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The Photographer Mindset — 309 episodes
Rating More Hot Takes from Photographers on Threads
Quitting Instagram + Evaluating Hot Takes from Photographers on Threads
Will Jones - Insights on Focus, Simplicity and Creative Vision
Lily Henry - A Professional Colorist’s Guide to Better Visual Storytelling
Brooke Littlebear - How to Thrive Without Having All the Answers
Why Boredom Unlocks Creativity and Improves Our Output
Dave Sandford - Adapting to the Evolving World of Photography
Aaron's 2025 Year in Review: The Wins, Challenges, and Takeaways
Seth's 2025 Year in Review: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons
Ian Jones - How Independent Creators Can Win Over Clients from Big Agencies
Lessons in Resilience, Collaboration, and Pricing Your Value
Aaron's Emergency Back Surgery Has Become the Ultimate Reset Button
Bram Berkien - Photographing the Human Side of the Tour de France
Why Consistency Beats Intensity for Creative Output & Performance
Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success
Dalton Johnson - How to Land More Photography Clients Without Feeling "Salesy"
We Tackle Rapid Fire Photography Questions
Some Honest Truths About the Creator's Journey
We Honestly Critique Each Other's Photos...
How to Be a Terrible Photographer - (Artist Edition)
How to Be a Terrible Photographer - (Business Edition)
Kyle Dudgeon - A Therapy Session for Creators
Bad Habits We've Ditched as Photographers (Pt. 2)
Bad Habits We've Ditched as Photographers (Pt. 1)
How to Balance Creating for Art and Business as a Photographer
Fall 2025 Photography Tips for Capturing More Than Just Colors
How to Become a Brand Ambassador as a Photographer
How Our Photographer Buddy "Nuch" Built an Ultimate Dream Career in 6 Years
Lizzie Daly - Thinking Big and Being Bold in a Creative Career
Matt Patterson, IP Attorney - How to Protect Your Photos from Theft and Misuse
How Far Should Creators Go for Clients?
Tsunamis, a Marine Toilet Disaster, and Maximum Security Prison: Tales from Our 2025 Alaska Photography Retreat
"Have To" "Should Do" or "Want To"... The Mindset Shift Every Creator Needs
Ian Jones - The Creative's Plateau and How to Break It (Pt.2)
Ian Jones - Sobriety, 4K Level Mental Clarity, and Creating Stupid Amounts of Good Content (Pt.1)
Lianna Nixon - Using Storytelling to Connect & Be Relatable
Building Confidence in Your Photography with Reps & Risk
Corey Lynn Tucker - Turning Nature Into the Ultimate Wedding Photography Venue
Ian Plant - How to Find Balance Between Art, Business, & The Creative Process
Dalton Johnson - Are Photographers Viewing “Free Work” the Wrong Way?
Eric Bennett - Photography is Not a Popularity Contest
Justin Haugen - Reinventing Yourself as a Creative Professional
How to Turn Unpaid Work into Paid Work
How to Build an Amazing Portfolio by Revisiting Locations or Subjects
Chris Burkard - The Art of Storytelling and Living Boldly
4 Mistakes We've Made as Photographers Pt. 2
4 Mistakes We've Made as Photographers Pt. 1
Are Photographers Gatekeeping or Rightfully Guarding Their Hard-Earned Success?
4 More Things That Fuelled Our Photography Success (Pt. 2)
4 Things That Fuelled Our Photography Success (Pt. 1)
What Happens When We Don’t Talk About Photography?
Why Getting Competitive with Your Photography Will Help You Improve
Overcoming Meaninglessness & Nihilism as a Creator
Topaz Labs CEO Eric Yang on the Future of Photo and Video Creation
Aaron & Seth’s Creative Journey from Beginning to Now
Why Hard Work Doesn’t Always Pay Off
Ryan Peters: Mastering Niche Content Creation with Social Media’s Viral "Pasta Guy"
Toronto Raptors Team Photographer Vaughn Ridley on Becoming a Professional Sports Photographer
Eric Paré & Kim Henry: Photography as a Performance, Light Painting, & Staying Playful
Ken Landry: Why the Camera Comes Second to Your Passion
How to "Futureproof" Yourself as a Creator and Become Indispensable
Becoming "Essentialist" Photographers in 2025
Things We'll Be Doing as Creators to Level Up in 2025
Ian Jones - When and How to Execute and Abandon Certain Creative Ideas
Mark Smith - Finding Balance and Resilience in Life as a Photographer & Videographer
Super Simple Explanation of How to Charge for Both Your Time and for Licensing as a Photographer
The Creative Cycle: How Taking an Extended Period of Time Away From Photography Can Make You Improve with Bret Blakely
How to Reignite the Creative Spark, Tips for Doing Galleries, & Detaching Emotionally from How Audiences Perceive Your Work
Tips for Introverted Photographers to Improve Their Communication
How to be Fulfilled as a Photographer & Creator with Hannah Rheaume
Is It Easier Than Ever to Stand Out Amongst the Competition in Photography? with Mike Nuchereno
Decentralizing Social Media and Making Yourself the Platform
Things in the Current Photography Era We Dislike
Why Are You Still a Photographer? & Are You a Skilled or Unskilled One?
Should You or Should You Not Niche as a Photographer?
How to Become a Dedicated Photographer with Wildlife Photographer Ron Hayes
Client Hated My Photos... Now What?
A Conversation That Will Improve Your Mindset & Photography Practice Pt. 2
A Conversation That Will Improve Your Mindset & Photography Practice Pt. 1
Upselling Content You've Already Shot, Why You Should Edit Right Away, & How to Be Firm with Your Prices with @dirtandglass
How to Optimize Packing, Planning, & Preparing for a Photography Trip
How to Run Successful Photography Workshops & Capturing an "Instagram Breaking" Photo with Liron Gertsman
Continuing to Evolve and Grow as a Photographer with Mark Raycroft
Here's Why You're Nervous Handing in Photo and Video Deliverables
How to Create "Thumb Stopping" Photography with Ricky Shoebio
The Importance of Being Relatable in Photography with Jessica Sanchez
4 Pieces of Advice We Would Give New & Intermediate Photographers
Filming Something Every Day for 365 Days with Matteo Farinacci
An Example of How to Fairly Price a Photography Assignment
"Made with AI"... Photographers Debate Instagram's New Feature
Avoiding the Social Media Game! Photography as a Means to Achieving Happiness with @lyndonswildphotos
How 1 Week of No Internet Improves Creativity and Enthusiasm for Photography
Relatable Photography Success Story
From No Experience to Booking Several Clients in Under 1 Year with Taryn McCabe
I Posted a YouTube Short Every Day for 60 Days...
Best Ways to Build & Improve Your Social Media Persona with Trav in the Bush
Macro Photography & Learning How to Become a Committed Person with Cynthia Bandurek
Ways to Keep Photography and Socials FUN with Jason Loftus
Funnelling People to Your Photography on Socials with Anwar Abdul-Qawi
How to Become Better at Making Videos with Ryan Wilkes
Have This Mindset & You'll Succeed as a Creator with Carlos David Bown
Instagram Called Us! They Gave the Recipe to Growth in 2024
The Pressures Creators Face & Relationship Building vs. Networking with Dusty Cressey
Will AI Put Creatives Out of Business? with Slater Moore
Dave Sandford Shares His Mental Health Journey as a Professional Photographer
How Photographers Can Use "Novelty" as Creative Fuel with Arthur Lefo
You May Have This Tendency as a Photographer... Stop It!!!
Hiking 3,100 Miles, Doing Hard Things Improves Your Life, & Surf Photography with Bryanna Bradley
Generating Content for Retention, Long vs. Short Form Video, & Creating Content for NFL Live with Josh Veon
Navigating Distractions, Thriving During Challenges, & Finding Balance When Advertising your Photography Services with Brooke Littlebear
"Older" Vs. "Younger" Generation Photographers & Deciding What Amount of Social Media Effort is Necessary for Your Photography Goals
Original vs. Imitative Content, Efficient Lightroom Catalogues, & a Hack to Create Good Habits
Capturing the Essence of MLB, NHL, and Army Football Through Photography with Danny Wild
2024 Annual TPM Photography Retreat Reveal and Information
Street & Black and White Photography with Tony Shepherd
Photography Lessons Learned from 2023
Becoming an All-In-One Photographer that gets Hired in Any Genre with Ian Jones
The Art of Lighting, Healthy Competition in Photography & Pursuing Passion with Yvens B.
How to Handle Being Ghosted as a Photographer & Marketing Yourself as a Versatile Photographer
Photographing and Filming Golf Courses Professionally with Evan Schiller
Strategies to Land More Clients for Your Photography & Videography Business with Nash Hagen
From Tom Brady to Dave Grohl: Jesse Dittmar's Incredible Journey with Celebrity Portrait Photography
Bonus Episode: American Thanksgiving & Gratitude with Aaron
Show Trailer: Welcome to The Photographer Mindset Podcast
Inside the Mind of an Airbnb Host: What Makes Them Choose & Pay Photographers with Janice from @cozyrockcabin
Becoming A Hybrid Creator, and Getting Better at Videography with Slater Moore
Investing In Relationships, Checklists to Show Your Improving, and Filming Runners Professionally with Brady Keegan
Wolves, War Photography, and Indispensable Tips from Nat Geo Photographer Jad Davenport
I Posted on Instagram Everyday for 30 Days
Recognizing Opportunity & How Seeking Discomfort Creates Breakthroughs with Jarrad Seng
Directing Music Videos, Professional Stop Motion, & Crafting Creative Vision with Tobias LaMontagne
Everything Wedding Photography & Videography with @wildandroam.co
The Photographer Mindset Guide: "This or That?" Part 3
The Photographer Mindset Guide: "This or That?" Part 2
The Photographer Mindset Guide: "This or That?" Part 1
The Difference Between Struggling and Full Blown Failure
Being a Photographer on a Project Involving Mr. Beast, Recovery and Taking Breaks is Part of Progress, & Why You Should Have a Clean Workspace
The Benefits of Becoming a One-Stop-Shop For Content Creation with @yulneverroamalone
4 Ways We're Integrating AI to Make Our Photography Practice More Efficient
Being Rigid or Flexible With your “To-Do’s”, Non-Negotiables, & How to Add Pressure to Fight Procrastination
The National Park Etiquette Guide : 8 Ways to Enhance Everyone's National Park Experience
Lessons Learned from the 2nd Photographer Mindset Retreat in Banff & Jasper National Park
Living Now or for the Future, Great Moments Pay Dividends, & Stop Creating Needless Suffering
Building a Life of Adventure, Taking Risks & Why Challenge is Better than Comfort with @norrisniman
Stop Giving Away Your Photography & Living a Life of "Contrast" Instead of "Balance"
Lessons Learned from Vancouver Island Trip, Pivoting Through Unpredictable Events, & Stop Labelling Things as "Bad" & "Good"
Being Great Instead of the Best, "Why Not Me?" Mentality, & Buying Back Your Time with Micah Diele from @centralvalleypodcast
Developing Artistic Vision, Getting in The Most Creative Mindset Possible, & How to Become a Great FPV Drone Pilot with @andyescapes
Why You Should Ditch Society’s Expectations & Amphibious Photography with @formerlyhomelessphotographer
2023 Neil Dankoff Photography Competition
What Deserves Your Attention, Prioritizing Mastery or Online Growth, & Creating Credibility with Your Bio
Interpreting vs Consuming Content, Reels in 2023, & How to Build Your Personal Brand with @thereelcoach
What Expensive Gear Gets You, Creating Pressure to Enhance Performance, & Signing Prints
Travelling the American Southwest, Minimizing Distractions, & Slowing Down to be More Productive
Using AI as Photographers, Finding Reward in the Effort Instead of the Result, & Perfectionism vs. Procrastination with @chris.pieta
Instagram Verifying Users, Diverse vs Niche Portfolios, & Second Thoughts After Posting with @iansjones
Answering Listener Questions Vol. 9: "Go-To" Lenses, The Point of Sharing Photos, & Standing Behind Your Work with @karolinanoreewild
Imposter Syndrome vs. Performance Anxiety, How to Slow Down, & Visual Storytelling with @small_soy
The Best Ways for Photographers to Get Out of Creative Slumps
How to Film Time-Lapses, AI “Photography”, & Is Instagram Killing Your Creativity? with @sorin.dean
Switching from Nikon to Sony, Spurring on Creativity, & Working Beyond Talent
Getting Paid Fairly & Licensing Your Images with Adam Coppola
TPM 2023 Annual Retreat Location Announcement & Advice We Would Give Our Younger Photographer Selves (Pt. 2)
Advice We Would Give Our Younger Photographer Selves (Pt. 1)
Part-Time vs. Full Time Photography, Differentiating Yourself, & Selling Real Authenticity with @dusty.cressey
Falling and Getting Back Up, Reinventing Your Identity & Unleashing Your Inner Creativity with @deepsnap
Turning Nerves Into Excitement, Letting Go of "Shoulds", & Learning How to Learn with @melissafindley
Signs You Need Rest, You've Been Lying to Yourself, & How to Maximize Fulfillment
Social Media is a Trap?, Classic vs. Conceptual Shots, & Shooting Erupting Volcanos with @thrainnko
Objectively Viewing Ourselves, Prioritizing, Dealing with Haters, & Monetizing with @lizziepeirce
What To Expect From The Podcast in 2023, & A New Look on Imposter Syndrome
Areas to Improve Heading Into 2023
Photography Lessons Learned From 2022
Good Shots Out of Camera, Frontend & Backend of Photography, & Receiving Advice
Gut Feelings, Knowing What You Don't Know, & Having Fun Struggling
Composite Photography, WEB3, & Photo Transparency with @angefuchs
Trading Your 9-5, Posting Daily Content, Gen Z, & Youtube University with @justin.choquette
Manipulation, Self-Interest, & Negotiating
Wolverines, Living in the Present, & Imperfectionism with @brookelittlebear
The Value of "Free", Instagram Reels, & Creative Block with @thechrishau
The Art of “No”, Revenge, & Salvaging Professional Relationships
Managing Photography for Casinos, Drone Photography, & Embracing or Fighting Reels with @funkdrone
Organizing Files, Digital Workflow, & Knowing When to Delete Photos
Red Bull Racing F1 Team Photographer @vladimirrys
Answering Listener Questions Vol.8 with @haydlynch
Introversion vs. Extroversion, Being Kind to Yourself, & Making Personality Changes with @christine.c.w
Pushing Your Limits, Managing Mental Chatter, & The Glory of Suffering with Ultra Runner @amglaze
Wildlife Reels, Digging into Social Media Metrics, & Happiness as a State of Being with @marysmark
VERO, Vulnerability, and Self Discipline
Taking Action, Adding Value, & Real vs. Digital Life with @gerryvanderwalt
How the Outdoors Can Save Your Life with @ucanoutdoors (Scott Tatum)
Work-Life Balance, Resetting When You're Unmotivated, & Establishing High Quality Connections with @adamernster
Running a Guiding & Photography Business Inside Kruger National Park with @karolinanoréewild
Answering Listener Questions Vol.7 with @ethanabitz
Landscape Photography, Operating Galleries, & Finding Opportunities for Yourself with @neildankoff
Shooting an Airbnb, Getting into Flow States, and Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
An Interview with Instagram, Preemptive Measures with Clients, & The Importance of People Skills
Generating Opportunities For Yourself with @nuch10
Intermittent Fasting, What Kids Can Teach Us, & Does Social Media Make Reality Less Impressive?
Exploding into the Wildlife Photography Scene with @tiffanytaxis
A Learning Experience from a Client Shoot
How to Find New & Exciting Things to Shoot Locally
Defining Your Own Style of Photography and Editing with @britt.bosse
Empathy and Having the Best Relationship With Yourself
Shooting in the GYE (Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem) with @julia.littlelightningnature
Do Non-Photographers Need to Know The Effort that Went into Your Photos?
What Makes an Effective Group Dynamic?
500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition
Recap of the First Photographer Mindset Retreat in Zion National Park
Building and Exploring Leadership Qualities
Answering Additional Questions from the Centennial Episode
The Centennial Episode
Revisiting Instagram Reels and NFT's
Disinformation, Misinformation and Critical Thinking
Turning Your Passion Into Your Full Time Gig with @slatermoorephotography
Sticking to Your Values with @manbythesea
IG Reels & Finding Out What's Important to You
Entering the Photography Youtube World with @bayou_josh
Aaron's Rig Rundown
Seth's Rig Rundown
"The Art of Perseverance" with former MLB player Adam Greenberg
Going Mirrorless & Customizing Your Settings
Getting Out of Your Own Way
2021 Year in Review
Fighting Existential Dread as a Creator
Stop Caring About What Other People Think
Having an Emotionally Compelling Reason Behind Your Photography with @gomzzzzzzzzzz
The First Annual Photographer Mindset Retreat Announcement
Your Brain as a Super Computer
How to Welcome Praise and Compliments
Always Be Yourself on Social Media with @iansjones
The Difference Between Complacency & Gratitude
Separating Goals From Expectations
Being Bullish On Yourself with @colin_mcgahan
The 6 Human Needs That Influence All of Your Behaviour
4 Principles That Change Your Life
The Day Facebook Died
Setting Digital Boundaries
Emotionally Connecting to Your Scene with @sapnareddy
Turning Downtime Into Uptime
Boosting Your Self Awareness
500px & The Photographer Mindset
How to Pitch (Part 2): Following Up & Negotiation
NFT's & The Elephant in the Room
Answering Listener Questions Vol.6 with @davesandford
No Luke-Warm Opinions
How to Pitch (Part 1): Identifying Realistic Candidates
Are You an Artist or a Content Creator?
The Proper Way to Channel Emotions
Conservation, Connectedness, & Mental Health with @candacedyar
Real Life Photography Adversity Scenarios
Bee Photography and Living Sustainably with @hannahshoneycomb
The Traits of Photographers Who Accomplish Big Things
What Works and What Doesn't with @lydebug
The Synergy of Wildlife Photography and Conservation with @zacmillsphotography
Building the Well-Rounded Photographer
Treating Photography as a Practice
Finding the Ability to Pivot with @lloydevansphoto
The One Year Anniversary of The Photographer Mindset Podcast
Happy Earth Day! with @sethmacey
The Age of Transparency with @canoe_carrier
Answering Listener Questions Vol.5 with @brookelittlebear
Getting Your Work Published with @insearchofperfect
Stop Forcing It with @arthurlefo
Photography & Writing Go Hand-in-Hand with @synchhayds
Answering Listener Questions Vol.4 with @bretblakely
When Passion and Specialization Fuse Together with @maxwelhohn
5 Creative Ways to Utilize Intsagram Guides with @sethmacey
The 80/20 Rule for Social Media Growth with @sethmacey
Clubhouse... What's All the Hype? with @sethmacey
Answering Listener Questions Vol.3 with @benskaar
Some Serious Perspective with @alecoutside
Living a Life of Intent with @ethanabitz
You Win When You Give with @ellisreed
Answering Listener Questions Vol.2 with @mantis_photography
Authentic Motivation is the Key with @chrisj.801
2020 Wrap Up with @eddcope
Mitigating Burnout with @sethmacey
Answering Listener Questions Vol.1 with @iansjones
Consciously Consuming Social Media with @lindsaysganga
Building Relationships and Rapport with @aryanmojiri
It's Never Crowded Along the Extra Mile with @mkvackay
Treating Your Eyes as the Lens with @shreddin_kevin
Adopting Radical Accountability with @connormillermedia
Valuing Your Time with @melissawhellams
The Humble Approach with @andyhvu
Digital Minimalism & Validation with @mikemxlx
Discovering Your Purpose with @warrenkeelan
Pebble Mine with @drewhh
Take Control, Take Action with @sethmacey
The Entrepreneurial Mindset with @morgan.tuohy from @nearzerolabs
Locking Into the Present with @frank.shoots
Diving into the Portrait Headspace with @somewhat.strange
Getting Better Each Day with @sethmacey
Just Go Do It... with @jdubcaptures
Getting to Know Yourself with @vikingroamer
Telling Your Story with @bearingeast
Ditching the Comfort Zone with @avecnicole
Simplify Your Game with @alftown
Learning to Love the Journey with @brookelittlebear
The Young Photographer Mindset with @benskaar
Setting Yourself Up to Win with @davesandford
Burning The Lifeboats with @sethmacey
Building & Promoting Your Portfolio with @emriyshawn
Intrinsic Traits of a Wildlife Photographer with @nuch10
Embracing Your Truth with @mantis_photography
Striving For Continuous Improvement with @iansjones
Reconnecting with Your Passion Through Loss with @adamrdanni
Creating Your Own Version of Success with @bretblakely