In this episode, I sit down with my buddy and fellow photographer Scott, and we hit record on a no-holds-barred talk that feels like you're right there with us on the road in Skagway, Alaska.
We share stories as to what it's like to work in this crazy and remote place… to navigating the unpredictable world of photography, dealing with celebrity clients including one unforgettable encounter with Bill Cosby.
This episode dives into the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of life behind the lens. We kick things off with a story you’ll never forget… let’s just say it involves a one-night stand, a jar of marmalade, and a very angry woman. Yep, it's that kind of show.
So sit back, relax, and get ready for some unfiltered fun—and maybe even pick up a few gems that’ll help you become a better photographer along the way. Let’s go.
Chapter Markers and Show Notes:
- 2:00: What it's like to live in Skagway
- 7:00- Sex with the Angry Marmalade Woman
- 17:00- Skagway is a place where people come to escape
- 29:00- Bill Cosby
- 35:00 Going to Cuba together on a workshop
- 37:30- Street Photography in Cuba
- 39:00- what it's like to visit and eat in Cuba
- 40::00- Photographing the tobacco farm workers in Cuba
- 41:00- Horses getting washed in ponds
- 42:15- You'll never regret spending money on memories
- 43:30- Selling prints in the stores of Skagway
- 46:35- How to Get Yourself Out There
- 48:45- How to Create Repeat Business
- 50:30- Going to the Police Station in Cuba
- 56:00- Trying to Get it Right in the Camera
- 57:00- Pairing Great Talent with the Right Gear
- 58:30- How Cellphones are Threatening Traditional Cameras
- 60:30- Using the horizon in your outdoor portraiture
- 64:00-: How Your Mouth is your Greatest Weapon
- 69:00- Handling Rejection as a Creative and Business Owner
- 70:00-Thinking of Photography as a Luxury Item
- 72:00- How A.I. is impacting the photography world
- 76:00- How Your Vision is Something A.I. Can't Replicate
- 77:00- Finding the Clients that Love Your Work
- 78:00- How Distribution is Key to Success
- 79:00- Growing as a Photographer
- 82:00- Starting at the Bottom to Grow Your Brand
- 82:30- The Importance of Self Awareness and Getting Corrected
- 84:30- Understanding Why You're Getting No's
- 85:00- Customizing What Your Client Wants
- 86:00- The Importance of Asking Questions
- 87:00- Identifying the Can't Miss Shots
- 89:45- Why You Need to Invest in Your Photography Education
- 91:00- The Consequences of Not Asking Questions
- 92:00- You Get What you Pay For
- 94:30- How To Grow Your Business by What You've Learned
- 95:00- Turnaround Times as a Photographer
- 96:00- Being Selective with the Work you Book
- 97:15- Paying Models Etiquette
- 98:30- Time Management as a Photographer
- 99:30- Pre Shoot Etiquette with a Model
- 99:50- Having a Purpose to Your Shoots
- Summary- Changing the Pace in Alaska
