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Lauren Owens Lambert We are pleased to bring you this next podcast episode in our interview series of Photography and Business Insight-What it Takes to be Successful. This interview is with up-and-coming photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, a freelance photojournalist based in the Boston area. Lauren’s work has a creative focus with a specific interest in documenting the intersection of social and environmental issues. Lauren is also a freelance photographer for David Fox, Photographer and just loves finding the balance of her mission-based work and passion for photography in general. In this episode, Lauren talks about her recent trip to Washington DC for the Consortium for Ocean Leadership forum, how she got her start in photography, and her work with the Nature Conservancy. Lauren also talks about the importance of networking and is an active member of American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New England Chapter. If you are thinking about jumping into photography as a full time career, you need to listen to this podcast. Tune in to gain insight from a photographer who made the leap to go freelance full-time a couple of years ago and what she has learned that it takes to be successful in the business of photography. Lauren Owens Lambert’s work has been published with The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, The Nature Conservancy, The Ground Truth Project, NBC and The Boston Globe. Please check out Lauren Owens Lambert’s website:  LaurenOwensLambert.com Check out our website:  DavidFoxPhotographer.com Have a question or comment?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com Be sure to listen in to Part 2 HERE If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend. Thanks for listening and happy shooting! The post Interview with Lauren Owens Lambert Part 1 appeared first on David Fox Photographer.

Lauren Owens Lambert We are pleased to bring you this next podcast episode in our interview series of Photography and Business Insight-What it Takes to be Successful. This interview is with up-and-coming photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, a freelance photojournalist based in the Boston area. Lauren’s work has a creative focus with a specific interest in documenting the intersection of social and environmental issues. Lauren is also a freelance photographer for David Fox, Photographer and just loves finding the balance of her mission-based work and passion for photography in general. In this episode, Lauren describes challenges she has faced and overcome through resilience and grit as well as the best words of advice she has been given. She also speaks candidly about being dyslexic and learning to be okay with asking for help and the importance of having people she trusts in her corner. Listen in to learn more about her unique vision and can-do attitude. If you are thinking about jumping into photography as a full time career, you need to listen to this podcast. Tune in to gain insight from a photographer who made the leap to go freelance full-time a couple of years ago and what she has learned that it takes to be successful in the business of photography. Lauren Owens Lambert ’s work has been published with The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, The Nature Conservancy, The Ground Truth Project, NBC and The Boston Globe. Please check out the website of photographer Lauren Owens Lambert: LaurenOwensLambert.com Take a look at our website:  DavidFoxPhotographer.com Have a question or comment?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com Incase you missed it, you can listen to Part 1 HERE If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend. Thanks for listening and happy shooting! The post Interview with Lauren Owens Lambert Part 2 appeared first on David Fox Photographer.

© Ron Chick We are thrilled to bring you the next podcast episode of Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful in our interview series: This interview is with award-winning architectural photographer, Lynne Damianos of Damianos Photography and Publishing.  Lynne brings a great deal of experience and offers insight into photography, leadership and being a female entrepreneur to the table. If you are a photography student or starting out on your own, you need to listen to this podcast.  In this episode, Lynne talks about how she acquired her first client while still in high school, before earning her BS in photography.  She shares how being a female, architectural photographer allows her to stand out and how becoming involved as a member of the board of directors for CIPNE early on in her career really helped her gain a tremendous amount of business insight.  She also discusses how she started her publishing business.  Lynne is a mentor and teaches young photographers though ASMP and is involved with Thunderbird for Good.  This podcast episode is jam packed with valuable information for anyone looking for some insight into the business of photography.  Lynne Damianos’s resume can be seen here: Damianos Photography & Publishing: Check out Damianos Photography and Publishing’s Website Check out our website: DavidFoxPhotographer.com Questions or comments?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com Be sure to listen in to Part 2 If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.  Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

© Ron Chick We are excited to bring you the next podcast episode of Photography and Business Insight- What it takes to be Successful in our interview series: This  is part 2 of our interview with award-winning, architectural photographer, Lynne Damianos of Damianos Photography and Publishing.  Lynne brings a great deal of experience and offers insight into photography, leadership and being a female entrepreneur to the table. If you are a photography student or starting out on your own, you need to listen to this podcast.  In this episode, Lynne shares some of the challenges she has had to overcome and how she stays current.  She talks about some of her personal projects, the best words of advice given to her when she was starting out, and her various mentors who have helped her become a successful photographer. She also talks about her unusual, favorite thing to photograph and why! Lynne is an active teacher and mentor in both the photography industry and civic involvement.  She loves to see that ah-ha moment on her student’s face when everything clicks. This podcast episode is jam packed with valuable information for anyone looking for some insight into the business of photography.  Check out Damianos Photography and Publishing’s website  To learn more about becoming a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, check out: wbenc.org  Check out our website: DavidFoxPhotographer.com Questions or comments?  You can email us at: elyssa@davidfoxphotographer [dot] com If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.  Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

We are very excited to bring you this podcast interview with the president of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New England Chapter, Mike Ritter from Ritterbin Photography. If you are studying photography in school, are just starting out as a photographer or even if you are a seasoned pro, you need to listen to this podcast. Mike gives his insight on a number of different topics related to the business of photography: He talks about his personal project and why it’s important to have one. What he learned from ASMP when he was just starting out about 12 years ago and how that helped his career and even where he sees the future of photography going. Mike is a very enthusiastic leader and fantastic problem solver, who looks for win-win scenarios. Through ASMP, he fosters relationships between seasoned pros and photographers just starting out so that they can gain insight from each other. He strongly believes in their motto: Photographer helping photographers. He has applied this strategy to bring various photography affiliation groups together for the benefit of all members. He is also very involved in photographer advocacy and talks about his involvement in bringing photographers together to protect their rights – there is strength in numbers. To find out more about ASMP and to find a chapter in your area, check out: asmpne.org Check out Mike Ritter’s personal project at: BostonCornerstones.com Photo of Mike speaking at ASMPNE by Steve Borack. Please check out our website: DavidFoxPhotographer.com If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.  Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

This is the first episode in our new interview series.  Alan Kidawski is a native Bostonian and photographer with many years of experience in various genres.  He got his start in the 1960’s as a photojournalist working for his town and school newspapers.  He is experienced in wedding, commercial advertising, industrial and architectural photography, and has been involved in some very unique projects. With this diverse background, Alan has some great photographic insights and tips. He brings a wealth of knowledge and his great sense of humor to the table. Early in his career, Alan made 3 life goals: Photograph everything in the world-in progress Have an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe to photograph-achieved! Never stop the passion-daily Retired now, Alan photographs more than ever to keep up with goal one! His mission is to continue doing gallery exhibits.  He also stays busy as an active member of several professional and community photographic groups, teaching and mentoring aspiring photographers. Listen in to hear and learn from our first special guest. Be sure and check out his website: alankidawski.com Alan’s full bio can be read here: Alan Kidawski 2017

This podcast is jam packed with useful information on a number of topics. In this episode, David and Elyssa talk about motivation, CRMs and the importance of having a financial safety net. How do you stay driven as an entrepreneur and where can you go for inspiration?  What are the benefits of using customer relationship management software like Studio Cloud to stay organized?  And in the second half of this episode David and Elyssa go over the importance of putting money away for for a rainy day fund as well as for retirement, because it’s never too soon to plan for your future. Don’t forget to check out our website: www.davidfoxphotographer.com If you have a question, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at: info [at] davidfoxphotographer.com Thank you and happy shooting!

As 2016 has finally come to an end and we launch 2017, David and Elyssa discuss their New Year resolutions and the importance of setting goals for business. Listen in to learn some of their tips and life hacks that you can incorporate into your overall plan for achieving your business goals. From keeping up with trends and news, to the importance of having a mentor and taking care of yourself as well. The book Elyssa mentioned is: The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Use Visuals, Videos, and Social Media to Market Your Brand by Ekaterina Walter, and Jessica Gioglio Don’t forget to check out our webstie: www.davidfoxphotographer.com and please give us a rating on iTunes. Thank you and happy shooting!

In this episode, David and Elyssa discuss a number of the different factors to consider when pricing your work as a photographer. As there are no industry standards and many photographers are at different levels of experience, pricing can be a challenge. David discusses some of the aspects of the business that are frequently overlooked by photographers who are just starting out or who don’t have a business background. Much of this information David acquired over the years, from reading numerous books as well as having more than 30 years of experience working as a photographer in different industries. Some of David’s top picks for reading include: How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio by Ed Lilly- New 2015 The Photographer’s MBA: Everything You Need to Know for Your Photography Business by Sal Cincotta 2012 VisionMongers: Making a Life and a Living in Photography by David duChemin 2009 The Photographer’s Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business  by Vik Orenstein 2016 How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career by Tony Luna 2006 Tune in to learn how David works to strike a balance when considering taking on a new gig. When you may want to come down in price or when you know you should refer the client to another photographer. Don’t forget to check out our website. Thank you and happy shooting!

In this episode David and Elyssa discuss the growing trend of client confidentiality for image usage. Increasingly, corporate clients as well as some private clients require discretion and confidentiality.  As professionals photographers, we have a constant need for new imagery to update our online portfolios; our website, our social media etc…. Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of this timely topic. You can read more on this subject from our November 4th blog post: Can You Keep a Secret?  Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

In this episode, David and Elyssa discuss stepping out of their comfort zone by trying a new genre of photography and how this adds value to their everyday work.   David has photographed the nude human form many times in workshops over the years, however this was Elyssa’s first time working in this genre. Elyssa talks about her experience and what she learned from feedback she received from the fine-art photography group she belongs to: New England Light Painters (website) in an image review night. David’s ventured out on his own to photograph the human form in his studio as a way to practice.  He opens up and discusses these experiences and how he applies what he’s learned to his everyday work. Tune in and learn David’s recommendations for photographing the human form. Step out of your comfort zone and photograph something completely different than your usual genre and expand your vision.   More of David’s Fine-Art Human Form images can be seen Here And don’t forget to rate us and leave us feedback!  Thank you and happy shooting! Photographed using the inverse square law of light

David takes some time out of his busy schedule to create his own mini photo-workshops with his newly acquired and much awaited 4 x 5 camera. He also shares the the thought-process of pre-visualizing an image before making one. This is also the last podcast with Dita before she leaves for the rest of the summer, so listen on to share some summer fun with the three of them.

David, Elyssa and Aradhita (Dita) catch up after a busy summer. David’s been a blur – running around photographing client events whereas Elyssa and Dita have been working hard behind the scenes with social media and blogging! “What’s in your bag, David?” Elyssa and Dita quiz David on his favorite and most unusual jobs, his secret to success, his work philosophy and some technical questions on photography. This podcast is full of great information and tips from David. Listen in and comment with your tips to our endless list of how to have fun with photography! This is the first of a two part series, hope you enjoy listening to them both as much as we enjoyed recording them.

For this podcast, David and Elyssa interview Aradhita, their social media and marketing intern! They discuss how having an intern has positively impacted them and how the internship has helped develop Aradhita’s skill set. Aradhita tells us a little bit about herself (more of which can be read in her blog post – HERE). She talks about why she chose to do this internship and what her expectations are from the time she spends with David and Elyssa. Listen in to learn more about the exciting ideas Elyssa and Dhita have planned out for rest of the summer, because it never is all work and no play in David Fox Photographer’s team! This is also one of their shorter podcasts – as they’re trying out a new format. Feedback is most appreciated! Please feel free to comment or email at info@davidfoxphotographer.com. Don’t forget to check out their WEBSITE! Happy shooting!

David and Elyssa discuss what it is like to have a new intern on board. Aradhita’s been on their team for quite some time now as a Marketing and Social Media Intern and they’re very excited about it. They discuss the entire process of how they brought on an intern to join their team. They answer some questions of – why and when they realized they needed another helping hand , how they went about finding the perfect person and last but not the least what they think one should provide to the intern to ensure them a nurturing work experience. David also briefly discusses his participation in the ’37 Photographers / One Model’ gallery show at the Griffin Museum of Photography and promises to bring in some photographers and industry people to interview in the future podcasts. So keep tuning in to gain an insight in the world of Photography and Business. Reviews and ratings, are as usual, much appreciated. Please Like us on Facebook and check out our Website Don’t forget to give us a rating on iTunes and let us know what  you think. Happy shooting!  

In this episode, David and Elyssa gives us an insight into the secret of their sales and marketing success. David built his foundation with guidance from the Sandler Training  and further developed it to fit his own business strategies. To list a few, David talks of ways in which he differentiates himself by conveying his strengths to his targeted audience, bringing on a new intern to help promote web and social media content and most importantly being responsive to his interested clients. Together Elyssa and David, package all the vital marketing elements one requires to be a successful photographer in today’s competitive world.  One of the most important roads to success is staying focused. We are always looking for feedback on subjects you would like us to cover in our future podcasts.  Please feel free to comment or email us.  And don’t forget to rate us on iTunes or Like us on Facebook and check out our website! Thanks for listening and happy shooting!

David and Elyssa excitedly discuss what vacations mean to them – and more importantly talk about the very important process of photographing the memories these vacations have to offer. While David contemplates on the pros and cons of choosing between a four-day or a ten-day vacation, Elyssa shares some photography tactics that she plans to use while in Sunny Florida. It is also interesting to note their talk of how camera gear changes with place, time, light and subject! Together they introduce us to some wonderful photography hacks, answer typical questions of, “What gear should I carry?” and await all the vacations that beckon them! Check out our Website

In this episode, David and Elyssa discuss David’s participation in the upcoming gallery show: 37 Photographers / One Model at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA. The images will be on display May 5 – June 12, 2016, with an opening reception scheduled for May 12 from 6-9pm. An invitation for David to take part in this show came about after he had taken the workshop: Beyond the Pose with photographer Karin Rosenthal this past summer. All of the images are made by photographers who had photographed Jim, a male model at one of Karin’s workshops. David also speaks about his background in Fine-Art photography and how it has had a daily effect on his work as a commercial photographer and the importance of making the time to partake in workshops to learn something new, expand one’s vision and stay fresh. David has also taken classes at the Maine Media Workshops and the Cape Cod Photo Workshops. David Fox, Photographer: Website Karin Rosenthal’s work can be seen on her: Website Maine Media Workshops: Website The Griffin Museum of Photography: Upcoming Events Photographing with Ansel Adams Zone System: Envato Tuts+

In Episode 2, David and Elyssa discuss the importance of creating a reliable internal and external team. The internal team helps David make everything happen behind the scenes, creating the magic, from contracts to post processing and marketing. David sees his team of partner photographers not as competition but as ally partners that he can hire and provide work to under the auspices of the organization. Bringing them on to cover additional gigs as well as a second and sometimes third photographer on an event is essential to the continued success of the company. They also discuss how they view their clients as part of the team as well as Photofolio, their online portfolio website host.

Featuring: David Fox and Elyssa Conley This show is about driving and expressing your passion for photography, as well as the nuts and bolts of how to make it work for you professionally. We will talk about a variety of subjects from what it really takes to be in business, to finding the right team to help you make it work, and feeding your own soul so you don’t burn out.