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Episode 0051: Interview with Seshu, Wedding Photographer and Social Media Guy

by Dave Warner on May 18, 2010

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Wedding Photographer Seshu. Seshu creates images for clients in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond. He does destination weddings, important events, engagements, bridal portraits, family photography and special events. When the moment strikes, Seshu is there to catch it.

In this episode, Seshu talks about his photojournalism background, social media, multi-cultural weddings, destination weddings, thoughts about HD DSLR’s and much more. We created a special video of Seshu’s images with his explanation of each that plays (above) and then the full podcast interview, which is below.

Equipment, Software and sites mentioned in this podcast: Nikon D300, Nikon SB 800 & 900 flash, TiffinBox.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., onOne Software and Tafota.com. Podcast network commercials from Rosh Sillars New Media Photographer, Jim Goldstein EXIF and beyond and Martin Bailey Photography.

Podcast on iTunesTo listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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Happy Talk

by Deborah Kaufman on May 7, 2010

Turning the love fest into cash…

Deborah Kaufman

You’ve heard it and seen it. The number of followers on Twitter and FaceBook that many photographers have is simply astounding. It always makes me wonder how they manage to find the time. I struggle, like everyone else, with too few hours in the day to accomplish half of what I need to do. So, to say that I’m in awe of their numbers is an understatement.

I do wonder, however, how many of their contacts actually result in increased business for the photographer. I would guess that while their reputation is soaring, the cash register is still a little empty. I know what you’re going to say…it’s the network that will ultimately result in referrals to new clients. But does it? I’m not seeing as much of that as I’m seeing fan clubs that are great for the ego, but do little to help the bottom line. And, in some cases, that is good enough. Many of us post to social media sites for the entertainment and fun associated with staying connected to people we value. If that is the case, then read no further. What I’m talking about is the business use of social media and measuring results.

I know I’m opening up a can of worms when I suggest that if you are going to spend a number of hours doing anything for the purpose of advancing your business…shouldn’t it generate a positive outcome? There is nothing in shorter supply to a small business these days, than time. When your days are spent trying to juggle cash flow, staffing, inventory, taxes and staying ahead of the competition, every hour of time spent must translate into earned income. If not immediately…certainly, within a reasonable amount of time.

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QHT 0017: Interview with Marqueax Price, LNT 3 Group PR Firm

by Dave Warner on April 21, 2010

This is a Quick Hit Podcast short.  Today we’re going to talk to Marqueax Price of the LNT3 Group. We became acquainted with the firm as a result of interviewing Gail Nogle, our show that was released on Tuesday, April 13th. Since Gail was successfully using a PR firm, we thought it would make an interesting show for ALL photographers to hear about the value of that relationship from the PR firm’s side.

In this episode, Marqueax talks about her company, how a photographer can benefit from a PR Agency, how they approach strategy and positioning, what she thinks is the biggest challenge for photographers today, how they can strengthen and protect a photographers brand, what things cost, and much more.  Listen to the full podcast interview, which is below.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., Photo Book Press, and Tafota.com.

Podcast on iTunesTo listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can also download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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LensFlareLive 004: Our Panel Discusses Social Media, New Media and Marketing for Photographers

by Dave Warner on February 18, 2010

LensFlareLive is a show created and brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, panelists Jack Hollingsworth, Rosh Sillars and Lindsay Adler discuss Twitter, Facebook and Flickr for Photographers. In addition, they answer questions from the live listening audience.

Lindsay is a professional fashion and portrait photographer in New York and London. Her work has been featured in dozens of fashion and photography magazines internationally, including Sublime, Existence, Oasis and Chic Today Magazines as well as MindFood Magazine, Popular Photography, Shutterbug and dozens more.

She currently owns a successful portrait studio and continues to shoot fashion editorials on commission for a variety of publications. Her first book will appear in stores in March. Lindsay travels throughout the Northeast, US and abroad to teach photography workshops and share her knowledge at conferences and seminars.

Jack is one of the most well known names in stock photography and not only sells stock through Getty, Corbis and his own site, but was a founder of BLEND images as well as redchopsticks and PhotosIndia. Jack has been described as “Indiana Jones with a camera” due to his constant world travel. Jack teaches, lectures, blogs and has a column in Shutterbug magazine.

Rosh is a photojournalist, magazine and corporate photographer and specializes in capturing images that tell a story, evoke an emotion or represent the subject in its natural context. He also contributes regularly as a staff and free-lance photographer for multiple daily, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines. Rosh has photographed presidents, pro and amateur athletes, pop stars and local heroes through his 20 year professional career and he shares photography, new media and creative business ideas at Prosperous Artists.com and New Media Photographer.com.

Show Notes: Sites mentioned in this podcast – www.listorious.com, www.tlists.com, www.tweetchat.com, www.twellow.com, www.animoto.com, www.digitalprotalk.com, www.chrisbrogan.com, www.currentphotographer.com, www.basecamphq.com, www.12sprints.com.

Common hashtags used by photographers (poll)

Jack’s “Togs on Twitter one” list (500 names)

Jack’s “Togs on Twitter two” list (500 names)

Jack’s “Togs on Twitter three” list (500 names)

Jack’s “Togs on Twitter four” list (100 names )

10 Twitter lists all photographers should follow (from @photoshelter)

Podcast on iTunesTo listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. To find out when the next live show is going to air, visit our Live Shows page.

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LensFlareLive 001: Our Panel Discusses Social Media, New Media and Marketing for Photographers

by Dave Warner on January 21, 2010

LensFlareLive is a show created and brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, panelists Jack Hollingsworth, Rosh Sillars and Lindsay Adler discuss Twitter, Facebook and Flickr for Photographers. In addition, they answer questions from the live listening audience.

Lindsay is a professional fashion and portrait photographer in New York and London. Her work has been featured in dozens of fashion and photography magazines internationally, including Sublime, Existence, Oasis and Chic Today Magazines as well as MindFood Magazine, Popular Photography, Shutterbug and dozens more.

She currently owns a successful portrait studio and continues to shoot fashion editorials on commission for a variety of publications. Her first book will appear in stores in March. Lindsay travels throughout the Northeast, US and abroad to teach photography workshops and share her knowledge at conferences and seminars.

Jack is one of the most well known names in stock photography and not only sells stock through Getty, Corbis and his own site, but was a founder of BLEND images as well as redchopsticks and PhotosIndia. Jack has been described as “Indiana Jones with a camera” due to his constant world travel. Jack teaches, lectures, blogs and has a column in Shutterbug magazine.

Rosh is a photojournalist, magazine and corporate photographer and specializes in capturing images that tell a story, evoke an emotion or represent the subject in its natural context. He also contributes regularly as a staff and free-lance photographer for multiple daily, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines. Rosh has photographed presidents, pro and amateur athletes, pop stars and local heroes through his 20 year professional career and he shares photography, new media and creative business ideas at Prosperous Artists.com and New Media Photographer.com.

Podcast on iTunesTo listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. To find out when the next live show is going to air, visit our Live Shows page.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:56 — 31.1MB)

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Episode 0021: Interview with Jack Hollingsworth, Canon Stock Photographer and Social Media Mentor

October 13, 2009

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Canon Photographer Jack Hollingsworth. According to Jack’s bio, he is one of the most well-known names in stock photography and not only sells stock through Getty, Corbis and his own site, but was a founder of Blend [...]

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What types of Canon photographers & photography equipment reviews do you want LensFlare35 to do?

July 15, 2009

I have a new Poll up that asks just this question. In order to make any blog successful, you need input from ‘the folks’. So, I went into TwtPoll to set one up. The only way to make it work, is to get as many people as possible to take it! So, here’s the link. [...]

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