We sit down for a third time with an audience favourite Brooke Littlebear to catchup on her time helping with wolverine research, guiding brown bear viewing expeditions, and much more. In this episode we talk about Brooke's desire to constantly be chasing moments that will force her to live in the moment and how that offers relief from anxieties. We really dive into what it means to be imperfect and how that can serve us well in our daily lives. Thanks to OnCore Golf for being this episode's spo...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 134
Today's episode features guest Chris Hau ( @thechrishau ), photographer, Youtuber and automotive enthusiast. In this episode, Chris tells us his story of how he began shooting for Mercedes-Benz. It's essentially a case study filled with many useful concepts for listeners. He describes when providing photography for "free" or basically nothing makes sense when there's a long term play in mind. Chris gets into what it's like being married to another successful creator. More so, both the challenges...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 133
No guest in today's episode. Aaron and I sit down to talk about being authentic with people in your dealings and especially emphasize the importance of saying "no" as opposed to trying to please everybody. We also talk about where the urge to get revenge on someone who has wronged you comes from and ultimately if the amount of time and energy needed to bring someone down is worth it in the end. Lastly, we talk about how to move forwards in communications where each party sees the path or causes ...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 132
Today we talk with Forrest Funk (@funkdrone) who many of you will know online from his stunning and unique aerial drone photography. We find out what's involved in his position as a manager of photography for Agua Caliente Casinos in California and how his recent photography journey led him to acquire this role. We hear Forrest's view on Instagram reels and how in the beginning he was totally against them, but has now come to somewhat embrace them in the pursuit of online growth. Forrest also te...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 131
In this episode we talk about the importance of being digitally organized and the massive amounts of time that can save you, our individual workflows, and when it's time to let go of those old images or videos that you're realistically never going to return to. Thanks to iStorage for being this episode's sponsor! Check out their External Password Encrypted Hard Drives : http://www.istorage-us.com/ Use Code "TPM15" for a 15% discount! Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @brandonbaer_ ...
Oct 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 130
Today's episode features guest Vladimir Rys (@vladimirrys) , the lead photographer for Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 team. This is our first sports photographer on the show. We hear about Vlad's journey from his beginnings at a magazine, to Getty Images, to shooting for a world class team at the peak level of auto racing. Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show: https://...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 129
In this episode we're joined again by Hayden Lynch (@haydlynch) on the show. He answers awesome listener questions this time! Thanks for submitting everyone. We also get to hear how Hayden goes about successfully pitching companies to earn his income and fund his world travels, how he improved his photography when he was a beginner, and his mountain peak goals. This is volume 8 of listener questions. Keep em' coming! Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you re...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 128
Christine Ward ( @christine.c.w ) is a wildlife photographer, tattoo artist, and drawer from Queensland, Australia. Her dark and moody photographs particularly of bats make her page aesthetic incredibly unique the perfect touch of beauty and somber. In this episode we break down our needs as either an introvert or an extrovert. Aaron is an introvert at heart and I (Seth) am an extrovert. We talk about what it means to be kinder to yourself as a creative individual and the value in accepting that...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 127
Andy Glaze ( @amglaze ) is an ultra runner, meaning he races and runs distances longer than a traditional marathon. Some of the races Andy has run in are 100 and 250 mile races. He has also consecutively run over 100+ miles per week for the last 123 weeks in a row. He has managed to balance a career as a firefighter, life with family, a growing social media presence and his commitment to endurance running. In this episode we talk about pushing your body to its limits, blocking out the unhelpful ...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 126
Mary Parkhill ( @marysmark ) is a weekend warrior photographer who has experienced considerable quantitative social media audience growth in a short amount of time mostly in part due to her incredible wildlife reels and videos of animal behaviour in Juneau, Alaska. In this interview we dive into her work life as a veteran marketing consultant and ask questions that see marketing intuition support some excellent concepts and mentality for approaching photography and your own personal journey. We ...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 125
Aaron and Seth return after a couple episodes apart to talk about their opinions on the mass migration to VERO from Instagram, how freeing it is to be vulnerable and honest with yourself, and the importance of self-discipline. SUBMIT TO THE 500PX CONTEST FOR FREE! https://on.500px.com/qj9 Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @csieb_captures with her stunning long exposure shot of a Great Blue Heron anticipating and waiting calmly beside a fast flowing waterfall. These birds are master...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 124
In this episode Seth is joined by Gerry van der Walt (@gerryvanderwalt) an incredibly successful, efficient, and enthusiastic human being. Gerry is a traveler, photographer, online coach, and founder of "Wild Eye", a photographic touring and safari company. Gerry's principles and mindset are completely in sync with what we like to vouch for on the podcast so we knew he'd be a great guest to have on. In this episode we talk about how to avoid getting stuck, and why taking action is always the bes...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 123
Aaron takes this episode on solo for the first time as host. He is joined by Scott Tatum ( @ucanoutdoors ) who has grown rapidly on social media for his incredible short "Friendly Reminder" videos. They are your daily dose of mental health food. In this episode, Scott describes his life and how he went from being an aggressive and pained person filled with apathy to being someone who now embraces life and tries to live each day to the fullest with a positive attitude. He credits pivoting his lif...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Adam Ernster (@adamernster) , a marine wildlife photographer and videographer living in Santa Barbara, California. Adam talks about how he met previous guest @slatermoorephotography and how they established a friendship, creative bond, and an entrepreneurial partnership . Once again, we talk about pressing the reset button with social media. We learn a lot about orca whales at the end of the show. Lastly, we revisit that work-life balance that can be ve...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 121
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Karolina Norée (@karonlinanoreewild) , a Swedish wildlife photographer living in South Africa near Kruger National Park. Karolina explains what's involved in running a business with your significant other. We also talk about what to expect on a trip to Kruger National park. What kind of lenses should you bring, what kind of animals can you expect to see? We also talk about having family and friends who support your photography journey and what it must f...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 120
In this episode the tiny home, cabin dwelling, A-frame living Ethan Abitz ( @ethanabitz) joins us on the show to answer a ton of awesome listener questions! Thanks for submitting everyone. We get to hear about what's changed in Ethan's business shooting cabins since we last spoke over a year ago, where Ethan thinks he can improve, Instagram vs. TikTok, and so much more. This is volume 7 of listener questions. Keep em' coming! Special thanks to Henry's for being this episode's sponsor. Whether yo...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 119
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Neil Dankoff ( @neildankoff ), a landscape photographer, founder of the Neil Dankoff Photography Competition, and exclusive artist of "Kandy Gallery". In this episode we hear Neil's story from his humble beginnings to now, we learn what goes into starting and managing physical art galleries, and we get insight into how Neil goes from capturing an image to producing massive prints. Lastly Neil indirectly throughout the episode gives insight into how he i...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 118
Today Aaron and I are away together in Summit, New York shooting and filming content for an Airbnb. For the first time ever we sit down and record in person while also filming on video. Be on the lookout for Instagram Reels and Tiktoks of show clips! In today's long episode we talk about our experience shooting the place where half of our time outside was cut due to rain. We talk about what it means to get into a "flow state" and how it applies to photography. Lastly we visit how important it is...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 117
Today Aaron and I run a mock interview with Instagram from the perspective of a new photographer looking to join the platform amongst a fury of complaints and woes. We get into the importance of having a discussion with your client before a shoot and encouraging them to share directly with you what it is they're hoping to receive as deliverables. Lastly, we revisit the importance of developing your people skills. Businesses and brands like to hire individuals that are easy to work with, not nece...
Jul 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Mike Nuchereno @nuch10 , a wildlife photographer at heart who has been on the show before. In this episode we hear about Mike's story about branching out into the concert photography genre with huge success. We hear the story of how Mike went from sneaking a camera into a venue and snapping some photos of one of his favourite bands, to being one of their main photographers capturing their Radio City Music Hall performance in under one year. This story i...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 115
Today Aaron and I talk about intermittent fasting and the wellness ideas behind it. We talk about the dangers of filters and the quest for perfection in images, and if eventually social media will make reality unimpressive. Lastly, we return to the idea that kids can teach us so much. Their brains turn complex thoughts into simple expression and that's something we can re-apply as adults. Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @jpegsbyjerry with this beautiful shot of mountains in Sedon...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 114
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Tiffany Taxis (@tiffanytaxis) , a wildlife photographer and another Olympus shooter living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Tiffany describes how her first art fair went and the criteria that went into selecting which pieces of artwork to exhibit. We also talk about putting yourself out there and establishing connections within the local photography community when you find yourself in a new part of the country. Aaron and I both agree that Tiffany's wildlife ph...
Jun 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 113
After ten days away in Spain I'm back with Aaron to catch up, talk about a bit of my trip and see what Aaron has been up to. Aaron breaks down his most recent experience shooting for a travelling van company and his recap of the event is filled with useful information and lessons that we want listeners to use when working on commercial gigs. It's always better to learn from other people's mistakes than your own. Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @johnnardacci with this beautiful "f...
Jun 17, 2022•53 min•Ep. 112
In this episode we tackle a question and topic from a listener of the show regarding how get excited and motivated to get out and shoot subjects in your local that may not be as thrilling as places like Yellowstone or Iceland. We dive into the importance of creating a photograph rather than simply using a gorgeous scene as a crutch. Lastly, we talk about the amount of genres of photography available to try and experiment with in places where location doesn't hinder your ability to capture conten...
Jun 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 111
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Britt Bosse (@britt.bosse) , an animal and wildlife photographer who also happens to be Aaron's frequent shooting buddy on the east coast of the US. In the first half of this episode we hear about Britt's vegan lifestyle. We found this was an important topic to talk about because it stirs up controversy and we want listeners to be exposed to all kinds of thoughts and opinions. We want to help redesign a world that both supports and challenges beliefs we...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 110
Today is a heavy episode. We start off the episode speaking on the tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, Texas where a school shooter murdered 19 innocent children and 2 adults. We share our thoughts surrounding this horrible and all too common tragedy. We transition the conversation into making room for empathy and reminding everyone to practice self care. We also talk about how everything in life is relationships, and that we need to be constantly learning and teaching the best ways to have healthy...
May 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, Aaron and I are joined by Julia Cook (@julia.littlelightningnature) , a photographer who has incredible wildlife photos from they GYE (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem) and who's also an avid listener of the show. In this episode we hear about some of the key differences between shooting wildlife on the west coast and east coast. We also get to hear a ton about bears, owls and how to pick your shooting locations. Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the va...
May 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 108
Our Instagram page for the podcast has officially been launched so go ahead and check it out and give @thephotographermindset a follow! Today's episode features a discussion on whether or not it's important for non-photographers or your clients to know the level of effort that went into your images or deliverables. Aaron and I get into some more ideas about the ego/validation, how a photographer in any genre can find a creative angle to make money with their craft, and how you can maximize one o...
May 13, 2022•53 min•Ep. 107
Our Instagram page for the podcast has officially been launched so go ahead and check it out and give @thephotographermindset a follow! Aaron and I have put a lot of thought into what we want to share on there and how we're going to do. It's our goal to constantly bring you the best value in all shapes and forms. We got a request from a listener to do an episode on how to build effective group dynamics. In this episode, Aaron and I use our group content creation company ST6ix to talk about how w...
May 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 106
In this episode it was our pleasure to welcome back Stephanie and Rhiannon from the team over at 500px as well as Neil Dankoff, an incredibly experienced and inspirational landscape photographer. All five of us will be judges in the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition , an epic contest that we present to listeners in this special episode. Click the highlighted hyperlink in the previous sentence to check it out! We give you the details on how to enter the competition, how long submissi...
Apr 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 105
