magazine; Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference & Expo; Host of “The Grid;” Founder of the annual “Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk,” Training Director and lead instructor for KelbyOne Live Seminars, and author of a string of bestselling books. Scott wrote “The Digital Photography Book, Part 1”, which became the bestselling book in history on digital photography. And much more!

From small club shows to big arenas, Alan loves the fast pace of shooting on the fly, the rush of the house lights going down, and the drive to capture the “show” in still images. Alan has photographed a wide variety of events including national touring acts like: Billy Idol, Cher, Bruce Hornsby, Justin Bieber, Madonna, The Who, The Dead, and many more. Alan is the author of 12 photography books, 3 books about getting the most from your iPad and an additional 6 Fuel ebooks from Peachpit.

This time on Picturing Success Rick and Larry discuss how to best reach a photographer’s target market by being busy on social media and they even share some of the scary things that can happen when you get a little too close of a connection with your audience.

Frank Doorhof is an internationally recognized photography trainer based in the Netherlands. Frank travels worldwide to do workshops and training classes and he shares how he got started into photography and how that evolved into a full time concentration on teaching. Be sure to visit FrankDoorhof.com

Rick has incorporated into his artistic views, a skill he calls Emotional Intelligence. So much of photography is beyond the buttons and dials, so it helps with a photographic master shares those kinds of motivations and you can use that new knowledge to improve your photography too.

Former physics teacher Chris Smith spends time with Rick Sammon talking about the Out of Chicago workshops, photography tips and tricks, and the upcoming flower photography workshop in August at the Chicago Botanical Garden. Be sure to visit OutOfChicago.com and if you sign up for the flower workshop, be sure to use the code Success18

Art Wolf is one of Rick’s photography heroes. He is a master at his craft and a master at working with people on his workshops and at his seminars. Art is an artist, a teacher, a conservationist and a humanitarian. He is also a super nice guy. No ego. As Rick says, out of all the people he knows, he like to be more like Art Wolfe. https://artwolfe.com/

World renowned photographer & Canon Explorer of Light, Jack Reznicki, spends some time talking with us about some of his passions There's a solid discussion of how Copyright laws affect photographers and what to do about it. And of course we talk about the craft and business of photography. http://reznicki.com

During Carnavale in Venice, there are incredible sights and costumed performers that make Venice even more spectacular. And since Rick was attending someone else's workshop, he had some extra excursions and he has some great training tips. And of course there's a whole gallery of images from the trip. Check out these links: http://ricksammon.com/carnavale-2018/ https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/wildlife-techniques/daylight-fill-flash/

Professional photographer Kevin Dooley has been a wedding, portrait, and nature photographer for over 35 years. Kevin will share some important points on selecting and going on an African Safari. Some wildlife tips are also shared.  Be sure to visit   www.idubephotosafaris.com