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Kondor Blue and Tyler Stalman have made the world's first vertical iPhone 15 Pro Clamp and we talk all about it. Connor also switched to Sony, we do an iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later follow-up, and more shenanigans.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction(02:29) iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later(18:05) iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Video(23:52) Photo Management Problems(28:18) Kondor Blue Stalman Clamp(01:02:41) Connor switches to Sony(01:05:23) LUMIX G9ii(01:08:33) Canon C70 is THE BEST(01:10:23) Sony a9II Global Shutter looks amazing(01:12:06) LUMIX is at the top(01:14:05) Generative Fill and AI Art

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Welcome back! David had a baby! Sony a9 III and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 are here. Connor has a new big YouTube video, and David's thumbnail adventures continue.

Watch Connor's 1,000 miles video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHG6Fsre1ec&ab_channel=ConnorMcCaskill

(00:00) Start(01:11) David’s New Baby!(02:58) Sony a9III(27:53) Osmo Pocket 3(40:44) Connor’s BIG Video on his channel(51:34) David’s Thumbnail Career Update

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In this episode, we discuss our switch to audio-only episodes, review the new iPhone 15 Pro and Lumix G9 Mark II, critique Canon, speculate on Fuji and Panasonic cameras, and share thoughts on phone cases and camera rumors.

David's iPhone 15 Pro SD Card Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqgzddHooM

Connor's iPhone 15 Pro camera vs. Real camera video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdUTM8vDRA&t=159s

Chapters

(0:00:00) Welcome back to the Golden Hour podcast
(0:03:39) iPhone 15 Pro Experience & Lumix G9 Mark II Sales Struggles
(0:08:58) Affordable S5 II vs Full-Frame System Debate
(0:12:43) Fujifilm X100R Rumors and Expectations
(0:18:26) The importance of camera weight and stability
(0:20:44) Initial Phone Color Dilemma
(0:24:26) Cameras Comparison and Lens Sizes
(0:28:02) Discussing the Idea of a Chunky Camera on iPhone
(0:31:03) The disappointment with the current phone case options
(0:34:17) Rambling about phone cases and personal preferences
(0:38:35) The allure of expensive camera bags and merch
(0:42:28) Exploring accessory possibilities for the iPhone 15 Pro
(0:42:53) Expanding into the LUT world and buying domains
(0:47:32) Shooting limitations and compression options on Apple Log
(0:51:15) Improved exposure control and removal of tone mapping
(0:55:37) Apple's collaboration with filmmakers and industry professionals
(0:56:40) iPhone 15 Pro: A Game Changer for Video Shooters
(1:05:40) Kurtis's Channel Success and Unique Thumbnail Style
(1:09:15) Meeting Creators at VidSummit and Encouraging Faith

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episode, topics, audio-only, personal projects, iPhone 15 Pro, Lumix G9 Mark II, underwhelming sales, Canon, third-party lenses, RF lineup, Fuji X100R, Panasonic camera, variable ND filter, upcoming camera rumors, phone cases

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Panasonic LUMIX G9 II, Fujifilm GFX100 II, and the Sony BURANO ALL released today (September 12, 2023).

SHOW NOTES: Shot on iPhone 15 Pro: https://youtu.be/jELeFXNJUOE?si=7ZiVkm-WNjq_DVxa Connor's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/-4VLV49w0rI?si=HDj--j98zb8t-Nme David's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/ZntFhJA8cU0?si=sPRFXgOi52-sj9b_

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DJI Action 4 and DJI Mavic Air 3. Canon rumors, R5 ii, R5C, and new EVF. David makes thumbnails, and Connor becomes a diver.

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David and Connor discuss the new Sony a6700, Meta Threads, David's new channel DVD Filmmaker, and the highly anticipated "100 Movies in 24 Hours" video.

Watch 100 Movies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoT-xRC7kKk

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In this episode, David and Connor talk about the Canon PowerShot V10.

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In this podcast, David and Connor discuss the ten things you should know about switching to Panasonic LUMIX cameras, specifically the S5 II and IIX.

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After learning more about the Apple Vision Pro, it turns out we were wrong about many things. In this episode, we discuss those topics and the response to the headset from people who got hands-on time with it. We also talk about whether or not you should own a small everyday carry camera like the Canon R50 over just your phone for photos and videos.

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Did Apple just reinvent the VR headset? Will it be used in pro environments? Is the Vision Pro worth $3,500? In this episode, we try to answer those questions and share our thoughts on WWDC 2023.

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Kai Wong joins us to discuss his hands-on time with the long-awaited Leica Q3. We also talk about the Sony ZV-1II, YouTuber life, the balance of creative work, and ADHD.

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Michael Tobin (@initialfocus) joins us to discuss pro video editing on Apple's iPad Pro, DaVinci Resolve, FCP, and YouTuber life.FOLLOW MICHAEL: https://youtube.com/@initialfocus

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David and Connor discuss their hands-on time using the new LUMIX S5 IIX. Should others consider switching to Panasonic, and are Connor and David considering making the switch themselves?

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We just got back from Vegas and talk about our journey to NAB 2023, the gear we saw, and most importantly, discuss whether In-N-Out is worth all the hype. CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(21:55) NAB 2023 Gear Talk(26:33) DaVinci Resolve Updates(33:26) Editing with Text(34:57) Does Apple Care About FCP?(38:12) CapCut(41:39) Kondor Blue Conversation NAB 2023(53:15) David's Meetup(59:29) In-N-Out Food Review(01:15:54) Chick-fil-A(01:19:12) Whataburger--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

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Connor just returned from Sony Camera Camp in San Diego with hands-on time with the new Sony ZV-E1 "vlogger camera."

(01:56) Sony Camera Camp

(12:28) Kondor Blue

(16:38) Sony ZV-E1 First Impressions

(22:34) ZV-E1 AI Features

(42:12) Sony A7R5

(45:24) Sony ZV-E1 Body Design / Menus

(48:00) David’s Issue with Sony

(59:46) Zhiyun X100/G60 Pocket Light

(1:16:42) Outro + House Keeping

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Jordan Drake (DPReviewTV, CameraStoreTV) joins us on this episode to discuss the end of DPReview, PetaPixel, what it's like being friends with Chris Niccolls, the future of YouTube, and what it's like being a father.

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(01:51) Remembering DPReview

(07:33) DPReviewTV YouTube Channel

(11:06) What Did Jordan Learn From DPReviewTV?

(12:53) Last BIG Review

(13:51) OM Systems Rant

(15:09) Panasonic Leica 10-25mm F1.7

(16:50) PetaPixel

(25:50) Chris and Jordan’s Friendship

(29:01) Why Not Go Solo?

(31:32) Fatherhood

(34:42) Filmmaking and YouTube

(42:25) A Year of Fetal Positions

(42:58) What Would Jordan Change About YouTube?

(45:54) The Future of Hollywood and TV

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David and Connor both have hands-on with the new Canon R50, DPReview is canceled, new Sony rumors, and Tom Cruise is trying to make movies great again.

(01:56) DPReview Is Over

(10:21) YouTube Podcasts

(20:41) Follow-Up: Auto-leveling Tripod

(24:37) Follow-Up: Sony ZV-E1

(28:23) Sony E-Mount was MFT?

(37:27) The Canon R50

(1:01:24) Tom Makes Movies Great Again!

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In this episode, we discuss Samsung's camera trickery with their AI moon camera, the current state of webcams, Connor's new channel, and the rumored Sony ZV-E1.

(00:40) Opal C1 Webcam

(06:30) Samsung’s Fake Moon Photos

(14:58) NAB 2023!

(33:21) Sony ZV-E1 Rumors

(43:55) Connor’s New Channel

(1:00:34) Minimalism = Views

(1:12:54) Review/ Chapters

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Dave Maze is gone forever, new Canon R5 firmware and a7SIV rumors, Pokémon re-releases the original TCG, and Connor gets over 88,000 subscribers overnight!

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(00:37) Massive EOS R5 Firmware Update

(02:06) Sony a7SIV Rumors

(08:41) Benro Auto-leveling Tripod

(13:51) ADHD As a Creator

(21:27) Dave Maze Is Dead

(25:22) Connor Got 88K Subs Overnight

(33:08) Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

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Is AI taking our jobs away, or is it a valuable tool? Sony releases a new 50mm GM lens. The Canon box cinema camera is rumored to come out soon. Instagram adds paid verification, and David drives a new electric car.

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  • AI voice creation tool
  • AI Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson talk about Mario
  • Sony 50mm f1.4 GM
  • Canon C50 rumor
  • Instagram paid verification
  • Nissan Leaf

(00:55 ) AI Changes Everything

(13:27) Sony’s New Lens

(15:31) Canon Still On Top

(19:13) Canon Box Camera

(26:42) Instagram Adds Paid Verification

(31:04) Twitter Blue

(39:25) David’s Nissan Leaf

(52:34) Contact/Chapters

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Canon released two new cameras, the EOS R8 and R50. Connor has a new issue with the R6 Mark II. YouTube Creator Music is live, and Nintendo dropped something David is excited about.

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LINKS

  • Max Tech M2 SSD Speed Video
  • YouTube Creator Music
  • DPReviewTV EOS R8 Review
  • EOS R50
  • Nintendo Direct 2.8.2023

CHAPTERS

(1:47) Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nitpick

(4:38) Follow-up: M2 MBP SSDs

(7:47) Why Use FCP Import Footage?

(10:15) Apple Photos VS Google Photos

(11:21) YouTube Creator Music

(18:54) Canon’s Big Release

(20:41) Canon EOS R8

(30:32) Canon EOS R50

(48:48) Nintendo Gameboy Color & GBA

(1:04:21) Rating and Review

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Will buying a camera (or anything for that matter) make you truly happy? Connor experienced a flaw with the Canon R6 Mark II on a shoot. Do Canon EF lenses work on the LUMIX S5 II and is MrBeast ruining YouTube?

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LINKS

  • Dave's Tweet
  • Canon R6 Mark II
  • Josh Cameron's Lumix S5ii AF video and his follow-up video regarding stills performance
  • Apple M2 Pro/Max MacBook and new Mac Mini
  • MrBeast's 1,000 Blind People See Video
  • Spotify's Podcast Chapter Support
  • Leave a Rating or Review on Apple Podcast

CHAPTERS

(00:42) New camera = Happiness

(02:48) Problem with R6 Mark II

(08:24) EF Lenses on Lumix S5 II

(13:54) M2 Pro/Max and Apple Silicon

(29:20) Is MrBeast Ruining YouTube?

(36:52) Spotify Chapters / Leave a Review

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In this episode, we are joined by photographer and filmmaker Cam Mackey to discuss his massive jump to Sony after being a Canon shooter for many years.

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(00:00) - Welcome, Cam Mackey

(02:45) - Why Cam Left LA

(04:19) - Cam Camera Journey

(12:33) - Sony Solutions

(28:41) - The Cam film look

(35:48) - DaVinci Resolve

(40:25) - Issues with CLog3

(45:43) - Why FX6 and A7RV?

(51:37) - Fuji Gang

(56:40) - Angry at Canon

(01:02:41) - Cam’s Tribe and Passion Project

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(00:58) - Connor’s R5 Issues(10:23) - LUMIX S5 II Updates(14:06) - Tokyo Cinestill Images(21:43) - New Film Camera!(27:21) - The Next Canon M50?(29:56) - Dave’s New Hobby(34:17) - In-N-Out Is Coming!

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Tyler Stalman is a filmmaker, photographer, YouTube creator, and podcast host. In this episode, we talk about the new Panasonic LUMIX S5 II and other topics.

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Tyler’s Thailand video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MNuWA3BN8oc&t=117s

Watch Dave's S5 II review: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DqlCZvctqZQ

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Thanks to Panasonic, Connor and Dave went to Tokyo to get hands-on with the new LUMIX S5 II. In this episode, they talk about their time in Japan and go over all the specs and features of the new LUMIX S5 II and S5 IIX.

Watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/jpEhUBVaCMw

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Dave sits down with filmmaker Eric Floberg, Gene Yoon, and Steven Schultz in a hotel room in Nashville to discuss cameras, filmmaking, and more.

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Did comedians Brendan Schaub, Erik Griffin, & Chris D'Elia steal our podcast?

Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/_f8lvAMxeuI

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Sony a7RIV is out, and we discuss how it will change the industry. We also talk about why YouTubers get invited to fancy trips and events. 

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The Sony ZV-1F came out today! Is it any good? Also, new camera rumors. The EOS R8, R6 MkII, and Sony a7RIV. Also, Facebook unleashed the Meta Quest Pro, and YouTube revealed its new username strategy.

WATCH THIS SHOW: https://youtu.be/ZpW-pLntyJY 

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In this episode, Dave talks about his time at Vidsummit 2022, we talk about Canon, Fuji, and Sony rumors, as well as the newest cinema camera from Sony, the FX30. Connor also shares his experience with his new Apple Watch Ultra, and Dave gets nerdy about Leica again...

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We are joined this week by Eric Walker from Sound It Out Films, Dave gets his iPhone 14 Pro, and Connor shares some Chick-Fil-A news.

Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/jwjpA9KD5sU

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In this episode, Dave talks about his new gear review channel, iPhone 14 Pro, and Connor talks about his new Apple Watch Ultra purchase.

Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8kXVTUV9FEk

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Welcome to the NEW Golden Hour!
Sony Kando Trip 3.0, Leica M, switching to Sony, and Connor learns how to use Unreal Engine.

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Adam Harig made a viral video buying 5 Broken Arri Alexa cinema cameras and seeing if he could fix them...
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End Hype with Callye Keen
Callye shares 15 years experience launching products and growing businesses.
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Winning With Shopify
Weekly information for people looking to start, grow, accelerate and win...
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BCF ORG Podcast - The Business of Business
The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management,...
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The LeaveBetter Podcast
Wisdom-focused conversations that help you reach your next level.
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In this episode, we speak with Nick Friend about his career in Hollywood-level filmmaking as well as a bunch of new cameras Dave just got.

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I speak with my friend Kyle Watts who created a fantastic show called Creator Camp with Paul Feinberg. He is also a YouTuber, filmmaker, and musician. In our conversation, we talk about how Kyle balances being a creator and a 9-5 as well as his thoughts on the platform as a whole.

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Josh owns both the EOS C70 and R5C. In this conversation we go over the pros and cons of each, as well as which one he prefers.

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My good friend Jake Bernal joins us to discuss his journey as a creator and now as a host for Kondor Blue

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Who is Peter Lindgren? Peter is a content creator and YouTuber from Sweden. In our conversation, we discuss how he became a full-time creator and why he has a two-channel strategy. We also nerd out about Sony cameras, dad life, and more!

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Nolan is a filmmaker on YouTube who works for Think Media talking about YouTuber secrets and tips on how to grow a channel. 

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Tom Buck has been a teacher for over 10 years and recently transitioned to full-time YouTube! Tom also met his WIFE on YouTube! We discuss this as well as his thoughts on the Shure SM-7B, Sony cameras, YouTube growth and more!

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Errick Jackson is an Arkansas portrait photographer and retoucher. He has retouched several high-level portrait sessions with celebrities, models, and amazing ad campaigns. In this interview, we discuss his process as well as dive into Capture One.

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In this episode, Ariel Martinez interviews Dave Maze about how he acquired Kinotika and turned it in to the new Dave Maze channel. They also discuss the YouTube camera gear niche and the issues with it at the moment.

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Connor McCaskill and Dave Maze discuss Kinotika/ YouTube updates, Canon R5 and C70, Apple Studio and M1 Ultra, and more!

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I speak with my good friend Brock Gill and Ukrainian missionary Karen who has fled the country with his family due to the Russian invasion and the war happening in Ukraine. He shares what he has seen and how we can help.

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Scott owns a bakery, a pressure washing company, a video production company, and even more businesses. He's also a husband and a father. In our conversation, we discuss how he's been able to juggle his multiple businesses and grow his YouTube channel.

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Faruk (AKA iPhonedo) made the journey to LA from Turkey years ago. Now he is a prominent tech reviewer and YouTuber. In our conversation, we discuss how he ended up in the USA, how he got started, what gear he is loving these days, and his overall thoughts on TikTok and the future of YouTube.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-G9mkD-RGLU

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Tyler Stalman joins the Golden Hour to discuss his time with the new Canon R5C as well as his love for the Canon C70. We also talk about his thoughts on YouTube podcasts, TikTok, his personal YouTube strategy, and our shared Final Cut Pro problems.

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Tech journalist and YouTuber Rene Ritchie joins us again on the Golden Hour Podcast. We discuss his struggles with finding the balance between taking educational videos and wrapping them in a more mainstream YouTube-friendly candy coating, his current Canon cinema camera setup, his thoughts on TikTok as a tech creator, and much more!

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Brandon Washington from BWash Media returns to the show to discuss his thoughts on a year with the RED Komodo and V-RAPTOR, how he grew his freelance business to crazy levels and his new course on video production business!

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Oscar is YouTuber Jeff Wittek's video/podcast producer, director, editor, shooter, and overall tech genius that has allowed Jeff to raise to crazy heights on YouTube. In our conversation, Dave gets the behind-the-scenes scoop on the Jeff Wittek YouTube channel which has amassed over 3.1M subscribers at the time of this recording, and discusses details on the Jeff's Barbershop show as well as the Jeff FM Podcast. We also discuss their Patreon strategy which has made them one of the most successful Patreon accounts of all time in terms of monthly subscribers and revenue.

You MUST check out Jeff Wittek's channel and see Oscar Alva's work if you haven't already! (Some content is considered NSFW)
Jeff Wittek (Jeff's Barbershop) https://youtube.com/c/JeffWittek
JEFF FM Podcast https://youtube.com/c/JEFFFM

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Tyler is a filmmaker and entrepreneur who has made a consistent living with video production with his multiple retainer clients and wedding filmmaking work. He and his wife Ashley started a successful wedding film business and Tyler has been working for photographer Katelyn James making her online courses and YouTube channel. In our interview, we discuss how Tyler has been able to create a successful business, some YouTube hacks, Canon C70 talk, and more!

Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Tb4F7ACjfhk

Connect with Tyler
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerherrinton/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theherrintons
Website: http://theherrintons.com/

Check out Tyler's work over on the Katelyn James YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KatelynJames

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In my conversation with Lila, we discuss how she got started making YouTube content and how she grew to almost 100,000 subscribers as well as her experience using Adobe Premiere and the M1 Max!

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/UGM6yOaNzY8

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Twitter:https://twitter.com/lilafromyoutube
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilafromyoutube/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lilafromyoutube

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With over 750,000 subscribers, Jeven Dovey has learned and changed a lot in a year. We talk about his YouTube strategy, the amazing gear that came out in 2021, as well as what we will expect going into 2022!

Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/E0zU9mdiPr0

Connect with Jeven
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JevenDovey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jevendovey/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JevenDoveyOfficial

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Cameron O'Connell is a freelance video producer and content creator from the UK. In our conversation, we talk about tips and tricks on how to make a living doing what you love, cameras, and retro gaming! Cameron has a ton of experience using Canon cameras so we talk about his thoughts on the new EOS R3 and his time with the infamous 1DC and 1DX series.

Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/6dIfV7syxW8

Connect with Cameron
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/video.cameron/
Cameron's viral 1DX video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Kz6pFGsRU

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Gary, AKA The Everyday Dad has amassed over 400,000 subscribers and is even dabbing into TikTok with quick success! Gary is also working a full-time job while doing YouTube and we discuss how he's been able to do both. This isn't the first time Gary has joined us on the Golden Hour Podcast. You can listen to our previous conversation here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour-with-dave-maze/id1454412220?i=1000480867973

Watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/4uSr7nioQ1s

Connect with Gary
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEverydayDad
Twitter: https://twitter.com/every_daydad

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Matt WhoisMatt Johnson has been creating tutorials on how to shoot wedding films for the last six years and has no plans of stopping. In this fun interview, we talk about how Matt got started making wedding films, his YouTube journey, and nerd out about the early HDSLR days of the 2010s.

Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/q3ZhaiNdGH0

Connect with Matt Johnson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattJohnsonWhoIsMatt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoismatt/

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Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/Lf7R8KmuIVQ

Jared Spink is a podcaster and real estate photographer. In this episode, we talk about how to get started in real estate photography and videography and how it’s a great way to make a living doing creative work! Jared’s podcast “The Hive Podcast” can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hive-podcast/id1508045515

Check out Jared’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/JaredSpink

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Watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/oAdl9tZ-mV0

Josh Sattin is a sustainable farmer with a YouTube channel with over 180,000 subscribers at the time of this recording. His success on YouTube and growth in the content creation space have inspired him to start a new channel called "Content on Content" where he shares what he has learned in the YouTube space and how to get the most out of your gear and video making.

Watch our previous interview here: https://youtu.be/EC_wNFmfEuw

Connect with Josh
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChX60P8YidzQRHGR5hJHIgg
https://youtube.com/c/JoshSattin
https://instagram.com/josh.sattin

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Watch this interview: https://youtu.be/JnXgXFALBZE

Currently editing for YouTuber DownieLive and previously with Discover Connection, Matt Mort is a video editor working in the creator economy, especially for YouTube and TikTok. In our conversation we talk how to get started as a YouTube editor and how to get work in the industry.

Connect with Matt Mort: https://www.youtube.com/MattMort

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Watch the video interview: https://youtu.be/YVaaKnHI69Y

Nigel Barros is a full-time YouTuber and he makes videos about budget filmmaking! We recently got to know each other when Nigel made a video about the Olympus EM1 mkii camera and why he is using one now for his projects. In this episode, we talk YouTube business and strategies as well as what good work/life balance should look like as creators.

Connect with Nigel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NigelBarros

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Watch the video interview: https://youtu.be/2epjyqEaJ5I

Ken from Computer Clan has the new MacBook Pro M1 Pro model! We talk M1 Pro and M1 Max for creatives, which one you should get, and YouTube!

Whether you’re a tech whiz, or a beginner, it doesn’t matter because Ken loves both! Ken from Computer Clan brings the knowledge, entertainment, and a healthy dose of shenanigans to his YouTube channel that has been around for over 14 years! With over 300,000 subscribers, Ken shares his knowledge of running a tech YouTube channel and the challenges he has faced over the years.

Subscribe to Computer Clan: http://YouTube.com/ComputerClan

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Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/yAJJFFVsi9E

Rikki Rockett is the drummer and founding member of the rock band Poison. The band has sold more than 45 million records worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone. Rikki also has a strong passion for filmmaking, storytelling, cameras, and folklore. Over the last few years, Rikki has been active on his personal YouTube channel telling amazing folklore stories and growing as a storyteller and YouTube creator.

As a rock n' roll fan, I was super stoked to have Rikki on the show and we nerded out about cameras and music.

Connect with Rikki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikkirockett/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAWU5Pg0ucTAzHyDtwtt2w

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If you have ever wanted to make a documentary film or are a filmmaker, this episode has so many amazing nuggets. My dad, Rick Altizer, who has directed 5 theatrically released documentary films guides us through the filmmaking process of making a feature-length documentary and shares his secrets on being a great interviewer.

Connect with Rick at: http://rickaltizer.com

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I sit down with my Grandmother and brother Matthew to discuss filmmaking, radio, and growing up in an entertainment focused household. My Grandma shares her experiences in television, radio, and cinema in this episode along with many other antidotes about life in the 40's and 50's. My Brother shares his experiences making wedding films, commercial projects, and video production for missionaries all over the world. This episode was a ton of fun to do and I hope you enjoy it!

Reach out to my Grandma and tell her how much you loved this episode at: kathyincal@gmail.com

Connect with my brother Matt Altizer: mattaltizer@gmail.com

This entire episode is dedicated to my grandfather Lt. Col. Joel Stephenson. June 1, 1940 - April 17, 2017.

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Ryky Tran owns his company Burrfection. A YouTube channel and online store all about knives! Cooking knives are Ryky's specialty, but any knife can peak Ryky's interest. Not only is Ryky the host of his over 200,000 subscriber channel, but the creator of his online store where people from around the world can order knives with confidence. Ryky also had an acting career in Hollywood including working along side Jet Li in two feature length movies!

Ryky's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOluHMoKJ6CrS0kcybhaThg
Burrfection store: https://store.burrfection.com

0:20:00 - Ryky worked with Jet Li
0:45:15 - Ryky’s YouTube Journey
0:53:46 - Ryky schools us on knives
1:04:54 - Ryky’s Custom Burrfection Knife
1:08:56 - Burrfection Online Store

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Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/LEGfBNRZ_fc

In this episode we follow-up on iPhone 13 Pro features, talk about the new GoPro Hero 10 Black, go over all the modern cameras and Dave talks about how everything has “arrived”, and we also talk about the MrBeast interview on the Colin and Samir channel and podcast which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8VcUnz3nVc&t=3156s

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Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/EyVCt3ayUq8

The Canon EOS R3 mirrorless flagship is finally here and we have all the specs! Dave has a fun new ATEM Mini switcher set up for the podcast. Apple announced the new iPhone 13’s as well as a killer new iPad mini that is perfect for the photo and video world.

0:00:14 - ATEM Mini Extreme ISO Setup
0:05:32 - Canon EOS R3
0:32:16 - Don’t Sue Me Chris and Jordan
0:33:43 - Buy a C70 Instead for Video
0:35:27 - RIP Norm MacDonald
0:37:17 - Apple Event
0:38:19 - New iPad Mini
0:50:38 - iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
0:55:33 - My Thoughts on Cinematic Mode
1:19:06 - My Dad’s movie “Show Me The Father” in theaters NOW!

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Watch the YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/koMf4nzCSb0

After a month's break, the show is back! In this episode, we talk about professional lighting setups, the new RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV, Canon R5 cooling fans, Apple iPhone 13 Pro rumors, and more!

00:00 - Start
01:36 - My New Job - Amy & Jordan Demos
05:55 - My Lighting Setup
08:10 - ATEM Mini Extreme ISO First Impressions
16:48 - Upcoming Episode Tease
18:31 - Show Me The Father Movie
22:27 - RED V-Raptor 8K VV!
33:01 - A Fan for your Canon R5
39:33 - Apple iPhone 13 Pro!
52:54 - Dave Maze is coming back to YouTube! HELP!

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Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/0to8bK2p8yM

Jack Gordon is only 17 years old but is already at 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. He started creating content on YouTube when he was 12 years old. Casey Neistat inspired him to start vlogging, and the rest is history. Jack is a senior in high school this year and hopes to be a full-time YouTuber and a business owner.

This conversation was inspiring, and Jack and Dave have way too many things in common making this episode especially entertaining. A magic show is even performed for Dave on camera that you have to see on our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/ghpod

Subscribe to Jack's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/jackgordon
Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackGordonYT

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WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-4lXy89TI3c

In today's show, we talk about the new Sony ZV-E10 rumors, Panasonic Phase Detect Autofocus rumors, Canon C70 follow-up, and the story of Dave Maze.

Official iPhone Song Ft. iJustine and Sara Dietschy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yiycsz5245c
Gear Guy music video parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVtRBMz8WHM

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In this episode, Connor and Dave discuss the new updates to Canon R6 and 1DX mkiii, as well as the Nikon Z9 rumors. They share their thoughts and preferences when it comes to camera backpacks. Connor and Dave share their thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch OLED model, and Connor talks about his venture into vintage lenses and his search for the lens that took one of the most famous photos in American history!

Watch Connor's vid on the Helios 44-2 Lens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wACswhkz60

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This one is REALLY fun to watch on YouTube so please consider giving this episode a watch if you have the time! https://youtu.be/odT8XyAGEdY

Rick Altizer recently finished editing a documentary film he directed that is being distributed by Sony Pictures produced by the Kendrick Brothers that will be on theater screens across the country in September. Rick has made four other theatrically released documentary films, written thousands of songs, and produced dozens of albums, as well as create some of the most popular kids jingles on television today. Rick has almost 40 years of experience as a creative professional, and there are many life lessons to learn in this episode.

Connect with Rick Altizer at: http://rickaltizer.com

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VIDEO OF THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE HERE! https://youtu.be/GNkWHz1cXag

YouTuber Kaiman Wong sits down with Dave Maze to talk about his new book "Old School Photography", YouTube happiness, and the future of his channel. They also talk shop and review some gear during the podcast.

Pre-order Kai's book here: https://linktr.ee/kaimanwong
Subscribe to Kai's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KaiManWong

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In this episode of the Golden Hour Podcast, Dave and Connor talk about the release of the new Sony drone "Airpeak", the new Canon RF Lens that will be announced soon, the future of the Canon M50 and EF-M line, the rumored Panasonic S1H II, Leica 1" sensor phone, a 150 Hour Chocolate Cake, and how film actually works!

Watch the YouTube video of this show: https://youtu.be/pLsCmswuz6s

Check out the sick Peter McKinnon VND II series: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/pmvnd-edii?variant=32789908750420

Check out the Defender Lens Cover: https://www.polarprofilters.com/collections/gear/products/defender-lens-cover

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In this episode we talk about the new Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera, the retro aesthetics happening now with the new Nikon Z fc camera and other Fuji bodies. We also talk about Connor's experience with the Mavic Air 2S from DJI, YouTube, life as a creator, and much more!

Gordon's Canon R3 "hands-on" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5D9y2nJgs

Watch Connor's drone video of Nashville! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWtdGfMNCXM

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Watch this video interview: https://youtu.be/IcBK5tQ0yVY

Nate Luebbe is a travel and adventure photographer/cinematographer. Sony ambassador and all-around nature nerd!

Connect with Nate
https://www.instagram.com/nateinthewild/

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Watch the YouTube video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/Lq19CchOA7U

DPReview TV's Jordan Drake joins us to talk about the Panasonic LUMIX GH5 ii and GH6, Zach Mayfield talks about how to make YouTube video reviews, and Connor McCaskill joins us to talk about cinema cameras vs. hybrid cameras.

01:26 - Second Episode w/ Zach Mayfield & Connor McCaskill
02:53 - Jordan Drake Interview about GH5 II
18:07 - Jordan Drake tells us about the GH6
26:20 - Does 8K matter on cameras?
28:29 - Why Panasonic Autofocus Sucks
31:11 - Shouldn’t you just buy an S5 instead?
34:17 - How does Zach make a YouTube video review?
44:31 - Cinema Cameras VS Hybrid Cameras
47:13 - Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro
49:08 - The Connor corner

Check out Jordan Drake's content: https://youtube.com/dpreviewcom

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Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/8qFCUrUEdlw

Co-hosts Zach Mayfield (Kinotika) and Connor McCaskill join Dave this week to talk about YouTube, Apple M1 Macs, Philip Bloom's birthday, Kinotika's first million viewed video, EASYRIG Minimax Mini-Review, and more! Let us know your thoughts on this new show format!

0:00:00 - Start
0:00:44 - New format!
0:02:59 - Philip Bloom’s Birthday!
0:11:49 - Kinotika Updates
0:22:56 - LOG vs Standard Picture Profiles
0:35:13 - EASYRIG Minimax - Mini Review
0:41:52 - Our First 1 Million Viewed Video
0:46:17 - Canon R5C Rumors
0:46:58 - YouTube Thumbnail Game
0:48:58 - Guitar Obsession
0:51:09 - Dave bought the DJI Mini 2
0:52:43 - Apple M1 Mac!
1:00:05 - BTS of our podcast setup

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YouTube: https://youtube.com/davemaze

Connect with Zach Mayfield
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachariahmayfield/
YouTube: Kinotika & Zach Mayfield Personal Channel

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/connormccaskill

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https://youtu.be/XnFOPsUjXrI

Jon Barr from the channel Here Be Barr is a New York City-based travel vlogger. With over 200,000 subscribers and millions of views, Jon has made the transition to full-time YouTube coming from his previous job being a sports broadcast announcer!

Subscribe to Jon’s channel!
https://youtube.com/HereBeBarr

0:00:00 - Start
0:01:42 - NYC during COVID
0:04:34 - Jon’s YouTube journey
0:09:49 - Getting millions of views
0:16:28 - Jon’s sports broadcast background
0:25:31 - Jon the travel vlogger
0:30:56 - How to vlog
0:35:29 - Canon M50 goodness
0:39:11 - The freedom of YouTube
0:43:53 - It’s never enough…
0:46:45 - How does Jon find his content?
0:48:58 - Jon’s editing workflow
0:50:47 - Is Jon happy?
0:55:04 - Jon’s thumbnail workflow
0:57:39 - How Jon makes money
1:05:35 - Mistakes Jon has made

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Jake and Becky join us to tell us how they built their YouTube channel "White House on the Hill" and were able to take it to over 700k subscribers! Originally from the city and now on their own farm with 3 boys and a bunch of animals, Jake and Becky have had viral success sharing their journey with others on their YouTube channel. In our conversation, we talk about the behind-the-scenes of what it's like running a homesteading channel and how to balance homeschooling, editing, shooting, and keeping up a personal farm!

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Check out the video interview at: https://youtu.be/gbfnT4k5oS0

Originally from the UK, Chris and his wife currently reside in Canada where they run a successful Wedding film business and Chris shoots and hosts his channel where he reviews camera gear, makes filmmaking tutorials, and hosts the podcast CreativeLess with friends Tausif Hussain and Emilio Takas.

LINKS

https://www.youtube.com/chrisbrockhurst
https://www.instagram.com/chrisbrockhurst/
https://twitter.com/chrisbrockhurs

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Watch this interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EC_wNFmfEuw

Josh Sattin is a sustainable farmer with a YouTube channel with over 165,000 subscribers at the time of this recording. He has built a successful commercial farm but he wants to teach people how to become sustainable farmers and started a YouTube channel a few years ago with no experience as a video maker. Now he shoots on fancy cameras and has incredibly high-quality videos on his channel and helps thousands of people with his knowledge. In our conversation, Dave learns about the struggles Josh faces as a farming YouTuber, how he creates what he does, and how others can turn their passions into a career on YouTube.

LINKS
https://youtube.com/c/JoshSattin
https://instagram.com/josh.sattin
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://youtube.com/c/DaveMaze

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Watch this video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZlqX-nCzto

Sara is one of the most successful camera gear and tech YouTubers on the platform. In our interview, we talk about her recent move to Texas, what she thinks we should do as a Podcast on YouTube, camera gear tech, and much much more!

Listen to our first interview with Sara; Ep. 55
Apple: https://apple.co/3gkVA5L
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/eafm

Connect with Sara Dietschy
https://youtube.com/saradietschy
https://twitter.com/saradietschy

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Roberto Blake is one of the original YouTube educators and he has built multiple businesses around creative entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Awesome Creator Academy and the host of his YouTube channel with over 500k subscribers. Roberto has helped countless creators out there and in our conversation, we talk about how to start a YouTube channel in the modern era, some big mistakes other creators are making, and how to be a successful entrepreneur.

LINKS
https://twitter.com/robertoblake
https://youtube.com/robertoblake2
https://instagram.com/robertoblake/
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://instagram.com/davemaze_
https://youtube.com/davemaze

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Jackson is a cinematographer and tech YouTuber who is currently in film school. In our conversation, we talk about camera gear, tech, YouTube life, and whether film school is still worth it.

LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/jacksonhayes
https://twitter.com/jacksonhvisuals
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Josh Yeo is one of a kind in the filmmaker community. He is an actor, producer, creator, and now inventor with his new product; the ORBIT. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marbl/orbit-a-suspended-orbiting-camera-dolly?ref=discovery&term=orbit)

In this conversation, we talk with Josh about his journey as a YouTuber and the struggles he has had, his Kickstarter campaign; ORBIT, and what it means to be a new father.

This isn't the first time Josh Yeo from MAKE. ART. NOW. has been featured on this show. Here is his first conversation with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke8vEADcrNw&t=4s

MAKE.ART.NOW Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRE4gvdeDkwf1oJrsabWWQ

Connect with Dave Maze
Twitter: https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter
Instagram: https://geni.us/davemaze_ig
YouTube: https://youtube.com/davemaze

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This is the second time Gerald Undone has been on our podcast! In this interview, we talk about how Gerald has carved out his own niche in the "camera gear review" space on YouTube and the struggles he has as a content creator. We also nerd out about camera gear, as you would imagine with Dave and Gerald :)

LINKS

https://youtube.com/GeraldUndone
https://twitter.com/GeraldUndone
https://instagram.com/geraldundone
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://instagram.com/davemaze_

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This podcast has TWO amazing guests; GxAce (Casey Cavanaugh) and David Imel from Android Authority and recent addition to the MKBHD YouTube channel and WVFM podcast. These two met a few years ago and have connected mostly over their obsession with film cameras.

GxAce has one of the most underrated YouTube channels in our niche, and David has had a career of crazy world traveling, working as a journalist and host for Android Authority, and is now a writer for Marques Brownlee.

GxAce actually recorded the entire podcast in his space ship set, and it was a ton of fun chatting with both of these guys, so make sure to check out the video version of this show on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/GHPod

LINKS

GxAce YouTube: https://youtube.com/GxAce
GxAce Instagram: https://instagram.com/gxace/
David Imel Twitter: https://twitter.com/durvidimel
David Imel Instagram: https://instagram.com/davidimel/

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Emilio Takas is a successful YouTuber based in Athens, Greece who specializes in filmmaking, reviews, and video editing tutorials. Recent Clubhouse enthusiast, Dave, and Emilio struck up a friendship on the Clubhouse app and turns out Emilio has a lot of great wisdom to share with any struggling artist or freelancer out there. 

LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilioTakas
https://twitter.com/emiliotakas
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Jesse is one of those creators that really created his own way and stands out among the rest. With his success on Instagram creating his own niche with Instagram stories, Jesse transitioned over to YouTube and has built a large following of dedicated subscribers that have built a sustainable business for Jesse to be a full-time internet creator.  In our conversation, we talk about Jesse's friendship with Peter McKinnon, some of his biggest mistakes, and what he sees for himself moving forward on YouTube.

LINKS

Jesse YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PMbasementshow
Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessedriftwood/
Jesse Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessedriftwood1
Dave Maze Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze
Dave Maze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Jamey Price is a renowned motorsport photographer from Charlotte, North Carolina. Price's unique and colorful images have been published around the world in magazines, newspapers, and websites including The New York Times, HotRod, Hagerty, MAXIM, Car&Driver, CycleWorld, Road&Track, Autoweek, RACER, MotorTrend, Autosport, F1 Racing magazine, Motorsport Magazine, Formula1.com, Lamborghini.com, Top Gear.com, Blackbird Automotive Journal, Popular Mechanics, Sports Illustrated & ESPN, and many others.

Listen to our previous conversation with Jamey HERE.

LINKS

https://www.instagram.com/jameypricephoto/
https://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Terry Warfield wears many hats. Has five kids, maintains a full-time job, and runs a successful camera gear and tech YouTube channel. In this episode, we sit down with Terry and try to figure out how he does it all so well!

Watch the video of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWFA-tfMZh0

LINKS

Terry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvcwEPKxOe_Tue_gwiK8Bw
Terry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry_warfield/
Terry Twitter: https://twitter.com/_terrywarfield
Dave Maze YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davemaze
Dave Instagram: https://geni.us/davemaze_ig
Dave Twitter: https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter

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Zach Mayfield returns again to the Golden Hour Podcast to chat about the current state of YouTube and how to make it in the comedy/camera gear niche. If you want to hear our previous conversation check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/254334/5045189

Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS
https://youtube.com/zachariahmayfield
https://youtube.com/Kinotika
https://instagram.com/zachariahmayfield/
https://twitter.com/DaveMaze
https://instagram.com/davemaze_/

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In this episode Jeven Dovey returns again to talk about how he is able to make the content he enjoys, how to pitch for clients, and many other YouTuber tips!

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Jeven Dovey's YouTube channel
https://twitter.com/jevendovey
https://www.instagram.com/jevendovey/

Dave Maze YouTube channel
https://twitter.com/davemaze
https://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Jenny Jay has built a six-figure business doing creative work as well as speaking and teaching in Toronto Canada.

Jenny's company: https://instagram.com/thedoublejaycollective/

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: SUBSCRIBE

DAVE MAZE LINKS

Twitter: https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter

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Here is Part 1 of this interview: https://youtu.be/3WM8BIuLJcc
Hayden is the 2020 Streamy Best Editor Winner for YouTuber Logan Paul. Hayden has also started his own YouTube channel breaking down the techniques and secrets the biggest YouTubers use to grow audiences of millions. This interview goes over some of these techniques and dives even deeper into what it's like to work for one of the most insane YouTube channels on the platform. Hayden goes by HHillierSmith on social media and his channel is titled: HillierSmith

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Hayden's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/HillierSmithStudios
Hayden's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HHillierSmith
Hayden's Instagram: https://instagram.com/hhilliersmith/
Dave's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze
Dave's Instagram: https://instagram.com/davemaze_/
Dave's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/davemaze

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Here is Part 2 of our interview: https://youtu.be/vYk1b7V9z7Y
Hayden is the 2020 Streamy Best Editor Winner for YouTuber Logan Paul. Hayden has also started his own YouTube channel breaking down the techniques and secrets the biggest YouTubers use to grow audiences of millions. This interview goes over some of these techniques and dives even deeper into what it's like to work for one of the most insane YouTube channels on the platform. Hayden goes by HHillierSmith on social media and his channel is titled: HillierSmith

This is just Part 1 of our interview! Make sure to listen to Part 2 next week!

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS

Hayden's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/HillierSmithStudios
Hayden's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HHillierSmith
Hayden's Instagram: https://instagram.com/hhilliersmith/

Dave's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze
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Watch the video of this podcast on our new YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/xt04LMvbZNE

Brandon Washington is a full-time Director and DP for his production company in Houston, TX. He also runs a filmmaking and camera gear based YouTube channel.

LINKS
https://youtube.com/washingtonfilms1
https://instagram.com/bwashmedia/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Kraig Adams is a minimalist travel filmmaker who has carved out his own niche on YouTube. With over 500,000 subscribers on his channel and millions of views, Kraig travels the world showing some of the most beautiful places in his unique way.

Check out the video interview with Kraig on our new YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/fNjKNEaxOrE

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Kraig's channel: https://youtube.com/kraigadams
Kraig's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kraigaadams
Dave's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze
Dave's Insta: https://instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Valentina Vee is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles California that has traveled the world creating projects for people who make a difference. She is also the resident pro cinematographer for the Aputure Lighting Four Minute Film School series and Adobe Master Trainer.

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS

https://twitter.com/valentinavee

https://instagram.com/valentina.vee/

https://twitter.com/davemaze

https://instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Michael Tobin is a 100% self-taught filmmaker and YouTuber. Over the last few months, his channel has grown substantially and he shares with us on the podcast how he did it. If you are an up and coming YouTuber or freelance shooter, this episode is for you!

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKShttps://youtube.com/initialfocusllchttps://twitter.com/initialfocus

https://instagram.com/initialfocus/

https://twitter.com/davemaze

https://instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Sidney is a full-time camera gear, tech, and travel-based YouTuber and filmmaker. This is his second time on our show! Since being on last Sidney has gone full-time into online content creation and has learned a lot! In our conversation, we talk about the challenges and high moments of going full-time.

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS

https://www.youtube.com/sidneydiongzonTV

https://twitter.com/SidneyDiongzon

https://www.instagram.com/sidneydiongzon/

https://twitter.com/davemaze

https://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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[This is a repeat episode originally released on Mar 12, 2019]
With over 3million followers on Instagram, Chris uses social media to try to share the experiences he has with others. In this interview, we ask him about his following and how he deals with the success on that platform.

We also go over how to balance life and career, how to start, and what you should pack when traveling...along with a bunch of other things!

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/chrisburkard/
http://www.chrisburkard.com

Connect with Dave!

Twitter: https://geni.us/davemaze_twitter

Instagram: https://geni.us/davemaze_ig

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davemaze

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Both Dani and Kelsey have built a full-time career on Instagram. With hundreds of thousands of followers between them, they travel the world sharing their experiences through photography and entertaining stories. They have much to share when it comes to growing a business in the creative field and they share that with us today.

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

Dani and Kelsey also host a podcast together called the "Clout Check Podcast".

LINKShttps://www.instagram.com/cloutcheckpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_explorer/https://www.instagram.com/heykelseyj/https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Pat Flynn is a husband, father, owner of 6 businesses, advisor to several companies, a professional podcaster with the podcasts AskPat 2.0, and the Smart Passive Income Podcast, author, YouTuber, and total NERD!

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKS

Superfans Bookhttps://www.youtube.com/patflynnhttps://twitter.com/patflynnhttps://patflynn.com

https://twitter.com/davemazehttps://www.instagram.com/davemaze_/

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Miami-Based documentary filmmaker specializing in storytelling, cinematography, commercial video production with over 10 years of experience under his belt. Ariel also created and manages the Instagram account: @FilmSchool with over 650k followers. In addition to that, he also hosts the podcast iFilmmaker podcast where he interviews filmmakers and creators.

Subscribe to the Golden Hour YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEkeMmIn9rlLvWJqjWjSniw

LINKShttps://www.arielmartinez.tv

https://www.instagram.com/arielmartinezfilms/

https://www.instagram.com/filmschool/

https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Jacques Slade AKA Kustoo is a pioneer in the sneaker culture as one of the earliest shoe reviewers on YouTube. Now with over 1million subscribers, Jacques has been able to build an empire around sneakers and change the game when it comes to product reviews. From working with Kobe Bryant to having a show featured on Snapchat, Jacques has had some incredible career moments, and hopefully, you will learn something great from this episode.

LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/KUSTOOhttps://www.instagram.com/kustoo
https://twitter.com/kustoo
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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In our conversation with Seth, we talk about his hilarious interactions with director J.J. Abrams, his time directing Patton Oswalt, and what it was like creating his own start-up from a Kickstarter that raised over $100,000!

Seth has created multiple short films for the filmmaking software company Red Giant and made commercial projects for companies such as Bad Robot and Sandwich Video. In addition to his filmmaking career, he is also co-founder of Plot Devices; a company that makes workbooks and tools for filmmakers.

LINKS

  • Seth Twitter
  • Seth Instagram
  • Plot Device Short Film
  • Old/New Narrated by Patton Oswalt Short Film
  • plotdevices.co
  • DINO FEAST - Short Film by Seth's Daughter Eva
  • Darker Colors - Short Concept Film
  • Dave Twitter

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Andrew is a photographer and cinematographer that started a blog over ten years ago called EOSHD. Now with a large forum and frequent posts, he makes a living reporting camera gear news and creating custom profiles for a variety of camera brands. Andrew has gotten some heat over the years for his posts and tweets, and in our conversation, we ask him directly about those things.

LINKShttps://www.eoshd.comhttps://twitter.com/eoshdhttps://twitter.com/davemaze

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Levi Allen is an incredible filmmaker that specializes in adventure films. He is also a full-time content creator with his wife making videos on YouTube about van life, filmmaking education, and short films. Levi has had some incredible experiences and we talk about his time going viral on Vimeo and YouTube, working with Casey Neistat, and his early years working in a bike shop.

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https://www.youtube.com/leftcoastmediahousehttps://twitter.com/theleviallenhttps://www.adventurefilmacademy.comhttps://twitter.com/davemaze

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Liron Segev wears many hats. Tech YouTuber and blogger at TheTechieGuy, podcast host for VidIQ’s show TubeTalk, and consultant for creators online. I happen to be good friends with Liron and we were happy to have him on the podcast today to dive deep into YouTube as well as hear his suggestions for growing a brand and actually making money!

Find out more about the new Peter McKinnon VND II filters here: PMVNDII

LINKShttps://twitter.com/Liron_Segev //https://www.youtube.com/c/LironSegev //https://thetechieguy.com //https://vidiq.com/blog/category/tubetalk-podcast/ //https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Jacklyn (aka NBTJacklyn) started her journey on YouTube at just the age of 13! After over 5 years on the platform, Jacklyn now hosts "The Digital Dive podcast", and has a thriving YouTube audience.

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Jeven Dovey returns to the Golden Hour podcast a new Father and with over 500,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel! This interview is rich with information about how to make better videos and be a more successful creator, as well as how Jeven has been able to manage two different channels. Who knows.. after listening to this episode you may make two channels yourself!

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Jeven's main YouTube channel here.
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Jeven Dovey Stories YouTube channel (the documentary films)
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https://twitter.com/jevendovey
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https://twitter.com/davemaze
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Dave's new YouTube channel Indy Mogul here.

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Ben Consoli is host of the Go Creative Show podcast where he interviews filmmakers, DP’s, and other production related people each and every week! He is also owner and director of BC Media Productions, a production studio based in the north east.

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https://gocreativeshow.com/
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https://benconsoli.com/
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https://instagram.com/benconsoli

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In this episode, we welcome back Erin Sullivan AKA Erin Outdoors again to the podcast. In this episode, we talk about her new journey into miniature photography and creating the trend: #ourgreatindoors. Erin shares her journey changing direction and how important it is in this time to find new ways to create. 
*LINKS:

Previous Episode with Erin: Ep. 11 Erin Outdoors (Travel Savant & Photographer) //*https://www.instagram.com/erinoutdoors/
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We are happy to welcome Chris Hau and Lizzie Peirce BACK to the Golden Hour for their second podcast on our show! In this episode, we talk bikes, cats, food, surviving COVID, and what it's like working with your significant other. We have timecoded this entire episode... so feel free to jump around by clicking the different chapters.

0:00 Start
1:39 Intro
7:02 What’s happened since the last episode?
18:29 Why cycling is good
21:02 IG during the pandemic
29:41 Chris and Lizzie Podcast
33:28 Jason Vong - Why I Have Disappeared.
38:28 Zac Efron’s brother
40:48 Bear attack
43:57 New office space
54:25 How to optimize your space
1:00:22 The dope squad
1:03:15 Sony a7S III
1:10:47 Call other creators
1:15:59 Golden Hour Ask Anything - @davemaze
1:19:44 #GHAA: Easiest and hardest things about being a creative couple?
1:27:12 #GHAA: What’s it like being a super cool Canadian YouTuber?
1:32:38 #GHAA: Ask before your buy?
1:35:36 Fav YouTuber recommendations?
1:39:21 Ending message

If you want to contribute to questions asked of our guests... make sure to follow Dave on Twitter to see when the asking is open!

LINKSLizzie YouTube
Lizzie Instagram
Chris YouTube
Chris Instagram
Dave Maze Twitter - @davemaze

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Kevin is anything but basic. With well over 100,000 subscribers and an active community of people willing to learn more about filmmaking, and audio production; Kevin has been able to carve out his own niche of content that is not only educational but also extremely entertaining. 

Make sure to subscribe to the golden hour podcast in your podcast player of choice, and if you’re on an iOS device, please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts!

LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheBasicFilmmaker
https://twitter.com/basicfilmmaker
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Zach Mayfield is the new host of the YouTube channel Kinotika, as well as a YouTuber for his own personal channel and filmmaker. Zach's quirky sense of humor and hilarious editing style is what makes his content stand out amongst the rest!

My terrible mic setup mentioned in the podcast 12:40 https://twitter.com/davemaze/status/1295683766761881600?s=20

LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/zachariahmayfield
https://www.youtube.com/kinotika
https://www.instagram.com/zachariahmayfield/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Jenna began her career on YouTube over 10 years ago and has been crushing it ever since! With content ranging from tech reviews, travel vlogs, and video games, Jenna has built a business around being herself. With almost 1 million subscribers on YouTube at the time of this recording, Jenna clearly has made a name for herself on the platform and continues to experiment with and create new videos every week!

LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/user/itsmejennae
https://twitter.com/jennaezarik
https://www.instagram.com/jennaezarik/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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After recently getting "fired" from being Matti Haapoja's editor, Matthew sits down with us to discuss his future on YouTube as well as how he got started on social media with success on the app; Vine. 

Follow Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewPaquette
Follow Matthew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewPaquette
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Michael Fisher makes "premium technology videos for the discerning gadget enthusiast" as described on his social media accounts. With new videos weekly on the "MrMobile" YouTube channel. With almost 1million subscribers and millions of views over the years, Michael has really carved a niche out for his charming and entertaining style of content. In this episode, we talk about previous jobs Michael had growing up, his philosophy on reviewer ethics, what it's like receiving phones under NDA, how to shoot epic B-Roll, and more!

Make sure to follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/themrmobile
Follow Dave on Twitter while you're at it: https://twitter.com/davemaze

SHOW NOTES

MrMobile YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMrMobile
WVFRM Podcast with Michael: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ethics-of-youtube-tech-reviews-with-mr-mobile/id1474429475?i=1000476146562
Michael's Dad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY-ICSJDUzc

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Benj Haisch is a wedding photographer with experience shooting hundreds of weddings over the years. He is also an avid film photographer and YouTuber. Dave and Benj are both Leica fans too and talk about why Benj chooses to shoot on them primarily for his work. 

Follow Benj: https://www.instagram.com/benjhaisch
Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Chris is a teacher, presenter, and host of DPReview TV. He got his start on YouTube hosting the Camera Store TV channel along with his colleague Jordan Drake (ep. 62) over ten years ago. Now Chris balances a full-time job working for DP Review with his love of fly fishing and raising 3 kids.

Check out DPReview TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/dpreviewcom/videos?app=desktop
Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.niccolls/?hl=en

Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Lee is an all-around artist. Getting his start in the music industry leading to photography, cinematography, and now YouTube. He is somehow able to balance all these skills and make a full-time career out of it. In addition to getting to know Lee in our conversation, we talk guitars, the current state of photography, camera rumors, and YouTube tips and tricks we have learned over the years.

Follow Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zavitzlee
Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Gary, or The Everyday Dad, LOVES all gear. Camera gear, computers, 3D printers, audio equipment, bikes, and pizza ovens. He has a full-time job in technology but has still managed to generate a large following on both YouTube and Twitter while also balancing the dad life at home. Gary's story is inspirational and we can all learn from his amazing focus and structure when it comes to his creative process.

Check out The Everyday Dad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/every_daydad
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theeverydaydad

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This is Part 2 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking.

https://www.beckiandchris.com
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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This is Part 1 of our conversation. Becki and Chris are a married couple from Newfoundland currently living in Buffalo, NY. They make weekly vlogs and tech tutorials as well as videos about all the stuff they're into including home design, helicopters, travel, photography, and filmmaking.

https://www.beckiandchris.com
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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With a rich history in filmmaking, Cody transitioned to YouTube during the rise of the daily vlogs. Many vlogs later, Cody created the mantra: #nosmallcreator which has caused a movement of people coming together to become better "doers" as Cody calls them.

https://www.youtube.com/rcodywanner
https://twitter.com/codywanner
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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With over 116,000 followers on Instagram as well as a very successful blog, Ania has been able to build a business around her brand. Fashion, finance, fitness, home decor, and technology are all topics she covers on her blog as well as on her Instagram account. 

Through brand deals and working with large clients such as H&M, Samsung, Tom Ford, J.Crew, and Pandora; Ania has been able to make a name for herself as a fashion model and personality.

Together with her husband Tyler Stalman, who we recently interviewed on the Golden Hour Podcast, Ania makes all the images and content across her sites.

https://aniab.net
https://www.instagram.com/aniab/
https://twitter.com/davemaze

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Photographer and YouTuber Ted Forbes from The Art of Photography YouTube channel has gathered over 640,000 subscribers in the last 12 years. Tutorials, photography challenges, reviews, and short films are all things you will see on The Art of Photography. Ted uses his skills in photography to produce a 360 degree look into the world of making images. 

If you have watched YouTube in the photo/video space over the last decade… chances are you have stumbled unto one of Ted’s videos.

In our interview Ted shares how he went from a more traditional job to full-time content creator and we go into the details of how he is able to run such a successful business in this niche.

The Art of Photography: https://www.youtube.com/user/theartofphotography

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If you have ever searched for a camera on YouTube, chances are you have seen Jordan Drake's work. Jordan’s background is in traditional filmmaking as a cinematographer, but roughly 10 years ago, along with his college Chris Niccolls, he started a YouTube channel for Calgary's largest camera store, The Camera Store. They grew a following of over 300,000 subscribers on their channel; CameraStoreTV and were one of the few camera review YouTube channels at the time, which paved the way for gear based content for years to come. In the last two years, Jordan has transitioned to DPReview where he shoots, edits, and stars in that gear review YouTube channel alongside Chris Niccolls. Jordan's most recent work in cinematography includes the short film: "A Walk Down To Water" which can be viewed in the show notes below.

Watch the Short Film "A Walk Down To Water": https://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/a-walk-down-to-water
DPReview YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/dpreview
Follow Jordan Drake: https://twitter.com/thatJordanDrake

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Rene is an independent blogger, YouTuber, and podcaster who has been named by business insider as one of the top 100 most influential tech people on Twitter, one of the 15 most important Apple analysts and one of the top 25 gadget gurus.

A few months ago Rene has become independent running his own YouTube channel, website, and podcast. In todays episode, we talk about that move into independent work, as well as the skills he has developed in photography/videography to become a self produced press outlet.

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Many people know Tyler as a YouTuber but his profession extends into almost every creative outlet, from graphic design, to on-camera talent, to creative writing. He and his wife @aniab run a production company that handles all things creative, operating in the fashion space as well as the tech and camera industries. In this episode, we talk about what it is like working with his wife full time, creating during the current world's climate and his outlook on the creative process. 

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Kai W. has a decade long career in the camera content space, starting with DigiRevTV based in Hong Kong and now running his own channel that almost has 1 million followers. Originally from England, Kai and his collaborator Lok Cheng began creating camera review videos with elements of comedy. This resonated in the early days of YouTube and has made Kai one of the most well known creatives in the camera gear space.

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Caleb is what you would call a legend in the YouTube content space. He has been producing videos about camera gear, filming techniques and production tips for 10 years! You may know him by DSLR Video Shooter on YouTube and have likely seen his videos while learning content production skills. In this episode we talk about his longevity on YouTube, who he sees as his peers in the creative space and what he looks to work on next.

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Matti Haapoja has become synonymous with YouTube in the camera industry. By using different stories and approaches, Matti shares his knowledge of cinematography and camera gear with the world in a way that has grown his audience to over 850K subscribers. His skillset extends into the world of film where he has produced several projects and continues to work on documentaries to this day. 

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Dunna comes from a musical background and currently works full time as a music producer. To expand his creative pursuits, he began vlogging and realized his passion for camera gear, since then he has progressed to become a destination for all things camera related. From reviews to tutorials, Dunna has developed a 90k+ YouTube audience who expects unique viewpoints on the camera industry.

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New York based creative, Sara Dietschy, broke on to the YouTube scene in 2016 as she produced a daily vlog and never looked back. Being a highly respected YouTuber herself, she has collaborated with large names in the space such as iJustine, Gary Vaynerchuck, MKBHD and countless others. While many of her videos focus on tech gear, she continues to follow creative pursuits outside of the genre that she is most known for. In this episode we discuss her balance between passion projects and commercial work, her fellow YouTuber & professional skateboarder fiance, John Hill, and her journey from an engineering student to one of YouTube's most recognizable personalities. 

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Kyle Meshna is a travel photographer and cinematographer who specializes in long exposure photography and commercial filmmaking. While balancing his day job at Google and his passion for content creation, Kyle shares how he navigates his two very different worlds. He is also a member of the Shooters Community (@bay.shooters), where photographers and content creators around the world connect, share knowledge, and inspire other creatives. In this episode, Kyle gives advice to aspiring content creators and urges them to be true to themselves when perfecting their craft.

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Tyler Carey, or better known on social as Davis Tyler (@dvstylr), is a creator who has his hand in multiple aspects of the content production industry. In his personal work, he has discovered a love for film photography where he shoots primarily landscape and portrait photos. Additionally, Tyler is a videographer and editor for one of the most high-visibility female YouTube content creators and tech reviewers, iJustine. In this episode, Tyler shares not only how he found a love for a specific photography niche, but also how to take every opportunity you get and make the most of it.

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Justin Wylie is a DOP and visual storyteller, who made the visit to PolarPro’s headquarters all the way from Nashville, TN. He has worked for over ten years as a commercial cinematographer, participating in everything from large-scale productions to small grass-roots projects. Justin’s goal as a director of photography is to partner with storytellers who bring stories to life that inform, connect, challenge, and bring about empathy and life-change in the hearts of the audience.

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Eddie Melendez, known also as EMT Films, is a photographer and videographer who specializes in mobile content creation. As someone who has found a home in a niche part of the industry, Eddie shares how you can achieve a career as a full-time creative, with just the use of your cell phone. Eddie explains how he balances his two creative career paths between content creation and playing in a band, as well as lends advice on how to succeed as a beginning creator. 

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Matt Gonzalez is a tech reviewer and the Creative Director of Jon Rettinger's YouTube channel which serves content to over one and a half million subscribers, multiple times a week. He shares his journey of how he landed in the YouTube space- from getting his start with Mac Rumors to now hosting his own personal tech channel. Matt lends advice on how to make your content unique, and what to do to differentiate yourself amongst the crowd.

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M. Brandon Lee is a YouTuber, sound engineer, and businessman who has found success in the industry from hosting his YouTube channel, This is Tech Today. As someone who used to consider himself an introvert, Brandon speaks about how he broke out of his shell by challenging himself to get out there and begin creating. In this episode, he shares his philosophy on how to maintain a successful channel and how he figured out a way to have a sustainable career, not only in the YouTube space, but in other industries as well.

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Andrew Jones is the brand developer and president of Deity Microphones. From getting his start as a wedding photographer, to working in reality television, Andrew has spent time working across several segments of the industry. As a creative who eventually discovered his true love of audio when working on set, Andrew then dedicated his career to focusing on this passion. Andrew shares not only the journey of how he got to where he is now, but also offers his personal advice on how to be a creative that aspires to inspire others.

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PhotoJoseph is a successful photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber, and educator. He specializes in providing an educational platform that offers information on photo software, hardware, and technique. As someone who has built his career through the foundation of his various successful websites, he shares why it is important to have your own and how to thrive as a creator in an evolving industry.

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Jamey Price is an Automotive and Motorsport photographer who has worked across 17 different countries, plus most of the continental United States during his 8 years as a professional photographer. As someone whose previous career was to be in front of the camera as a horse racing jockey and exercise rider, Jamey found that his success behind the camera was just as sweet. In this episode, Jamey shares what it’s like to work in his unique industry and how to set yourself apart among the crowd.

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Skyler is an award-winning photographer and director based out of Los Angeles. He has traveled the globe for over 12 years shooting, directing, and editing projects for world-class clients. As someone who strives for perfection in everything he does, Skyler gives an inside look into the food photography industry and shares how his love for both food and art paved the way for his successful career. 

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Recording live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Dave sits down with Greg Farnum- the host and face of LensProTogo and Lens Rentals. This YouTube channel covers all things photography and video related, from camera and lens tests to tutorials and how-to's. Greg shares his journey post-film school and offers advice on how to succeed as a creator in both the freelance and YouTube spaces.

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Alex is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who strives to combine her love for content creation with her passion for running a successful business. Alex's tagline is, "create for a cause" because she works to intersect the pillars of creativity and social good through her work. As someone who has founded her YouTube channel on the 3 components of creativity, business, and purpose she explains how these different aspects can be combined to achieve one common goal.

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Connor is an editor and videographer who has worked alongside some familiar faces of the Golden Hour Podcast. From getting his start as an editor on Kinotika, to working with Armando Ferreira, Connor has had his hand in some of the most popular tech and gear review channels on YouTube. As a creator who is actively working to establish his own destiny, Connor shares tips & advice on how you can transition from being a counterpart/co-creator into a venture all of your own.

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Ben and Nikki are photographers and content creators, who travel all over North America in their beautiful custom made van. In this episode, they share the ups and downs of van life, how to live a healthy lifestyle on the road, and succeed as creatives that are always on the go.

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Sam Elkins is a L.A. based portrait and commercial photographer, who has worked with huge brands such as Squarespace, Volvo, Uber, and Google-- to name a few. With a combined reach across his social channels nearing 1 million, Sam shares how he got started in the industry, as well as the secret to gaining success and maintaining it.

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Kelsey Johnson’s (@heykelseyj) whimsical combination of landscapes with human portraiture has been described by others as fairytale-esque, dreamlike, peaceful and full of wanderlust - drawing an organic accumulation of 165k+ followers across her social platforms. Kelsey explains how she uses photography as a creative outlet to document her life and how she turned her passion for adventure into a long-term career.

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Ben is a freelance director and cinematographer, who strives to make his commercial work stand out for his clients. He considers himself to be a dream-maker, since his workflow consists of taking a goal, concept, or idea and bringing it to life through the visual art of filmmaking.

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Armando, or Mondo Bytes, has been running a successful YouTube channel for over 6 years. He got his start as a tech reviewer and has since catered his content towards the art of filmmaking amassing over 400 thousand in the process. As someone who initially turned a hobby into a profession, Armando lends some great advice on how to maintain a successful career as an online content creator. 

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Marc Donahue broke into the creative industry over 7 years ago with his project Dream Music II which has gathered over 2.2 million views to date on YouTube. Since then, he has made strides in the stop motion and hyper-lapse niche. 

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We found more of our favorite segments from past episodes and bundled them together for an epic highlight episode. Jump into the conversation with Jenna Hubin, Josh Yeo, Carmen Huter, DruePhoto and Gerald Undone. Already heard these segments? Not to worry, there will be a fresh episode next week!

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Nick is a Portland-based cinematographer who recently won a Shorty award for is work on Not Happy or Healthy a project for the anti-tobacco organization Truth. Some of his other past clients include VH1, HULU, Reebok, Planet Fitness, & Volvo.

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Derek Bahn is a multifaceted artist who is the Senior In-House Photographer at Hurley International as well as a freelance photographer and graphic designer. Derek is skilled in portraiture, fashion and action sports photography from skate to surf. 

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Matthew is a timelapse photographer and filmmaker based in London and Sydney. After discovering timelapse photography he went on to specialize in the ‘niche within a niche’ called hyperlapse photography. He has progressed to work with big-name clients such as Canon, Samsung, and Adobe.

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Catch up through our first thirty episodes by listening to insightful highlights from Chris Burkard, Sorelle Amore, @Canon_Photos_, Josh Yeo, Matt Komo, Kitty Peters, Garret King, & Gerald Undone. Be sure to subscribe as we release a new episode every Tuesday! 

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@Benn is an up and coming filmmaker who recently was chosen by Vimeo as a staff pick for his project: Nomad. Ben is a Canadian born creative who now calls California home as he works on surf films and commercial projects alike. 

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Josh McNair is a YouTuber, Photographer and owner of California Through My Lens which is a blog that focuses on travel destinations within the Golden State. This blog has pulled in over 10 million lifetime readers as people look for places to visit as well as locations to create content around.  

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Connected by their love for lifestyle adventure photography, Brayden Hall and Ryan Resatka’s unorthodox journey to become full-time professional photographers crossed paths creating a brotherly bond they continue to share with their evergrowing community.

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Carmen Huter, an adventure-seeking photographer and travel enthusiast, has mastered the art of capturing the culture of each country she visits from more than just the images she takes. As someone who shares a deep affection for Mother Nature and the world around her, she teaches us what it means to ‘create more than consume.’

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As an up and coming portrait photographer, Drue Schnelle, recently made his move across the country to turn his passion for photography into a career. Drue is known for his behind-the-scenes creativity on his photoshoots, and has recently made a name for himself within the product photography industry. His ability to think outside the box has landed him immense recognition on social media, and the opportunity to work with big brands, such as Adidas.

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Gerald “Undone” is a YouTuber/ Gear Guru who is most recognizable for his YouTube channel where he reviews camera gear and shares how-to videos with his subscribers. As one of the most detailed reviewers, Gerald has climbed his way to the top as one of the most reliable sources on everything camera gear related. In this episode, we sit down with Gerald to find out how he got started with his channel and what exactly it means to be ‘undone’.

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Jenna Hubin is a videographer, animator, YouTube personality and the lead video director at PolarPro. In this episode, we spoke about how animation should be a tool you experiment with that can expand your creativity as well as the current landscape of animation in YouTube and Hollywood alike. 

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Josh Yeo, is a filmmaker, storyteller, artist, and content creator who has developed a unique YouTube channel, Make.Art.Now, where he shares interesting solutions to problems filmmakers face. Josh lives by his mantra:  “Pursue your dreams with reckless abandon.”

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We sat down and chatted with Jason Anthony, who is a content creator, filmmaker, and YouTuber. Jason has navigated a compelling journey to become a full-time content creator. At age 28, he quit his corporate 9-5 job, packed up his things, and moved across the country to California to pursue his dreams.

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In the creative world, there are people who are multi-talented and then there are those who can convey stories through almost every medium. Matt Komo talks with us about filmmaking, directing music videos, producing music, graphic design, photography and his previous role as head of social content for GoPro.

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Garrett, aka @ShortStache, is a color theory savant who has developed a personalized aesthetic which presents itself in much of his work from photography to filmmaking. Both his client list and social media following are impressive but he expresses throughout this podcast that his focus remains on the art form of photography as well as color theory. 
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Kitty Peters (@AtolaVisuals) is a multitalented creative who works as a photographer, videographer, director, and YouTuber. She owns and operates her media house, Atola Visuals, which works with a wide range of commercial clients. In this episode, we chat about her opinions on Vidcon, balancing different business aspects, Sony cameras and her experience on YouTube.
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@ZekesView is a drone pilot and night photographer who faces creative challenges which he overcomes to produce meaningful photography that he shares with his Instagram audience. In this episode, we also talked about his winding journey from the fast-food industry to finding his passion for creating content. 

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Jeven Dovey is a full-time filmmaker who shares his experiences on YouTube. His channel consists of tutorials on cameras, filmmaking skills and keys to success when using the YouTube platform as a whole. Whether you are looking to get into filmmaking, YouTube or travel vlogs, this episode will provide some valuable tools.
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We sat down with Jason Vong who is a videographer, wedding content creator, YouTuber, and camera review extraordinaire. In this episode, we cover Jason's passion for videography, his strong ties to the Sony brand and his view on how YouTube content should be produced.

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Ben Horne limits himself to spark creativity. He only photographs with large format cameras primarily using 8x10 or 4x5 film which forces him to create visually stunning landscape photography within those parameters. In this episode, we talk with Ben about the discipline it takes to work with film, his go-to cameras and how he shares his experiences via his YouTube channel.
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In episode 15 of Golden Hour, we speak with Gab Scanu about his roots of shooting aerial content of the Australian coast and how he was able to develop an aesthetic that resonates on a worldly scale. His refined skill set has allowed him to work with big name brands such as DJI, Louis Vuitton and Samsung all by the age of 22. One of these collaborations brought him to Saudi Arabia where he was given rare access to create drone footage which has been viewed over 140,000 times YouTube. Join us as we speak about his willingness to adapt styles to fit client demands and how he regulates what he publicly showcases.
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Ken Bolido is the production lead for the Austin Evans YouTube channel which has well over 3 million subscribers. We sat down with Ken to talk about YouTube strategies, how he got started, and why he chooses to shoot on production level cameras such as Red and Alexa. Be sure to subscribe as we release new episodes every Tuesday!

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Matthew Underwood has collaborated with brands AT&T, Rolling Stone, Evan Williams Bourbon, and Kellogg’s to make commercial content. Alongside those commercials, Matthew has continued to develop both narrative and documentary projects.  His work has taken him to over a dozen countries and across the entire United States.

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Erin Sullivan is a wildlife/travel photographer, writer, blogger, professional travel guide, on-camera host and overall outdoor savant. Also known as ErinOutdoors, she has created a strong personal brand that spans across multiple disciplines. Follow along as we talk about her journey and how she goes about her creative process.

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L Tanjuquio is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and graphic design artist who has almost 20 years of experience working with high-profile clients like Kanye West, Drew Barrymore, and World Champion Boxer Canelo Alvarez. His talent in graphic design has allowed him to work on projects for the film Straight Outta Compton and AMC's The Walking Dead. We spoke with L about working with these big names and his choice to not focus on the social aspect of today's photography landscape.

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Meagan Bourne (@mlbourne) is an adventurous landscape photographer who has also carved out a niche in wedding photography, specializing in unique elopements and engagements. She provides insight for up and coming photographers as well as what it truly means to experience photography.

Check out our new YouTube Channel where we post our favorite clips from each episode:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSiN8zARaSpMm40_SkeV_g

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Pierre is not only a fellow photographer & filmmaker but a host of his own podcast which features similar conversations like the ones here on Golden Hour. He and his wife create content for their travel-centric YouTube channel and, separately, Pierre shares his photography + travel knowledge via his personal channel. We talked about his experiences thus far and his viewpoint on why it doesn't matter what other people think of your content.

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We sat down with Filmmaker & Photographer Sam Ciurdar, to talk about his journey from sneaking into college classes to success as a commercial photographer. We also spoke about working with his wife, Amanda, and their clothing project @adventurethatislife. Last but not least we spoke about how Sam & Sidney Diongzon shared a history of working on projects together. 

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Chris & Lizzie are not only individually amazing content creators via YouTube and Instagram but they work as a team under the media production house that they own: Know Hau Media. Join the conversation as we talk about their working relationship, pursuing their artistic passions and the platforms that surround the photography & videography industry.

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We sat down with the Advanced Selfie Queen herself, Sorelle Amore, to talk about everything from her photography skillset to her outlook on life. Don't let the word "selfie" fool you, her work is high value art and she shares with the world how she accomplishes it. Sorelle's skillset has captured the attention of a huge fan base across several social platforms that she affectionally refers to as the "Rebels".

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In this episode, we sit down with Ian and Henry who have built a huge ≈ 3 million community of photography enthusiasts. From @Canon_Photos to @CPcreatives they leverage their audiences into brand deals and client work. While they have succeeded on the business side they are both strong photographers in their own right and continue creating amazing content on their individual channels.

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In this episode, we speak with legendary photographer Chris Burkard. 

With over 3.3 million followers on Instagram, Chris uses social media to try to share the experiences he has with others. In this interview, we ask him about his following and how he deals with the success on that platform. 

We also go over how to balance life and career, how to start, and what you should pack when traveling...along with a bunch of other things!

It was a real joy to see Chris's studio and meet his amazing team in Pismo Beach, California. 

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In this episode, we speak with YouTuber and Filmmaker Sidney Diongzon. We talk about how to create content that is true to yourself, remaining consistent inside the chaos of life, and how important gratitude is in your life and career. 

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In this inaugural episode of the Golden Hour Podcast, we speak with Travel Photographer Chris Poplawski (AKA: @chrisroams/ @chrispoops.) 

Chris is a businessman turned photographer who has amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram! Learn how Chris started on the platform and how he chooses to create while traveling the world, working for some of the biggest brands in our industry.