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In this episode, I speak with Ling Messer and Michelle Blais about their new course for photographers called "Master Your Website Content".

Ling Messer is a full time wedding, portrait, and commercial photographer in CT, and has been in business since 2013 since she left her long career in the dairy farming industry in Oregon. She now runs a six-figure wedding photography business, Trailing Twine Photography, with her team photographers, who travel all over New England photographing outdoorsy soulmates getting married on farm and barn venues.

Michelle Blais has worked as an in-house corporate graphic artist, on staff at advertising agencies and since 2000, has been operating her own small graphic and website design business. Michelle works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to create branding, marketing and websites with a clear message, engaging imagery and a professional design that easily connects with their customers and grows their business.

Learn about Shoot For Web Design, the new company Ling and Michelle have formed. And sign up for Master Your Website Content today.

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Amy Drucker - http://amydrucker.com/ - is a family documentary and lifestyle photographer based in New York state.

In this episode we discuss a number of things including the distinction between documentary photography and lifestyle photography. And what it means to keep working and creating during the pandemic.

We talked about the following:

Project 365 - https://amy-drucker-photo.squarespace.com/personal

Gratitude Sessions - http://amydrucker.com/gratitude-sessions

Workshops Amy is offering - http://www.soulshinecreative.net

Buy Amy's book, "Real Life Family Photography: Capture love & joy through the ages & stages"

To view examples of the documentary or lifestyle portrait photography Amy creates, please visit her website today! 

Do follow Amy's photography on Facebook and Instagram

Sephi Bergerson is a freelance documentary photographer and author based in Goa, India. His advertising and studio work have him working for international NGO’s and a variety of publications.

Sephi is known for his drive for excellence, so it didn’t surprise me that he had found a way to use his talent and vision to create a body of work during the pandemic and the ensuing lock down around the world.

"The lockdown made everyone stay home and gave us a lot of time to touch base with old friends across the globe. After all, everyone is home, we have the time and technology enables us to see each other on our smartphones."

Follow Sephi on Instagram and Facebook

Learn more about Sephi's project: Documenting The World During Lockdown

The Black Live Matter - #BLM - movement has inspired many people to create opportunities for positive change in our society in the last few months since George Floyd was murdered in day-light, in Minneapolis. 

Sarah Thompson, currently the senior marketing and communications director at The Village for Families & Children has spent more than twenty years working in agency, media and community-based non-profit organizations. She is the owner and publisher of SHOPBLACKCT, a black-owned business guide. Sarah is also a portrait and wedding photographer.

Sarah is deeply committed to anti-racist work, connecting and empowering people, fostering community and championing for those who need it most. 

"SHOPBLACKCT.com is a one-stop directory and blog site with the mission of driving business to and awareness of Black-owned businesses in Greater Hartford, Connecticut. A team of volunteers give their time, energy and talent to keep this site running and relevant. This effort is 100% about giving, lifting up others and expecting nothing in return."

Corey Lynn Tucker, a photographer who focuses on elopements, small weddings and branding photos is one of the first volunteers who signed on to help SHOPBLACKCT with their visual communication needs. As an example, please visit this recent blog post about The Singing Sliders. Learn more about the SHOPBLACKCT team here.

Please visit SHOPBLACKCT on the following platforms:

Facebook 

Instagram

Lisa Nichols is a Manchester-based photographer who travels throughout the state on assignment for various publications. As well as shooting for publications, she also runs both food photography BreadBeastPhotographer.com and wedding photography RootsPhotographyCT.com  businesses. 

During the current Covid pandemic, she’s been working on two projects;  Take-Out Only which focus’ on how the pandemic is effecting the food service industry, and  Thank You Notes, documenting the displays of gratitude to first-responders and the people who made them.

Buy "Pricing Workbook for Creatives" here - https://amzn.to/3cZ9Onr [aff]

“The Pricing Workbook for Creatives is a step-by-step solution for the creative business problem of determining the right price for your work, time, energy, and effort on any creative project.

The design of the workbook brings readers from a beginning mindset of only knowing what they need to eat and live to a mindset of knowing exactly what price will not only support their creative work, but help them plan for a fully supported professional creative life. The world does not need more starving artists; it needs more professional creatives who know how to price their work appropriately and grow their creative business.”

Anne’s LinkedIN Profile

Anne’s Facebook Page

PhotoLovecat Business Blog for Photographers

Anne’s Personal Instagram

Anne’s Personal Blog

Aakaash Bali is a cinematic narrative fine art photographer, based in Long Island, New York. We spoke about the themes and approach he has chosen to produce whimsical works o art heavily influenced by film and Hollywood.

The official print shop at The Shadow District. Be sure to buy Aakaash's amazing photographs!

Learn more about Cinema Experience.

Follow Aakaash Bali on Instagram

Follow his work on Shadow District's Instagram account.

Photographers mentioned:

Gregory Crewdson

Nicky Hamilton

Kate Woodman

Movies mentioned:

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Shape of Water

Gear mentioned:

Fujifilm GFX 100 [Aff]

Sony A7rIII [Aff]

Godox AD600 [Aff]

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Dr. Paul Hetzel is a retired medical oncologist based in Springfield, Massachusetts. He found photography to be a welcome respite from his fast-paced work and lifestyle as a physician. 

We talked about the power of printing one's own photography and how Dr. Hetzel has found a wonderful group of fellow photographers in Photo Arts Xchange, an event hosted by Connecticut photographer, Steve Sherman. 

Another important point that Dr. Hetzel makes is the importance of looking in one's own backyard for "travel" photography. In other words, you don't have to travel too far to make great photographs.

What challenges Dr. Hetzel the most as a photographer? What can make or break an image? Listen in to find out!

To learn more and to view photograph, please visit Dr. Paul Hetzel's website

Other photographers & events mentioned in this podcast: 

Jack Holowitz

Steve Sherman

Photo Arts Xchange

Charles Cramer

Freeman Patterson

John Sexton

Michael Kenna

Jack Dykinga

Justin Black & Visionary Wild

High School of Commerce (Clubs)

Gear used:

Nikon D850 [Affiliate Link]

Sony RX10 III [Affiliate Link]

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is launching a special event on May 24th for photographers and photo enthusiasts around the world to participate in a 24-hour marathon. It's an event he calls, 24x24x Photo Marathon. 

Photo marathons aren't anything new for Morten. For several years, he organized one in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Listen to why this particular event on May 24, 2020 is so special. And, if you are someone with aspirations to learn photography or simply want to play with light and shadow, come join us. 

Themes will be posted on the hour every hour on the website, Twitter, and Instagram

For more details, please visit - https://24x24photomarathon.com/

FAQ: https://24x24photomarathon.com/faq

Twitter - https://twitter.com/24x24photo

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/24x24photomarathon/

Eric Francis, an editorial and sports photographer, based in Omaha, Nebraska is following his instinct to photograph families who remain in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to photograph as many families as possible in the "402" area code.

While some call these "porch sessions" or "frontstep project", for Eric it is not only about photographing families or individuals but also checking in with them to see how they are feeling on the day he photographs them. This becomes a much richer record of how a community, and in some sense, the entire nation is dealing with the challenges and the circumstances we face today.

Read more about the project here.

Follow Eric's work on Instagram.