Hosted by Michael J. Molinski
host@ThePhotographerSuccessStory.com
http://www.ThePhotographerSuccessStory.com
Interviewed: Jeff Foley
http://www.jefffoley.com
Mechanicville, NY
From taking photos on vacation to photojournalism at the local paper
www.TimesUnion.com
First decade in his professional career as a writer
Hudson Valley Community College to get the foundations of photography
Joe McNally workshops
http://portfolio.joemcnally.com
Being a wedding photographer is a lot of pressure and how it involves many aspects of photography, the landscape, fashion, still life, portrait photographer.
Newsday, ESPN, Ring Magazine, USA Today, The Associate Press
The first wedding, overwhelmed, too high of expectations complete with a micro breakdown in the solitude of his car.
Heather Bohm-Tallman, Saratoga Second Shooter, gaining more experience.
http://www.hbtphoto.com
Didn’t get into photography for the money, got into it to make pictures
Niki Rossi Photographer, giving critique and humbling the photographer
http://www.nikirossi.com
Removing the emotion and story behind the photographer and let the work speak for itself.
If you have to explain it, the photo might not be as strong as you think it is
First paid writing experience as opposed to photo gig.
Terry Rooney, Shoes for Africa, first story, hudson mohawk runners club
http://www.hmrrc.com/index.cfm?method=Main.Home
You have to be know your gear, you have to be really good with people, and you have to know how to run a business, better be able to market, and get a little lucky.
Making the transition back to shooting weddings solo and then getting laid off from his full time job and the importance of networking
Reaching out to wedding venues to get them to talk about you, specifically being in the right place at the right time with the Franklin Plaza and shooting their newly renovated 3rd floor.
The mental alertness it takes to work a wedding. It’s not only taking photos and running around.
Building your photography business book
Best business practices for photographers
Digital wedding photographer
The pomodoro method.
http://pomodorotechnique.com
You have to be all in to make a living as a photographer, it won’t happen by accident.
The importance of finding your price, irrelevant to what other photographers are charging
Mazzone Hospitality
http://mazzonehospitality.com
Is pinterest the bane of a wedding photographer’s existence?
Newborn photography could be the most difficult niche out there
Fundy Album software
http://www.fundysoftware.com/album-builder-2/
Learn your camera, don’t worry about everything else. It just takes time.
Who would be on the next episode:
Katherine Wright Art Center Troy
http://ytkphotography.com
Joe McNally
http://portfolio.joemcnally.com
Howard Schatz, sports illustrated
http://www.howardschatz.com/portfolio.php