The Nerdy Photographer Podcast

Effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the photography industry and photographers from camera manufacturers and trade shows to freelance photographers and financial support for photographers in this trying time.

Has organic growth of your audience on Instagram died? Perhaps, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still ways to market your photography business on the platform!

I sit down with my friend, commercial photographer Anthony Collins, to discuss how the community of photographers has changed over the last 20 years. As the community of photographers has moved further and further online, there have been opportunities for more connections, but how strong are they? Are influencers ruining the photography industry? About Our Guest, Anthony Collins "I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!" You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

I love Game of Thrones. I am huge fan of the books, and I really enjoyed the TV show...up until the end of season 5...then things started to change. This episode covers the actual psychological reasons why so many people are upset with the turn the show took.

In this episode, I discuss how to use items in the news to extend the reach of your marketing content! Listen and find out how. Plus, I talk about the end of Game of Thrones.

It can be difficult in the photography world to understand why clients make the decisions they do when hiring a photographer. It can also be difficult to not take it personally when you don't get hired. And finally, Highlander is an awesome movie!

The Godox V1 and the Profoto A1 are set to go head to head - not just in the photography world, but possibly in the legal world. Is Profoto trying to capture a new market of photographers? The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. You can find more Nerdy Photographer on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Learn some basic rules for getting the best ROI on social media advertising.

Photographers frequently hire other photographers to work with them, more often as second shooters or assistant photographers but also as 'associate photographers' who represent the main studio as the primary photographer on a gig. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Leighton DaCosta, about why it is important to have a 'master service agreement' that specifically spells out the business relationship you have with your second/associate photographers, delineating everything from payments dependent on the type of work that is going to be done to the code of conduct expected from the subcontracted photographers. Listen and find out why this might be something you need to add to your business! Click here to view our selection of photography business contracts including the Master Service Agreement Leighton discusses in this episode. About Our Guest Leighton DaCosta, or "LD" as many know him by, is a Wedding and Fine Art Portrait Photographer based in Charleston, South Carolina. He started his photography business 15 years ago while serving in the Navy. Due to the military requirements, he learned to make his studio "interstate mobile" as he has operated for extended periods in Virginia, Florida, Utah, Georgia, and now, South Carolina. He's conducted photo assignments in exotic and remote places such as Dubai, Jamaica, and Aruba; as well as several years flying over Afghanistan. You can check out Leighton's website at LeightonD.com, and follow along with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

Between my friend Anthony Collins and I, we have over 40 years of photography experience...so, we sat down to discuss what makes someone a "professional" photographer. Is it as simple as charging money for photography work? Does your gear make you a professional? About Anthony Collins "I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!" You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.