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Expressive Mood

by Marcus Carter

My name is Marcus Carter. I'm a freelance portrait photographer in the Washington DC area. I have gone from hobby to making money in less than 3 years with photography, while working a 9-5 job.My goal for this podcast is to help new and experienced photographers alike improve their photography skills, mindset, approach, and more! This podcast will consist of the following:- Photography Tips & Tricks- Personal Insight into topics pertaining to creating content- Social Media Insight-Personal Experiences -Interviews-Q&AAnd more!Follow me @mcarterphotos on Instagram!

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Episodes

  1. Why I love Photography

    Funny how I started my photography wanting to take abstract photos. That has since changed and i've found that take photos of people is extremely enjoyable and rewarding . . . Podcast available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Itunes, Google, etc.) . . Follow me on IG @mcarterphotos . ....

  2. Respect yourself and your work

    On this episode I will be speaking about my thoughts in regards to never being happy with the content you create. Being driven is great, but being insatiable is destructive. If you want to discuss further please reach out to me via e-mail ([email protected]) or Instagram (@mcarterphotos)

  3. Introduction - 1st step: Change your mindset

    On this episode I will be providing an introduction as to what you will expect from this podcast. I also leave you with my view on the first step required to go from hobby to career which is mindset adjustment. If you want to discuss further please reach out to me via e-mail...

  4. Why the switch?

    On this episode of The Next One Up. I will be explaining why I chose to re-brand from "Opex" to now myself. I went from 6k Instagram followers to under 1k and I have never felt better! I am connected to my followers, my content and my vision of where I want to go in the future. Many have asked…

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  5. When did you last evolve?

    On this episode of The Opex Effect. I will be discussing the importance of evolution pertaining to your work. I achieved two goals today and am already setting new ones to replace them. Are you setting goals for yourself? if not, try it after this podcast and let me know how it goes. Shoutout to...

  6. If you fall, get back up

    On this episode of The Opex Effect. I will be discussing the importance of not letting life keep you down. I had a rough life event happen to me this past weekend involving my car. I'm turning it positive by speaking to you all about perseverance in life and staying positive throughout. Please…

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  7. Are you truly living?

    On this episode I will be covering my insight into real life vs. social media life. Are you living the way you want both on and offline? Tune in, this one may help you answer that question. Special Mention to: Justin (@whatsupjustin) and Logan (@logandettyphoto) for inspiring this episode. Also,...

  8. The Complexity of Content

    In this episode I will be responding to a suggestion provided to me by a friend named Jada (@jadaimanim). The topic is how to deal with creating content for clients, while still creating for yourself. This episode will provide you with my insight into my thoughts and approach to dealing with this...

  9. Fan Suggestion Friday: 1-29-19

    During this episode I will be answering a few questions that were provided to me by a few of my fans (listed below). The three topics include: Concept Development, Buying a new lens vs. Buying a new camera and the kind of light I prefer to shoot with. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy!...

  10. Treat your models like your mama

    On this episode of The Opex Effect. I will be discussing my views on the importance of respect and comfort during a photoshoot. Tune in and send me feedback via DM on Instagram @opex.photos. Hope you enjoy my 2nd episode!

  11. Intro

    Welcome to my podcast channel! My name is Marcus, I am a freelance photographer in the Washington D.C. area. This episode will give you a brief overview as to what you will get from my podcasts. Hope you enjoy and subscribe to hear more of my content.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My name is Marcus Carter. I'm a freelance portrait photographer in the Washington DC area. I have gone from hobby to making money in less than 3 years with photography, while working a 9-5 job.My goal for this podcast is to help new and experienced photographers alike improve their photography skills, mindset, approach, and more! This podcast will consist of the following:- Photography Tips & Tricks- Personal Insight into topics pertaining to creating content- Social Media Insight-Personal Experiences -Interviews-Q&AAnd more!Follow me @mcarterphotos on Instagram!

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How many episodes does Expressive Mood have?

Expressive Mood currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Expressive Mood about?

My name is Marcus Carter. I'm a freelance portrait photographer in the Washington DC area. I have gone from hobby to making money in less than 3 years with photography, while working a 9-5 job.My goal for this podcast is to help new and experienced photographers alike improve their photography...

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Expressive Mood is created and hosted by Marcus Carter.
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