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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055 Monday Message - Snooze Button
August 03, 2015 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBMonday Message 010 – The Snooze Button “Just 5 more minutes” Rob thinks to himself, as he rolls over. His phone, rudely blaring, interrupts the perfect dream. BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- “nooo” he utters, thinking about his dream, being keynote speaker at WPPI 2016. Swipe. Such a simple move to earn a bit more time of rest, no work, no problems, and an overwhelming guilt trip for wasting that time. So many of us do it though. We sneak by reality and think we just earned something because we...
054 Fundamental Fridays
July 31, 2015 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MBHey Photo World! I am so excited about the next chapter here on Take & Talk Pics and I hope you are as well. First of all a reminder: I will be conducting the first ever webinar here on Take&TalkPics.com and I want you to be a part of it. Click HERE to register! Friday interviews are saying good bye for now as I want to respond to the countless emails and connections asking for a different addition to the show and blog. Introducing the Fundamental Friday’s! Each Friday I will be bringin...
053 Lauren Kinsey - Weddings on Film
July 29, 2015 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Lauren Kinsey Lauren is a wedding photographer based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida who has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Weddings Illustrated, The Knot, and many other luxury wedding resources for brides. Lauren is a unique wedding photographer compared to most these days as she shoots on film 100% of the time! HI, I’M LAUREN Weddings are a living, breathing phenomenon. Every couple has a love language that is unique to them and I a...
052 Monday Message 009 - Grey Market
July 27, 2015 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB052 Monday Message 009 - Grey Market Grey Market equipment... should you buy should you pass by? Rob shares his take. Also he reminds us of the first ever Take & Talk Pics webinar.
051 Big Changes in the Works - Honoring 50
July 24, 2015 07:30 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBHey Photo World -- Big Changes in the Works - Honoring 50 So today is a bit different because I don’t have an interview for you. I thought about making a bonus episode and releasing this information on a Thursday but I felt this was too big of an announcement and too big of a time in the Take & Talk Pics Photography Podcast that this needed to be a true episode on its own. First of all I would like to thank each and every one of you for your dedicated support and continuing to follow alon...
050 Anna Jaye Goellner - passion is everything
July 22, 2015 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday’s featured guest is Anna Jaye Goellner.- goal-ner Anna is a wedding photographer based in Portland OR. Her photography career started with photojournalism and that is the story telling approach she uses in her wedding work. Anna stays somewhat quiet and in the background while capturing authentic love stories, at each wedding she has throughout the world. As her approach and style is constantly honest; her weddings are far from consistent. Each love story she captures is unique and...
049 Monday Message 008
July 20, 2015 07:30 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBMonday Message 008 By: Rob Krueger I recently received an email containing 6 questions about starting in Wedding photography. This Monday Message is just my thoughts on these questions. I am just one photographer in thousands so I do not try to act like my answer is the 100% best choice, but I am completely honest is saying what I think. The Questions: 1) What is the most versatile lens? 2) What size should the images be that you give your clients? 3) What is the best way to fins a ph...
048 Tom Phelan - Shot In The Dark
July 17, 2015 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday’s featured guest is Tom Phelan. Tom is an artist using his photography to document the changing Midwestern landscape. Although he does this in a way like I have never seen before. His subjects include dilapidated barns, rusted out cars, and a variety of objects accosted with rural life. Shot In The Dark I like to explore. Since just about everything in the Midwest has already been "discovered," my journeys of exploration, such as they are, tend to have as their aim the redisco...
047 Ben Chernivsky - It's Not About You
July 15, 2015 07:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday’s featured guest is Ben Chernivsky. Ben is a wedding photographer and owner of ThisIsFeeling.com. Ben’s philosophy is quality over quantity. He uses this strategy in the building of his business and Ben along with his team of 3 photographers capture nearly 100 weddings per year with that same high standard. "It's Not About You" - Ben Ben understands all the problems that come when trying to plan a wedding and going into every email, every meeting, and every phone call knowing that i...
046 Monday Message 007 - with Rob Krueger
July 13, 2015 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBRob Krueger here with Monday Message 007 [email protected] Stay cool Photo World! And Happy Shooting! -Rob Be sure to Subscribe to our newsletter and automatically you will be entered into our weekly iTunes gift card giveaway! 2015 © Take&TalkPics #HeyPhotoWorld #PhotoWorld
045 Garrett MacLean - No Isn't an Option
July 10, 2015 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBToday’s featured guest is Garrett MacLean. Garrett is an Environmental and documentary photographer based out of Detroit MI who tells the stories and happenings of the people throughout Detroit. In 2007 Garrett’s work in Haiti was shown at the San Francisco Art Gallery. His project titled No Fat Hatians, Images from Haiti's Central Plateau; featured subjects in their lives, the many struggles they face on a day to day basis, and the urgency the nation faces as a whole. Born and raised ...
044 Jeffrey Ross - Get The Job Done
July 08, 2015 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBToday’s featured guest is Jeffrey Ross. Jeffrey is a commercial photographer based out of Naperville IL. Together with his wife Catherine they own Ross Creative Works. They combine Jeffrey’s photography and Catherine’s design work to create powerful imagery, marketing, and advertising materials for their clients throughout the country. We are a design and commercial photography team that creates powerful imagery, marketing, & advertising. It makes sense that a graphic designer from Nort...
043 Monday Message 006
July 06, 2015 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBRob Krueger here with Monday Message 006 Two rules and one tip! Rules are made to be broken and my tip today is just something for you to try out and play with a bit. Have fun and Happy Shooting! If you have any questions about Lightroom please feel free to reach out and contact me directly. [email protected] Stay cool Photo World! And Happy Shooting! -Rob Be sure to Subscribe to our newsletter and automatically you will be entered into our weekly iTunes gift card giveaway! ...
042 Paul Audia - Do What You Dig
July 03, 2015 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday’s featured guest is Paul Audia. Paul Audia is a Chicago based beauty and fashion photographer who also expands his creativity beyond the still image - his video work is equally impressive. Paul has been published in countless magazines and websites. His award winning work proves his mastery with lighting both in studio and on location. Great photographers are on a constant quest to capture that perfect shot. From locations and lighting to lenses and shot lists, they listen. They p...
041 Bryan Peterson - You Are Ready
July 01, 2015 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBToday’s featured guest is Bryan Peterson. Bryan is an award winning commercial photographer and has been for the past 30 years and educator in photography for the past 20 years. He is the founder of Bryan Peterson School of Photography and has done work for clients such as American Express, Kodak, UPS, Phillips, and Citibank just to name a few. In addition, Bryan is the author of such bestselling books as Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Beyond Portraiture: Creative P...
040 Monday Message 005 Joby GorillaPod Focus Promaster MG2 VKtech release plate
June 29, 2015 07:30 - 7 minutes - 13 MB040 Monday Message 005 Joby GorillaPod Focus Promaster MG2 VKtech release plate http://takeandtalkpics.com/affiliates/buy-same-gear/
039 Levi Sim - networking and making pictures
June 26, 2015 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBToday’s featured guest is Levi Sim. Levi is a photographer based out of Lake Oswego, Oregon. With his signature Steve Jobs tribute portraits Levi is a down to earth photographer driven by his passion for the medium. As a man who wears many hats, both figuratively and literally speaking, Levi has one other passion than his photography and that is his family. His family is the foundation to why his approach with images is so strong and successful. You’re working hard to make your business...
038 Chris Smith - Out of Chicago
June 24, 2015 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday’s featured guest is Chris Smith. Chris is a Chicago based Photographer and creator of Out of Chicago.com. His blog has been a growing resource for photographers looking to photograph the city as well as surrounding areas. The growth of the Blog has been amazing and Chris now has the Out of Chicago podcast and he is the author of The Photographer’s Guide to Chicago. To top it all off this upcoming weekend will be the second annual Out Of Chicago Photography Conference. Chris Smith is ...
037 Monday Message 004 - pricing your photography
June 22, 2015 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBHey PhotoWorld! - Take & Talk Pics Pricing Your Photography How do we begin with pricing our service as a photographer? Better yet how do we take it to the next level once we have started bringing in clientele? Listen in to today’s Monday message where I share the financial story of my first wedding photography gig and why it was the right fit for me. Remember to factor in: What is the true value you bring to the table? How much have you invested in your business (time, money, and educ...
036 Nick Page - Immerse yourself into your craft
June 19, 2015 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBToday’s featured guest is Nick Page. Nick is a freelance photographer based out of Dayton Washington. He specializing in weddings, portraits, architecture, and fin art landscapes. He is a co-host to the weekly Portrait Session podcast, a regular guest host on the Improve Photography podcast, and contributor to the Photo Taco Podcast. All this and he still manages to conduct workshops and make amazing artwork. Robs thoughts. -- I love the discussion on "the Walmart mentality" where Nick ...
035 Kevin Kuster
June 17, 2015 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBToday’s featured guest is Kevin Kuster. Kevin is not only a photographer but an educator and entrepreneur as well. Kevin thrives on the opportunities social media offers and as the CEO of #jj, the largest Instagram community with over 640k followers, he has proven his methods. He is also a contributing writer for TheAppWhisperer.com and has been featured at iPhone Photographyschool, DPconnect, Passion Passport, and Instagramers.com just to name a few. Equal Parts: Director, Photographer, P...
034 Monday Message 003
June 15, 2015 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBToday's Monday Message is about working from home and the challenges we face. We need to make changes and avoid distractions. Change leads to growth and success. Being your own boss may be a great feeling If what you are doing isn’t working you need to take the steps to make it work! You need to change – for the better. A great quote by Chris Voss is “When you blame others you give up your power to change. Take responsibility for your future!” The way I look at it is: If you aren’t hap...
033 Juan Pons - Doing what you love
June 12, 2015 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday’s featured guest is Juan Pons. Juan is a nature and wildlife photographer based in Bangor, Main - who is passionate about the conservation of our wildlife habitats and is member to multiple organizations with that same focus. With over 20 years of experience you can easily see the skills in his imagery is driven by the passion to conserve his subjects and their homes. Juan donates his work to non-profit organizations with the preservation mission. Lastly, Juan has been published in...
032 Mike Boening and Jamie MacDonald
June 10, 2015 07:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBBoth Mike and Jamie are part of the Olympus Visionary Program. Aside from their photographic works Mike and Jamie run a weekly podcast and blog called Mirrorless Minutes. As you may have guessed Mirrorless Minutes is a photographers online resource specifically focused on the use of Mirrorless cameras. As the Mirrorless camera gains more attention so does the need to learn better photography with it and that is where Mike and Jamie come in providing their visitors with information and inspir...
031 Monday Message 002
June 08, 2015 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWhy Schooling: · Everything is on a manageable timeline · Community/network · Multiple perspectives · Work opportunities · Low pressure practice · Regular critiques · Build a portfolio Schooling isn’t for everyone… in fact I have a blog post titled: Why Schooling is the best thing you can do for your photography/Why assisting is the best thing you can do for your photography. We are all on our own paths as image makers and some...
030 Angie McMonigal
June 05, 2015 07:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Angie McMonigal. Angie is an award winning fine art photographer based out of Chicago IL. Her work has been internationally exhibited and she has been published in Rfoto Folio, Stark-Magazine, F-stop Magazine, and National Geographic’s just to name a few. After growing up in a small town in central Wisconsin, Angie has enjoyed calling Chicago her “hometown” for the past 15 years. She strives to combine her love of the bustling big city, its architecture and he...
029 Mike Moats
June 03, 2015 07:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBToday’s featured guest is Mike Moats. Mike is an award winning photographer who specializes in macro photography. His company, Tiny Landscapes, is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. What started as a hobby in 2001 quickly turned to a full time business. Aside from his stunning images Mike is a writer for Tamron’s blog, has images published in countless magazines, offers workshops, and has published two books on macro photography.
028 - Monday Message 001
June 01, 2015 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBEpisode 28 Breaking down the #1 easiest step to take for better success in your photography business. I would like to break down 1 thing that has come up in several interviews so far and I imagine it will come up many more interviews to come. It is a simple quote I have on my wall in my office, it is the title of a book I often recommend, and it is the one thing that will make an enormous difference between those who are successful in their business and those who are struggling. First off ...
027 Skip Cohen
May 29, 2015 07:30 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBToday’s featured guest is Skip Cohen. Skip is the president and founder of Skip Cohen University. His approach to education in business, marketing, social media, and networking influences the ability to “thrive not just survive” in one’s own photography business. SCU is a radical difference from your typical educational options. The site alone has a rich saturation of information through their blog, videos, podcast, and the Skip Cohen University community at large. Skip Cohen is President/...
026 Tim Ryon & Sarah Lockhart
May 27, 2015 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBToday’s featured guests are Tim Ryon & Sarah Lockhart of Ryon Lockhart Photography. These two lovebirds found one another despite growing up a world apart. Their shared passion for photography just adds to their love story and this could be the very influence that allows for their wedding photography to be so beautiful. Tim and Sarah bounce between LA and NY but they travel everywhere between and beyond capturing newlyweds. Sarah and Tim are an easygoing, travel-addicted, animal loving hus...
025 Jared Polin - FroKnowsPhoto.com
May 25, 2015 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBToday’s featured guest is Jared Polin. Jared is a Philadelphia based Photographer, YouTube guru, Blogger, Podcaster, and Marketing wiz. In 2010 Jared founded FroKnowsPhoto.com. He has had millions of views on his YouTube channel and aside from his “Fro” he has branded the ever popular “I Shoot RAW” catch phrase and merchandise. Jared’s photographs have been published in Rolling Stone, Spin Magazine, and countless other international titles. With his YouTube channel, RAW Talk Podcast, and Fr...
024 Jim Harmer - Improve Photography
May 22, 2015 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBToday’s featured guest is Jim Harmer. Jim is a photographer based in Caldwell, Idaho. In 2011 Jim founded Improve Photography.com. The site has grown to be one of the largest internet resources for photographers today. Jim also runs a YouTube channel, hosts the weekly Improve Photography Podcast, and holds free workshops around the world; as well as being an author of multiple books, presentations, and video courses. Jim Harmer founded Improve Photography.com in 2011 and it has grown to on...
023 Abby Grace
May 20, 2015 07:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBToday’s featured guest is Abby Grace Springman. Abby is a Washington DC-based wedding and anniversary photographer who specializes in old-school chic couples where she documents authentic love. The majority of Abby’s work is far from posed and those candid moments show the love her clients share in their most true form. Simply put… her images are Real! Abby Grace is a DC-based photographer who specializes in anniversaries and weddings for the old-school-chic couple in love! Her work has br...
022_Miles Boone
May 18, 2015 07:30 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBToday’s featured guest is Miles Boone. Miles is a Commercial photographer based out of Downers Grove IL and does work throughout the Chicago area. He has worked for clients such as: closet works, dow chemical, fermilab, James Hardie, keystone capital, and Nicor just to name a few. Miles is also a part time photography instructor.
021 Natalie Probst
May 15, 2015 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Natalie Probst. Natalie is a professional wedding and editorial photographer based in Chicago. She has been published in local magazines and on multiple blogs. Natalie’s editorial style shines through her wedding work and creates a mood that is truly captivating. “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” As a child my answers ranged from dancer to architect to veterinarian. But, things changed in the fifth grade, when my mother gave me a Kodak Pocket Instamat...
020 Lee Morris
May 13, 2015 07:30 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBLee Morris on Take & Talk Pics Photography Podcast Today’s featured guest is Lee Morris. Lee is a commercial wedding photographer from Charleston, South Carolina. Lee’s wedding photography wasn't his first pick, but he slowly fell in love with weddings after being asked by friends to capture their day and the word of mouth spread rapidly. Along side photographer Patrick Hall, Lee is the co-founder of Fstoppers.com. An online community aimed at educating and inspiring photographers, videog...
019 Leigh Miller
May 11, 2015 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLeigh is from Overland Park, Kansas. However, her photography keeps her jumping from KS to CA and back again. As a wedding and lifestyle photographer of 11 years, Leigh has a lightness to her work, but never sacrificing the crisp emotion and gently timed moments that shine throughout her work. Learn Photography Free Online with the Take & Talk Pics Photography Podcast with Rob Krueger
018 Cris Duncan
May 08, 2015 07:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Cris Duncan. Cris is based in Lubbock TX, Where he specializes in people. Families, babies, seniors (both high school and college), children, weddings, and commercial work. It may sound like he is a jack of all trades, but when you see the work Cris produces, there is continuity throughout his style and approach to capturing his subjects. Learn photography Free online with the Take & Talk Pics Photography Podcast with Rob Krueger
017 Berit Bizjak
May 06, 2015 07:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBToday’s featured guest is Berit Bizjak owner of Images by Berit. Berit is an award winning wedding photographer, whose work has been featured in publications such as: Inside Weddings, The Knot Magazine, Style Me Pretty, and Brides Magazine. Her so far, 17 years, as a wedding photographer shines through in each image captured. Berit’s portfolio reflects her refined skill and ability in seeing as a true talent in the world of wedding photography.
016 Emilia Jane Schobeiri
May 04, 2015 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22 MBToday’s featured guest is Emilia Jane Schobeiri. Emilia is a wedding photographer who has captured couples in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Texas, and even Paris. Bouncing mostly between Chicago and New York, Emilia’s weddings have an honest quality and they flow with the emotion being captured. Learn Photography Free Online with Rob Krueger and the Take & Talk Pics Photography Podcast http://www.takeandtalkpics.com
015 Dan Frievalt
May 01, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Dan Frievalt. Dan is a former graphic artist where after 12 years in the industry turned his sights to pursuing photography full time. 2005 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Dan but those graphic artist roots still accent an awesome ability for seeing. Aside from the photography itself Dan also produces digital work for other photographers to bring their own images to a new level. Learn photogrpahy free online at http://www.takeandtalkpics.com
014 Danny Weiss
April 29, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBToday’s featured guest is Danny Weiss. Danny was a professional actor turned pro wedding and portrait photographer. Over the past 10 years Danny has been traveling worldwide capturing beautiful weddings and telling the stories of hundreds of couples. Learn photography business free online with takeandtalkpics.com
013 Liz Banfield
April 27, 2015 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBToday’s featured guest is Liz Banfield. Liz, is a wedding and commercial photographer, who’s artful and candid style has become her hallmark. Her work is regularly published in Martha Stewart Weddings and Town & Country Weddings. Liz travels the world photographing weddings. She has these accomplishments and countless others while keeping her focus in shooting with film. http://www.takeandtalkpics.com learn photogrpahy free online
012 Carl Caylor
April 24, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday’s featured guest is Carl Caylor. Carl has been involved with photography for over 25 years. He is one of twenty Kodak Mentors throughout the world, an award winning photographer, and PPA Photographer of the year for the past six years. learn photography free online http://takeandtalkpics.com/carl-caylor/
011 John-Paul (JP) Teutonico
April 22, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBToday’s featured guest is JP Teutonico. JP is an award winning photographer, having been named TheKnot.com’s best of weddings for 2013, 2014, and 2015 in Manhattan, Long Island, and Connecticut. Let me start by saying I have the best job in the world and I absolutely love what I do. Its a far cry from my previous life where I spent years working in finance at Goldman Sachs and as a Partner at SecondMarket, but I am so happy to have found my calling in life! When I'm not shooting fabulous ...
010 Michael Mowbray
April 20, 2015 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMichael Mowbray is an award winning wedding and senior portrait photographer, educator, published author of two books, and 2011 – 2012 – 2013 medalist in the International PPA Photographer of the Year Competition. Michael Mowbray, M. Photog, Cr. Michael is the author of the popular speedlight photography books Shoot to Thrill and The Speedlight Studio (Amherst Media). He is in demand on the speaking circuit with his programs on Senior Portraits, Weddings, Speedlights, and Business. Since ...
009 Kenny Pang
April 17, 2015 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday’s featured guest is Kenny Pang. Kenny is a Documentary-trained photographer in New York City. With 8 years as a photojournalist covering New York, New Jersey, and D.C. Kenny has found himself pursuing and growing a successful studio with a current focus in weddings, engagements, and portraiture. Documentary-trained photographer based in and native to New York City. I studied at both the International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts, both in NYC. Having work...
008 Susan Shek
April 15, 2015 07:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBToday’s featured guest is Susan Shek. Susan is a New York City wedding photographer who, over the past 9 years, has been capturing love and telling love stories. I was born and raised in New York City. I was always interested in photography and took a lot of polaroids. When the digital cameras came around I quickly picked up my love for photography and enjoyed capturing portraits and travel photos. Photography has always been an important part of my life, and I enjoy waking up for it...
007 Michael Barton
April 13, 2015 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMichael Barton Photography Michael Barton is an international award winning master photographer and Fellow of the American a Society of Photographers, a distinction held by only 116 photographers worldwide. Barton has been a Photographer of the Year from the Professional Photographers of America for 8 consecutive years. In 2012, Barton was the recipient of the PPA Grand Imaging Award, chosen from a pool of over 7000 entries. Being a lifelong student of the humanities, Barton received a Mast...
Episode 006 Sherry Hagerman
April 10, 2015 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBToday’s featured guest is Sherry Hagerman. Sherry’s company, Allusion Photography, specializes in weddings, engagements, boudoir, and cinematography. Sherry has recognized that as a bride and groom’s journey begins, the pictures are becoming their first family heirloom. Allusion Photography has mastered this important task and captures moments that will be everlasting memories. I have always been inspired by photography – a pristine type of photography that portrays style,glamour an...