Wonder if it's possible to build a career being a camera know-it-all? (spoilers - you can) In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with NYC based photographer, Anthony Festa , and how his love of the art, gear, and process has fueled his tenured career as a digital technician, Capture One trainer, and photographer. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share with a friend! Connect with the office hours team on social! @ashtonstan @Davidpatino Show Music ”East Side...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with Atlanta based content creator, Kavi Vu . Kavi, along with her friend and creative partner Phi Nguyen, are the minds behind “Wake Up Atlanta” , a web series created with the goal to increase civic engagement among Georgia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community. What started out as a side project to help improve voter turnout in the AAPI community has become a multi-season endeavor that has tackled topics like m...
May 12, 2020•57 min
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with filmmaker Scott Hartman . Listen along as we: Dive into Scott‘s career path from on-air broadcast journalist to commercial filmmaker and Director of Production for a marketing and communications agency in Atlanta, Georgia. Chat through scaling a production from one-man band to full-tilt team. Discuss sources of inspiration for the long-haul creative career. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share with a friend! Conn...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino sit down with Kenny Morgan , Co-founder of Counsel Creative , a branding agency based in Chattanooga, TN. What happens when you place your personal purpose at the center of your creative business? Listen in as Kenny talks through his journey from working on the Warped Tour to leading a creative agency . Like the podcast? Give it a like and share with a friend! Connect with the office hours team on social! @Davidpatino @ashtonsta...
Mar 25, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino are in Waterbury, CT and chat with photographer (and David's first assistant), Justin Krompier . Listen in as we talk with Justin about his leap from a 9-5 job into the beginnings of his professional photography career. The photographers go around the table and share battle stories from the trenches of the artist career path and talk about the ins and the outs of what it takes to make the leap and how we manage to stay invested ...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino dive into the process of engaging a photographer (or any creative for that matter) for your creative project. We walk through: What details you should include to get the most pertinent and complete information for your project when filling out a contact form. Why a phone consultation is so essential in creating a bid for your project. For photographers, what considerations to keep in mind when working with a prospect client and ...
Feb 25, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The photographers are in and back to bantering as we kick off 2020! In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino dive into the topic of set assisting — what it takes to be a good assistant and how you as a photographer can run a better production for your team when you’ve got the reins. We also chat best gear purchases of 2019 and why tripods and light stands are the real unsung hero’s of the kit. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share with a friend! Connect with the o...
Jan 28, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with Ash Patino about her latest venture and how she's focusing on creating her own true crime content and more importantly using her video talents to help bring an unsolved murder case to a close. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Do you retouch your images? Ever think to yourself that an image was pushed too far? Is there such a thing? In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk on the subject of photo manipulation, compositing, and the challenges creatives face when working with image retouching. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk about measuring performance and goal setting for creative businesses as we approach the end of the year. *Spoilers: There's a few different ways to go about it * Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Nov 12, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino chat about the making of art that stands out but more importantly, the "WHY" that goes into making those pieces. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Nov 04, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino chat about taking control and setting the tone while working with others. A conversation inspired by this article: https://aphotoeditor.com/2019/10/01/the-daily-edit-forest-woodward/ Be sure to check out Forest's work at: https://www.forestwoodward.com/ As well as Heidi's other writings at: https://aphotoeditor.com/author/hvolpe/ Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapat...
Oct 11, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The photographers, Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino welcome filmmaker, Antony Bui to the Office Hours Podcast studio! Antony is the founder of LaunchLight Films a production studio based in Atlanta focused on serving the tech startup sector. We chat about how a move to the other side of the world prompted the start of a career in content production. Listen along as Antony talks through growing his business, lessons learned in scope creep, and the success found by serving a niche market. Chec...
Oct 11, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Photographers are back from Summer break and talking gear (Yeah we know - it came as a shock to us too)! Listen along as David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski try (and fail) to talk through all the camera gear they've handled in 2019. Spoilers: It was more than we could fit into an hour. If you're all about the gear, a master of the overhead kit shot , regularly flex on the gram about that new lens you just copped, have swapped systems because of "dynamic range", or shoot focus charts in your...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino take a stab at the delicate topic of pricing. Listen along as they discuss rate structure as it relates to location, market prices, and how the idea of "undercutting" is just an excuse. Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a friend! Connect with the Office Hours Team on social! @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Aug 13, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk shop and answer YOUR questions! This time around we dig into personal projects — why you should do them, how to get started, and the ins-and-outs of navigating them long term. Shameless self promotion for personal projects from the photogaphers: David’s - "Beards: So Cool!" & "The Bedroom Project" Ashton’s - The LaCroix Project & "The No Shave November Afterparty" Camera discussed: The Sony A7R4 — The full frame mirrorless megapickl...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Imagine working at one of the largest media companies in the world and having the job of building a positive culture of creativity and professional growth. Photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski talk with Kyle Stapleton, Manager of Culture and Experience at Warner Media (AKA: Turner Studios) who does just that. Listen along as Kyle walks through some of the common challenges he and his team work to overcome across multiple concentrations in the creative business. We also chat through...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski talk with Photographer and professional human, Dan Almasy out of Atlanta, Georgia. That's right, another week, another "Dan" on the podcast! We chart Dan's creative journey from his start in fine art to a decade long stint in wedding photography and how a little motivation from a mentor became the jump start to his wildly creative portrait work. We also talk through inspiration, investing in other creatives and the perils of becoming "old" photo...
Jul 02, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski talk with Architecture Photographer, Dan Ryan of Roehner + Ryan , a photography duo, based in Scottsdale Arizona. Listen along as Dan charts his growth as a creative and how a bout with burnout led to a cross country move to build a business with a friend he met over the internet. Crazy right? We unpack the power of social networks as a method of creating community, reshaping a niche photography service for a larger market, and what it's like to...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ever give up on an idea? How did you know it was time? Ever have the same line of thinking towards your career? This week the photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski discuss "flawed ideas" and the challenges that come when something isn't clicking. Do you throw in the towel, pivot to something else or reinvent your art entirely? It's an episode full of questions on this edition of Office Hours! Cameras Discussed: DJI OSMO Action Like the podcast? Give it a like and share it with a fri...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ever wonder what it would be like to leave your J.O.B. job for a full-time freelance venture? Then this episode is for you! In Episode 013, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino talk with special guest Will Moyer , graphic designer and co-founder of Zoe Works a design studio based in Denver Colorado. Will takes us through his journey and how an urge to travel, love and curiosity for design, and dissatisfaction with his 9 to 5 led him to a full-time career in design and the opportuni...
May 21, 2019•2 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When was the last time you looked at a photo that wasn't on a screen? How about the last time you turned the pages on an art book? In Office Hours EP 12 David and Ashton talk about the simple pleasure that is printed photographic art - yup, prints people. We talk about that and boy is it wonderful. This one goes out to the proud artist inside us all - enjoy! Printed art the photographers talk about that you should definitely look into: Danny Clinch - You've seen his work before. Trust us. Buy so...
May 07, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
How do you carve out time for personal projects or "you" art? What happens when that personal side hustles become a business? In Office Hours EP 11 David and Ashton chat with Mike Martin of Mike Martin Photography and General Manager of Marketing for Casio Music North America ! Listen as Mike walks through his creative journey - starting as a music major in college, charting a career path in marketing for some of the world's most respected music equipment brands, and how his love for photography...
Apr 23, 2019•59 min
Episode X (or 10 rather)! If you’re a one-man-band, how do you know when it’s time to grow your team? In episode 10, Ashton and David interview special guest, Mike Graham. Mike is the founder and creative strategy at Second Melody, a branding agency in Morristown, New Jersey. Together, they discuss hiring employees, how to preserve your culture and identity, finding your niche and knowing when to grow. Camera discussed: Sony A6400 Check out Mike and his team online: www.secondmelody.com + @secon...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Does having a camera room/studio mean you’ve made it? In Episode 009, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski talk about the pros and cons of owning and running a studio space. David’s had a few and runs one now, Ashton used one in a past life and now misses it (sorta). They also tackle the subject of career milestones as creatives and how easy it is to fall into the pitfall that is the comparison game — you know the one. Studios we mention: Tannery Studio — David runs this one. It’s ...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In Episode 008, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski mix it up by bringing Katie Lantukh in as a guest to discuss marketing as creatives. Topics range from attracting new business, the importance of a marketing strategy, reviewing your analytics and creating a consistent voice for your brand on social media. Camera: Canon AE1 Program @davidapatino @ashtonstan @katieolantukh Show Music: "East Side Bar" by Josh Woodward...
Mar 12, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 007 Office Hours David is back from his week in Rome, Italy. He spent the week as a blissful tourist with a Fuji X100 around his neck. He and Ashton reflect on the joy of taking snapshots in Aperture priority amid crowds of tourist selfie sticks. The photographers also cover the internal struggle of pricing and what to do when you feel like your price is too low if the client said “yes” quickly. Should you feel bad that you left money on the table? Ashton and David offer great advice on ...
Feb 27, 2019•51 min
Office Hours Podcast Episode 006 In episode 6, photographers Ashton Staniszewski and David Patino tackle these audience questions: - How do you pitch value-added widgets to clients? - Should you use Lightroom or Photoshop when editing? - Workflow question: What hard drives do you use? Talking cameras: The one we all love to hate but secretly want -- The Red (https://www.red.com) TL;DR: Have backups. Follow the Office Hours Team on IG + Web: @KatieoLantukh - kopublicrelations.com @DavidAPatino - ...
Feb 12, 2019•52 min
Does new gear make you a better photographer? In episode 5 of the Office Hours, photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski discuss how they approach buying new gear. Camera manufacturers are always tempting photographers with the next best latest and greatest shiny thing, but how do you know what you need to have a successful photography business? David and Ashton have all the answers and will help you work through your emotional or technical attachment to your old gear. Ashton and David...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr
What do you do when you’re asked to work for a trade instead of actual dollars? In episode 004, Ashton and David explore the age-old creative question: If you work for trade, will you ever get paid? They talk through the nuances of working for money, trade, exposure and bragging rights. If your quote is over the client’s budget, David and Ashton share how they navigate that without passing on the client or project. They also discuss pricing the job, billing hourly and dealing with scope creep in...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 9 min
