The Photography Bar Podcast

The Business of Portrait Photography

We very rarely dedicate an episode to one single topic and that is not how we planned this week’s episode, but it ended up being that way. This week the guy’s chat about the world of portrait photography, how to get into it, kit, sales, the ups and downs. Mark is the main man here as portraits are his specialism, so he gives some hugely valuable advice to beginners and experienced photographers.

 

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A New Camera, Photographers - Be on your guard and are you ready for Weddings?

In this week’s episode Kam trades in some gear for a new mirrorless camera, find out what it is and if it’s money well spent. The guys also talk ‘weddings’ and how photographers are having to get back into the swing of things, have you been affected mentally in the last year and apprehensive about going out and being amongst people, have you developed any new ideas in to your work?

We also discuss the risk in having work cancelled last minute and how photographers need to be prepared for loss of earnings as Covid will still affect us for quite some time.

 

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Is Your Business Card Sexy Enough, The World of Architecture and Shutter Shout Returns!

There’s a special guest in the bar with Mark and Kam, joining them for a drink is John Willmans, a specialist architectural photographer. We discuss some key points in starting out in this field and how John’s expertise with his clients has made him an essential photographer for many hotels.

John also joins us for Shutter Shout! It’s been several months since we did this and we’ll tell you why it hasn’t been on the show for a while. So get your ears ready and let’s see how good you are at this photography lark.

We also discuss…Business Cards, yes that’s right, Business Cards. Is yours sexy enough?

 

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Getting the best deals on gear get to know other photographers and shooting in sunlight

We all look for the best deals when buying camera gear, but where and how can you get the best prices. Is it safe to import from overseas or do you prefer the knowledge of a reputable UK dealer?

With so many different options available to buy it’s never been easier or more mind boggling to know you’re spending your money correctly.

 

Networking…it can be a bit of frightening word but whenever we think about networking we assume it’s with other industries where we network with the aim to get work. However, we’re talking about networking with other photographers. How well do you know other photographers, do have any one to help you in the case of an emergency your when you’re simply overloaded? Do you spend a lot of time on your own wondering what other photographers are doing fearful of the competition?

As working photographers, we chat through real situations that most photographers can relate to.

 

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What if you test positive before a shoot and our latest top tips

So you have a shoot and you’re all prepared and you’re client asks you to take a Covid test and submit the results. What do you do if you test positive? Can you cancel the shoot and rearrange….of course you can if it’s a product shoot or family portrait. But what if it’s an event, a wedding or a shoot with a production company who have spend thousands on one day?

Kam and Mark discuss the different issues around Covid and look to offer some solutions.

We’re always being asked for our advice on this, that and the other so over a pint we give our current top tips for photographers and they aren’t as obvious as you may think…until we tell you.

 

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Spreading some SEO love with Link Juice. A Must Listen for Every Photographer with a Website.

Jessica Thomas sits in with Kam and Mark to chat about photography websites and the basic essentials we should all be aware of to get our websites working for us.

A good website will help you get found on Google and if you spend a little time giving your website some love with Jessica’s advice you’ll get noticed. Kam discusses in detail the difficulties he’s had with his own website so it’s an essential listen as most photographers will relate to this.

 

See what Jess can do for you here and contact her at; https://prowebsiteguide.com/

 

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Would You Shoot a Wedding With No Experience and Be the Photographer Everyone Wants to Use.

Mark and Kam directly discuss a listener’s question when he was asked to shoot a friend’s wedding with no experience. Should he do it? Kam’s advice is to stay well clear but Mark has a different opinion!

So how do you get experience, how can you learn the trade to become a professional?

Marketing, an evil necessary which is always changing. So how do we as photographers separate ourselves from the competition. How can we stand out from the crowd and be the photographer everyone wants to use?

 

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Photography Tutorials, Genuine Websites and Better Gear Better Photos?

A busy bar with Kam and Mark enjoying a drink in full flow with three different chats beginning with learning photography and as photographers what do we think is the best way to learn, are we always learning something new and professionally developing our own careers?

Kam discusses a photographer's website who is using stock photos to advertise and is it wrong to do so? 

We all love our gear don't we, the smell of unpacking something new! But the discussion is do we shoot better photos with better gear? Well find out what the landlords think as no doubt there will be things you agree and disagree with.

 

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Top Apps For Photographers and Do You Have The Right Profile Photo?

We're in the bar with real people and it feels so good!

Over a beer we've been looking at Photography Apps and seeing which ones are useful. Is Photoshop Express actually useable and can we utilise these apps to our advantage. 

As photographers we're used to advising our clients how to have the best photos, but what do we as photographers do for ourselves? Are we using the right images on social media, should we be using an image of ourselves something that advertised what we do?

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Shooting Images For Stock Libraries, Are You Naming Your Images Correctly and Listen To Your Photos

Photographers often wonder if their images are good enough for stock libraries and if they can earn money from their photography. On this week's episode which starts with a little rant from Kam (again), we speak to Clemency Wright who has worked with Getty Images, V&A Museum, Adobe Stock, World Vision, Save the Children, Hero Images, iStock, Alamy and The University of Nottingham amongst others.

Clemency helps your images get found!  She guides us through stock libraries and how important the application of relevant, accurate and consistent keywords are to our images. We also discuss the importance of naming your images for your website to help it get found and you discovered.

You may an incredible photographer but your images need to be found, once they've been found then you have a chance of selling them and start earning money.

Mark completes the show with the fascinating topic of turning your images in to sound! Yes, it's true, your images contain sound!!

If you want to find out more about Stock Libraries and naming your images correctly our guest Clemency can be contacted at; http://www.clemency.co.uk/

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