067: Phillip and Eileen Blume. Use Photography To Change The World

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Phillip and Eileen Blume are Wedding Photographers from just outside of Athens Ga who have figured out how to use their craft to change the world. Having been in the industry for the past 10 years they have no only proven that they are incredibly talented at shooting but running a business as well. They have sculpted their wedding photography business to fit their lives perfectly. From the way they raise their children, to the clients they want to work with, to the bigger picture of living a fulfilled life. Today they share their secrets and how you can give back too!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What The Blumes Photograph

• How long the Blumes have been shooting professionally

• What Phillip and Elieen did before they became photographers

• The most important aspect of getting more business

• How to monetize and market your photography correctly

• How they got into shooting video for a passion project

• The important power we have as visual creators

• How to get involved with an organization that wants to change the world

• How the Blumes created a successful luxury photography studio in one of the highest poverty markets in America

• How you can get clients to go out of their way to meet with you!

Resources:

• The Blumes Photography Website

• Blume Photography on Facebook

• Phillip and Eileen on Instagram

• Blume Photography Freebie just for BPP Listeners

• ComeUnity Facebook Group

Quotes:

• We thought it would be cool to be wedding photographers but we had no idea what we were getting into

• As soon as the stranger called us we realized we could make a go at this!

• We invested in education and marketing rather than gear

• Giving a great client experience is the hallmark of our business

• We were overworked at first. We didnt understand systems or workflows.

• Keep the momentum. Photography is not a sprint, its a marathon.

• Passion Projects let us try something new without the pressure of a paying client

• A starving artist cant feed the hungry

• dont be offended when a bride shows you their pintrest board.

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066: Photography Education - Is It Worth It?

In this episode Destination wedding photographer Matt Druin and I talk about photography Education. We talk about weather or not you should go to college/photography school. I share some of my experiences in going to film school. We share how you can get a great photography education without taking a huge hit to your wallet and how you can build relationships. 

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065: Marc Silber - Advancing Your Photography

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Marc Silber is a photographer, filmmaker, author and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. 

He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Marc got his start in photography

• Who was his most influential inspiration getting into photography

• How he decided to jumpstart into photography

• The biggest mistakes that Marc sees beginners making

• How Marc got into teaching photography to eager beginners

• The trap of the "Creative Gap"

• A tip to start taking better photos right away

• How the difference between a diner and a bistro applies to photography

• How videography taught Marc to be a better photographer

• An embarrassing moment Marc had while photographing one of the most powerful photographers alive

Resources:

• Marc's website

• Marc's Youtube

• Advancing Your Photography: Marc's book on Amazon

• Marc's Facebook

• Marc's Instagram

• How to shoot a movie story

• Bambi Cantrell

• Annie Leibovitz

Quotes:

• Get an idea of the photograph in your mind before you press the shutter

• dont underestimate the power of pre visualization

• Simplify your photos.

• Ask yourself what story do you want to tell with this photo

• People want you to give them directions. Otherwise they would take a selfie.

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064: $1Million Wedding Photography Lawsuit. Justified or Frivolous??

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In this episode of the podcast Destination Wedding Photographer, Matt Druin and I talk about the recent court ruling that awarded a wedding photographer a million dollars in a lawsuit against her past wedding clients. We talk about the lawsuit, what should have been done, and what Matt and I are going to do to protect our selfs from this happening to us. 

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063: A Wedding Photographers Worst Nightmare!

This week I chat with Matt Druin again after the positive feedback from our last episode. Today I have a story to tell about every wedding photographers worst nightmare and happened to me. 

I talk about my most recent wedding where I had to travel to. I talk about the accident that we got into on the way to the wedding and the most embarrassing mistake I could make as a wedding photographer. 

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061: Gear Really Does Matter... Kinda

Today I start a new series on the Beginner Photography Podcast with past podcast guest, destination wedding photographer Matt Druin. Matt approached me with the idea of having a segment where just 2 wedding photographers are just talking about an aspect of photography. This is our first attempt and hopefully you enjoy it. 

In this episode we talk about Gear! Every new photographers favorite subject and yet its arguably one of the least important. We talk about knowing when to buy what photography gear. We talk about renting your camera gear vs buying it.

Resources:

• Fuji X-Pro2

• GoPro Hero 5 Black

• DJI Spark Drone

• Samsung Gear 360 (2017) 

• Fuji Instax Printer

• Canon 85mm 1.2

• Indianapolis Wedding Photographers Raymond's website

• Atlanta Wedding Photographers Matt's website

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056: State Of The Podcast Address

056: State Of The Podcast Address

Its been a few weeks since you have heard from the beginner photography podcast. Like everyone life has has some unexpected twists and turns this past few weeks. I talk about whats been going on and some super exciting news about how I booked several weddings with a single Facebook Ad! 

I talk about the future of the podcast and some exciting new guests I'll have on soon! 

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