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Photography Fireside

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Photography Fireside is produced by Rosemary DaiRoss to bring authentic stories about the passion of business and photography to your ears. A community that takes on the responsibility of telling visual stories about the world around us. Photography Fireside chats aim to bring ideas to the table that supports this community, and it's ideas big and small.
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Episode 005 Artist Lauren Boilini sheds some light on Artist Residency

Photography FiresideJul 15, 2019

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Episode 027 COVID-19 Intimate talks/ With special guest Suzanne Rothmeyer

Episode 027 COVID-19 Intimate talks/ With special guest Suzanne Rothmeyer

Today on Photography Fireside, I am thrilled to welcome back Suzanne Rothmeyer. Rothmeyer has twenty years of experience as a professional photographer, which includes the publication of her editorial work in over a dozen magazines. In this episode that continues the COVID-19 intimate talks, we discuss Rothmeyer's recent publication with Medium. A timely publication on Rothmeyer's series Melancholia on the topic of depression.

May 25, 202001:07:11
Episode 026 COVID-19 Intimate talks/ With special guest Marika Moffitt of Dirtie Dog Photography

Episode 026 COVID-19 Intimate talks/ With special guest Marika Moffitt of Dirtie Dog Photography

Today on Photography Fireside I am thrilled to welcome back Marika Moffitt, owner of Dirtie Dog Photography, Founder of the Seattle Pet Collective podcast and Co-Founder of The Limelight Pet Project. This continues the ongoing series of COVID-19 intimate talks about life and business in the photography world today. Don't miss this inspiring episode with this very special woman.

May 18, 202048:49
Episode 025 The COVID-19 Series with Astrophotographer Mike Mercer

Episode 025 The COVID-19 Series with Astrophotographer Mike Mercer

Today we welcome astrophotographer Mike Mercer to talk about his journey into astrophotography, the process of shooting the night sky and how the effects of the COVID-19 crisis has impacted his life.

This is the second episode of the COVID-19 Intimate talks with photographers

See Mike Mercer on instagram @mikemercerphotography

May 04, 202042:43
Episode 024 Business in Lockdown (COVID-19) with Wedding Photographer Courtney Bowlden
Apr 27, 202049:33
Episode 023 Making Investments in Business

Episode 023 Making Investments in Business

We all have those times when we aren't sure if we should shift our business model. Asking ourselves, "Is it too risky?" "Will it pay off?" "Will I lose clients and find new ones?" The fear is real, but we have to face it in order to move forward and find out what's on the other side.

Feb 25, 202019:11
Episode 022 When to Stop Bootstrapping Your Business

Episode 022 When to Stop Bootstrapping Your Business

Sometimes we get stuck in the rythem of how we got somewhere in business, but reassessing how we are doing and how we are thinking about our progress can be key to switching gears into profit mode.

Feb 10, 202016:08
Episode 021 Setting Business Boundaries

Episode 021 Setting Business Boundaries

If you are familiar with the expression time is money, it certainly works here. But also time is valuable. If you find yourself all too often in a grey area of negotiating pay, fees and products, you may need to sit down and reassess your business boundaries. Get control of what you are willing to negotiate and your hard no’s.

There isn’t anything wrong with paying attention to client needs, but your client can’t know what happens in the other 99% of the hours you function without their contract.

If you really care about the longevity and profitability of your business you need to set your business boundaries. No one knows your business and what it needs better than you.

Feb 03, 202047:08
Episode 020 The Partnership Between Trend and Technique
Jan 27, 202014:31
Episode 019 with Guest Real Estate Photographer Tom Vargeletis

Episode 019 with Guest Real Estate Photographer Tom Vargeletis

Jan 20, 202001:05:07
Episode 018 The Gatekeepers Don't Have The Keys

Episode 018 The Gatekeepers Don't Have The Keys

There is a lot of self-assigned gatekeepers in the photography industry who feel like they have a say on who gets a pass into the professional elite. In this episode, I discuss real-life stories as examples of gatekeepers without keys. The world of photography has changed so rapidly since I started two decades ago, if I had followed the rules of the gatekeepers in my career, it would have been over many times.

Jan 13, 202018:48
Episode 017 HAPPY NY! CELEBRATING WINS/PLANNING A NEW YEAR

Episode 017 HAPPY NY! CELEBRATING WINS/PLANNING A NEW YEAR

Happy 2020 everyone! I'm super excited about what will come in this next year with art and business. I'm especially excited about this podcast and the new extension of education and support that will be here to help anyone who needs it this year! Let the be the best year of art and business yet!

Jan 06, 202026:47
Episode 016 Burning Envy

Episode 016 Burning Envy

I recorded this episode on my way to a photoshoot. I answer a couple of questions that came to me this week. One about organizing time for commercial headshots and the other about handling jealousy and envy of other people’s work, success and experience.
Nov 30, 201930:03
EPISODE 015 PART TWO W/COURTNEY BOWLDEN WITH BONUS SCARY STORIES

EPISODE 015 PART TWO W/COURTNEY BOWLDEN WITH BONUS SCARY STORIES

We chat it up about editing, over editing, filters, trends, ethics, clothing to shoot in, fashion, shooting on certain types of grass, talking Photoshop miracles with your clients, marketing and making connections. And just for fun to celebrate Halloween, at the beginning of this episode I found a few photographer's horror stories.

Nov 04, 201901:23:25
EPISODE 014 PART ONE W/GUEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COURTNEY BOWLDEN

EPISODE 014 PART ONE W/GUEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COURTNEY BOWLDEN

Courtney Bowlden has been in the wedding industry for over a decade. She is living in the PNW and travels internationally for her work. She's down to earth and shares so much great info as a seasoned pro., from data storage to posing and caring for your clients. We had such a great time chatting that I've split up these next few episodes into sections. If you love this weeks episode, DO NOT miss next week.

Oct 28, 201901:08:14
Episode 013 I NEED HELP/ Hiring Help

Episode 013 I NEED HELP/ Hiring Help

Hiring help is one thing, hiring the right help is everything. But first you need to get clear on what the job position is and what your expectations are.

Oct 21, 201938:03
Episode 012 HOW TO TALK ABOUT FILE SIZE WITH YOUR CLIENTS

Episode 012 HOW TO TALK ABOUT FILE SIZE WITH YOUR CLIENTS

Welcome to today's episode 012!!  Talking file size with clients can be really challenging since it's not the job of the average client to understand how file size works. It's important for photographers to communicate the value and size of files in terms that clients feel good about. Just merely giving high-resolution files every time might be shooting yourself in the foot. In this episode, I go over some key ways to communicate along with giving some ideas on how you can re-frame what you offer in terms of file size.

Oct 14, 201922:14
Episode 011 Gear Debates Not Worth Having & What You're Worth

Episode 011 Gear Debates Not Worth Having & What You're Worth

Welcome back to episode 011 in this episode I cover debating over gear, things worth talking about and things that are a waste of time. I also cover under pricing yourself and the stories we tell ourselves to justify decisions that will kill our businesses and likely our passion. Check out the new facebook page for photography fireside.

Oct 07, 201932:54
EPISODE 010 SHOOTING NUDES & DO I NEED A STUDIO SPACE

EPISODE 010 SHOOTING NUDES & DO I NEED A STUDIO SPACE

Welcome to episode 010!!! In this episode I briefly discuss the importance of professional behavior and preparation for shooting with nude models. It's a tough topic that needs to be talked about over and over. Next I talk about studio space. It's a a big topic especially in a time where the industry teaches the location method in order to avoid the high overhead of studio space. I bring up a lot of info on the things we can miss out on, things we don't think to justify when thinking of doing studio work.

Sep 02, 201945:42
EPISODE 009 RESPECTING THE PROCESS/ JAY MARTIN JR (THE DRIVE PROJECT PODCAST) CO-HOSTS THIS EPISODE TO HELP TELL PART OF MY STORY

EPISODE 009 RESPECTING THE PROCESS/ JAY MARTIN JR (THE DRIVE PROJECT PODCAST) CO-HOSTS THIS EPISODE TO HELP TELL PART OF MY STORY

EPISODE 009 RESPECTING THE PROCESS/ JAY MARTIN JR (THE DRIVE PROJECT PODCAST) CO-HOSTS THIS EPISODE TO HELP TELL PART OF MY STORY. Jay Martin Jr has been such an inspiration for compelling stories of driven people, I am honored he came onto this episode today to help me tell pivotal parts of my journey as a photographer. We talk about hard decisions that nearly put me on the streets to big rewards that were unknown surprises along the way. If you take the time to listen, thank you for taking time for this story!

Aug 20, 201952:59
EPISODE 008 THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY/ FACING REALITY AND BREAKING ILLUSIONS FOR INVESTING TIME IN THE RIGHT PLACES

EPISODE 008 THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY/ FACING REALITY AND BREAKING ILLUSIONS FOR INVESTING TIME IN THE RIGHT PLACES

This is me to the point talking statistics. Which is not the common sell of successful ideas to photographers. I address the fantasy of "get rich quick" ideas that are sold to us and also a pretty big reality check on marketing to your demographic, finding stats for your demographic and cutting through bullshit that isn't going to work for you. At the tail end of the episode I address 7 rules for addressing free work. So if you are one of those folks drowning in giving free work, stay tuned to the end to adopt some of those tried and true rules for yourself. 

Aug 12, 201955:47
Episode 007 Finding Grants & Getting in touch with your why

Episode 007 Finding Grants & Getting in touch with your why

In this episode I have asked over 20 active artists to share their go to places to look for grants. I walk through exploring each of these websites to give an overview of the types of grants that are out there to support projects big and small. In the second half of the episode I share a short excerpt from a book I am working on Curate Your Life for Creativity. The excerpt is called Getting in Touch with your Why, which explores asking yourself questions about your own intentions to create.

Jul 29, 201944:22
EPISODE 006 CONCEPTUAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER SUZANNE ROTHMEYER TELLS HER STORY
Jul 22, 201901:04:34
Episode 005 Artist Lauren Boilini sheds some light on Artist Residency
Jul 15, 201901:08:46
EPISODE 004 MANDI ASPLUND OF MANDI ANN PHOTOGRAPHY/AUTHOR OF CREATING A PURPOSE DRIVEN BUSINESS

EPISODE 004 MANDI ASPLUND OF MANDI ANN PHOTOGRAPHY/AUTHOR OF CREATING A PURPOSE DRIVEN BUSINESS

Mandi Asplund shares the process of inspiration to write her book Creating a Purpose Driven Business It's a genuinely heartfelt and compelling story. Incredibly wrote her book in just six months — a true testament to her drive and purpose. You won't want to miss this episode. I walked away completely inspired by this woman and her vision for life and business. And yes we both cried.

Jun 03, 201901:07:14
Episode 003 MARIKA MOFFITT OF DIRTIE DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Episode 003 MARIKA MOFFITT OF DIRTIE DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Marika Moffitt a pet photographer, brings to us a story of getting in touch with her vision for non-profit work and tells us how she incorporates charities into her business plan. This episode is so special in regards to understanding how powerful shaping your business around your inner passions can be. Get ready to be wowed by this creative woman. You may have just seen Marika featured on Q13 for her work on her Camp project collaboration. She get's into that project here, the why and the how. She also discusses her choice product that really works with the body of work she provides for her clients.

May 27, 201901:08:60
EPISODE 002 CURATE YOUR LIFE TO FEED YOUR CREATIVITY W/GUEST HOST JAY MARTIN JR.

EPISODE 002 CURATE YOUR LIFE TO FEED YOUR CREATIVITY W/GUEST HOST JAY MARTIN JR.

With guest host Jay Martin Jr. (The Drive Project Podcast), Rosemary discusses methods to make a life-changing shift in perspective. How to nurture your creative vision and how to Marie Kondo the hell out of social media and relationships that are sucking the life and creativity out of you.

May 20, 201953:46
Episode 001 GUEST ANDRIA LINDQUIST/ BOUDOIR & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Episode 001 GUEST ANDRIA LINDQUIST/ BOUDOIR & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Lover of life and people, Andria Lindquist, has curated her gig with passion and heart. Andria is a kickass portrait and wedding photographer with over ten years under her belt. Andria is also giving back to the photography community with education and created The Wedding Bible. We get to hear her journey how it has transformed her life and where she's heading now with her work.  

May 13, 201952:05