In this episode, we received video submissions from two of our previous guests ( @karolinanoreewild & @small_soy ), and we couldn't be more excited! This format allows us to showcase that even the guests we admire and look up to face challenges and strive for improvement every day, just like us. The first topic tackled in this episode is a common struggle among photographers— what to do when a client or potential client suddenly goes silent or ghosts you. We delve into practical advice and s...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 194
In this episode, we sit down with Evan Schiller ( @evan_schiller_photography) , a renowned professional golf course photographer and videographer. Join us as we delve into the world of golf course photography and explore Evan's journey to becoming a sought-after expert in capturing the beauty and excitement of golf courses. You can visit Evan's website by clicking this link: https://evanschillerphotography.com/pages/store If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by ty...
Dec 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 193
In this episode, we sit down with Nash Hagen (@nashhagen) , a renowned resort, hotel, and travel photographer, videographer and content creator coach. We discuss powerful strategies for differentiating yourself and landing more clients in the photography business. With his expertise and experience in the industry, Nash shares valuable insights on how to attract and retain clients, navigate the competitive landscape, and elevate your photography or videography business to new heights. Gain action...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 192
In this insightful episode, we delve into the world of renowned celebrity portrait photographer, Jesse Dittmar (@jessedittmar) . Join us as we explore the life and career of Jesse, whose work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines and captured the essence of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Through our conversation with Jesse, we uncover the fascinating stories behind his iconic portraits. Hear how Jesse's passion for photography began, from his humble beginnings to his rise in the indu...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 191
IMPORTANT: Episodes will air on MONDAYS moving forward! In this bonus episode, Aaron breaks down his last four years in terms of his photography journey, highlighting some highs and lows. This episode is meant for you to get to know co-host Aaron on a more personal level and to help spark some of your own self reflection should you choose to do so. This episode is unedited and raw with any cuts, glamour or retakes. We plan on dropping more bonus episodes at random that are short and to the point...
Nov 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 190
Welcome to "The Photographer Mindset" podcast, where we empower creatives to unleash their full potential. On this podcast, hosts Seth Macey (@sethmacey) and Aaron Mannes (@mantis_photography) , both highly skilled photographers and videographers, dive deep into the world of photography, videography and what it means to be a creator. Seth and Aaron guide you on a journey towards success by instilling belief in your abilities and fostering confidence in your creative vision. Through insightful in...
Nov 17, 2023•57 sec•Ep. 189
In today's episode, we delve into the world of airbnb/cabin photography with our special guest, Janice from @cozyrockcabin an Airbnb superhost who runs the popular Cozy Rock Cabin and its social media channels. Janice shares invaluable insights on what photographers need to know to secure photography shoots, highlighting the key factors that can make or break a hire. She also sheds light on the preferences and expectations of cabin rental clients, giving listeners a deeper understanding of what ...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 188
In today's episode, we focus the discussion on becoming hybrid creators, not just photographers, and what it means to embrace a multidisciplinary approach to photography and videography. Our guest for today is Slater Moore (@slatermoorephotography) , a renowned professional photographer, filmmaker, and sea captain, known for his captivating work in marine photography and videography. This is his second time on the podcast. Slater shares his insights on the concept of being a "hybrid creator", wh...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 187
In this podcast episode, we talk with Brady Keegan (@bradykeegs) , a videographer and photographer specializing in documenting athlete runners and helping to create, edit, and publish their content. Brady, a dedicated listener of the podcast since its inception, brought a great energy as he joined us to share his journey. We were thrilled to hear how his commitment to nurturing meaningful connections, combined with his continually improving skillset, has propelled him to the heights of success h...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 186
In this podcast episode, we explore the extraordinary work of Jad Davenport (@jaddavenport) , an esteemed photographer and visual storyteller. Represented by National Geographic , Jad has worked for renowned publications such as National Geographic magazines and books, Islands , Outside, Men's Journal, Smithsonian, GEO, Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, Newsweek, Audubon , and more. From documenting conflicts and genocides as a freelance war photographer to capturing wolves in their natural habitat,...
Oct 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 185
In today's podcast episode, we delved into Seth's experience of posting on Instagram once a day for 30 days and explored both the good and the bad. We also specifically focused the beginning of the episode on how some photographers may be losing interest in their craft due to an over-reliance on social media growth. Our theory is as the landscape of social media becomes increasingly challenging to navigate, photographers who have mentally invested solely in building their online presence are fin...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 184
Today's episode features a discussion with Jarrad Seng (@jarradseng) , an acclaimed Australian photographer and filmmaker. With a unique blend of music and travel photography, Jarrad has established himself as a sought-after visual storyteller, capturing moments that evoke emotions and transport viewers to new worlds. Jarrad is also a Canon Australia Ambassador. His portfolio boasts collaborations with renowned artists such as Passenger, Matt Corby, Ed Sheeran, and Matchbox Twenty. Jarrad has he...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
Today's episode features a discussion with Tobias LaMontagne (@tobiaslamontagne) an accomplished filmmaker based in Massachusetts, US. With a diverse range of experience in creating music videos, narrative films, and promotional content, Tobias has worked with esteemed clients such as Sony Music Entertainment, Rounder Records, and RCA Records, among others. His unique style, heavily influenced by classical cinema, showcases colorful and abstract imagery, combined with meticulously crafted set pi...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 182
Today's episode features a discussion with wedding photography and videography duo Dryden and Emily Glod. Dryden is in charge of the video aspect of their business while Emily focuses on the photography side. This is our first episode pertaining to wedding photography/videography so we make sure to get into some of the fundamentals and basics. However, much of our conversation focuses on much more nuanced things such as but not limited to: Shot planning Accepting that no wedding day shoot will e...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 181
In this third segmented episode of "this or that?" some of the main things we compare and touch on are: contracts or no contracts? fixed goals or fluid goals? risk taking mindset or risk avoidance mindset? If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each episo...
Sep 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 180
In this second segmented episode of "this or that" some of the main things we compare and touch on are: shooting alone or in a group? self reflection or seek external feedback? self-discipline or self-compassion? If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way conversation so be sure to add your two cents after eac...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
In this first segmented episode of "this or that" some of the main things we compare and touch on are: sunrise or sunset photography? subject or no subject in photos or video? composites or one shot? proactive or adaptive thinking? action oriented or contemplative? If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way co...
Sep 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 178
In this episode some of the main things we touch on are: Lack of persistence creates bad failures not good ones Comfort creep. Learning to make difficult and discomfort a normal place to operate from Persistence is necessary for survival in the natural world Not letting disappointment override your desire to continue moving forward Changing your attitude to make struggling and doing hard things fun Physically placing yourself in difficult scenarios Having faith in that experiencing difficulty ha...
Sep 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 177
In today's episode, friend of the show and Tamron Ambassador Ian Jones (@iansjones) joins us once again this time to to talk about an exciting project he was recently involved with. He was the photographer on set for his friend and creator Ryan Peters (@ryanpeterspgh) who was working on a collaborative project with Mr. Beast, the largest Youtube creator in the world. We hear how that opportunity arose for Ian among other things. In this episode some of the main things we touch on are: Not caring...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 176
Today's episode features a discussion with Canadian photographer, content creator, and influencer Jenna Marie ( @yulneverroamalone ). She specializes in short form video, cabin photography, commercial photography, art direction, influencer collaborations, and social media partnered giveaways. In this episode some of the things we touch on are: The power of creating an all-in-one-content creation team Helpful applications and software to up your efficiency as a creator Upselling after you handed ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 175
In this episode we talk about 4 ways (and some bonus ways) we're integrating AI into our photography practice to make our workflow more efficient and speed up our process whilst not sacrificing output quality. If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each e...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 174
In this episode we talk about the pro's and cons of being rigid and flexible with your day to day schedule and how that can impact your timeline on delivering photo or video files to clients. We also talk about how adding pressure or more things to our plate can be a great way to fight procrastination as it lights a fire underneath us to get things done on time. We also get into some things Aaron and I refuse to push or sacrifice regardless of what comes up. These are known by the recent buzzwor...
Aug 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 173
In this episode we go over some opinionated guidelines, unspoken rules, and etiquette principles that if we were all able to employ would make everyone's national park experience that much better. We elaborate on these 8 rules and go in detail on their overall benefit and how to implement them: Leaving no trace Leaving a place better than you left it. Ditching the "not my trash, not my problem" mentality Treating these pristine landscapes as you would a church or religious site Avoiding feeding ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 172
In this podcast episode, we reflect on our recent trip to the Canadian Rockies, specifically Banff and Jasper National Park. We hosted our 2nd annual Photographer Mindset Retreat in these locations, immersing ourselves in the stunning landscapes and encountering abundant wildlife. Despite challenges like rain and wildfire smoke, we adapted, pivoted, and made the most of our adventure. Listen as we review the trip and use the scenarios that occurred to more deeply explore the photography and mind...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 171
In this episode some of things we talk about but aren't limited to are: Buying experiences and memory vs. things The seasons of life and figuring out when it makes the most sense to pursue something Why and how some of us are secretly addicted to negativity How improvement isn't 100% progression every day If you're tuning in on Spotify , there is an exciting feature that allows you to actively engage with us. Share your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q&A section, and we'll personall...
Jul 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 170
Today's episode is with Norris Niman (@norrisniman) , a Swedish award winning photographer and cinematographer, Nikon creator, and world adventurer living in Iceland. Norris has been entrusted by companies such as Arc'teryx, Hertz, Toyota, and many others to deliver stunning visual imagery. Through the lens of his camera, he captures the raw essence of the north, the untamed wilderness, and the spirit of adventure. His artistry is a testament to his unwavering pursuit of uncharted territories an...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 169
In today's episode, these are the big topics we discuss: How saying "no" to lowball offers helps the photography community The difference between striving for "balance" in life vs "contrast" and when it makes sense to work towards each Revisiting and defining your "why?" for photography If you're tuning in on Spotify , there is an exciting feature that allows you to actively engage with us. Share your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q&A section, and we'll personally read and publish ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 168
Today's episode is with your hosts! I (Seth) had just gotten back from a trip out west to Vancouver Island. This episode is built around not the trip and its itinerary, but around the lessons learned from shooting out there. The trip was not just for pleasure as I was tasked with two commercial gigs that helped pay for the trip. We also dealt with a forest fire that forced our trip to go a completely different direction halfway through. In this episode, some of the things we talk about are, but ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 167
Today's episode is with Micah Diele, the creator and host of The Central Valley Podcast ( @centralvalleypodcast ), a show that features talks with talented, creative, and hardworking individuals from the central valley of California. The show aims to create a sense of community and belonging with all listeners, not just those within the local area. Micah is also a skilled and dedicated videographer and photographer. In this episode some of things we talk about among others are: Why it is better ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 166
Today's episode features a discussion with Andy Zhao ( @andyescapes ), an incredible videographer and FPV drone pilot. In this episode some, but not all, of the topics we talk about are: What's required to build your artistic vision The difference between iPhone vs cinematic video footage and reels The in's and out's of becoming an FPV drone pilot You can find a link to Andy's Tik Tok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@andyescapes/ If you're tuning in on Spotify , there is an exciting feature that al...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 165
