Focused Photographers Podcast

On today's episode, listen as I share how I've built my business over the last decade by supercharging my couples and giving them the tools to tell others about me! Social media changes (See Instagram's announcement from this week how they're shifting away from a photocentric platform.) Algorithms change almost daily, and yet other platforms become obsolete as quick as they've arrived. You know what doesn't change? Someone's opinion of you unless you wrong them. That's why the relationships you have, cultivating new ones, and feeding old ones should form the foundation of your marketing. It's this idea that I've built my business on and why I keep having my past couple show up at my current weddings. In episode 7 of the Focused Photographers Podcast, listen as we dive into creating an experience for your couples that will give them tools outside of great photos to talk about you. I'll also cover the two other areas to focus on while building word of mouth networks include why you should stop giving albums, artwork and sending galleries to wedding venues.

Dan Morris is a laid-back UK-based wedding photographer who completely changed course several years into his photography career. He says "I forget everything I knew about wedding photography," and went into a completely different direction towards a more documentary approach. Listen as Dan shares about how he fell into wedding photography after he realized that his current job was a dead end. We talk about awards in the photography industry, the tremendous responsibility we have as wedding photographers, how to tell a story with a photograph through layering, documentary photographers we both draw inspiration from, and much more (like Dan's tiny dachshund pup)! How to connect with Dan Morris: Website: www.danmorrisphotography.co.uk Wedding Instagram: www.instagram.com/danmorrisphotography Street Photography Instagram: www.instagram.com/danmorrisstreet More from the Focused Photographers Podcast:www.focusedphotographers.com www.instagram.com/getfocusedphotographers

Chuck Anerino is a wedding photographer with deeps photojournalistic roots based out Delaware. He got his start in photography "later" in life through blending his love for family and his passion for photography.  When you view Chuck's photographs, surely there's intense attention to light and composition, but what's immediately apparent to me is the instinctual connection one has as the viewer to the subjects in the frame. Chuck's role as a third-party observer who minimally influences the events of the day, if at all.  Many photographers may be tempted to think of the camera as a sort of maestro's baton. In this episode as we discuss how Chuck approaches creativity through being just another piece of the orchestra of the wedding day. Listen as we cover some of the basic rules and ethics of photojournalism, the defining moment in Chuck's early days that put him on the documentary path, the projects chuck has outside the confines of the photo session, the questions Chuck asks himself throughout the wedding day, and his mantra when he walks into a new situation. Follow Chuck: www.anerinooriginals.com IG: @anerinoc Follow the Focused Photographers Podcast: www.focusedphotographers.com IG: @getfocusedphotographers

Tony Hoffer is a photographer I've been following for a very long time. I remember finding his work when I was just starting out and being BLOWN AWAY by the photographs I saw. We're both located outside of Philadelphia and what was even more awe-inspiring for me was because so many of his photographs were at the same venues I was photographing at but he saw them in such a different way. He and his wife Amy are known for churning out incredibly work over and over again. Seriously go to their website any day, anytime, and browse through their blog from their most recent wedding or one from years ago!  Together he and his wife Amy have spent nearly 15 years as wedding and commercial photographers. Their work has taken them all around the world to nearly all 50 states and 5 continents. They've been featured in many national industry publications and have taught workshops and conferences around the country and overseas. Tony has spoken at Foundation Conference (now Fearless), Nine Dots, PPA gatherings and others. The Hoffer Workshops, called the Hoffshop, typically sells out in minutes. Their work was published in The Guardian, Huffpost, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Brides, The Knot, Fearless Photographers, PetaPixel, Shotkit, and others. In this episode, Tony and I dive into his creative process. Listen as he shares how he prepares for shoots often times through sketching out ideas before hand, how he's constantly engaging in personal projects in his home studio, how he builds a photo during a session, and plenty of other little nuggets of wisdom along the way! This is really a behind the scenes look into Tony's creative process the result of which is what he and his wife are known for--an authentic and elevated style which focuses on pushing creative possiblities while maintaining the life and personality of their couples. Follow along on their website or Instagram!

Citlalli Rico is a Mexican wedding photographer who specializes in observing and capturing real, intimate moments and creative natural portraits. Her and her sister Tamara work have photographed over 700 weddings all over Mexico. As a speaker and educator, Citlalli has been invited to speak in the USA, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, and France! I first saw Citlalli speak at Mystic Seminars way back in 2013-2014 and I credit her with redirecting where my photography towards documentary and where I am now. Listen as Citlalli talks about: her early days of photographing volume wedding in Mexico and what led her to scaling back. Citlalli shares her thought process on the wedding day, how she builds photographs while focusing on light, moment and composition, how she stays fresh and inspired even while working at the same venues often, and how a simple and minimalist in all aspects of her wedding approach allows her to be as creative as possible. Website: WWW.CITLALLIRICO.COM Education for Photographers: HTTPS://CITLALLIRICO.COM/EDUCATION-FOR-PHOTOGRAPHERS/ Instagram: @CITLALLIRICO

In this Episode, I’m launching the first monthly topic: Creativity! Listen along as we get into how creativity ended up being the first topic released, some of my backstory and what so many photographers do when they’re just starting out that could end up hurting them in the long run. I cover how I stopped doing a disservice to myself, got out of the affirmation trap, and the photography books that helped fuel my creativity drive! This month on creativity has a bunch of AMAZING guests but more than just listening to some of the knowledge dropped, go download this little booklet: 25 Projects and Challenges to Amplify Your Creativity! Download it now at www.FocusedPhotographers.com/Creativity101 Show notes and resources can be found at www.FocusedPhotographers.com/002.

Hey! I’m Dan Moyer and welcome to the first episode of the Focused Photographers Podcast! There are so many amazing episodes coming your with with guests like Tony Hoffer, Miles Witt Boyer, Amber Leach, Dan Morris, and many more! Those are just the guests who I’ve already recorded episodes with as of early 2021. With so many amazing photography podcasts to choose from, why is this podcast here, how is it different, and most important, what are YOU going to get from it? In this episode I’ll cover the unique format of this podcast, where the idea came from, how it will be released and much more. You’ll get to know me as the podcast continues but I’d be remiss if I didn’t share a little about myself along the way. Either way, I’m excited to be on this entrepreneurial journey with you!