The Picturing Success Podcast
Summary: Rick Sammon, world-renowned photographer, and Larry Becker, photography industry expert, interview the world's best photographers about their craft and their business. Whatever your level of photographic accomplishment, you'll learn what the experts know and how to grow your own photography skills and make money doing it. We're shooting for your success.
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April 24-28 is a special event for birding and photo enthusiasts This episode is a behind-the-scenes peek at an upcoming special event in north Florida where Rick and a host of others will be teaching and shooting. This BONUS episode of the Picturing Success podcast is all about that event and answers some questions if you're thinking about going. https://www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com
From her heartfelt dog rescue photos in the beginning to her new TV show, Kaylee Greer is setting new standards for dog photography. When photography is your passion, it CAN evolve into an amazing career, and Kaylee Greer is proof. She teaches dog photography for Kelby One, she has national clients in the pet marketplace, and she's even on NatGeo Wild with her show Pupparazzi!! You'll be inspired and educated as you listen to Larry's interview with his good friend Kaylee Greer. DogBreathPhoto.com
Providing behind-the-scenes information about the business side of photography isn't something a lot of people do. Kristina opens up about her photography business and how she markets her headshot and workshop offerings in the highly competitive Washington DC market. From the craft of photography to the business side of things, plan to learn from today's show. WashingtonDCHeadshots.com KristinaSherk.com SharkPixel.com
Rick & Larry discuss tools and techniques for great close up and macro photography. Rick and Larry both have experience with various kinds of close up and macro photography, from Rick's books to Larry's training videos, there's a lot of information packed into this episode. You'll learn about lighting, handheld and studio shots, and all kinds of techniques for getting great big images of the smallest subjects out there. Platypod Contest Link: http://bit.ly/2CuCNiK
Find out what it’s like to be in Antarctica – and learn how to make images in Antarctica. In December, Rick once again journeyed to the bottom of the world with Abercrombie & Kent as a photo coach, along with A&K’s awesome photo coach Richard Harker, who has previously been on our podcast talking about his photography. Antarctica Gallery http://ricksammon.com/ak-antarctica/
ROAM founder Larry Wiener and world-traveller Rick talk travel photography workshops. Choosing the right travel photography workshop is not easy – because there are hundreds from which to choose. Larry and Rick cut to the case, making it easier for you choose. What’s the difference between a photo workshop, seminar and tour? Larry and Rick talk through the differences. Learn more about ROAM here: roamsearch.com
Richard Bernabe has travelled the world capturing wildlife moments with his camera. In this show, Rick dives into Richard’s new book, Wildlife Photography – from First Principles to Professional Results. If you dream of becoming a world traveller and wildlife photography this show, and Richard’s book are for you. You will learn about exposure, composition, fill flash, lenses, accessories and much more. https://www.richardbernabe.com
With a true gift for training, Photoshop, and social media engagement, Unmesh Dinda shows millions the way in Photoshop. In mid 2018 Larry and Rick were at Photoshop World and they were both especially impressed by one of the youngest instructors in Photoshop World history, Unmesh Dinda. With his popular YouTube channel, Piximperfect, with nearly a million subscribers, Unmesh has garnered a well deserved following. https://www.youtube.com/piximperfect
Rick and Larry talk gear and reveal why certain companies are podcast sponsors, and others were rejected. Every photographer out there is into gear to one degree or another, so Rick and Larry break down some of their gear insights, just in time for Christmas, and go off on the occasional tangent too. Be sure to visit PicturingSuccess.com for special links to gear we discussed.
Ross Chevalier, podcaster, musician, photographer, videographer and KelbyOne Community moderator, joins Rick for a serious, yet entertaining, talk about how their two passions – photography and music – work together to make them better at each craft. If you play an instrument, you will love this show. If you don’t, it may encourage you to pick up a guitar – or one, or two or more! http://thephotovideoguy.ca
Ross Chevalier, podcaster, musician, photographer, videographer and KelbyOne Community moderator, joins Rick for a serious, yet entertaining, talk about how their two passions – photography and music – work together to make them better at each craft. If you play an instrument, you will love this show. If you don’t, it may encourage you to pick up a guitar – or one, or two or more! http://thephotovideoguy.ca
Rick and Larry discuss all the things you wonder about when you see awesome wildlife shots from Costa Rica. Whenever Rick goes on a workshop or a workshop scouting trip, he posts images from the trip as close to real time as possible. So amazing howler monkeys and red-eyed leaf frogs were popping up all over Rick's social media and there are amazing stories behind the scenes that will entertain, engage and inform fellow photographers.
Rick and Larry have both been on both sides of the camera and they deep dive into video this time around. As trainers and explainers, both Larry and Rick have been on camera for years. Pro and enthusiast still shooters can really benefit by adding video to their mix and today's show covers the ins-and-outs of how to be on camera, as well as how still shooters might consider adding video to their mix.
Back in the early 1980s, Rick suffered from chronic back pain for a long, long time. After a back operation that was futile, Rick found Dr. John E. Sarno, author of numbers books, including Healing Back Pain - The Mind Body Connection. Dr. Sarno and his associates, including Dr. Sherman, literally saved Rick’s life – and have helped him live the life he wants to live. Link to Eric’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4DFATS#reader_B00B4DFATS
Today, wedding photography is more competitive than ever. You not only need to be a good photographer and videographer, you need to be a good businessperson – and perhaps most important, you need the customer to love you. Clay has mastered all of the above. Clay also talks about the photographers who have influenced his award-winning work that is sought out by many in the Washington, DC area. https://www.clayblackmore.com/
