TOGCHAT Photography Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We often hear about fashion and clothing stylists and even food stylists, but every bit as important is the prop stylist. The folks who curate all the finishing touches that give a shot its sense of time and place. Prop stylists are often the real behind the scenes heroes of the amazing images that we see in magazines and advertisements.

New York based Robin Zachary is a Prop stylist with experience at all levels of the creative process, from prop styling, to creative direction and even photography. With over 20 years of experience in the advertising capital of the world, I knew that Robin would be the perfect person to speak with to gain insight into the world of collaborating with prop stylists.

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Links

Website URLs:

https://www.robinzachary.com

https://www.thepropstylingexperience.com/

Instagram URL:

https://www.instagram.com/robinzachary/

Facebook URL:

https://www.facebook.com/robinzacharystylist

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/prop-stylist

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this podcast.

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Wedding Photography. So many new photographers decide to shoot weddings because they think it is a sound money making genre. So many wedding photography businesses fail quickly because said photographers had no idea how much work is actually involved in shooting a wedding and running a wedding business. It takes a special person to not only be good at wedding photography, but also to be able to make it a full-time business that supports a family of 4.

This was not the case for my guest Mr. Joseph Ellis. Along with his wife Stephanie, Joseph has shot over 800 weddings in the last 20 years after transitioning to weddings from his early career as a photojournalist. Together, the couple owns and operates Big Wall Family Photography studio in Dallas, Texas. 

Joseph shared some great advice for new wedding photographers and lots of details about how he works with wedding couples and the gear he uses.

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Links

Website URLs:

http://www.josephmark.com 

http://www.bigwallstudio.com

http://www.familyphotolife.com

Instagram URL:

https://www.instagram.com/josephmarkphoto/

Facebook URL:

https://www.facebook.com/josephmarkphoto

YouTube URL:

http://www.youtube.com/josephellisphotographer

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/joseph-ellis

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this podcast.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

This week, I had an awesome opportunity to chat with a man who is a self-described light painter. 

Jason Page resides in Southern Florida, and he not only practices this incredible art form, but he has invented a series of tools called light painting brushes, that along with the help of some simple flashlights, allow a light painter to paint in similar ways to an artist with a brush and a canvas. Jason is widely recognized as a leader in the current light painting movement. Jason has pioneered numerous light painting techniques and with his innovation he's created groundbreaking images.

Jason's light painting work has been published internationally in print, as well as online he's exhibited his work in numerous shows and galleries, including locations like Palm Beach, Miami Amsterdam, and Moscow. 

To quote Jason; "Light painting is its own art form. Just as drawing is an art form or painting is an art form, calling light painting a photographic technique would be the same thing as calling, painting a canvas technique." 

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Links

Jason Page Website: https://www.jasondpage.com/

Light Painting Photography Blog: https://www.lightpaintingphotography.com/

Light Painting Brushes: https://www.lightpaintingbrushes.com/

Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightpaintingbrushes/

Jason's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/lightpaintingphoto

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/personal-branding/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this podcast.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

Lack of preparation is one of the biggest obstacles to improving your photography, regardless of the genre that you shoot. So this week, I want to share some thoughts with you about shoot prep. 

Just like most photography skills, preparation is a skill that can be learned and with some discipline and experience this is an ability that can be improved over time, by almost anyone. 

So in this episode my goal is to help you not only understand the importance of proper prep for a shoot but to also walk you through the details that will make your shoots go smoother and help you achieve better results. 

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Links

Video: DIY Portable Background Stand & Portrait Photography Background Material for studio or location - https://youtu.be/9VsP4T9AFp4

Video: You need a Makeup Artist for Great Portraits, Headshots and Model Shots - https://youtu.be/0_jBCvMJh9k

Video - What To Know About Working With A Makeup Artist for great Portraits and Modeling shots - https://youtu.be/O9Wa504512E

App - The Photographer's Ephemeris - https://photoephemeris.com/en

App - PhotoPills - https://www.photopills.com/

App - SunSurveyor - https://www.sunsurveyor.com/

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/personal-branding/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

Personal Branding — Social Media — 4 words that make up two of the most misunderstood terms in the photography world.

You might think that's because they have nothing to do with actually taking pictures. But I would argue that they have everything to do with taking pictures — regardless of the genre that you shoot.

Make yourself comfortable and open up your mind to some new ideas that I sincerely believe can help you improve your photography and if it is one of your goals - your business as well.

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Links

Zig Ziglar - See You at the Top

https://amzn.to/2QXkpKm ** Affiliate Link

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/personal-branding/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

In this episode I have an awesome conversation with Los Angeles based Food Photographer Christina Peters.

Christina has shot thousands of food images for her clients. Her client list includes such brands as: Arby's, Baja Fresh, Bath and Body Works, Brookside Chocolates, Bumble Bee Tuna, Burger King, Campbell's Soups, Cesar Pet Food, Chipotle, Cici's Pizza, Country Crock, Domino's Pizza, Gloria Jeans Coffee, Good Life Dog Food, Herbalife, King's Hawaiian, Kraft, Libby's, Marriott Hotels, McDonald's, Nestle, Pedigree Pet Food, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Rubio's Grill, Taco Bell, Tyson Chicken, Whole Foods Markets, Walmart, Weight Watchers, Wrigley's and that is just a small portion of the list. She has worked with ad agencies in the US and Europe as well as national magazines and book publishers and… well let’s just get into the conversation.

Website URL

https://www.christinapeters.com

Instagram URL

https://www.instagram.com/thefoodshooter/

Facebook URL

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFoodPhotographyClub

Christina's Food Photography Blog

https://foodphotographyblog.com/

The Food Photography Club

https://www.foodphotographyclub.com/

Be sure to download Christina's FREE PDF called the Four Figure Day Rate plan. This talks about the steps you need to take to get decent paying clients instead of shooting for a bag of potatoes or a very low fee - and the best part... it contains GREAT advice for photographers of all genres!

 https://www.foodphotographyclub.com/4fdrp-master/

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/christina-peters/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

World renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are a husband and wife duo and the very imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography in Atlanta Georgia. 

They gained global recognition with their AfroArt series of images that showcase the beauty and versatility of Afro hair. The collection was conceived as a way to empower kids of color around the world. Kahran and Reg recently authored their New York Times best-selling coffee table book, “Glory” which brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture. With more than eleven years of working with hundreds of children, families and brands, they specialize in child and lifestyle photography while incorporating authentic visual storytelling. And I think their images are simply brilliant. 

I love their energy and I want you to be sure that you check out their images via the links below.

Their images are bold, colorful, eye catching and best of all simply done. For all the creativity that goes into their images — you never lose sight of the subject and because they are providing an incredible experience, they are able to charge top dollar for their sessions.

Website URL

https://www.creativesoulphoto.com

Instagram URL

https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulphoto

Facebook URL

https://www.facebook.com/creativesoulphoto

Be sure to check out the best-selling coffee table book by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt - GLORY

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cAme6U

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/regis-and-kahran-bethencourt/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

This week the tables were turned and host Joe Edelman is in the hot seat with photographer Robert Trawick conducting the interview.

Joe also answers some questions that were submitted by members of his TOGCHAT Photography Group of Facebook.

Website URL

https://www.joeedelman.com

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joeedelman/

- Like & Follow on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thejoeedelman/

- Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joeedelman

- Check my boards on PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/thejoeedelman/

- Connect on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejoeedelman/

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Episode Links:

Be sure to check out my new LIVE YouTube show - The LAST FRAME - every Wednesday evening at 6:00PM ET US.

http://last.frame/live

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://togchat.com

Episode Web Page: https://www.joeedelman.com/joe-edelman-interview/

My Website & Portfolio: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Don't forget to check out THE LAST FRAME LIVE

Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM ET US on YouTube!

Each week, the Last Frame focuses on a different topic with no scripts, no razzle dazzle, no canned presentations. I do my best to give you a lesson or demo or series of tips based strictly on my experience — in other words — how I do it. No rules. No bullet points, No top 5 ways, I share my ways of doing it so that you can get an inside understanding of how another photographer works. Visit: http://lastframe.live for past episodes.

Calendar of upcoming Live-Online Presentations & Speaking Events:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

Robert Trawick routinely describes himself as “the most interesting photographer in Oklahoma” or “the most famous photographer in Oklahoma that you have never heard of”. I am going to take it a step further and declare him the MOST famous photographer you have never heard of.

Robert has a long list of photographic accomplishments, and he loves sharing his knowledge, along with a few tricks honed over a 30+ year professional career.

A self-professed ‘time-traveler’, Robert has been active in the industry since 1980 receiving most of his formal training during a twenty-year career as a USAF photojournalist. A recent convert to mirrorless camera system — Fujifilm X Series — he encourages others to embrace new technologies to achieve their photographic goals. Just spend a few minutes with Robert to gain insight into the passion that drives him to share the joy of crafting fabulous images.

Robert is the co-host of the FotoFacts Podcast, a casual iTunes audio show highlighting photo education and industry influencers.

Robert happily shares life’s beautiful “Instagram's” with the inspirations in his life — a fabulously talented photographer wife Terri & amazing daughters Amy, Amber, Georgia and Shannon.

Website URL

https://www.trawickimages.com

Instagram URL

https://www.instagram.com/trawickimages

Facebook URL

https://www.facebook.com/robert.trawick

You can also find Robert at:

https://www.trawickimagesworkshops.com

https://www.fotofactspodcast.com

https://www.wherestheshoot.com

https://www.jointhebreed.com

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Photo Quote:

“The photographer must be a part of the picture.” — Arnold Newman

https://arnoldnewman.com

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Up and Coming:

This week's Up and Coming photographer is Carlijn Jacobs

https://carlijnjacobs.com/

https://www.instagram.com/carlijnjacobs/

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Episode Links:

DIY Backgrounds: https://video.joeedelman.com/diybackground

TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://tog.chat

My Website: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Join the TOGCHAT Photography Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers

My calendar of upcoming Live-Online Photography Presentations https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

My TOGCHAT guests this week are Hasselblad Ambassadors Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda. Based in Valencia, Spain, Anna and Daniel are both trained architects who have combined their love for geometry, perspective, and storytelling to become the ultimate creative couple.

This creative duo uses their architectural backgrounds to tell stories through fun and surprising images that are far from conventional architecture photography. Their style is characterized by their visual sense of humor, creativity, precision, and a delicate aesthetic inspired by the city, geometry, and minimalism. Their images succeed in establishing magnetic and joyful narratives that smartly suggest both the nature of human relations and the fascination with the urban environment.

    Website: https://annandaniel.com

 Anna on IG: https://instagram.com/anniset

Daniel on IG: https://instagram.com/drcuerda

  Facebook: https://facebook.com/anniset.drcuerda

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Photo Quote:

"Sometimes the simplest pictures are the hardest to get." - Neil Leifer

https://neilleifer.com/

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Up and Coming:

This week's Up and Coming photographer is Aijani Payne

https://www.aijani-payne.com

https://www.instagram.com/aijanipayne/

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Episode Links:

DIY Backgrounds: https://video.joeedelman.com/diybackground

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TOGCHAT Resources

Show Website: https://tog.chat

My Website: https://www.JoeEdelman.com

Join the TOGCHAT Photography Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers

My calendar of upcoming Live-Online Photography Presentations https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)