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Lens TalkFeb 14, 2023
A Chat w/ Taylor Jackson
We are back with our second interview of the year with the amazingly talented wedding photographer Taylor Jackson!
Taylor shares some wonderful tips for Introverted photographers, and some excellent tips on how to balance photo & video as just a single person!
Lens Talk was created to be a safe space for all creatives but especially creatives of color to connect, lean on each other for support & help inspire those starting out in any type of creative industry! Follow your hosts on Instagram @austingarnette @slb.phtgrphy @ericlsnead and today's special guest @taylorjackson
Stay tuned for another amazing guest on the next #LensTalkTuesday
Any Given Moment w/ Erick Robinson
We are back with our first interview of the year with the amazingly talented fashion & beauty photographer Erick Robinson!
Erick's story about his journey in photography makes this a MUST LISTEN episode so stay tuned through the end to hear all about how his faith & drive led him to work with big names such as: Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Garcelle Beauvais, Sheryl Lee Ralph & more!
Lens Talk was created to be a safe space for all creatives but especially creatives of color to connect, lean on each other for support & help inspire those starting out in any type of creative industry! Follow your hosts on Instagram @austingarnette @slb.phtgrphy @ericlsnead and today's special guest @imerickrobinson
Stay tuned for another amazing guest on the next #LensTalkTuesday
Brooke Nicole Photos
Kodjo Somana
Sheree MUA
Build YOUR Community
Eric Floberg
New Beginnings
S2 Ep5: Self Care pt.2
We have our first guest of season 2, and she is a very familiar voice because she was our first guest of season 1. Welcome back friend to the show Camille aka Cammy. She is our friendly neighborhood massage therapist and she joins us today to provide us with more amazing self care tips!
Be sure to enter our giveaway on Instagram for a free 30 minute massage from Cammy at her downtown Columbus location!!!
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S2 Ep4: Stop Comparing
Have you found yourself wishing you could be like “that photographer” or wondering how someone edits their photos? Unfortunately we all do it. But in this week’s episode, we talk about why it's so easy to compare and provide some helpful tips to become more confident in your own work!
"A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms." - Zen Shin
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S2 Ep3: Managing Anxiety While Working
Here's how we can get through those anxieties: breath. It may sound cliché but taking a deep breath will help relax you and calm you down. Seek out a community of others in similar situations as you, providing you someone to talk to and ask questions which helps you feel less alone. This is the biggest reason we created Lens Talk - we wanted a safe space for all photographers and creatives but especially those of color to feel seen and heard as business owners!
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S2 Ep2: Business after COVID-19
We hope you all stayed as safe as possible during this pandemic. Our hearts go out to those who were affected the pandemic whether it be job loss, catching the virus, or unfortunately losing a loved one to it - and thank you to all of our front liners who put themselves in harms way every day!
Tune in to the next #LensTalkTuesday when we discuss how to manage anxiety when working!
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S2 Ep1: Balancing Photography w/ a Full Time Job
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Lens Talk Podcast!
Today Austin + Brooke discuss all of the exciting happenings while we have been away, which leads us perfectly into our episode topic of balancing photography (or any side hustle) with a full time job!
We hope you enjoy and benefit from our tips for balancing your side hustle with your day job! Stay tuned for the next #LensTalkTuesday when we discuss "Business after Covid"
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Episode 12: “5 Must Have Cell Phone Apps”
Episode 11: "Camera Bag Essentials"
On today’s episode we dive into our camera bag essentials. Do you double check your camera bag before your shoot to make sure you have everything you need? Wanna know some items that you may have forgotten to add to your bag? Well enjoy this episode as we discuss some much needed items to have in your camera bag before every shoot and even some of our personal faves!
Thanks for tuning into episode 11!!!
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Episode 10: "Q&A"
Stay tuned to our Instagram for sneak peeks of future episodes!
Episode 9: “Nightmare Client Stories”
Episode 8: “Bloopers”
Episode 7: "Successfully Plan a Styled Shoot"
Does planning stress you out? Whether you're planning a styled shoot, portrait session or a large event, planning goes into everything a photographer does! This episode begins a series where we discuss how to plan successful shoots.
On today's episode Brooke & Austin are joined by our friend Sharee the owner of 'Couture Events by Sharee' based in Charlotte, NC.
Sharee joins us today to discuss how she got her start in the wedding & event industry and how those experiences have contributed to her success as a business owner today. We specifically ask Sharee about how styled shoots can be not only beneficial for our portfolios and getting us more clientele but also how we can better plan them so that they can be successful! In fact one of the most important tips she shares with us today is how important it is to have clearly defined roles, but keep listening because Sharee gives us many more gems on today's episode!
Not only is she extremely knowledgeable in the industry but she also gives back to her community! She founded 'Mint to Be' which is an organization that educates, empowers and gives back to single pregnant women in need. Follow her Instagram @mint_to_be so that you can donate gifts for her first annual Mint to Be baby shower for single moms to be in Charlotte, NC.
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Episode 6: "6 Tips to Grow Your Photography Biz on a Budget"
Last week we talked about Gear vs. Creativity and how we as photographers should not get to hung up over what gear we have, but instead let our creativity shine through and set us apart from others. So, on today's episode of Lens Talk we have come up with 6 tips to grow your photography business on a budget. These 6 simple tips cover everything from social media presence and branding, to affordable ways to elevate our imagery and different types of photography that could produce an increase in income. You do NOT want to miss this weeks episode.
Here is a link to Mango Street's video about Stock Photography (Tip #6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_WrBouZsls&t=295s
Join us next week as we have another special guest, our friend Sharee the owner of Couture Events by Sharee. We will begin our "successful planning" series and start by chatting with Sharee about how we can work with wedding & event planners as herself to successfully plan a styled photo shoot!
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Episode 5: “Gear vs. Creativity”
On today’s episode we challenge gear vs creativity. Do you have to have the most expensive or the latest gear to produce quality images? How important is it to know how to use what you have to the very best of your ability? Well if you are thinking about upgrading your equipment to the latest and greatest but wondering where you’ll get the money from - listen to this episode because we will be discussing this very subject and offering our personal tips on how we’ve been able to master the equipment we have while saving up for something better!
Thanks for tuning into episode 5!!!
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Episode 4: “Diversity in Photography”
Tyler Mitchell. Dana Scruggs. Dario Calmese.
These 3 black photographers have made history and opened doors for those to come. Tyler became the first black photographer to shoot the cover of Vogue in 2018, followed by Dana being the first black photographer to shoot the cover of Rolling Stone in 2019. And most recently these two were joined by Dario Calmese who just last week became the first black photographer to shoot the cover of Vanity Fair.
On today’s episode we not only celebrate the history these photographers have made, but we also discuss the need for more diversity in photography. Even when it comes to representation, if you’ve ever done Pinterest searches for inspiration then I’m sure you noticed the lack of people of color in those photos. We need more people of color behind the camera shooting these covers and telling our stories but we also need more people behind the scenes to support and make these things happen. Shout out to Radhika Jones (editor of Vanity Fair) for her commitment to showing more people of color on the covers of magazines but also having more people of color behind the scenes.
Be sure to join us next week when we discuss Gear vs. Creativity. Which do you think will win?
Thanks for tuning into episode 3!!!
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Episode 3: "Self Care"
We have our first guest!!!
On today's episode Brooke & Austin are joined by our friend Camille aka Cammy who also happens to be a licensed massage therapist in Columbus, Ohio. Cammy joins us today to share 5 practical self care tips for photographers. We often deal with neck and back pain after long days of shooting or extended periods of times at our computers editing photos. It was great to hear how she got into massage therapy and to hear her tips. You do NOT want to miss this episode because the tips are so beneficial, easy to follow and as always we are giving it to you in about 20 minutes or less!
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Episode 2: "Obstacles"
On today's episode your hosts Brooke & Austin discuss three obstacles that every photographer faces! Have you ever been rejected by a client you really wanted to work with or a venue you really wanted to have your styled shoot at? Are you just starting out in your photography career and overwhelmed by the cost of equipment, editing software and other business expenses? Do you ever feel like the market is over saturated in the city you live in or unsure that you can compete with other great photographers in your area?
If you answered yes to any of these questions - then you need to listen to today's episode. All photographers face these obstacles whether you are a beginner or well established. But let us share with you how we personally overcame them in our careers and give you tips to overcome them yourself!
Join us next week on #LensTalkTuesday when we will be joined by our first guest: a licensed massage therapist who will be on to give photographers practical self care tips, stretches and massages that we can do after long days of shooting and lugging around all of our heavy equipment!
Thanks for tuning into episode 2!!!
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Episode 1: "Art Therapy"
Welcome to the Lens Talk Podcast! This podcast was created to be a safe space for photographers of color to support and learn from each other. Photographers Brooke & Austin dive into topics surrounding technical photography tips, relatable situations and practical care for photographers from a perspective that is rarely even shared.
Join us every #LensTalkTuesday for new episodes!
On today's episode you are introduced to your hosts and learn more about our backgrounds in photography - then we jump right into the topic at hand: Art Therapy. Brooke & Austin share points from articles regarding how photography is therapeutic and can be beneficial for your mental health and the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression.
Here are the links to the articles we discussed on today's episode:
https://www.canva.com/learn/photography-as-therapy/
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