Take & Talk Pics
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsTake & Talk Pics is a podcast created for you: the photography business owner. If you are looking for a new resource that doesn't require your visual attention, Rob Krueger brings you just the right tool. 3 days a week Rob interviews photographers from around the world who are real world working professionals. We go over the ups and downs of owning a photography business and you walk away with great stories to learn from and amazing resources!
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How To Get Your Foot In The Door - episode 202
June 29, 2016 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBHow To Get Your Foot In The Door There is a question as old as time when it come to getting started... "How To Get Your Foot In The Door?" I think the worst part about this is so many people have no idea what door to go through or they attempt entering it but do it in the worst possible way. Today I am continuing what I look at as the planning stage for beginning your photography business and this bit is bullet point 3 of 4 or 5 when it comes to the planning of breaking into the photograph...
Greatest Game On Earth - episode 201
June 27, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBGreatest Game On Earth Photo World last weeks Monday Message was all about having a social life... Well for me it was about not having a social life. I felt using my time for work now will pay off in the end and help me to find true success. There is nothing wrong with hard work nor long hours to keep focused in hopes to make your career advance or your business grow. However, we tend to over work and not actually achieve much. I shot this image a few years back and it is fitting today be...
Harry Potter Gone Wrong - episode 200
June 24, 2016 07:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBHarry Potter Gone Wrong WARNING! Photo World Rob is mad today, or at least he starts out mad but anger can be a powerful tool. Let's see how this one wraps up. For now I can tell you why Harry Potter makes it into the episode and what is this ad for Nebraska all about. Well It started by accident more than anything else. A friend of mine who doesn't do much in the way of photography other than ask me to take the pictures for them from time to time, asked me "what is wrong with this picture...
Show Me The Money - episode 199
June 22, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBShow Me The Money You have a business plan beginning but within that what about the money talk? What do you need for your new photography business? Are you a small operation and what would that really cost? How about buying used gear first to save a bundle? Is there a studio space needed or can this be done out of your home? What tax breaks are there for either the studio or even the home? Knowing how much money you need for this endeavor is one thing, acquiring it is another. A recent s...
I Have No Social Life – episode 198
June 20, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBI Have No Social Life Are you surprised by this title today Photo World? That I, mister: national speaker, podcaster, college instructor, wedding photographer, blogger, swimmer, and singer has no social life… something isn’t right in there. Well, this week I turn back to clock to a time where my future led my thinking and I didn’t see the point in living in the here and now. There are so many takeaways in this episode but a couple I didn’t mention deserved some focus here in the written wo...
All Eggs One Basket - episode 197
June 17, 2016 07:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAll Eggs One Basket This topic came to me in the form of an email I received asking about a particular memory card and a camera compatibility question as well. I took the liberty to question the memory card size and bring to light that you should not have all eggs one basket. They say to never place all of your eggs in one basket. Whoever "they" are... I feel the same way about not capturing all of your images on one memory card. There are a few things to consider when selecting your memor...
Business Plan - episode 196
June 15, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBBusiness Plan Make a clear path to the business Summary – Business overview Business Details – Brand, who, what, why, customer, location, key employees Marketing & Sales Strategy – do your homework, target market and how you will sell to them Management Team & Personnel – is it just you or are you building a team, your and their credentials Setup – what space do you need? Store front, studio space, or can you run it out of your home. Management systems and IT Financial Plan & P...
Is Hard Work Worth It - episode 195
June 13, 2016 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIs Hard Work Worth It Photo World, I would like to straight forwardly ask you: Is Hard Work Worth It? I don't know the best answer for this question but I did come across a quote I think offers an unclear and helpful answer... "Hard work is only worth it in the right conditions." Francis Underwood - House of Cards writers would be a better credit here. Ever hear of the 80/20 rule? Now, that is a great example of the worth while portions of our work. The 80/20 rule is easy enough to und...
How to Charge - episode 194
June 10, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHow to Charge So you see "How to Charge" and many would assume I am trying to say how much to charge. I have touched upon that subject in the past and I am sure it will come up in the future. For now I am speaking about the actual payment transaction possibilities we see in our businesses today. Have you ever had a questions and then thought... "Maybe there is an app for that." a quick search later you find many apps out there filling in the blanks of your original question. Well, I had a ...
Giles Harrison - Chase The Fun - 193
June 08, 2016 07:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBGiles Harrison - Chase The Fun Giles is the Founder of London Entertainment Group based in Los Angeles, California. It is a full service agency focusing on News, Events, Celebrities, and Pop Culture. You may have seen him recently featured on the latest Jimmy Dean commercial. Since then the Blogosphere has been blowing up with Giles and his work. Being featured on TV is only a drop in the bucket from his over 17 years, as a journalist and the one million plus photos he has captured during ...
Never Wrong - episode 192
June 06, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBNever Wrong - episode 192 Photo World "You are never wrong to do the right thing." - Mark Twain I searched and searched for the photographer who captured this portrait of the great writer, but to no avail. Props to the large format camera man who shot this stunning portrait. If anyone knows or finds out I would love to know. Thanks That seems like a straight forward quote that wouldn't require much explaining. Come on Photo World what kind of podcaster would I be if I couldn't fill up at...
Jay Dickman - The Electricity
June 03, 2016 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBJay Dickman - The Electricity My words would do little to introduce this man. I have seen many of his images over the years and hadn't know his name til recently. Photo World this is the episode to listen to... It will not disappoint. On a more personal note: This opportunity to speak to Jay as well as so many other great photographers I have interviewed is the reason I continue to do what I do, and bring a part of their stories to you Photo World! Jay Dickman A Pulitzer-Prize winner and ...
Battery Power - episode 190
June 01, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBattery Power I sometime talk about gear like I had with the what's in my bag series and I even got specific about the AA and AAA batteries I prefer. Well camera batteries seem like a conversation most people just don't have all that much. I was thinking back over the cameras I had and currently have and looked over my choices for batteries. Name brand Nikon or third party like a trusted Promaster, or even the no name brand that fits and powers. This episode is not in depth on the tech sid...
Think Before You Speak - episode 189
May 30, 2016 07:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThink Before You Speak Picture by wallsneedlove.com Life's a little easier when you Think Before You Speak... Photography is much better when you Think Before You Shoot. Basically I am saying Don't "RUN & GUN"! So many photographers new and seasoned over shoot and aim carelessly. Now I know I am not always capturing an amazing work of art every time I release the shutter but I can say with some confidence that I take that split second where a picture is made very seriously. I want my frame...
Shoot Some Video - episode 188
May 27, 2016 07:30 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBShoot Some Video We have such advanced tools in our hands and most of the photographers out there only use about 1/3 the amount of functions their cameras have. You could double your use if you just add some video work into the mix. Okay maybe not double because you wouldn't really use this function at 50% as our skill for stills is the main priority within our businesses. However, what if you could increase your business revenue by 10% with only adding 3-5% more work to your usual gigs? Y...
Mileage 187
May 25, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMileage When you run a small business every bit counts. It could be saving a buck on a few ting here and there or spotting a great deal on a new piece of gear. It is all about making money doing what we love and not spending too much trying to get there. Well there are many business tricks to consider for not spending as much as we could or saving once in a while. One way we get financial breaks it through our taxes. You and I can have very different views about taxes or the way the govern...
186 FAIL
May 23, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFAIL So the past few weeks have been focusing on acronyms such as: N.O. for Next Opportunity and E.N.D. for Effort Never Dies. This week is all about one of my favorite questions to ask in interviews and that is Fail! Now I did not come up with any of these three acronyms. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam; 11th president of India, is quoted for each of these three. In the spirit of Failing I share a big failing story where I almost ruined someones wedding in 2014. I can honestly say this was the bi...
Davin Lavikka - The Alternative Processes - episode 185
May 20, 2016 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBDavin Lavikka - The Alternative Processes Davin is a Fine Art and Commercial Photographer based in Scottsdale Arizona. You may know Davin from his YouTube channel filled with instructional videos on all things photography. From understanding gear to learning on how to be better prepared on your next shoot. Davin Lavikka is a photographer and artist in Scottsdale Arizona. Photography is his primary tool and has been for the last fifteen years. He is known for his architectural and commerc...
Mark Wallace - Change Humanity - episode 184
May 18, 2016 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBMark Wallace - Change Humanity A friend of mine introduced me to Mark's YouTube channel and his work in 2010 or so and I have been wanting to get him on the show for a long time now. after a couple quick emails he was game and I am so glad. I could not be more pleased with the conversation, the value, and the inspiration Mark has shared with me and you Photo World. Give it a listen but definitely watch his videos for Adorama TV Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Be...
183 Overcoming the END
May 16, 2016 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBOvercoming END! Job, relationships, projects, motivation, and power... thing end. Just like the ones listed here or maybe something you are thinking about, one way or another, there is an end to it. Sometimes and ending comes about when it is unexpected or inconvenient and we can feel lost or afraid about what we may need to do to overcome that end. It is amazing how our perspective can be a solution to most any problem and when we talk about the ends of things that same mind shift can be ...
182 Whats In My Bag part 17
May 13, 2016 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWhats In My Bag part 17 I'm still on this kick of photo gear and breaking down my equipment list. I have to say it is amazing what you can do even when you do not have all the gear you dream of. I have wants of an 85mm f1.5 prime as well as a 200-400mm f4. If I had an extra 9k laying around I would get those lenses. I have had a dream list of gear since the day I realized I love photography. After 7 years I am happy to say that list is almost completely checked off. However, with the advan...
181 Get It Right In Camera
May 11, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBGet It Right In Camera Photo World, this fast paced digital age we live in has really been a great advantage to beginning a photography careers. However, many newer photographers depend on the LCD screen as a way of knowing their exposure adjustments rather than understanding their camera meter and how to make creative and/or specific choices to better an image before the even begin. I am all for making adjustments because thing look off on the LCD but I am more for knowing how to meter, u...
180 Your Gifts as a Gift
May 09, 2016 07:30 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBYour Gifts as a Gift Fist off, yesterday was Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there. Do you ever approach a holiday or birthday thinking "Oh no... I have no idea what to get for them." This happens to me all the time. I found a simple and meaningful way around this annoying problem on what kind of gift to get for Mom or Dad, any friend on their birthday, a significant other, or when your a guest at a wedding. 1: know that this gift idea will not always be the perfe...
179 Whats In My Bag part 16
May 06, 2016 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWhats In My Bag part 16 Continuing, but winding down, on the Friday Whats In My Bag episodes is a phenomenal light I use at every wedding, every portrait, engagement session, and family portraits. It is the Flashpoint Streaklight 360. This light has the compact feel of a speedlight, though it is sufficiently larger, and the power of a studio strobe. Not quite the power of your average 400-600 Watts studio light but near that being a 360 Watt light. Compare that to a top of the line speedli...
178 Exposed Photography Showcase
May 04, 2016 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBExposed Photography Showcase There are countless ways to get out there and network or show your work to others. One local event is the Exposed Photography Showcase at the College of DuPage. It was held last night (05/03/2016) with approximately 500 people in attendance. The Exposed Photography Showcase is a juried contest for both college students as well as surrounding area high school students. We had 11 high schools submit work and I was on the panel of judges for them. The COD student's...
177 I Love NO!
May 02, 2016 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBI Love NO! No... There's a word we don't hear enough. Yeah right. Some times it feels like the only answer people know how to give. It can be upsetting hearing No over and over but maybe there is another way to look at it. In this episode I break down the word No and unfold a few ideas on how to handle hearing it. It isn't something we really ever get used to but most of us still seem to have a lot of trouble dealing with moving past No. In my personal life I have had a tough time moving pa...
176 Whats In My Bag part 15
April 29, 2016 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBWhats In My Bag part 15 The last couple weeks were all about speedlights or at least the two I have in my bag for just about every job I go to. With this portable lighting any time I want I need the best way to power them. First off I don't know if the batteries I choose to use are the best choice but I know they have worked really well for me. Secondly you may find something that works better for you and your lights. If that is the case I would love to know what you use for your setup. Fo...
175 What is HDR
April 27, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat is HDR It seems like every time we go to capture an image we have to choose between the highlights and the shadows. Traditionally with film you would expose for the shadows and then develop for the highlights. With Digital we must expose for the highlights and bring up the shadows. The problem is images are limited by the extreme ends and they don't match what we had seen at the time of capture. This is where High Dynamic Range (HDR) comes in. HDR is a technique to create an image with...
174 Perfect Picture Every Time
April 25, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPerfect Picture Every Time Henri Cartier Bresson Hey Photo World so toady's Monday Message is about creating a Perfect Picture Every Time. Now we could argue the idea of perfect forever. 1, I don't have the time and 2, I don't like confrontation so let's skip past this part of the discussion. Today's episode is more so an introduction for a free PDF I am giving away. If you haven't subscribed then brows my site and the popup will appear and then you have the chance to get this free PDF as ...
173 Whats In My Bag Part 14
April 22, 2016 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhats In My Bag Part 14 On to the big guns. Well... as far as speedlights go this is a big gun. The Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight i-TTL Shoe Mount Flash is a power house of light in a compact system. A speedlight is a large flash unit that can be attached to the hot shoe of the camera or be used wirelessly. The biggest speedlight in my bag also has one of the biggest setbacks for a speedlight. The SB-900 has a tendency to overheat when used at high power for multiple shots and/or the zoom is a...
172 Side Projects
April 20, 2016 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSide Projects Photo World how often do you bring your camera with you? On your daily commute do you leave time for each drive in case you stumble across a perfect picture waiting to be captured? How many times do you have an idea for a shot or even see a great scene and don't take the time to capture it? Annoying questions I know the answer to, because I have the same answers. How often do I bring my camera: Sometimes - Almost Never On my daily commute do I leave additional time: Rarely ...
171 Silence to Success
April 18, 2016 07:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBSilence to Success Photo World I almost feel stupid making an episode like this. From Silence to Success... What kind of joke is that? I suggest to you that being quiet will help you success (I stand behind that logic) and I spend 10 minutes or so talking on a podcast you regularly listen too. It seems as though I have no idea what I'm talking about here. Photo World, basically I want to ingrain this idea of quiet. You lean when you listen, you even lean by accident when you hear, and so ma...
170 Whats In My Bag Part 13
April 15, 2016 07:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhats In My Bag Part 13 Finally the lenses and cameras are all accounted for and there really is more to talk about in my bag. Before I dive into this I need to go off on a small tangent and say Happy Tax Day! Okay "happy" feels out of place but it is important to remember that even the smallest of photography businesses need to think about their taxes. I have two small tips: do them on time and be 100% honest about everything. People try to cut corners and it is not worth it just like that...
169 Inverse-Square Law
April 13, 2016 07:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBInverse-Square Law I don't want to get crazy technical and then lose half of my audience because this one episode feels more like a math class than a photography podcast. So I will keep this simple. However far your subject is to your light source that is your base, if you double the distance between your light source and subject you end up with one quarter the amount of light power reaching the subject. There are a couple reasons why the distance between your subject and light source would...
168 Whats In My Bag part 12
April 12, 2016 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWhats In My Bag part 12 For the dozenth episode with Whats In My Bag I want to go over my last and final lens in my bag. The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Nikon lens, is a beautiful prime lens with that familiar focal length to match the way we see. 50mm on a Full Frame camera is the same perspective as the human eye without the peripherals. Some of you may have a cropped sensor and a 35mm lens to closely match this effect. If you want more info on sensor sizes check out my episode on that over s...
167 Ask The Question
April 11, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMonday Message - Ask The Question Hey Photo World, what is on your mind? We all have questions but how often do you hold back from asking? There is a common fear that comes with appearing to be uninformed. It happens so often that we miss out of a step forward because we hold ourselves back. Today's episode is a camera buying experience that took a major turn because I asked a question. It kills me when my students have nothing to say in class and then one approaches me after our class meet...
166 Whats In My Bag part 11
April 10, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhats In My Bag part 11 Nikon has been on a role for the past 4-5 years. It seem like they are able to out do the last camera by a 75% increase of awesomeness over the previous. I have to say the fourth and final camera in my bag is a beast and an amazing addition to my setup. The Nikon D810 is a mind blowing 36 megapixels of clean 12,800 ISO with a solid weather sealed build hosting a comfortable fit that makes you feel at home. The ISO isn't as clean as the Nikon D4, D4s, or D5 but you ha...
165 Whats In My Bag part 10
April 09, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWhats In My Bag part 10 First off know your purchase. Be sure about the gear being gray market or USA and research what that means for you. The prices will be dramatically different but that doesn’t mean one is better than the other, it is something to think about. That being said I am blown away by the Nikon D750. It is by far the best camera for the price on the market today. Yes someday soon it will be replaced and beaten but this camera has so much packed into it and a reasonable price ...
164 Whats In My Bag part 9
April 08, 2016 07:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWhats In My Bag part 9 For today's equipment to discuss I have to offer a small warning: I may sound braggy because I am head over heels obsessed with the camera I have to talk about. I'm talking about my baby, my pride and joy, the Nikon D4. She is a perfect balance between beautiful and ferocious. This camera could hold up clean at 12,800 ISO and not miss a beat with those 11 frames per second in full 14 bit uncompressed RAW. Yeah there is no flash to have pop up but when you hold this be...
163 Whats In My Bag part 8
April 07, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWhats In My Bag part 8 I'm finally moving on to the next section of my bag. THE CAMERAS! I still have some glass to go over but that is for another day. This first camera is not a pro level body but it serves it's purpose well. I originally purchased the camera to sell off an old Nikon D70s and have this new one as a backup to my Nikon D300 (also gone). I am talking about my Nikon D7000. I found myself mostly using it for the video function. Although, the video quality is nothing to write h...
162 Eli Temchin
April 06, 2016 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBEli Temchin Today’s featured guest is Eli Temchin Eli, is a fine art photographer who reached out to me for a free coaching call back on the 29th of January. Since that time Eli and I have done a segment of coaching for his business. I can fill you in on the experience but it would be better from Eli himself. Artist Statement My name is Eli Temchin. Welcome into the way I see the world. Nowadays, it seems like people are walking around in a haze. Or, glued to a smart phone and not paying...
161 Rob Krueger
April 06, 2016 07:45 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBRob Krueger Today’s featured guest is Rob Krueger He's a business coach, educator, speaker, blogger, photographer, and host to better understanding your business - Rob Krueger with the Take & Talk Pics photography podcast! That’s right Photo World it is time to learn more about the man behind the mic and hear a bit about his photographic journey. I’m Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and I will be interviewing your favorite entrepreneur Rob Krueger. Rob Krueger is an award winning luxury and concierg...
1 Year of Take And Talk Pics
April 06, 2016 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB1 Year of Take And Talk Pics If I attempt to put into words everything I am feeling from 1 year of hosting Take & Talk Pics I would go on for hours describing my level of gratitude toward this blessing I have been given. This show has, and continues, to change my life every day. I urge you to listen to this brief episode. Also know that I am specifically Thanking each and every one of you! Photo World without you none of this would have been possible. Josh Rossi, Colleen Miniuk-Sperry, Gav...
160 Cutting Corners
April 04, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBCutting Corners Thank you Simpsons for existing. You have all the answers to every question. First of all I don't have the perfect formula to success nor is it my place to define success for you Photo World. We really all have to do the best we can with our own knowledge and resources. Those resources can be financial or not like personal relationships and calling upon our network. This podcast is designed to be a free resource to with as you please. After all I'm just one Chicago Wedding ...
159 Whats In My Bag part 7
April 01, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBWhats In My Bag Today's episode is two fold: 1) it is the introduction to the first prime lens in my bag that I have discussed and 2) it is a specialty lens. If I were to give this particular lens one more main point, it would be that this was the first pro glass lens I ever purchased. I am talking about the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens. Now, this lens would be considered a prime lens due to the fact that is has one fixed focal length or 105mm. The Nikon 105mm is also ...
158 White Balance
March 30, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWhite Balance Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Florescent, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Custom, and Kalvin; these are the main White Balance options you will find in most DSLR’s today. Photography is a wonderful tool but cameras are only able to operate based on algorithms and numeric values. Unlike our eyes and brain function, a camera is an unbiased interpretation to light color and how it is reflected off a given surface. Before I go off into the depths of mathematics I don’t understand or...
157 Dress The Part
March 28, 2016 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MB“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” We have heard that one before. It may have been a co-worker, a family member, a friend, or even today on this podcast, but we hear that and often do little with it. There is a lot to be said about how people perceive you vs. what they know about you. I come from an upbringing that teaches to not pass judgement. However, and sadly, we all seem to do so. That should be an indicator that we are also being judged. It isn’t a good thing most of ...
156 Whats In My Bag part 6
March 25, 2016 07:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWhats In My Bag Last week I went over my Backup/travel lens... the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II and this week's What"s In My Bag episode is about the final zoom lens in my bag but it is also the newest lens added to my kit. Lastly, this lens is replacing that 18-200mm. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens. I really dive into why this lens is being added to my bag and a few reasons why it is replacing the 18-200mm. I rate this lens at 5 stars for the value. The price for what you get a...
155 - Metering Modes
March 23, 2016 07:30 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMetering Modes Today’s Photo Talk is about metering modes. Specifically the light meter in your camera. I touch upon the different modes you probably have in your camera and the function of them. Listen carefully because this one is tough to grasp at first. I don’t believe I fully understood how metering worked during the first couple years of my own photography. I understood the idea and the process but not why the meter does what it does and how to outsmart the meter with an in-depth unde...
154 - Profit Margin
March 21, 2016 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBProfit Margin There are countless resources out there on the topic of profit margin. Just search Google and be instantly overwhelmed with 1 million great ideas to increase your profit margin. If I had to break it down into three parts I could easily do so. I am the kind of person that often only uses logic in many aspects of my life and when it comes to your profit margin I don’t change one bit. There are a lot of thing to think about within each of my three main points but definitely worth...