The thephotographerscraic's Podcast

The Positive Episode!! Episode 61: In this episode we are joined by our good friend from across the pond, Steven Van Elk to get a more upbeat perspective on the current state of events!   We are fed up with all the negativity surrounding the wedding industry right now, so with the vaccine roll out going well both here in the UK and in the US things are finally looking up! We’re all coming into wedding season and although bookings are a little down from normal for everyone, it is safe to say we are all buzzing to get back behind the lens and infront of a wedding ceremony again!   Obviously it wouldn’t be an episode from one half of the Wedding Photo Hangover without some booze so we chat whiskies, our favourite films and also field some questions from the Facebook group.   Enjoy! Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time).   Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P   The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Everything new and Fujifilm related... (including the GFX 100s!!!) Episode 60: In this episode we are joined by our good friend and Fuji X-ambassador Scott Johnson from The Edge photography to discuss the new eye wateringly good offerings from Fujifilm!! Scott has been demoing and trialing the new Fujifilm’s GFX100s since late last year and is absolutely delighted to share his thoughts and findings with us! We talk about the stunning capabilities of this new beast of a camera but also it’s VERY appealing price tag and relatively compact size!! We also catch up with how Scott is getting on dealing with all the new lockdown restrictions and the fact that weddings are currently illegal in England. James has a cancellation to deal with but Ross has had a few new bookings in the last week or two. Enjoy   James Business of Photography Course: https://www.jkbop.com The New Discord Landscape Community: https://discord.gg/TV2NrCg8BE Fuji’s new medium format GFX 100s: https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/gfx100s Scott Johnson/The Edge Photography details Fujifilm: https://fujifilm-x.com/global/photographers/scott-johnson Website: https://www.theedgephotography.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theedgepics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theedgepics   Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 59: It’s 2021 and although the year hasn’t exactly started as we would all have liked, James and Ross are keen to look to the future when hopefully things are a bit more “back to normal” Both James and Ross have been dealing with new enquires for 2021/22 and they discuss how to fit new bookings in with the rearranged bookings from 2020/21. Should you lower your prices to accolade a smaller/shorter wedding day and how do you try to upsell future products to clients during a recession. James has also finalised his plans for the Business of Photography course that he is running. Check out the website here: https://www.jkbop.com Stand by for an avalanche of information covering everything from booking your first portrait shoo to managing booking 20+ weddings a year! He is delighted to share all this information with you all and is proud of what has been put together so far! With more ideas flowing about the BOP and some new (very special guests) lined up, don’t forget to join our Facebook group for chat and questions I HUGE thank you to the talented Conor Finnegan who has designed us a new logo. Check out Conor’s page here: https://www.instagram.com/conorfinneganphotography Enjoy! Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

 Episode 58: After a long gap in recordings, James and Ross have some huge news both personally and professionally! Ross got engaged last weekend and is now on the hunt for a wedding photographer... James has started the new mentoring side to his business and has just completed the first block of coaching. We discuss where James wants to take this new line of enquiry and what the plans are going forward! The new mentoring also managed to fortuitously lead James towards a beautiful Aurora Borealis whilst shooting a wedding with one of his clients from the course! You literally couldn’t make up what happened and is one of the most phenomenal coincidences and subsequent shoots ever!! A proper blend of landscape and wedding photography! We also answers some questions from our Facebook group, it has been so good to get back interacting with everyone again! Enjoy! Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 57: James and Ross are back after another long break and a much needed catch up on both fronts, wedding and landscapes. Ross has his first post-lockdown wedding of the year next weekend and has been out getting back into family shoots. James has some big changes on the wedding front, namely bookings for the next 2/3years (leading to a slight change in focus….!). They also both have very exciting news and plans on the landscape side of things. Ross has been out shooting again, getting up at 4am for some sunrises whilst up north. James has his next Faroes Workshop in 2weeks but is unsure if it’ll go ahead due to restrictions and has a VERY exciting new partnership to discuss and how he has become an ambassador for a certain camera bag brand! We also answers some questions from our Facebook group, it has been so good to get back interacting with everyone again! Enjoy!   Got any questions?  Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 56: James is join by photographer and writer David duChemin to chat about the heart and soul of photography.   There is more to photography than just the technology  and gear.  Very rarely do we all discuss the journey and the soul of the photograph.  Strip away all the gear and technical aspect of taking a photograph and what are you left with?  We dive in to this and more, including imposter syndrome and why do we have to label ourselves? Do you want to transcend you’re photography to a new level?  Discover the soul and reasoning behind your photography and click the links below to discover David and I HIGHLY recommend his books. Website: https://davidduchemin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionisbetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidduchemin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craftvision Books: https://craftandvision.com/collections/all Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 55: James and Ross are back after almost a month off recording to discuss how things have been and more importantly what is the plan going forward post-lockdown. There is no hiding from it, lockdown has been pretty rubbish but we try to keep it upbeat and focus on next years wedding season, dealing with the mounting workload coming up next season and how to structure pricing for “doorstep shoots”. We also have very exciting plans (still just plans at the minute) to take a trip somewhere together!! This is not meant as click-bait but it is worth listening in til the end for!! We have the winner of our macro competition to announce next time round too!! Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 54: James is joined with professional portrait & wedding photographer Tommy Reynolds. This great and energetic chat about the Tommy’s remote portrait session that he does with professional photographers: STEVEN BUTLER-MATTIN https://www.instagram.com/stevenbutle... HANNAH COUZENS https://www.instagram.com/hannahcouze... ALEX BENYON https://www.instagram.com/abenyon_por... SEAN TUCKER https://www.instagram.com/seantuck/ AARON ANDERSON. Using Zoom & Lumix UK tether software I wanted to give portrait photographers the ability to take a photograph the way they want, all remotely. We chat about when people want to know when things go wrong, almost getting kidnapped and the importance of getting your personality across in video. Zoom photo shoot link - https://youtu.be/opIGrgVSWqU  Assets from this shoot - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0oloitji558h3uh/AACcR3zhhqZZl5EeP4WeQgXKa?dl=0  Socials and website https://tommyreynolds.co.uk/ - Portfolio Site www.tommyreynolds.training - Training Site www.instagram.com/tommyreynolds89  www.youtube.com/tommyreynolds89  Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 53: James and Ross are joined once again by previous guest Alistair Hamill. We try to stick to the script but after being in lockdown for 6weeks the script goes out the window pretty quickly.... We discuss coping with Covid19 restrictions, applying for financial help and how you could make money post-lockdown. Alistair has started his podcast so we question why on earth he would do such a crazy thing!! We compare microphones, shutter sounds and where will be the first place to go to shoot once lockdown restrictions are relaxed. A reminder that the macro competition entries are due by Sunday 10th May! Where to find Alistair: Website & workshops: http://www.alistairhamillphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahamillphotos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alistairhamillphotography Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 52: James and Ross are joined once again by previous guest Alyce Bender. We discuss how since the last time we spoke, almost 45 episodes ago (!!!) Alyce has become a Tamron ambassador. She also shares her most recent project since being stuck in lockdown, macro photography. Her work has been gaining some great traction on social media and we want to know what inspires her to look so closely!! We also have a brand new competition with a fantastic prize to announce and have an extra special guest judge! Where to find Alyce: Website & workshops: https://www.abenderphotography.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abenderphoto Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abenderphoto Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 51: James is joined by landscape photographer Margaret Soraya. Margaret runs photography retreats in the highlands and islands of Scotland. These amazing retreats work on not only just photography but the mindfulness that photography brings. We talk about her journey from photographing weddings for 16 years to full time landscape photographer. Where to find Margaret: Website & workshops:https://www.quietlandscapes.co.uk/  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/margaretsoraya/. Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/quietlandscapes Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 50: Woohoo! We hit our first milestone, 50 episodes and boy is episode 50 epic! Ross & James chat with Jim Pollard, one half of the super talented husband and wife team “Pollard We Are”. Originally from the UK but after traveling the world Jim and his family settled in the beautiful New Zealand where he discovered his love for wedding photography. Although Jim and his wife Vicky are hugely successful destination wedding photographers, they are most well known around the world for jumping in helicopters and flying to the tops of mountains in NZ to create master pieces of art during a wedding day! We discuss how he does this and the hurdles he faces to capture these incredible photographs. We also chat about the equipment they use when undertaking such a huge amount of travelling during a wedding day, his Instagram followers, Jim’s thoughts on wedding albums, his printing with his Canon Pro-222 and how he prefers to offer a single shot beautifully printed than an album. We also managed to squeeze in a quick discussion on editing and how he became associated with Dvlop preset This is a link to the Montenegro shoot Ross discusses - some stunning lighting and an abandoned swimming pool! https://www.pollardweare.com/montenegro-wedding-andrew-alisha-kotor-montenegro/ Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/FZUyKeL5eP0 Pollard are we details: Website: https://www.pollardweare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pollardweare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimpollardgoesclick Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com Music: Breeze by AGST https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/agst Listen here:

Episode 49: Coronials! James, Ross & Scott get together to discuss rescheduling, re-booking and what we are all facing after Covid19 has passed! what they are all doing now that all work has dried up until the summer and your questions from our Facebook group. We are also streaming the podcast live on our Facebook group but this will be moved to YouTube very soon. Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com Listen here:

Episode 47: James & Steven sort of Save the world PT 2 I hope you enjoyed part 1, if not listened yet, here is the link: https://www.justjamesk.com/photographerscraic/james-steven-sort-of-save-the-world-part-1 1 of 2 hosts from the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST Steven Van Elk joins James during this time of complete madness in the world to discuss almost everything other than photography. We HIGHLY recommend you check out the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST from the links below and if you love them as much as we do, please support them for $1 a month over at: Dustin & Steven Save The World: https://www.patreon.com/WPH Website: https://weddinghangover.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingPhotoHangover Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddinghangover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingphotohangover Enjoy P.S Thank you to Ulices for the photo: http://www.deltorophoto.com / http://www.Instagram.com/deltorophoto   Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 47: James & Steven sort of Save the world PT 1 1 of 2 hosts from the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST Steven Van Elk joins James during this time of complete madness in the world to discuss almost everything other than photography. We HIGHLY recommend you check out the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST from the links below and if you love them as much as we do, please support them for $1 a month over at: Dustin & Steven Save The World: https://www.patreon.com/WPH Website: https://weddinghangover.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingPhotoHangover Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddinghangover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingphotohangover Enjoy P.S Thank you to Ulices for the photo: http://www.deltorophoto.com / http://www.Instagram.com/deltorophoto   Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 46: Scott interviews that talented Christina Laurder and James chats about the disruption the Fecking Corona Virus is causing James decides to record the podcast LIVE in our Facebook group. We discuss the current situation with the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) and how it has affected him and the business. James also answers your questions from the Facebook group and then in to a special interview by Scott While Scott is traveling with the Societies Roadshow he sits down with the talented portrait photographer Christina Lauder. They discuss her road in to photography, scoring 100 in a judging panel, a quick fire round of random questions. Christina's details: Website: https://www.christinalauderportraits.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/christinalauderportraits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinalauderportraits Instagram: Pet Portraits: https://www.instagram.com/christinalauderpetportraits Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 45: Recorded live from the Society of Photographers Roadshow with James, Scott & Listener of the show Darren who will be grilling them with questions. Special episode! James met up with Scott at the Society of Photographers Roadshow in Falkirk, Scotland. Fresh off a plane from Vegas and Scott hits the road with his talk on the art of selling wedding albums. We catch up quickly before going to ti discussion about societies, what happened in vegas and listener Darren Moor joins us in person to grill James & Scott with his list of questions. Will they manage to answer them? Listen to find out. Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 44: An Irish take over! Ross is joined by Alistair Hamill to discuss composition in the landscape. Alistair has come armed with some of his favourite quotes including - A snapshot says "this is what you would have seen if you had been there." A photograph says "this is what you wouldn't have noticed even if you were standing right beside me." Anon. There is also a bit of a surprising end to the hour... keep listening to hear how it finishes!! Facebook Group: https://buff.ly/2Zmnouh Check out Alistair’s website and social media here: Behind the rules: http://www.alistairhamillphotography.com/blogs/behind-the-rules-the-principles-that-underpin-good-composition Website: http://www.alistairhamillphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alistairhamillphotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahamillphotos/ Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 43 Bonus episode where we answers your questions. Alistair deep question. Can we answer it? Using things like prisms, Ross hates flowery distractions, James has fallen out of love with his filter company, is it time to change Mac or PC? Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com

Episode 42: Ross is back and joined with James to discuss new wedding albums, editing styles and should you adapt yours, mince pies and should be we photographing the guests at weddings? Enjoy Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time). Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love by leaving us a (great 5*) review on iTunes, this will help other photographers find us: goo.gl/6Kam3P The Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographerscraic Our website: www.thephotographerscraic.com