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Cosmic Connection is your number one source for tips, tricks, and inspiration for all things photography! From portrait work to fantastic Astrophotography, join us as we explore the exciting world of business, creativity, and self-improvement for creatives!
We all desire a respect and level of seriousness when it comes to our art and our business and oftentimes as creatives we get a bad rap when it comes to professionalism and the respect that comes with it. In today's episode we are going to discuss the 3 checklist items you need to consider before engaging with others in regards to your business.
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Story telling is one of the oldest art forms in our human history and the reason its stuck around so long is due to its effectiveness for communication and expression. As we strive to be more perfect in our craft, management and business strategies, often we put story telling on the wayside. In this episode we want to share 3 easy tips to vastly improve your story telling in the art medium of your choice.
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In this episode Roy talks tips and tricks to make your art sales increase as well as maintain a great brand image!
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We all inherently know that support can go a long way. With people in our circle cheering us on we can feel more confidence in chasing our dreams. But what does good support look like? How about bad support? We all have felt both good and bad support, but the question is have we recognized it? What can we do to find the right support if we don't have it in our traditional relationships or lives? All of these questions and more will be answered and hopefully we can strive to create more supportive environments.
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In a world full of trends, quick paced fame, and wide spread content, it can be overwhelming to try and keep up. While it's important to be relevant it can be all too easy to get lost and loose sight of quality work that will serve you in the long run. Polishing your skill to higher and higher levels will never be a bad investment. In fact, it is one of the staple ways you can grow your brand and ensure many years of service down the road. Maintaining high quality will serve you in 3 main ways, consistency, longevity, and financial stability. Let's explore each one.
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Gratitude is an admirable trait that universally is looked at with great respect, but what are the actual benefits of being thankful? Why spend the time to seek out gratitude in our endeavors? Three of our favorite benefits of gratitude are, Grounding, Fulfillment, and Focus.
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There are a lot of great resources out there today for mental health, business, and marketing. As creatives its so awesome to see others share their journeys and their thought processes in all aspects. Never before have we had such real and raw information at our fingertips, as well as unlimited access to stories all over the globe. Here on this show we have shared many topics all revolving around our own personal journey and how it could relate to you and your story. Today, we want to look deeper into the specific choice that you and thousands of others have made. What is it that shifts your mind into listening and understanding new perspectives and what happens when you begin to unravel your thoughts genuinely looking for a change. It boils down to 3 simple things. Pain Point, Openness, and Action.
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Our year in review! 2021 was a crazy year with lots of learning! We share our ups and downs and ultimately what we are looking forward to come 2022!
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to creativity and business. With that also comes a lot of responsibility and pressure, which can be derailing at times. What is important to remember that this path is all your own, uniquely yours and yours to enjoy. Your measure of success never needs explanation. We live in a world of comparisons and judgment, and I believe the world would be much better if we owned our responsibility, and our right to happiness. In this podcast we want to share how you can live a "all your own" creative lifestyle and avoid the crippling ideologies that harm creatives everyday. There are 3 ways we can achieve this, Accepting our right to happiness, be realistic with our self expectations and goals, and live a self focused lifestyle.
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Annie and I have extensively covered how to use your creativity in business all while staying authentic and happy in your creative endeavors. However, Annie and I have yet to actually define creativity and why it is so special in the first place. Creativity can be broken down into 3 main parts, Connections, Messaging, and Expression
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What does it take to get a dream from your mind into a reality? Three simple steps that will help elevate your creativity and keep you focused on the big goals! Take a listen and start dreaming outward!
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How can we as artist know or gage if what we are doing is the right thing? In our world full of constant information on how to accomplish and do anything and everything. It is easy to change our direction, our methods and even branding with every new way we find online, but that may not be in our best interest. Today we are going to explore this concept of sticking to what's working for you to lead you to success. Specifically we are going to discuss, How to know if the way we are doing things is working or not, How to be patient and nourish our small successes, and when to know the times to change things up or keep moving forward.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss 3 main ways you can invest in yourself today and the great benefits that come from it!
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It's a solo show today! Annie is out of town so I will be filling in on my take to working in teams!
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Routines are the way that ideas become reality and long term goals become reachable. There are many benefits to having a great routine in your artistic endeavors but 3 really stand out to me, It keeps you focused, Keeps large goals manageable, Sets the pace and outlook of your future.
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Letting go is one of the greatest interpersonal skills you can learn as an artist. There are always pressures and trends that sway and entice. There always seems to be that inner voice prompting anxiety. Letting go is more than just being forgetful or changing focus, it is about adjusting quickly and adapting toward the higher plane of self-actualization.
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Paying yourself first has more benefits than you know as an artist and business owner! Monetarily, Physically and Artistically you are the most valuable asset to your business!
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Int this episode Annie and Roy talk about why TikTok is geting popular and how you can use it for content creations to further your art and businsess.
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Over time each of our lives change and adjust in slow but impactful ways. In this one thing leading to another method of change there is a struggle between the need for instant satisfaction and the surprise of “wow, I didn’t expect to be here at this point” realizations. How then can we plan or in many cases readjust our lives to project us to our goals far down the road? Well, there are three things to be aware of to help you way down the road, solve issues today for problems tomorrow, believe in the crockpot method, and last, grow the aspects that work for you today.
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Fire is encompassing. Fire is uncontrollable. Fire is explosive. Fire is illuminating. Fire is energy. When we compare the characteristics of fire to passion it is no wonder why phrases like "fiery passion" and "heat of passion" exist. There is such a correlation between the two that to understand passion, we can look to the physical reality of fire to do so. We can let the fire guide us in our passion.
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The best brands, businesses, and artists all have one thing in common. They make it personal! What we mean by that is they make sure that every step and thing they do is personable and relatable to their audience. This has many benefits such as brand loyalty, trust, and most of all longevity. We will discuss how to make your brand more personal and how the three benefits can vastly increase your success. For more info check out our website!
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In this industry of being an artist, there are many times we take that leap into the unknown. It’s scary and at times seems like if we land wrong we will never recover. Annie and I have made that leap multiple times and it’s just as daunting the first time as the last, but there are some benefits of having that faith and confidence that wherever you go, it's where you are supposed to be. In today’s episode, we will discuss how to take that leap and what the secret is to leap your way to the top.
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2020 was a very interesting year for most people and photographers like us are no exception. With this month marking a year since the pandemic, Annie and I thought it would be a great time to talk about the biggest changes we made in 2020 for the better!
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The artworld is a rich and diverse place full of creatives who have all, at one point in time decided "This is me". That profound statement has a life-shaping power unlike anything else and it truly is the starting line and cornerstone to all the artistic greats in our time. But what is that feeling truly like and how does one achieve the steps needed to cross that starting line? Today we will discuss the what and how of "This is me."
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As creatives, we get a bad wrap. Often times our work is looked at as, unuseful, easy to do, fun, and not worth the cost. And this widespread consensus shapes a lot of the industry and the extreme unevenness when it comes to full-time creative professions and range in talent. Well, what can we do about this? How can we possibly begin to combat this uphill battle to achieve our goals? We will deep dive into each of the stated problems and what we can do about it.
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Stories are the number one most consumed and widely accepted form of art in the world today. From TV shows, Movies, Books, Podcasts ect. This format of content is by far king. Sure, abstract and stand-alone pieces are desirable as well but there is something about a story that is captivating and relatable to people. The question is, how can we take advantage of this amazing tool with photography? How can we introduce some basic storytelling functions to our work to captivate and be relatable to people. In 3 simple ways, an intro, a climax/overcoming factor, and a resolution or ending. This is the basic idea of a story arc and the basic steps we can take with our photography.
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Today the term "Mental Health" has many connotations, some negative and some positive. The sheer fact that we even have these words as common vocabulary means the mental health conversations have sparked across the globe. That is something that used to be a huge taboo and I for one am glad the conversations are being had now. Art is a massive drain mentally and emotionally, in fact, artists use this mental "fuel" to work and to feel accomplished. With that fact present, we must also agree that fuel needs refilled and aka Mental Health Days are real and are needed for the striving Artist. How do you go about a mental health day? We can break that down into 3 main ideas: Distance, Distraction, and Relaxation
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What is high energy art? Well have you ever noticed other artists that stand out at times have this high energy confidence that seems to shine bigger than themselves? How do you elevate your game to reach this high energy? There's a few things you can do and Annie and Roy discuss just that. To check out more head on over to
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how you can have the "do it today" go-getter attitude while also avoiding burnout. The balancing game all creatives face.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy give some challenges for photographers to help sharpen their skills and have some fun while doing it!
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In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about the most exciting astronomical events of 2021Lets make this year memorable by capturing some amazing images!
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how to digitize your old family photos, notes, letters, tapes, and videos. They also discuss how to stay organized and why preserving and digitizing these family memories are important.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how metrics work and what things to watch for when tracking your numbers. Specific goals and watching the correct numbers will get you far!
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On this episode, Annie and Roy talk all bout their favorite places in Utah to photograph and why Utah is a great diverse place for photography.
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In this episode, we discuss 10 tips we wish we knew when we started photography!
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One of the most overlooked aspects of art is taking care of yourself. It often requires a sense of self-acknowledgment and self-awareness. You may think this is a vein thing but I assure you it is one of the most important things an artist can do. The three main benefits of this are, recharging your creative mind, allowing you more time to grow as an artist. It keeps you happy and healthy.
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Have you ever had that rush/ high of a project you are so excited about? That feeling of success and happiness that rushes through your body when you just get that edit perfect, or just finished snapping that amazing shot? It seems like that feeling sometimes Is hard to come by and as you mature in photography, and rarer. There are 3 ways to ensure that you will have that amazing feeling more often. The 3 ways are: experiment/keep learning new things. Shoot what you love more often. Celebrate your success and journey more often.
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In this episode, we discuss our experience with Instagram and the tips and tricks we learned to make Instagram a better platform for your work.
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photography and film, light is the fundamental thing that makes or breaks our work and portrays our perception. To understand how to use the light we must first notice light! We can exercise our light searching skills in 2 easy ways; in photographs and films, in our day to day life.
Photographs and films are a fantastic way to learn how to recognize light and how it plays into the emotion or story being told. When we focus on one idea when consuming media it helps our mind deconstruct and reconstruct the principles and keeps our awareness sharp.
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Resetting can be a daunting task when you think of life or your career. Too often do we get used to the schedules and boring tasks we do every day. Resetting can be broken down into 3 main ideas. Pausing, Evaluating, and Implementing.
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In this episode, we interview Ethan and Dayton about their cosmic adventures with Roy and Annie and they share a little insight to what it's like to work with the team as well as how fun it is!
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In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about why you should visit Jackson Wyoming and Grand Teton National park! From the town itself to the great national park there are so many wonderful activities and places to see! Listen in to our favorite parts of Jackson, Wyoming.
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Planning a shoot is more than just checking the time and picking a random place to photograph. It’s an elaborate set of steps that when followed will yield amazing results. Plan for first, the known and visionary concept. Second, the technical aspects that need covering. And last the unknown or “what if’s” your shoots could turn too. Annie and Roy discuss in what ways planning a shoot would be greatly helpful to the success of your photoshoot!
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In this episode, Annie and I discuss the current state of the photography industry and some of our ideas on the direction it is going. We also talk about some big goals and also how the industry has changed in our short careers thus far.
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The key to success is hard work and patience. But I’d like you all to think of the expression differently. The way you keep moving, keep stepping up, and keep the dreams flowing is the way you enjoy a life of success or as I’d like to say, and active, kinetic fulfilling life. Keep moving, keep dreaming. Keep it up.
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Telling a story is the fundamental way in which we connect with others. Throughout history, we have been a people of stories. To underestimate the power of storytelling is to neglect the very reason we as creatives make art. In the medium of photography we don’t often get the opportunity to elaborate in great detail a written story, nor do we get the luxury of moving images to piece together a moment by moment play through. Photographers get to capture only one single frame of time, and learning how to create an impactful story with such limited resources will elevate your work far beyond any technique will. In this episode, Annie and I discuss our take on the storytelling process.
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In this episode Annie and Roy discuss their favorite things about Moab and why you should be planning your next adventure to this gem in the deserts of Utah.
Moab, Utah is a staple name for adventure. Located only a few hours south of Salt Lake City, Moab sits perfectly in between 2 of Utah’s big 5 national parks. Those parks are Canyonlands and Arches national park. Arches is the most popular of the two, bringing in 1.5 million people to Moab each year. Moab it’s self only has a year-round population of 5,322 residents. That’s quite the growth of people throughout the tourist season!
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In this episode Annie and Roy discuss how good photography has depth and using light and shadow is a great way to create that depth. There are many techniques to utilizing light and shadows and they share their favorites!
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The benefits of checking in daily for us have been life-changing. We constantly know where we stand and how we are doing. Each member of the team is aware, and able to be more effective in helping and support. If you don’t track what you are doing then you have no direction of where you want to go, and that includes us mentally. We all have grand goals and dreams in life, we can achieve them with hard work and conviction. We deserve peace and happiness in our work too, we can start today by tracking our progress by “checking in”. Be honest with yourself, share you thoughts and ideas. Your concerns and worries are valid and important. Your successes deserve to be properly celebrated. Honesty is more than just telling the truth, it’s a cornerstone of success. It’s the fuel to passions fire. It’s everything. Checking in will add honesty to your life daily, and with that fuel you can change your world.
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When we stop and think about what makes any work of art great we often think about all of the elements we enjoy. These elements are the building blocks to what we do as creatives. “The devil is in the details” is a common phrase we hear and it is so true. Today we are going to discuss how great work is founded on many small details and why it’s important to recognize and improve one small increment at a time.
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The salt flats west of Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the most unique places on earth. With strange reflections, firm flat ground, and 0 vegetation, the flats truly are out of this world. Annie and Roy discuss what you need to be prepared for if you plan a trip out the Salt Flats as well as some of their most interesting memories from photoshoots there.
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One of the biggest lessons I have recently learned in my endeavors is the importance of non-destructive editing. What I mean is full, 100% non-destructive editing. 3 ways to accomplish this is, understanding your bad habits, use masks, and smart objects, and slow down your process to keep your focus on good editing practices.
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Its our first 5th week of the month! Guest stars Ethan and Zach are back on the show with us with some good (plus not so good) jokes! Its a battle royal for the crown of joke-telling!
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When your days are full of seemingly never-ending tasks it can be hard to find time for you and you might think to yourself “why should I? I’m just far too busy” well there are three main reasons that taking time for yourself is not only helpful personally but also essential for you and your never-ending tasks! Refresh, Reflect, and Stay Inspired!
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With art and photography there seems to be two sides of the coin. The dark side full of passion, questions, seriousness, mood, power, etc. and! The bright side full of dreams, fantasies, love, joy, humbleness, appreciation and reflection. What makes these two sides work in art and where is it that you fall into?
Which ever side of the artistic coin you are, know this: keep expressing your true self and feelings. There’s so much power in telling your story in all aspects of your life. Weather from pivotal life moments in self discovery or through the best day of your life to marry your best friend, there is power in story and power in this “artistic coin”. You are the story, you are the art. We all go through these phases and people will relate. Don’t be fearful of your story or ability to tell a story. Trust the artistic process and you will find yourself becoming more and more creative.
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If you ever have wanted to head to Utah to photograph the stars, you’ve probably heard all about Zions National Park and Arches National Park. But there is another park you may not have heard of that brings a whole new dimension to Utah’s awesome landscapes. That park is Canyonlands.
Located outside of the town of Moab and just outside of Arches National Park you will find a Canyon system that rivals even some parts of the Grand Canyon.
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In the world of Astrophotography, camera sensors are a hot topic. Quite often we find ourselves lost amongst the internet chatter about the newest camera and specs that can make even the hardiest of photographers leave the forms with a headache. So what’s the big deal? What truly should we be looking for in terms of cameras sensors? There are 3 main things that contribute to a sensor for Astrophotography: ISO performance, Dynamic Range, and The Lenses you can put in front of that sensor. Annie and Roy discuss their perspective on this commonly asked question.
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In the world of Art and Photography, it can be difficult to find your voice and style. We have all been told that style is key to differentiating your work among others but not much is said about practical ways to get there. In my mind, there are 2 main ways to not only find your style but get consistent with it: Pick specific anchoring subjects to subject your workaround and also, Create bodies of work with multiple individual pieces. We all can create stylish work but we can't always keep that work consistently enough to develop a full style.
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With social media growing more and more and with platforms aplenty there is so much opportunity to use your special artistic talent in your specific style. We all get caught up from time to time in the vast noise of likes, comments, and stats. But does all this mean something? Where is the true value found behind the noise? Annie and Roy take on this subject in today's episode.
To answer these questions we first must look into the root of our 'why'. Why do we like to create? What drives us to create this content and what are the goals we personally have? For me, creativity is an outlet. It has always been a great way for me to express the deep thoughts and questions in my heart. Creativity has also served me greatly in processing the stresses and curiosities that seem to constantly play in my head over and over.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss the new format for the podcast as well as their adventures to Alaska! They also talk about how travel can help elevate your artistic game!
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how to add depth to your creative work by being great storytellers. Stories and the keystone to art and what it stands for and we all can improve our artistic ability by making sure a good story takes the center stage to what we create and do.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss the best ways to set your goals and expectations in a manageable way to keep from burnout and discoragment. We talk about strategies you can use to keep your business and passion moving forward step by step. Life is journey and not a race, your passion shouldn't be any different!
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss the process of getting started in your photographic or artistic career. From the pros and cons of college to the structure behind organic growth, take these tips to formulate a plan that works for you and your goals. The reality is tough, and not always rainbows and sunshine, but with these tips, you can put in the work in the right places to see your brand grow into a household name.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about how your work environment is a critical factor on you as an artist. From the day to day stress that life has on us all to the sights and even smells to watch for, we share out experience as to what works and doesn't work for keeping out environment as creative as possible. We all want to do our best work and be authentic artists doing it!
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In this episode, Roy takes on the show solo with a few tips and tricks you can use to help your photography grow and bloom even when stuck at home. With the COVID-19 outbreak, many of us are left home with lots of downtime and we can do a couple of things to keep our creativity sharp as we eagerly wait for life to normalize.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how they have been working and growing their social media presence and how you can "crack the code" to growing a healthy and thriving community around you or your brand. Social Media can be a scary concept for artists and photographers to grasp fully, but together we can share what works and why.
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With all going on in the world with the COVID-19 outbreak, Annie and Roy have decided to share some tips on image preparedness. They discuss the methods and options for; naming, organizing, storing and backing up your precious files. It never hurts to prepare! Learn from their unfortunate mistakes, and career insights to help you better prepare for anything life throws your way.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy continue to discuss what it means to find an artistic style and how you can continue to develop through multiple styles in a creative career. We discuss more in-depth about what a mood board is and how to create them. Also! We share some secrets on how you can create a brand that is just as much you as it is your business.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss what it means to find an artistic style, and how you can better understand your style development as a photographer or artist.
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In this episode, Annie and Roy talk about why the night sky is certain colors as well as how you can better edit the color in your astrophotography. There are tips and tricks suited for shooters at all levels.
In this episode, we discuss how stress from everyday life can seep its way into your creative endeavors. Can you do anything to help it? There are tips and tricks to combating stress as an artist and Annie and Roy share some of there ways to beat the stresses of life so you can create more!
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In this episode, we discuss what exactly a cosmic portrait is and what our clients can expect when we create a cosmic portrait for them. We also dive into the creation of astrophotography portrait and share some tips and tricks so you can start composite work with portraits and the night sky!
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What does it mean to be Authentic as an artist? How can we captivate a more powerful message in our work? In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss their thoughts on what it means to be authentic and how being an artist first will always better you as an astrophotographer.
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The weather has ruined more photoshoots than any other factor. But is it a case of making the most of every situation? In this episode Annie and Roy discuss how bad weather can make you a better astrophotographer and opportunist as well as tips for planning shoots even with poor weather forecasts.
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The Moon has a love-hate relationship with astrophotographers. In this episode, Anne and Roy discuss how to plan Milky Way shoots around the moon phase as well as different ways to beat the moon, giving you more time under dark skies to shoot the stars.
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Light pollution is the worst... but are there ways to work around it? In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss how you can beat the light pollution even living in a city.
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We are making an app!? That's right! Annie and Roy are excited to announce and discuss the app they have been working to help better astrophotography for thousands. Join us as we detail what the app will entail and where you can show support!
Imagine opening one app that gives you accurate information on the conditions to stargaze, photograph the stars, or use your telescope. Cosmic View takes the guessing and research out of planning an astronomy outing. It is easy to use and requires little to no learning curve. For more info on the app check out: https://cosmicconnection.net/cosmic-view-app
In today's episode, we have our very first guest speakers! Ethan and Zach are star enthusiasts and they discuss their love for the night sky and how it can be enjoyed in multiple ways. From the Solar eclipse from 2017 to stargazing tips, tune in for a great conversation about the stars we all love!
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Happy New Year from Cosmic Connection! In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss more gear specs in regard to astrophotography, specifically with lenses! What glass is best for night sky photography? Tune in to hear more and how you can find great glass for cheaper prices!
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Merry Christmas! In this episode, Annie and Roy discuss the newest camera specs and how you can create stunning astrophotography with even the most modest of camera gear. Get ready to nerd out in this thrilling episode!
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Ever wanted to pick up your camera and try to photograph the night sky? Not sure where to start? In this episode, Roy and Annie give a few pointers on what things you need to prepare for before heading out and photographing the stars!
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Roy Nelson is a graduate from Northwest College. He received an Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Photographic Communications and is currently working as a commercial product photographer for companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What excites Roy the most about photography is the satisfaction that comes from turning a vision into a photographic reality. The entire process from start to finish is not only captivating for him but also fulfilling
He first picked up a camera as a birthday gift to himself at the age of 19. The work of many great photographers captivated him. He set his goals high by searching for the amazing images made by these professionals and worked hard to achieve their quality of imaging into his own vision.
In the past few years as a working artist, he has had the opportunity to share many volumes of work, yet the greatest joy has been to see the value placed on his passion. Through fine art sales, interviews from prestigious blogs, and paid projects he has seen great support and further motivation.
Cosmic Connection is his and his partner Annie Case's newest endeavor! With Roy's astrophotography experience and expertise, he hopes to teach and inspire photographers all across the world. His love for the night sky is one filled with passion. Hear his story today!
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Annie Case graduated from Northwest College with an Associates of Applied Science in the Photographic Communications department. She is in love with the concept that she can build a career, while expressing her creative side to generate images.
Adobe Photoshop became a crucial part of her life later in her high school years. She loved finding source images, and tried to recreate them. She knew there was much more she could learn within the software, but was also very aware that if she learned how to capture those images, then she could soon become the inspiration for herself. Annie began searching for schools that would educate her in the world of photography.
Northwest College became the beginning of Annie’s career as a photographer. Annie enjoys waking up every morning with the knowledge that she has the power to create an image that will never be made in the same way she made it. She has learned to be a well-rounded photographer. Studio illustrations, on location and studio lit portraits, videography including work in the Smithsonian’s Museum, product photography for commercial promotions, and traditional film processing have all become staples of Annie's photography. The commercial aspect of photography is not all that she is passionate about. Yellowstone is an amazing area that played its part in shaping her into the photographer she is becoming. It became the birthplace of her love to capture personality of wildlife and nature.
After graduating Annie moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to start her career. She is a full time working product photographer for Style Haven and spends all her free time photographing people, landscape, and wild life. Currently, Cosmic Connection is Annie’s large project. Cosmic Connection is an astrophotographer’s dream because they can learn how to capture amazing night imagery. As an image enthusiast, Annie would love to collaborate with you and make your visions a reality!
Check out more of Annie's work at: https://cosmicconnection.net/
Welcome to our first ever episode from Cosmic Connection, a place for all of your astrophotography needs! Join us as we explore the exciting world of astrophotography from The Milky Way to star trails. In this first episode, we decided to introduce ourselves and give a little of our background as astophotographers.
Annie met Roy at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming. They were both studying for, and in 2018 completed, their associates of applied science in Photographic Communications. Both Annie and Roy grew up in Wyoming and they loved living there. Wyoming shaped the way their photographic journeys would take them. It is the place they hold most dear to their heart, even now while they find themselves falling in love with Utah and living in Salt Lake City.
Check out more of our work at: https://cosmicconnection.net/