The 2018 Year End List Episode

Hey guys! Sorry for missing last week's show! Have a brand new guest coming at you later this week! In today's episode, I talk about the story of my photography career and discuss the recently released article about "Photographer" Being One of the Worst Jobs in the US right now by the numbers. You can read the article here: https://petapixel.com/2019/04/22/photographer-named-one-of-the-25-worst-jobs-in-the-us/ I have a lot of questions about the data on this study and I don't believe it's entirely inclusive of the whole industry, but I do believe there's a lot of accuracy in it. I give a few examples of pros who are leaving the photography world due to it's decline, notably Jeremy Cowart. I read his biography last week and you should too, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Possible-Jumping-Discovering-Purpose/dp/0785223746/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MYBR6TOMO64F&keywords=im+possible+by+jeremy+cowart&qid=1556035441&s=gateway&sprefix=im+possib%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1  As always, thanks for listening!  You can follow Will Malone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/ You can LIKE Will Malone Photography on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willmalone365/ Go to my website for everything else: https://www.willmalone.com/

Short one this week! I've had a bunch of stuff going on, but I wrote a blog about how the world of "wedding photography blogging" I could talk about this topic all day, but you can read the post here: https://www.willmalone.com/blog/2019/4/9/blogging-its-just-what-you-do I have a bunch of stuff I want to fix in the post, but it's out there, so I'll do a follow up later.  Basically, I just push back at the idea that people need to feel pressure to blog photo sets just because other photographers do it. You do you.  Sign up for my newsletter! Follow me on Instagram! 

Here’s a bonus episode where I share something I preach to myself about how young of an art form photography is and how writers and musicians have it way harder. This episode is all about perspective.

Anna comes on the show and spend the bulk of this episode talking about and SPOILING Jordan Peele's latest horror outing, Us.  This episode also coincides with a blog post I wrote about how Jordan Peele's transition from comedy to horror and what photographers can learn from that. You can read that here! Thanks for listening!  Sign up for my Wednesday newsletter! Follow @willmalone on Instagram! 

Hey Guys, here's an episode where I talk about the Part 107 Commercial Drone certification process and what you need to know. THIS IS NOT A STUDY GUIDE, but rather, a guide to tell you where you can find info and what to expect during the process. Here are the links I discussed in the episode that should give you everything you need in order to take and pass the test. You don't need to spend a dime on classes, you can find everything for free online.  Hope this episode was useful to you! Hit me up and let me know what you thought or if you have any questions that I didn't answer on the podcast: willmalonephotography@gmail.com !  The FAA Study Guide (this will help you pass the majority of the test): https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf Free Practice Tests: https://3dr.com/faa/drone-practice-tests/ Free, in-depth Youtube class from Tony Northrup (incredible, free, and you can pass the test by watching this class (a few times). He goes over the entire FAA Study Guide): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ucCKFJUCU How to read Latitude and Longitude on Sectional Charts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de1JxnfzZNA Sectional Chart help:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX2_G9jzeuc You can sign up for my weekly newsletter here: https://www.willmalone.com/wmpnewsletter Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/ Like Will Malone Photography on FB: https://www.facebook.com/willmalone365/

In this week's episode of Out of Focus, we talk about the dark hand of Facebook and the power it has over our businesses as seen by the blackout last week. I talk to Greg Steele, a lawyer in South Carolina about what it is that we can even do about the power that Google, Facebook, and Amazon have over all information. Spoiler: Probably nothing.  Greg also brings us insights from the world of Law Firm Advertising, a world known for cheesy commercials. Now that people are watching TV less and less, where do lawyer ads go from here?  Referenced Clips: Alex Jones/Bon Iver mashup Jamie Casino Lawyer Super Bowl Ad Facebook Congressional Hearing Google Congressional Hearing Follow Will Malone on Instagram Check out the Print Shop on willmalone.com, use promo code WMP20 for 20% off your purchase.  Sign up for the Will Malone Photography newsletter for deals on photography packages, print promos, and other content. 

Hey guys, didn't plan on making this episode, but after finally thinking about last week and the craziness of all the travel for Robert Schoolfield's project, I use this episode to reflect. It's raw, the audio quality isn't great, but I needed to get this out there.  Go follow the rest of Robert's project, Special Delivery on Instagram: @rhschoolfield

I've been on the road this week with artist Robert Schoolfield documenting his project Special Delivery, where he's dropping off paintings across the US in various public spaces. I've had the honor to shoot photos and video of the project, and Robert is gonna tell you what it's all about in this episode of the podcast! Enjoy! Follow Robert: @rhschoolfield on Instagram His website: schoolfieldart.com Follow Will: @willmalone on Instagram My website: willmalone.com 

We're back! Starting Out of Focus with a new monthly tradition: Movie of the Month! I'm a big movie buff and I need a place to talk about this stuff, so why not talk movies once a month on the podcast? It's part of the visual arts, right?? Stay tuned for Robert Schoolfield's return next week as we go on the road for his project "Special Delivery"! We'll be headed to DC, Philly, NYC, and Chicago, and I'll be documenting the whole way.  Follow me on Instagram: @willmalone Sign up for my weekly newsletter for promotions and other goodies: https://www.willmalone.com/wmpnewsletter

Out of Focus is back! Next full episode will be out later this week! Sign up for the Newsletter on willmalone.com!!! Instagram is @willmalone

Hope you’re have a great 2019! I’m changing things around a bit due to my busy schedule and respect for yours. I will be treating this like a TV show and release it in seasons rather than every single week right now. Listen for more info on that, the future and my thoughts about the photo industry. Pardon my out of breath-ness I recorded this quickly right after a work out. You can follow me as always on Instagram @willmalone and my website is willmalone.com! Seeya soon!

Guys, it's here.  For those who don't know, my wife and I have an annual Christmas podcast where we talk about a different film version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. I've decided to release it on this feed as well this time around, but you can access the official You, Me, and Carol feed here for all past episodes of the show.  This year, we watch the origin story to The Christmas Carol titled "The Man Who Invented Christmas". We had a great time with it, and we highly recommend that you watch it as well! Sit back, grab some cookies, and listen to two total professionals talk about Christmas Carol related dealings.  Merry Christmas, Everyone.  Will Malone's Instagram  Will Malone's Website 

Last episode of the year! (You, Me, and Carol is next week!) On this episode, Aaron Fortune comes in from Switzerland to talk about technology's place in the world and how to respond to it. We talk about fake photos made by AI, how technology could usher in the end times, and we call you to arms to help us fight in the War on Christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone! See you next week for our annual Christmas Carol podcast, You, Me, and Carol! Follow me on Instagram: @willmalone My website: willmalone.com

There will be another episode next week, but we are going ahead and doing a year end list thing this week. We talk about things we've learned, our favorite things we did in 2018, and then we move into our favorite movies and tv shows of the year. It starts heavy and then becomes light, airy and fun at the end. Thanks to everyone who has been listening over these 7 weeks! Looking forward to spending 2019 with you! Instagram: @willmalone Website: willmalone.com

Hey guys! Sorry we're a little late with this one. I'll be better, I swear :) Kelsey came all the way to SC for this one, and she kind of ended up interviewing me, which wasn't planned in the slightest. We talk about having a system in order to stay creative, starting from scratch, and I go on about the weird nature of the photo industry (if it can even be called that). Leave a review and subscribe to the podcast if you like it! Follow Will Malone on Instagram: @willmalone Shownotes are on willmalone.com

I talk with my wife about more tales from the road! (We'll go back to our regularly scheduled programming next week....whatever that means) I talk about the reminder I got over this trip that creativity is a muscle, and it needs to be worked out daily. Two movies we've watched recently, Creed II and The Man Who Invented Christmas (for our Christmas podcast) share this theme of fighting writer's block. Follow the final leg of the road trip on my Instagram: @willmalone Shownotes are on willmalone.com

Greetings from New Mexico! (That's at least where I am posting from this week) In this episode, I talk to my dad, Charlie Malone, about his video series, The Coastal Triangle, where he gets to share stories from the locals of the Gulf Shores area of Alabama. We also talk about starting on your own with a camera, and Anna and I give you a quick update from the road. You can follow The Coastal Triangle on Instagram: (@thecoastaltriangle) and watch the longform videos on Facebook by searching for The Coastal Triangle's page. As usual, my Instagram is @willmalone, and shownotes live on willmalone.com/blog

Will has his wife on the show to talk about moving from Chattanooga, TN to Greenville, SC, their upcoming cross country trip, and why Will is anti-multiple Instagram accounts. Follow Will on Instagram: @willmalone, and go to willmalone.com for show notes and other comings and goings.

In this episode I sit down and have a chill conversation with artist Robert Schoolfield. We talk about the difficulty of being ourselves, Banksy, and the Value of Art. Follow Robert on Instagram: @rhschoolfield Robert's website: schoolfieldart.com Follow Will on Instagram: @willmalone Will's website: willmalone.com

In this episode, my sociologist professor friend, Kelsey West comes on the podcast to talk about how people work, and that we're really all sociologists deep down. Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @kels_megan Follow Will Malone on Instagram: @willmalone Website: willmalone.com

A mini-episode that further explains what "A photography podcast for everyone" even means. Spoiler: it's not a podcast about camera gear! Follow Will Malone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/ Website: willmalone.com

here's a sneak peek of episode 1, where kelsey west tells us about a "shocking" sociology experiment.

welcome to out of focus, a photography podcast for everyone! in this podcast we'll talk photography, but i'll also be talking to people in different fields other than my own. i'm a portrait photographer for a living, and i'm very excited to get started. stay tuned for episode 1 coming soon!!!!! my instagram: @willmalone my website: willmalone.com see you soon!