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Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
www.theepicpodcast.com Professional wedding photographers Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell discuss a variety of topics ranging from their experience as wedding photographers to music, equipment, movies, and life in general.
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurdthe epic podcast is:instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotographyinstagram.com/iamthesamshow notes:In this conversation, Sam and Nathan discuss their experiences with podcasting, editing workflows, and the importance of organization in photography. They delve into the use of color coding in Lightroom, the significance of backup systems, and the benefits of syncing Lightroom with mobile apps. The discussion also touches on the differences between professional and amateur workflows, camera preferences, and the technical frustrations that come with different camera systems. Finally, they explore how to calculate an hourly rate for photography work, emphasizing the need for a solid process to ensure efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Nathan and Sam delve into the intricacies of running a photography business, focusing on the importance of calculating expenses, setting appropriate pricing, and understanding client budgets. They discuss the challenges photographers face in aligning their rates with market expectations while also considering personal financial needs. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of having a structured approach to budgeting and pricing strategies, as well as the potential benefits of creating a business identity that extends beyond personal branding.Chapters00:00Innovative Tracking Solutions for Photographers03:01Creative Processes in Music and Photography05:58Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth08:53Navigating the Ethics of Sharing Personal Lives11:59The Balance of Professionalism and Personal Life14:59Setting Expectations with Clients17:59The Future of Sharing in a Digital Age28:33Building Momentum in Photography31:25The Importance of Sharing Work32:35Innovative Workflow Solutions36:19Developing the Epic Workflow App40:58Challenges in Photo Editing Automation44:10Learning from Online Content48:39The Future of Photography Workflows56:17Upcoming Projects and Events
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurdthe epic podcast is:instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotographyinstagram.com/iamthesamshow notes:summaryIn this conversation, Sam and Nathan discuss their experiences with podcasting, editing workflows, and the importance of organization in photography. They delve into the use of color coding in Lightroom, the significance of backup systems, and the benefits of syncing Lightroom with mobile apps. The discussion also touches on the differences between professional and amateur workflows, camera preferences, and the technical frustrations that come with different camera systems. Finally, they explore how to calculate an hourly rate for photography work, emphasizing the need for a solid process to ensure efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Nathan and Sam delve into the intricacies of running a photography business, focusing on the importance of calculating expenses, setting appropriate pricing, and understanding client budgets. They discuss the challenges photographers face in aligning their rates with market expectations while also considering personal financial needs. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of having a structured approach to budgeting and pricing strategies, as well as the potential benefits of creating a business identity that extends beyond personal branding.00:00Podcasting Challenges and Rituals03:01Editing Workflows and Color Coding05:48Organizational Strategies in Lightroom08:52The Importance of Backup Systems11:51Syncing Lightroom with Mobile Apps14:58Professional vs. Amateur Workflows18:01The Value of a Solid Process21:04Camera Preferences and Technical Frustrations24:07Color Science and Camera Comparisons26:53Calculating Your Hourly Rate34:32Calculating Business Expenses and Income Needs39:36Understanding Pricing Strategies for Photographers44:38The Importance of Budgeting in Client Inquiries49:50Navigating Market Expectations and Personal Needs55:25Creating a Business Identity Beyond Personal Branding
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurdthe epic podcast is:instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotographyinstagram.com/iamthesamshow notes:00:00Technical Setup and Challenges03:01Reflections on Podcasting and the Internet06:00Nostalgia for the Old Internet09:10The Creative Process and Emotional Connection11:58Client Expectations and Surprising Outcomes15:01Feedback and Iteration in Creative Work18:12Mixing Techniques and Workflow20:52Culling and Editing Processes27:04The Art of Photo Editing28:58Workflow Optimization in Photography30:41The Photographer's Mindset33:06Creating Emotion Through Photography35:20Client Expectations and Raw Files40:31The Importance of Resolution46:35Technology's Impact on Photography51:14The Disconnect in Digital Photography54:45The Evolution of Client Expectations01:00:04The Future of Photography and AI
ad free & all episodes @ patreon.com/samhurdthe epic podcast is:instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotographyinstagram.com/iamthesamshow notes:00:00Introduction and Cultural Event03:32Distorted Sense of Time07:22Impact of Sense of Time on Relationships13:30The Value of Photographers in Weddings19:27Importance of Blogging and SEO27:05Taking Photos Twice36:43Balancing Technology and Creativity44:45The Challenges of Technology50:03Establishing a Creative Process52:28Prince's Approach to Music52:57Retirement of F-Mount Lenses53:27Transition to Z Mount56:25Impact of Megapixel Cameras on Older Lenses57:49Creation of the Z Mount58:20Using Nikon and Canon Cameras59:16Upcoming Shoots and Year in Review01:01:08Returning to Podcasting
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show notes: Eating while podcasting
Reveal of the first images from the James Webb telescope
The comparison of quality from early telescopes to the modern telescopes
The backyard space photography genre
The size of the telescope lens
Andrew McCarthy
Launch day
Quick facts about the James Webb Project
How Nasa decides what to photograph
Hubble Out of Focus Controversy
The tradeoff between Hubble and James Webb telescopes
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show notes: 0:00 intro 1:30 aftershoot and AI 3:00 new BTS footage camera 6:05 sling bags are the best bags 10:50 the absurdity of tech names 12:40 too many once in a lifetime events in our lifetime 14:12 Nathan almost kills a truck driver 18:00 war and nuclear power plants 21:50 they just keep throwing people at the problem 24:52 everyone is an expert both everything 26:50 deepfakes in war 28:30 media and propaganda 31:10 regulating and banning platforms that can’t accurately verify a user’s age 36:00 crypto and the truth 37:50 NFTs are nothing new 40:00 sam’s crypto currency 43:05 the return of Facebook pages 46:00 what’s the next thing? 47:45 the new batman 49:48 Nathan rants 55:01 breaking news
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show notes: Reddit is taking over
Post secret
RAW vs JPEG - should there be a button?
Can RAW files corrupt?
Canon’s firmware updates!
CRAW video capture on the R3
LOG vs RAW?
Followup comments
How aperture impacts color and editing time
Working w/ a child!
Mask mandates lifted yet again!
End of year review Physical Album
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show notes: Nathan’s birthday Matrix resurrections Movie club Best movie of all time? The marketing of the matrix Sam’s take Nathan’s take The aesthetic of the matrix movies Leica M11 Rumored specs! The staying power of M cameras
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Canon R3 quick take R6 issue of hotshot loosening The authority of a giant camera body Shooting w/ 256GB cards in your camera body New MacBook Pros! Apple marketing is stupid Macbook display quality Storage Space Sharpening in instagram Nathan is photographing a baby birthday party Nikon Z9 flagship mirrorless body Editing with AI tools Time efficiency w/ a new born
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nathan’s fatherhood house buying adventure
plant influencer porch shoot
using aftershoot to cull with AI
influencer influencers
sam’s story of discovering aftershoot.co
culling workflow using aftershoot
the tradeoff of AI culling - do you lose creative growth?
30 FPS Raw capture w/ Canon R3
working with models vs wedding clients
staying humble in the face of artificial intelligence
Live Photos built into a mirrorless camera?
Signal Flow Update!
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show notes:
nathan had a daughter
feeling out work life balance with kids?
DJI first person perspective drone
robotic remote police surveillance
google will no longer track you via browser
tom cruise deepfake videos
iphotos private social network
NFT non fungible tokens
rarible.com
superare.com
originally posted FEB 19, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd
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originally posted FEB 7, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd
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nathan moved to arlington for the birth of his first child
buying a 1993 delaca delivery van
amtrak!
trains vs self driivng vs chip vs NFC payments
hunkering down to survive until sprint/summer
airbnb explosion
chinese investment in american real estate
investing
GME
why the GME fiasco hurt most people
hedgefund vs hedgefund
gamified apps for investing
what happened w/ robinhood
GME and why buy and hold never works
originally posted JAN 20, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd
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macOS Big Sur problems
AKG Podcasting USB C Microphone
ClubHouse - audio only social network
How Clubhouse is growing, quickly.
Monetizing is a bad idea
Sam’s banned Instagram account
The downsides to a large audience
The mainstream consequences of the assumption of private vs public sharing of wedding photos.
Inauguration Day
The marketing strategy of 2020
Nathan’s wife is COVID vaccinated!
Ethereum vs Bitcoin
Crypto market is like playing chess with a monkey
originally posted DEC 14, 2020 @ Patreon.com/samhurd
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HEIC Format
JPEG Mini
Magnetic attachment for iphone charging
Apple M1 Chip
The most ideal computer setup without target disk mode
Client Inquiry Responses
Are weddings still “cool” to photograph?
Maintaining perspective on your market vs the rest of the world.
Pivoting to new ventures
Don’t be a berry in the bush...
Be the bird eating the berries.
Members only coffee shops
Covid Coffee
A return to human interaction, sort of.
Canon 8mm-15mm Fisheye
NYT 2020 Review via Photos
originally published OCT 29th, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd
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show notes:
this is live streamed to YouTube and Facebook
Zeiss zx1 is shipping
photoshop updates to support neural network filters
the meaning of a photo
originally published OCT 17, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd
check out nathan's music project BLIND GUIDE
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sam bought the hasselblad 907x50c
which screen orientation is best?
nathan has had his r6 for a few weeks
thumb wheel heaven
overhauling your editing when buying a new camera
what is up with adobe (again)?
nathan takes his first portrait of his unborn baby
BLIND GUIDE is released today!
nathan deconstructs his album art
learning through collaboration and accountability
making music vs making photos
consistency over time
perfection is the enemy
don’t sprint for 7 days
DAYS OFF?
goats mowing the lawn
song exploder
giving yoruself space to explore knowing what you’re doing and not knowing what you’re doing
radiohead vs REM
fiverr
tapping into your intuition
originally published SEP 19, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd
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show notes: lightroom classic to mobile cloud sync
nostalgic photo adventures
sam looks for photos he took of RBG
softub.com
official blessing of the hounds
hunters head photo venture from 2009
what kicked off our passion for photography
sam’s first real camera sony cybershot
nathan’s 1 megapixel gateway camera
first camears that wrote RAW?
canon r6
hybrid shooting stills + video
nikon 50 1.2Z
wedding can now be any day
the cultrural consequences of working remotely
the new era of working online and virtual assistants
the ADD of advertising
the social dilemma
hot swappable employees
originally published Aug 12, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd
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show notes: there’s no prep
nathan’s take on the R5
camera auto focus
camerea screen refresh rate
aperture preview “exposure simulation” issue
CFexpress card vs the battery
manufactueres should make genre’d cameras
AP has changed to entirely sony cameras
seeding early cameras to reviweres early
image.canon RAW cloud service
wifi transfer grip
originally published Jul 13, 2020 @ http://www.patreon.com/samhurd
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show notes: nathan and sam start real estate photography
the more you dumb it down the more it’s perfect?
canon r5 pre-annoucnment
canon r6 specs review
http://pixii.fr pixii m mount camera
sam buy’s a pixii on air
sigma RF mount stuff?
70-200 RF AF/stablizaiton hesitation
what was the nikon DF?
sam’s JEMI service
who are the front line sceintists in the lab?
on air answer from a nurse about fevers
zeiss zx1 update
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show notes: nathan helps sam choose a double exposure
adobe’s attempt at a social network via lightroom
adobe sucks at naming their software
what are people even doing on facebook anymore?
new facebook interface
opt out of political ads
nathan got covid tested
it doesn’t hurt, but weirdest experience ever.
sam flew on an airplane
productivity hacks via caveday and focusmate
the innovations for work for the information age
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show notes: hand written propaganda letters?
attending protests in dc and baltimore
8cantwait.org
photography workhourse computers!
imac pro
vs
macbook pro
vs
macbook
vs
ipad pro
reliability of target disk mode
nathan gets nostalgic about colorful imacs
the hackintosh failure
the incresaing anxiety of macos
almost bought a house, but then...
sam bought 70-200 RF
the changing landscape of press conferences
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sam chills on his roof
nathan is a big fan of rain
state of the industry 2020
www.stateoftheindustry.photo
how many hours of your life are wasted spelling your instagram, or email address?
the synergy of these logistic reports
analyzing the data in detail
region based comparison
length of time as a photographer comparison
male vs female comparisons
USA vs everywhere else
primary source of income vs secondary or hobby source of income
what was included in avg wedding day package
percentage of overall revenue from print sales?
word of mouth vs ads
awkward goodbye
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computer webcam quality needs an overhaul
airbnb deals in NYC
nathan explores baltimore
nathan’s neighbors are partying
do we have a rich back catalog?
using this time to identify stress in your previous life
milkadamia
how are you coping wihtout any income?
PPP has run out of money
pic-time art prints?
how are gallery hosts innovating?
complete pic-time workflow APP review
nathan’s uncle orders prints w/ success
MD sole props can now file for unemployment
how sam is pointing to the phase system to inform how he handles client rescheudle requests
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NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so even though we recorded this a week ago… some of it is out of date.
we skipped editing an entire podcast
content overload
gmail task list new feature AMAZING
diversify your revenue streams
new pictime APP existing gallery backup subscription
the problem with dropbox
new ipad pro
touch pad on new ipad!
delayed production canon R5?
what nathan is doing with his wife to stay sane
this is the time to break your habits w/ diet, excerecise, drinking less, wasting productivity.
no screen at all day!
camp out in your livingroom!
coming out of quarantine?
liberty university opening their school back up far too early
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NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so even though we recorded this a week ago… some of it is out of date.
the one about covid - 19
dc cancels mass gatherings
things go viral on reddit first
sam has not lost any work yet
nathan has lost a ton fo work
destination wedding photographers… uh oh.
what about studios with associate photographers?
investing for safety vs retirement
what jobs are safe?
YESTERDAY - movie recommendations
PARASITE - movie recommendations
1917 - movie recommendations
CHILDREN OF MEN - - movie recommendations
the magic of a one shot movie,
we lose connection.
nathan forgets about the magic of books
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NOTE: anything related to covid-19 is QUICK moving news so because we recorded this a few weeks ago… much of it is out of date. canon mirrolress cameras inbound for mid feb
what does eos stand for?
what does R stand for?
boolean search qualifiers
always edit from smart previews
omnilink & iconosquare
name camera models based on genre of photography
how many wedding photograhpers are there in the world?
who cares about youtubbers?
1-10 scores vs 1-5 stars
the controversey of three stars
do you have an internal voice in yoru head?
speed reading
coronavirus
flying instruments only
the used - dark times in nathan’s life
warner brothers owns rotten tomatoes
comcast owns everything
let’s go to the gym!
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show notes:
we discuss the entirty of Rise of Skywalker while play/pausing through a bootleg video file of it
sam has eyes dialated
bokeh walks
retina detachment?
furk.net
sam downloads a cam’d version of star wars rise of skywalker
the virus of skywalker
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it’s good to be hurd
nikon d780 is annoucned
metabones speed booster adapter
canon firmware updates yet again for AF eye tracking
lightphone II - the promise of no distraction
iphone 11 battery case w/ camera shutter button
mac pro display
eos r pro?
state of the industry!
the rise of IGTV
strip mining your life for content?
nessa on speakerphone
68 The One About Iphone 11 Pro's 3 Camera Lenses by Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
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we start 45 mins late
sam shoots a wedding in milwaukee
sam vs freight train
the older we get the shorter weddings feel
are mirrorless cameras gamifying photography?
mental shortcuts to creativity?
where the problem starts for new photographers vs experienced photographers
ken rockwell
airdrop for professional cameras
zAo deep face app signals a potential near future revolution in entertainment
you’re shooting film for the process not the look
3 lens iPhone camera coming next week
apple arcade!
nintendo just released SNES games for switch!
not officially part of "the epic podcast," but a podcast nonetheless.
ryan brenizer and i sat down for an hour and a half battle royal of canon vs sony.
show notes:
ryan picked up the new canon eos - R
sam recently picked up the canon eos RP
sam and ryan’s background in camera brands/preferences/styles
the ethical dilemma of reviewing equipment
why we have an affinity for miriness cameras instead of SLR
why weddings are the perfect stress test for new bodies, but also the riskiest.
using mirrorless cameras during wedding receptions when you can’t see with your human eye
the limiting factor is the human eye
canon vs sony - the issue of banding
the less you feel like you’re intruding the more you feel like you’re giving to your clients
to shoot in silence or not to shoot in silence
sony vs canon sound of the mechanical shutter
the influence of videography on still cameras
sony vs canon - the feel in your hand
the failure of touch bars
sony vs canon - eye focus
DUAL CARD SLOTS VS SINGLE CARD SLOT
lenses will never be cheaper
sony vs canon - flashes
Nathan and Sam are tired
Lightroom “camera calibration profile turning edits too yellow” glitch still a problem
Jony Ive leaving apple!
Siri is a piece of crap
Sam bought the new Canon Mirrorless 85 1.2 RF
RUMOR: New Canon RF 2.0 Zoom Lens
Salsa Photobooth!
Shootproof aquires TAVE!
Podcasting topless
Podcasting Bottomless
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Nathan and Sam podcast in person from Sam’s front yard
The early days of reading strobist blog
Sam received some magmod gear. 24” Octobank, Mag Bounce, and more!
Brief walk through of the magmod 24” Octobank
When a bounce card can work
Getting sick while traveling
4 days. 3 weddings. 1 fever.
Sam’s 85 1.2 RF pre-order and b&h's financial realization
Nathan just bought the Canon 50 1.2 RF
iPadOS beta & WWDC 2019 Keynote
64 The One About Metal Cards That Studder by Epic Podcast by Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell
show notes:
canon mirrorless marketshare
LR eos-r RAW file export glitch
28-70 f/2.0 initial impressions
they all look fine
website SEO
Narrative.so
gear list for doing podcasts
screen time
ksafe tubs
eating and phoning
lightroom sorting methodology
show notes:
bose frames - music while shooting
sam recording from LA
the value in embracing gaps in shooting schedules
YNAB (you need a budget app)
mini rant about how amazing baltimore is
HEROIN(E) https://www.netflix.com/title/80192445
Dope https://www.netflix.com/title/80178726
Roma https://www.netflix.com/title/80240715
Nathan’s hot-take on his time with the canon mirrorless eos-r
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the one about apple and eos r
apple podcasts are stupid
two podcasts to check out:
revisionist history podcast
reply all
sam is shooting canon eos-r
50mm f/1.2 RF
lens control ring "clickiness"
-10 clarity
skin smoothing by default?
goodbye sky harbor jimmy eat world
iPads pro dongle hell
canon Eos r wireless RAW file transfer to google drive directly from camera
full photoshop on iPads pro
if adobe goes down we’re all going down with it
zeiss ZS1
canon eos-r single card slot
show notes:
Ordering from Nikon.com means you can’t return your item.
Ordering from B&H means you’ll have it in your hands the next day.
Missed opportunities.
A few glitches in the camera EOS-R and Z7 hardware.
More analysis of the new state of mirrorless cameras.
Nathan stops sam from smashing his un-returnable Z7.
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sam lectures and teaches in india
sam talks 7 miles in bangalore
zero traffic rules
nikon z7 first impressions
nikon z7 overlay multiple exposure FAIL
full frame ziess camera w/ lightroom built in
the compromise of mirrorless
27 hour flight return home.
nathan is moved into baltimore!
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show notes:
nathan attends an italian wedding and eats lots of italian food
driving in italy
nikon emails priority shipping request for nikon z7 NPS orders
new iPhones and apple watches!
podcast gear we use at home and while traveling
the beauty of podcast recordings
who speed boosts their podcasts?
nathan can’t let go about the debate about one vs two cards slots
where you’ll have the best meal of your entire life
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Nikon Z full frame mirrorless cameras are released!
Ken Rockwell is still a powerhouse
Z Mount
F to Z Mount Adapter VS Sony Mount Adapters
Ordering directly from Nikon.com vs B&H
Nikon’s tech marketing approach
No 1.4 lenses announced?
Manual Focus 58mm f/0.95 Noct!
11 additional lenses to be announced!
Leica M and Q… Single Slot SD
AF System concerns?
The sound of the shutter.
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56 the one about dieting, buying fake followers, and secret projects
the keto diet
facebook and apple earnings call
owning your failures
selling a fake lifestyle as a photographer
how to make a sustainable business as a wedding photography
does buying new gear make sense just because it’s available?
buying fake instagram followers
why blogging is the engine of your business
sam and nathan’s secret project
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starbucks made a good coffee
photography blogs make too much content
nathan’s MacBook pro is unimpressive
sam’s MacBook adorable is impressive
lightroom is buggy as hell
RENDER SMART PREVIEWS
iPhone X likes to reboot itself
nikon mirrorless FF rumors!
nvidia can remove anything from everything
SOLO movie review!
QUEER EYE
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this one was accidentally skipped over... we recorded in late April!
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fluidstance.com
the wind is just mother nature’s pruning
about to be an exciting time in mirrorless
sam’s phase one
homepod
the oscars
nathan has a podcast affair
dan carlen’s hardcore history
sam Unboxed Fuji XH1
so many subscription services the cost of free services
alamo draft house vs AMC dine-in
engagement photo “best of the best”
working toward a final portfolio
so many subscription services
Nathan had a booth at his first bridal show ever...!
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crunch time!
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Hands on with d850
Sam shoots corporate head shots
New apple products! iPhone, Apple Watch, 4k Apple TV!
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San Diego Trip
Solar eclipse
D850 pre order announcement
Details of D850 features as announced so far
3D Space Scans for Portraits
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Episode 40 The One About 70mm - 200mm Lenses
show notes!
using a flash with a9
Keeping batteries charged with GPS trackers
Dvlop followup
Nathan Bought a D5
LOCK RAW should exist
Honest Trailers on youtube
Nathan’s Vacation
Sam’s best meal of his life
70-200 discussion!
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The One About Dvlop.com and Severe Physical Pain
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Nathan had to phone it in without a great mic - sorry for his poor audio quality, but it's listenable :)
Sony a9 recap
Nikon d850
Nathan sold his MacBook 12” for a MacBook pro
Sam Bought a fully spec’d 5k iMac and 12” MacBook
DVLOP.com dual illuminant profiles and preset packs
Sam’s absolute body destruction
Nathan’s absolute voice destruction
DVLOP tool kit
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The One About WWDC And Night Portraits
show notes: good bit of nerd talk in this one! Greek weddings and the rules Sam's 3rd wedding shooting Sony a9 WWDC keynote - iMac pro announcements, iOS 11, iPads, Macbooks! Improved iphoto editing Gear matters Shooting wedding portraits at night!
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The One About Sony, Shoes, and Posters
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show notes: Sam gets a call about his d5 Sam has a client not show up Failing a motorcycle license test Sony a9 initial thoughts Returning to venues from the years starting out Food photography Solving the problem of travel shoes Opening some mail! Moshi Cardette USB Memory Card reader https://goodfuckingdesignadvice.com Rehearsal Dinner Booking priorities?
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The One About Insurance and Missing Bag
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The One About Spending VSCO's $70 Million in Funding
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the one about spending viscous 70million dollars we address snakes on running trails crappy iPhone screen replacements nathan continues to photograph proposals nikon picture control utility we dream up what VSCO lightroom killer could be like component based editing software new netflix original show: abstract the importance of shooting every. single. day. new epic podcast patreon episode support!
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the one about the new genre of wedding photography
nathan runs a 10k our roof situations upcoming wedding with 3 videographers and strange planner outsourcing culling second shooters and culling wedding photography from the 70s the new genre of wedding photography the business of wedding photography clients as friends
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the one about 85
a lot to catch up on! we talk about everything from espresso machines to hue lights, 85mm lenses and the importance of committing to a focal length for the long term.
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the one about 35mm
we talk all about the 35mm focal length. favorite uses, lenses and why it’s sam's favorite for the new Leica M10.
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the one about branding
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in this episode we talk food, standing desks, leica m10, midi lightroom controllers, the process of branding, using squarespace vs wordpress, logos,
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first episode of the new year is magic number 30! we talk about best of review posts for 2016, keeping up with blogging, some medium format talk, and of course - our reviews of star wars: rogue one
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we catch up after a brief christmas break, talk about the conclusion of west world and the controversy of selling and using presets to other photographers!
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this episode is our wrap before christmas! i noticed it’s a bit relaxed and i think it’s just because we recorded it super early in the morning and we’re both tired of staring at computer screens. it’s a crazy time of year for most photographers wrapping up all fall weddings. We also talk a bit about recording our new record, holiday print sales for galleries, doing real work in VR desktop spaces, the tv show black mirror, working for free or for exposure instead of money, nathan’s quick take on rogue one, and super mario run!
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time to get a bit nerdy. this episode is dedicated to discussing the 50mm focal length. sigma, nikon, canon, the entire spectrum of the most popular DSLR 50mm lenses.
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sorry for the late post on this one! we dive into our favorite parts of thanksgiving, the new macbook pro - keyboard touchbar, pros and cons of usb-C ports, NES classic, 40 hour work weeks, and overall state of our fall time schedules!
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sam and nathan discuss the us presidential election! this is not a political podcast so don’t worry - this won’t become a regular topic of discussion, but it’s hard not to address what’s at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment.
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we get extremely nerdy ranting about tax implications of s-corps vs llc, our opinions about the new MacBook pro with touchbar and the microsoft surface studio.
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In this episode we dive into our workspaces. desks, standing desks, workflow with external editors, and keeping sane during the crazy wedding season wrap up!
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We discuss our roots as photographers; cutting our teeth doing daily event photography in Washington DC. The good, the boring, and the interesting.
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Nathan and Sam discuss the importance of getting your flu shot and Nathan's near death witness to a car accident late at night. Also, a good bit about the frustrating pattern of ceremony restrictions on photography for catholic weddings in the USA.
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Nathan and Sam discuss their approaches to full client galleries. Structure, overall quality, consistently in editing and their overall importance. Along with that is followup about the canon mark iv files (not that lightroom supports them!) and other super duper fun stuff.
Nathan and Sam discuss the new iPhone 7 Plus camera w/ bokeh rendering and the possible implications of it for professionals. They also discuss Sam's recent purchase of the Canon Mark IV and his possible switch to canon from Nikon.
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In this episode Nathan and Sam reflect on the comings and goings of a variety of social networks - along with some short talk about the newly released Canon Mark IV rumors...
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It's been far too long since our last episode so this one is all about catching up. It's a crazy time of year for most wedding photographers so we dive right into what we've been doing to stay fresh in the midst of multiple weddings every weekend!
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We get pretty nerdy with Boxed Water, RAID talk, backup hard drives, and stories of close calls losing backups.
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What's it take to be a second shooter? Ording a pizza mid wedding is a huge plus. Also, we talk about helpful stuff.
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Lots of workshop and conference talk on this one. Benefits and caveats of both, along with some fantastic coughing because Nathan is super sick.
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Introducing www.theepicpodcast.com - a site that links to a new subreddit for discussion about each episode. Nathan and Sam discuss the value of being able to comment on the internet and how things can spiral out of control. Along with some notes on the D5 and expertly photoshopped images of Sam in New Zealand:
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Recorded live at a wedding Nathan and Sam walk through the day discussing the moods, challenges, ups and downs of the whole expereience.
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We discuss Sam's controversial blanket statement about dodging and burning in post processing, the new nikon d5, what it means to be a photographer, and of course - the tesla 3.
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This episode is sponsored by http://amityconference.com
We talk about the Instagram algorithm changes, working with vendors like wedding planners / videographers, and a few other nuggets of goodness.
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We go through our thought process for each part of a wedding day. Preparation, getting ready, first look, ceremony, portraits, and reception.
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Nathan and Sam discuss their views on balancing work with life. friends, relationships, health, e-mail and studio management.
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This time around we review the Nikon D750. Pros and Cons of the camera, but mostly the cons.
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We apologize in advance for the background noise in this one as it was recorded in the middle of a busy airport before an impending blizzard. We cover everything from travel, destinations, awards, and workshops in this pre-blizzard epicast.
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In this (spoiler) episode we bring in Ryan Brenizer to review Star Wars: The Force Awakens, talk about avoiding burnout, variation with photography gear, staying fresh, industry trends, and more Star Wars.
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Sam Hurd, instagram.com/iamthesam twitter.com/iamthesam www.samhurdphotography.com Nathan Mitchell, instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, www.nathanmitchellphotography.com Ryan Brenizer, instagram.com/ryanbrenizer www.ryanbrenizer.com
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In this episode Nathan and Sam discuss the idea of having an online persona for your business along with a few bits about Facebook and social media in general. We also discuss my first day impressions of the Leica Q (it's probably not what you're guessing).
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Sam Hurd, instagram.com/iamthesam twitter.com/iamthesam www.samhurdphotography.com Nathan Mitchell, instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, www.nathanmitchellphotography.com
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In this episode we get pretty nerdy with workflow in lightroom client delivery, and other computer side stuff.
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Sam Hurd, instagram.com/iamthesam twitter.com/iamthesam www.samhurdphotography.com Nathan Mitchell, instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, www.nathanmitchellphotography.com
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We discuss some of the photography equipment we use and why. A few predictions about the future, and Sam's new lawn mower.
Hosts
Sam Hurd, instagram - iamthesam , twitter.com/iamthesam www.samhurdphotography.com Nathan Mitchell, instagram - instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography , twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, www.nathanmitchellphotography.com
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In this episode we discuss our humble beginnings along with our opinions of the current state of the wedding industry.
Hosts
Sam Hurd, instagram - iamthesam , twitter.com/iamthesam www.samhurdphotography.com Nathan Mitchell, instagram - instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography , twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, www.nathanmitchellphotography.com
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Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:197921721/sounds.rss iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-epic-podcast/id1072824366?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theepicpodcast-733279998 Sponsorship Inquiry: sam@samhurdphotography.com