Archipelago Photography Podcast

Bill Wadman is a portrait photographer living in Brooklyn, New York. His images have been seen on the covers and pages of major publications, books, and galleries throughout the world. A prolific creator, he has an endless curiosity that drives him, and this is evident by the diversity of endeavors he has taken on. These include his acclaimed 365portraits project, which has won him praise from USA Today, the Times of London, and more. He's also created several short films, and is well known as the longtime co-host of the 'On Taking Pictures' podcast with Jeffery Saddoris. Website: https://www.billwadman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billwadman/ Have you heard? A game-changer in the preset world has arrived. Introducing QUEST. Quest is a subscription-based platform with exclusive access to new signature presets & profiles for only $8/month. Subscribers also get access to great bonus content & tutorials, live edit sessions and Q&As, and the chance to connect with a community in our Quest Facebook group. https://archipelagoquest.com/ Podcasts listeners can get their first month of Quest membership FREE with code: PODCAST32 This is a limited time offer, available until the end of May, 2021.

Forrest Walker is an award-winning street photographer who recently completed a 5-year project focused on photographing over 100 Cities in over 75 countries covering all major regions of the world. This project had him walking 20km/day for over five years, as he explored and photographed all aspects of big city life on foot, finding small worlds within each major city, while connecting the  whole world through its people and life. I chat with Forrest about his approach to street photography, some of the challenges he faced, and some of the projects he's working on now, and what lies ahead of him after completing such a massive project. Website: http://www.fdwalker.com/ Blog: http://shooterfiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdwalker/ Have you heard? A game-changer in the preset world has arrived. Introducing QUEST. Quest is a subscription-based platform with exclusive access to new signature presets & profiles for only $8/month. Subscribers also get access to great bonus content & tutorials, live edit sessions and Q&As, and the chance to connect with a community in our Quest Facebook group. www.archipelagoquest.com Podcasts listeners can get their first month of Quest membership FREE with code: PODCAST31 This is a limited time offer, available until the end of April, 2021.

Steph Zakas is an adventure elopement photographer living in Iceland and a business coach for high achieving entrepreneurs. She turned $300 in saved barista tips into a multi-six figure photography company and broke all the rules along the way. In this interview, we chat about her journey in photography, from her beginnings in Ohio and the path that took her to Iceland. We'll discuss what life is like for her as an adventure wedding photographer, her unique approach to working with clients, and how she sets herself apart in a competitive market. COACHING & EDUCATION SITE: https://www.bossitbrave.com/ COURSES FOR ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS: https://www.bossitbrave.com/business-courses WEBSITE: https://www.zakasphotography.com/ CLUBHOUSE: @stephzakas IG: https://www.instagram.com/icelandadventureweddings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebravecave Have you heard? A game-changer in the preset world has arrived. Introducing QUEST. Quest is a subscription-based platform with exclusive access to new signature presets & profiles for only $8/month. Subscribers also get access to great bonus content & tutorials, live edit sessions and Q&As, and the chance to connect with a community in our Quest Facebook group. www.archipelagoquest.com Podcasts listeners can get their first month of Quest membership FREE with code: PODCAST30 This is a limited time offer, available until the end of March, 2021.

Matt Carr is an award-winning portrait & lifestyle photographer who has been published in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Men’s Health, Rolling Stone and more. His work has also been recognized by American Photo, Hasselblad Masters, PDN, IPA, Communication Arts, among others. After 10 years of working in London and Prague, Matt now lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their daughter. Matt is known for taking portraits that are well-lit, honest, and believable. It's a wide-ranging conversation, and we chat about everything from his early career in Indiana, to working with celebrities, and more. Website: https://www.mattcarr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattcarr/

Carole Lyne Robin is a Metis Algonquin woman living in a tiny house in the forests of Northern Ontario. For many years Carole worked as a full-time photographer, but now has simplified her life so that she can pursue her other passions.  These involve working with wildlife, hunting, trapping, foraging, and tanning hides in traditional methods. Her tiny house lifestyle has allowed her the financial freedom to pursue these dreams. She is living an authentic life, connected to the land & animals around her. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern.robin/ Website: https://www.shop-robinsnest.com/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Chip Dizárd is an educator, photographer, mentor, and speaker based out of Maryland. He's been featured in Forbes, the Huffington Post, Rangfinder, on CNN, and more. In our chat we discuss developing strategies to identify your ideal client, run effective ads, with targeted audiences, and the importance of knowing how to pivot your business in these uncertain times. FB/IG Ads Online Course: https://sellfy.com/chipdizard/p/0aykxx/ Website: https://chipdizard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chipdizard/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Anna Pumer is the founder of Kick Ass Photographers, and a UK wedding photographer & speaker who is all about getting connected with ideal clients. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her new course, 'Bag The Bookings', and to share some insight into how photographers can turn those website hits into clients. We also discuss the importance of speaking in your own voice, and letting your personality shine through. If you’re looking to find your ideal client, the you won’t want to miss this chat with Anna Pumer. Find Anna & Kick Ass Photographers online here: Bag The Bookings course: https://kickassphotographers.com/bag-the-bookings/ Website: https://kickassphotographers.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kickassphotographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapumerphotography/

If you’re like me. You’ve probably dreamed about loading up a van, and hitting the open road. The idea of van life is one that many dream about, but few actually go through with. 
In this interview, I chat with Michelle Craig, who is not only living it, but working as a professional photographer, and a roamschooling parent at the same time. We discuss the work she’s doing, and about life & parenting on the road. We dive into  some of the unique challenges, and ways she's had to adapt with the current Covid pandemic. Michelle story is an inspiring one, and so if the van life is something you’ve dreamed of, or are curious about, then have a listen! Find Michelle online here: Website:  www.michellecraigphotography.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellecraigphotography www.instagram.com/redefiningbadass www.instagram.com/theroamschoolfamily Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellecraigphotography Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Paige Everson is a photographer based in Syracuse New York, and she has put together an amazing guide for photographers called ‘Mastering Mini Sessions’ for people who want to learn how to make mini’s work. In this interview, she shares some insight into how she makes mini sessions profitable & easy. About setting them up so it is a win-win situation - affordable for clients, and lucrative for photographers. If you want to learn how you can master mini’s, then check out this podcast! And be sure to use the code ARCHIPELAGO10 to save $10 on her ‘Mastering Mini Sessions Guide’. Website :: www.paigeeverson.com Instagram :: www.instagram.com/paigeeversonweddings | www.instagram.com/paigeeversonportraits Mastering Mini Sessions Guide: https://paigeeverson.bigcartel.com/product/mastering-mini-sessions-pdf Use code ARCHIPELAGO10 to save $10!!! Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Esteban Gil is Colombian wedding & portrait photographer based out of Guilford Connecticut. He is also a photography educator, & MagMod ambassador, running workshops across the US, where he teaches his approach to the wedding day, from beginning to end. In this episode we chat about how he got into photography, and his journey from the start to where he is now.   We also discuss the importance of community over competition, and how he’s had to adapt his business, in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Website: www.steelandflintsociety.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/egilphoto Facebook www.instagram.com/steelandflintsociety Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fashion photographer currently living between Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York City. He’s been featured in Vogue & GQ Portugal among others, and has recently launched his first book 'Bodies of Light’. Rob has produced projects raising consciousness and conversations around the US foster system and adoption, queer identity, body neutrality, racial diversity and environmental justice. We chat about his creative process, his inspirations, and his motivations. And we discuss the importance of using your voice as an artist to speak on issues that matter. Links: Book: www.shopcatalog.com/bodies-of-light Instagram: www.instagram.com/robwoodcoxphoto Web: http://www.robwoodcox.com/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Saori & DeVante Terrell are a wedding & portrait photography husband & wife team known as Spirit of Revelry, based out of Houston, Texas … I connected with them for a chat around ways the photography industry perpetuates racism, and how we as a community can help put an end to it. We cover a wide range of topics on this very important issue at a very important moment in time. Website: spiritofrevelry.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritofrevelry/ List of a few talented BIPOC creatives @tandvphotos @lightvisualsco @marshallandcophoto @memeurbanephoto @pompyportraits_photography @honeysagephotoco @heytayphoto @sjrandcophotography Donate to liberate black people https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Anti-racist resources https://fortune.com/2020/06/05/antiracist-books-donations-black-owned-businesses-resources/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

As the time of this podcast recording, we find ourselves in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, that is affecting each and everyone of us both personally, and from a business perspective. I took some time to chat with a Garret Ward about it all. Garret Ward is a New England wedding photographer & the creator of thefrugalphoto.com a personal finance blog for photographers dedicated to sharing financial literacy & helping photographers plan for their future. Now more than ever, these principles are important and Garret shares some great insight into how we as photographers can weather the economic downturn we are in, and prepare for the next one. We also dive into how photographers can be proactive with clients to find positive ways to handle rescheduled events & cancellations, and some of the realities of what we can expect for the industry for the foreseeable future. Links: Website: www.garretwardphotography.com The Frugal Photo Blog: http://www.thefrugalphoto.com/blog Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garretwardphotography/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

James Broadbent is the co-founder of Narrative, and one half of the photography duo known as Chase Wild. You may already be familiar with Narrative, the company behind Publish, a blogging app that allows you to effortlessly create beautiful blogs in your own style. Narrative has also just launched a revolutionary app called Select - Select is an an AI powered image selection tool for professional photographers. In this interview we talk about this exciting new app, and what it means for the editing process, about Publish, blogging, & the importance of SEO - And of course we couldn't have this chat without a discussion on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic we’re all in the middle of. Sign up for Select app Beta here: https://narrative.so/select?kid=17ZMCC The team at Narrative have generously offered a unique discount for podcast listeners: Code is: tribepodcast20 Link: https://narrative.so/?fp_ref=tribepodcast20 Narrative website: https://narrative.so/ James’ website (Chase Wild): https://www.chasewild.com/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective

Daniel Usenko is the Co-founder of Pixellu. Pixellu is the company behind Smart Albums & Smart Slides If you haven’t heard of them they are two incredible products that make creating albums and slideshows a breeze! They really are a must-have for any professional photographer who works with albums & slideshows. Recently, Pixellu launched a completely updated version of smart Albums was launched, focused on making the process easier & faster. In this interview we chat about how Smart Albums & Smart Slides came to be, and about the many features included in both. If you aren’t already designing albums & slideshows for your clients, this podcast will be sure to compel you to get started. If you already are but are looking for something incredibly fast & easy to use then you’ll want to check it out also. Smart albums & smart Slides has the potential to easily add value & income to the work you already do. LINKS: Pixellu Website: https://www.pixellu.com/ Daniel's photography website: http://www.danielusenko.com/ Brought to you by Archipelago Presets: https://archipelagopresets.com/ Join our Facebook community: http://archipelagopresets.co/collective