In today's episode we're joined by Sapna Reddy ( @sapnareddy ) , a truly incredible landscape photographer with so many accolades having won competitions for USA Landscape Photographer of the Year, National Geographic, & Lonely Planet. Her work has been published internationally on Adobe & Sony. Sapna is also an ambassador for B&H, Flickr, and Bayphotolab. Aside from being a photographer, Sapna is also a radiologist dedicating a large portion of her life to helping people get better....
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 73
Don't forget our new #tpmartwork campaign! Just use the hashtag on your IG posts for a chance to have your image featured and credited as the cover art for one of our episodes! We'll be sure to shout out you and your work. This episode is sort of a follow up to last week's. If you haven't listened to that one yet, go back and do so. We talk about how to transform the downtime you need during a period of burnout into uptime. In other words, we talk about how to get the most out of your break from...
Sep 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 72
Important news! You listeners are so great and Aaron and I want to create ways to get you more involved in the show. We've introduced #tpmartwork ! We want you kind folks to start hashtagging your IG posts with #tpmartwork for a chance to have your photo credited and featured as the cover art for an episode. This isn't a one-time thing... we plan on doing it for each new episode! If we like the shot and find it fitting we'll talk about it on the show and shout you out! Get on that people... In t...
Sep 10, 2021•26 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie ( @that_girl_named_steph ) and Rhiannon ( @rhimarq ) from @500px who tell us all the in's and out's of the 500px platform and how it's built to serve the photographer first. On this podcast we're always talking about how much we love the platform and how we incorporate it into our photography practice. We wanted listeners to get even more details straight from the people who work there. In this episode we talk about how 500px is a platform where you alw...
Sep 03, 2021•46 min•Ep. 70
In the second part of this two-part episode we wrap up our discussion with the middle to final stage of pitching companies and brands; laying out your plan, talking price, and negotiating deliverables. We go over some important things to keep in mind when speaking on the phone or emailing a potential client. Lastly, we speak about the idea of providing pricing options for your potential client to pick and choose from. Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you r...
Aug 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 69
In this episode we get passionate and speak from the heart. We talk about NFT's; what they are, how photographers are making a killing off of them, and the huge environmental concern they bring. We delve into how the carbon emissions from NFT's are being seemingly swept under the rug by the photography community, something extremely disappointing. This episode has some heat to it, so strap in... Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from the episode...
Aug 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 68
In this episode we have the man we're always referring to on the show as "Dave" back on to answer some listener questions. @davesandford is a good friend of ours and someone we really look up to. We chat about how to put yourself in a position to get the photograph you seek, what can be done to mitigate eco-anxiety, and how in what light we choose to publish our work can affect the viewer's outlook and influence change. This is volume 6 of listener questions. Keep em' coming! Make a donation via...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, we're a lit bit edgier and a little bit more take it or leave it. We discuss whether or not gaining tips is authentic wildlife photography or not. We also get more into the idea of picking 3 different platforms for your social media attention and strategy. Ones that you enjoy, that speak to your strengths, and that you understand. We really want listeners to ditch the mentality that they need to be doing everything all at once. Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel ...
Aug 06, 2021•45 min•Ep. 66
In this multi-part episode we fine tune our discussion with the beginning stage of pitching companies and brands; identifying which companies could use your skillset and which ones are realistically approachable. We talk about sometimes already being a user of the product your trying to pitch can come across as more authentic. Lastly, we delve into the idea of having a concrete plan or project to present as opposed to loosely and ambiguously suggesting a generic partnership. Make a donation via ...
Jul 30, 2021•46 min•Ep. 65
In this episode we tackle an interesting subject, the differences and/or similarities between content creators and artists. We discuss how figuring out where you lay on the spectrum of these two can help you set realistic expectations for your social media growth and strategies. Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from the episodes: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z36E4SCB6D3LW Thanks for listening! Go get shooting, go get editing,...
Jul 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 64
This episode is a followup on a topic discussed in the previous podcast. How to properly channel emotions and allow them to flow through like energy so that we can carry ourselves around with less emotional, mental, and physical tension. We touch on the fact that unresolved trauma or issues hide themselves in the body as mental, emotional and/or physical illness. How are we supposed to be our best creative selves in that state? I want all the listeners to learn how to properly channel both the g...
Jul 16, 2021•13 min•Ep. 63
This episode features a talk with @candacedyar , a photographer from Seattle who's work focuses a lot on conservation. Candace has had the pleasure of partnering with many incredible organizations including Sierra Club and Wildlife Defenders. In this episode we talk about simple ways anyone can creatively utilize their photography skills to contribute to conservation efforts. We talk about how important it is to be relatable to others when posting online and some pointers on how to come across m...
Jul 09, 2021•45 min•Ep. 62
Ahead of time, Aaron and I have each come up with roughly 3 adverse scenarios each that could happen to any given photographer. We talk in this series a lot about facing adversity head on and that having the correct response and reaction is crucial. Therefore, we breakdown some plausible scenarios in real time and talk out how we personally would carry ourselves through such a challenge. If you have any ideas for adverse scenarios or circumstances that could be challenging and want to hear them ...
Jul 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 61
This episode features a discussion with @hannahshoneycomb from Florida, the show's first macro photographer who specializes in snapping photos of bees. Hannah captures magnificent moments of bees, lives a sustainable lifestyle, and has a incredible social media strategy that has been growing her following healthily. In this episode we chat about how finding your path towards your "why" is long and full of twists and turns full of "what am I doing here?" moments . We talk about how to live in har...
Jun 26, 2021•35 min•Ep. 60
This episode is another talk featuring our favourite co-host Aaron Mannes. We take an episode suggestion from our good friend, wildlife photographer, and previous show guest Brooke Littlebear. She recommended we discuss the traits that people with big aspirations have. Why is it that some people have a little but extra in them to get them to where they want to be, while others stagnate? We get really inside developing a winning mindset and discuss confidence as the building block for the right h...
Jun 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 59
This episode features a talk with Lydia Ripplinger (@lydebug) , an incredible wildlife photographer and the owner of feature account @best_birds_of_ig. Lydia is an extremely talented photographer and artist, yet she isn't overzealous and doesn't take herself too seriously. Her photos are easily some of the best circulating around the wildlife photography genre. In this episode we talk about the difference between a photo you believe to be artistic and what actually performs well on social media....
Jun 11, 2021•42 min•Ep. 58
This episode features a discussion with photographer and conservationist Zac Mills ( @zacmillsphotography ) who resides in Canmore, Alberta but has visited 90+ countries. Zac used to work for the world bank before taking on a new life pursuing the merging of wildlife photography and conservation. Zac's latest project has been forming a team of extremely talented wildlife photographers into a collective called " The Wildlife Collective " with a focus on advocating and leading the way for conserva...
Jun 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 57
Back with another "mini-sode"! In this short episode we begin to craft the building blocks of the "well-rounded" photographer, a project that will for sure be ongoing with continuous additions. As photographers it is also important we begin to understand that Instagram isn't the vessel we need to exclusively use to "make it" in the business. If your Instagram ends up sometimes falling by the wayside because you're so busy with other photography related leads and endeavours, that's a good sign, a...
May 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 55
In this episode @mantis_photography joins me again after a well received one year anniversary episode as we discuss the fundamentals of photography as a practice. We also talk about what makes a photographer the complete package. We get into how important it is to not treat Instagram as the be all and end all of our attention. There are so many other areas we need to focus on to grow our photography practice and Instagram is only a piece of the pie. We discuss how to actually start taking leaps ...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 54
This episode features a long awaited talk with (@lloydevansphoto) , an amazing landscape photographer from the UK with some of the greatest earth tones I've ever seen. Lloyd has been a long time inspiration for me and having him on the show was a pleasure. In this episode we talk about how to find a way to pivot in your career when you feel stuck and in a rut. Lloyd talks about the process of overcoming his battle with public speaking. It's great to hear his insight and how we can approach our f...
May 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 53
In celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the show, my good friend @mantis_photography interviews me in this role reversal episode! Huge thanks to Aaron for being an excellent host and for laying that groovy cover of the intro song at the start. What a talented dude! Thanks to all you who have spent the last year listening or who are brand new to the show. I'm so happy we've been able to start shaping a more healthy and wholesome approach to photography, social media, and life as a collective....
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 52
Happy Earth Day everyone! In this "mini-sode" I go over why everyday should be considered Earth Day and how important it is to remain in touch with nature and our surroundings. I also speak more to the idea of "how to get people to care" without creating polarization or causing people to end up on the defensive. It also needs to be said that as photographers with audiences of all sizes, we have an incredible opportunity to be able to share our values and beliefs with the world. May they have inf...
Apr 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 51
This episode features a discussion with Colin Bruce, ( @canoe_carrier ) a wildlife photographer from the Algonquin Park area of Ontario, Canada. Colin is extremely self aware and has a set of principles, ideas, and morals as a photographer and individual that I really respect and feel more people should emulate. In this episode we chat about how important transparency is in photography, especially wildlife photography. What's going on behind the lens, or how you acquired a photograph is very imp...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 50
In this episode we have Brooke Littlebear, ( @brookelittlebear ) a wildlife photographer living in Salt Lake City, Utah revisit the show to help dive into some listener questions. We chat about how to find motivation to go after your life purpose with tenacity, the age old camera lens or body debate, and whether Instagram has provided more good or bad for us. This is volume 5 of listener questions. This series happens once a month. Keeping em' coming! Make a donation via PayPal for any amount yo...
Apr 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 49
This episode features a discussion with photographer Yulia Denisyuk ( @insearchofperfect ) a photographer, writer, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Yulia is a beam of light for not only photographers, but for anyone who is searching for the courage to institute some drastic changes to their life. In this episode we hear about Yulia's reasons for leaving her well paying corporate job and life in Manhattan (a dream for some) to pursue the things that really made her tick. We hear some advice on how...
Apr 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 48
This episode features a talk with Arthur Lefo (@arthurlefo) , an exceptionally talented wildlife photographer and wholesome human being from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Arthur is definitely one of those individuals who only publishes his best work and boy can we ever tell. In this episode we talk about how the art of letting go or the ability to stop forcing desired outcomes is often the best first step in achieving that outcome. It can be frustrated to feel like you're giving it a 120% to only find ...
Mar 26, 2021•57 min•Ep. 47
This episode features an episode with photographer & writer, Hayden Lynch (@synchhayds) , who packed up his desk items and left the 9-5 in search of more. Hayden is fairly new to the photography world but you definitely wouldn't know it by the quality of his images. In this episode we talk about the importance of writing daily. It generates discipline, it helps you align with your emotions and goals, and it engages both sides of your brain. We emphasize how what you choose to right has littl...
Mar 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 46
In this episode we go back to the roots of the show and invite the very first guest Bret Blakely ( @bretblakely ) a landscape and wildlife photographer to answer some listener questions in our monthly series. We chat about conservation in photography, more about the perks of the app Clubhouse, and what we can learn from nature and the wild animals that inhabit it. This is volume 4 of listener questions. This series happens once a month. Keep em' coming! Make a donation via PayPal for any amount ...
Mar 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 45
This episode features a discussion with diver, photographer, & videographer @maxwelhohn who has had his work featured in BBC & Netlfix shows among others. In this episode we talk about how a level of expertise and specialization in a certain area can make you a valuable asset for projects with a nice price tag. We also talk about how utilizing video and photo licensing as a form of passive income. Lastly, we talk about some of Maxwel's RED equipment and diving experiences. Make a donatio...
Mar 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 44
In this episode we dive into 5 creative ways to use Instagram "Guides" to your advantage. Its a feature that I believe leverages the strength of curation and helps you stand out uniquely. 1. Create Guides for Your Prints 2. Curate Niche Specific Themes 3. Share Travel Guides or Itineraries 4. Create "How-To's" on Something You Do Exceptionally Well 5. Create FAQ's on Your Most Received Questions in Your Inbox Most importantly, as the show climbs up on 10,000 downloads, I mention how I will be gi...
Feb 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 43
