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The Nerdy Photographer Podcast — 211 episodes
182 - The Comparison Trap in the Instagram Age
181 - Why Every Photographer Needs a Vision
180 - Backup or Bust – Building a Digital Safety Net
179 - How to Create Portraits That Feel Raw, Honest, and Powerful
178 - The 10-Minute SEO Audit for Photographers
177 - Old Palaces and Glass Towers: Street Photography in Modern Seoul
176 - Bit Depth Demystified: The Math of Color
175 - Art Comes From the Soul: Analog, AI, and Authentic Portraits
174 - The "Why" Behind Your Aperture – Beyond the Bokeh
173 - Building What Didn't Exist: Creating Space for Black Women in Nature Photography
172 - The Power of Black & White: Your Photo Archive Through the Monochrome Lens
Colorizing an Icon - The Danziger Gallery's Moonrise Controversy
171 - Why Imperfection Is Becoming the Most Powerful Style in Photography
170 - From the Midwest to NYC With No Degree: A Self-Taught Photographer's Journey
169 - Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Photography, Identity, and Social Media Addiction
168 - Photographing What's Real: Film, Trust, and Truth
167 - Is Photography Still a Viable Career? The Shifting State of the Industry
166 - Casting Light and Shadow: Photography as a Modern Form of Magic
165 - Wired Differently: Building a Freelance Photography Career While Neurodivergent
164 - Beyond Hot Takes: Rethinking Dialogue and Discourse in the Photo Industry
163 - The Art of Light and Melanin: Photographing Black Subjects Beautifully
162 - Built to Last: Photography Business Moves That Build Longevity
161 - Dust, Downbursts, and Drama: Storm Chasing in the American Southwest
160 - End of Year Reflections: Gratitude, Growth, and Goals
159 - Clout vs. Craft: How Online Negativity Stunts Photography Growth
158 - Heart Versus Hardware: Keeping Humanity in Photography's Future
157 - Purpose, Not Purchase: Surviving the Holiday Marketing Blitz
156 - The Big Pivot: Rebranding Your Photography Career for New Opportunities
155 - Beyond Trends: Building a Genuine Presence as a Photographer
154 - Creative Vision - An Original Story of Photography Horror
153 - Structure & Spontaneity: Realizing Your Vision While Staying Flexible
152 - Reps, Sets, and Shutter Clicks: Building Photography Skills Like an Athlete
151 - Drone Like a Pro: Tips, Tools & Rules for Aerial Photographers
150 - Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Learning as a Photography Assistant
149 - Seasoned but Still Learning: Experience, Doubt, and Staying Sharp
148 - Creative Vision vs. Client Needs: Navigating Artistic and Consumer Photography
147 - First Frames: Giving Refugee Children an Artistic Voice
146 - Visual Legacy: The Power of Photography in Safeguarding Indigenous Traditions
145 - Old Gear is Still Good Gear
144 - Nature, Mind, and Lens: Photography, Preservation, and Mental Wellness
143 - Does Technical Knowledge Still Matter in Photography?
142 - The Photographer's Playbook: Secrets to Elevate Your Photography Game
141 - Photoshop and Lightroom Alternatives: Exploring Your Photo Editing Options
140 - Profit & Passion: How to Run a Photography Business Without Losing Your Creativity
139 - Copyright and Intellectual Property Refresher
138 - Hustling as a Photographer: How to Build Influence and Maintain Success
137 - Shooting for Yourself: The Freedom of Staying a Hobbyist Photographer
136 - The Reverent Photographer: Balancing Art, Respect, and Storytelling
135 - Failing Forward: Embracing Mistakes to Grow as a Photographer
134 - Framing History: Pete Souza on Photographing the Presidency and a Changing Media Landscape
133 - From Vision to Completion: Strategies for Starting and Finishing Long-Term Photography Projects
132 - Tiny Worlds, Big Impact: How to Level Up Your Macro Photography Skills
131 - Seeing Inside: Building Your Vision and Staying Inspired as a Photographer
130 - Emotional Exposure: Tackling Mental Health Challenges as a Photographer
129 - From Mountains to Machines: An Adventure Photographer's Journey to AI Innovation
128 - Passport, Camera, Action: The Realities of Traveling the World as a Photographer
127 - 2024 Wrapped: Celebrating Wins and Learning from Losses
126 - Passport to Exhaustion: The Highs and Lows of Destination Wedding Photography
125 - From Blueprints to Blastoff: Photographing NASA's Spacecraft Development
124 - Beyond the Camera: How Skill Outshines Gear in Photography
123 - The Reality of Going Pro: Skills, Sacrifices, and Success in Photography
The Sorcerer's Jewel by Robert Bloch
122 - Photography Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
121 - Strength in Numbers: The Impact of a Vibrant Photography Community on Growth and Creativity
120 - Thriving, Not Surviving: How to Create a Sustainable Photography Career
119 - Finding Your Visual Voice: Storytelling for Photographers
118 - Instant Focus: Using Photography to Cultivate Presence and Awareness
117 - Hit or Miss: Evaluating Photography Gadgets and Dreaming of Future Photo Tech
116 - Getting Noticed: How Presentation Can Impress Creative Directors and Photo Editors
115 - From Clicks to Clients: Understanding Booking Trends in the Digital Age
114 - Capturing the Unseen: Using Photography to Navigate Darker Realities
113 - Insider Tips for Making the Most of Photography Trade Shows and Conferences
112 - The Organized Photographer: Implementing Systems for Smooth Operations
Thanks for Listening - We're Topping the Charts!
111 - Concrete Beat: Capturing the Essence of a City through Street Photography
110 - Cultural Chronicles: Preserving Identity through Photography
109 - The Unfiltered Truth: Exposing Photography's Everyday Challenges
108 - The Dark Side of Likes: Navigating Social Media for Photographers
107 - Eyes on the Wilderness: A Wildlife Photographer's Perspective
106 - Breaking Barriers: Building a Diverse Future for Photography
105 - Beyond the Screen: The Significance of Printing Photos in the Digital Age
104 - Capturing the Sound: Music Photography, Mick Fleetwood, and the Maui Wildfires
Welcome to 2024!
103 - Through a Different Lens: The Importance of Inclusivity and Authenticity in Photography
Black Friday 2023
102 - Black Astronaut: A Photographic Journey Into the Unknown
101 - Language for Visual People: Keys to Marketing for Photographers
100 - Tiny Bang Hypothesis
Warning! Flothemes and Pixieset Announcement
Nerdy Photographer Status Update
Should You Be on Instagram Threads?
Countdown to 100 Episodes!
099 - Iconic Moments: Reliving NBA History Through the Lens of a Hall of Fame Photographer
098 - Fair Use or Infringement? Exploring Intellectual Property and Photography
097 - Developing Your Eye: Strategies for Defining and Refining Your Photographic Style
096 - Capturing the Natural World: Insights and Techniques for Successful Landscape Photography
095 - AI and the Future of Photography: A Discussion of its Uses, Advancements, and Ethics
094 - From Nashville to Nuptials: The Intersection of Music and Wedding Photography in 'In the Key of Love'
093 - WPPI Preview
092 - Fine Art School Photography
Interlude - Where Did the Time Go?
091 - Capturing the Big Day: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Wedding Photographers
090 - Sideways to the Present
Nerdlet - Q&A Bonus Episode
Nerdlet - Happy Holidays 2022
Black Friday Buyers Beware!
Nerd Quests: X-Men
089 - Navigating the Daily Grind: Strategies for Managing Decision Fatigue as a Photographer
Nerd Quests: Sean Connery
088 - The Content Creation Conundrum: How Photographers Balance Artistry and Promotion
087 - Photographers Taking Advantage
086 - Beyond the Ordinary: The Art and Craft of Luxury Wedding Photography
Nerdlet - Where Are the Original Artists?
Summer Hiatus
085 - Picture Your Brand: The Importance of Brand Strategy for Photographers
084 - You Can't Win Them All
Nerd Quests: Star Wars
083 - The Creative Spark: Insights and Inspiration for Revitalizing Your Artistic Process
Nerd Quests: Dune
082 - Full Circle with Leighton DaCosta
Happy Birthday
New Reviews
081 - The Magic of Miniature: Discovering the Creative Potential of Toy Photography
080 - The Weirdest Photoshop Requests We've Ever Received
079 - The Art of Connection: A Conversation with Headshot Photographer Peter Hurley
078 - Leap Into the Void
New Episodes are on the Way
Looking Forward to 2022
Top Photography Stories of 2021
077 - Capturing the Supernatural: The Legacy of Spirit Photography in Ghost Stories
076 - Developing Fear: Spooky Stories from Photographers
075 - Don't Get Left in the Dark: How to Prevent Getting Ghosted by Potential Clients
074 - One Hour Photo
073 - Creating Magic: Essentials for Light Painting in Photography
Interlude - Unlimited Uncertainties
072 - Finding Your Focus: How to Define Your Ideal Client as a Photographer
Interlude - Bureaucracy of Bangs
071 - Photoshop and Image Manipulation
070 - Quantum Sheep
069 - Shutter Talk: Decoding the Language of the Photo Industry
068 - Cloud Photo Storage Options
067 - Giving Back Through Photography
066 - Long Exposure Photography Tips
065 - Porch Portraits Project and Beyond
064 - Camera Lens Filters
063 - Filters Removed
062 - Better Phone Photography
061 - Offbeat and Non-Traditional Wedding Photography
060 - Dr. What versus the Mehleks
059 - Shutterbugs and Superheroes: Exploring the World of Fictional Photographers
058 - Take Better Fireworks Photos [Nerdlet]
057 - 3 Mindset Shifts That Can Make You Money
056 - All About Bokeh [Nerdlet]
055 - The Emotional Value of Photos
054 - Posing Principles for Portrait Photography [Nerdlet]
053 - Picture Perfect Lies: Exploring Common Myths in Photography Pt. 2
052 - Tips & Tactics for Tack Sharp Photos [Nerdlet]
051 - Picture Perfect Lies: Exploring Common Myths in Photography Pt. 1
050 - Raiders of the Lost Camera
Bonus Episode - The Godox AD100
049 - Personality & Branding
Bonus Episode: In and Of Itself
Bonus Episode: The Sony A1
Bonus Episode: WandaVision
Join the Adventure!
046 - The Art of Mourning: How Grief Shapes Our Creative Process
045 - Pirates of the KARA-B-N
043 - Year End Roundup
042 - The Holiday Calendar
040 - Rainy Day Blues
Return of the Podcast
A Brief Hiatus
039 Wedding Weirdness Real or BS
038 - Behind Bars
036 - Dress for Success
035 - The Observer
Tell Your Photography Story
034 - Crafting the Perfect Home Page
033 - Real or BS Wedding Speeches
032 - Price Fishing
031 - Adventure Elopement Photographer
030 - Hugh NiVersus
029 - Weird Things Clients Ask Part 2
028 - LEGO Wedding Photographer
027 - Weird Things Clients Ask Part 1
026 - Taking Pictures During a Pandemic
025 - The Fibonacci
024 - Coronavirus, The Cloud, & Your Data
023 - The Healthy Photographer
022 - Isolation Activities
021 - Recession Proof Your Photo/Video Business
020 - Coronavirus, the Photo Industry, & You!
019 - Is Organic Instagram Growth Dead?
018 - The [Photographer's] Breakfast Club
017 - Game of Thrones Rant
016 - Hijacking the News to Help Your Business
015 - There can be only one
014 - Godox vs. Profoto
013 - To Boost or Not to Boost
012 - You Can Be My Wingman Anytime
011 - The Professional [Photographer]
010 - One [Snuck Into] The Cuckoo's Nest
009 - Dr. No [is the answer you're looking for!]
008 - Silence of the [Leads]
007 - Leaving on a Jet Plane [To Take Photos]
006 - Autobots & Decepticons [Of Instagram]
005 - Almost Famous (Photographer)
004 It's [Photography] Business Time!
003 - On The Road Again [with my photography studio]
001 - Well That's Like Your Opinion [On Photography Equipment] Man
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