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nathan had a daughter

feeling out work life balance with kids?

DJI first person perspective drone

robotic remote police surveillance

google will no longer track you via browser

tom cruise deepfake videos

iphotos private social network

NFT non fungible tokens

rarible.com

superare.com

87 The One About NFT Markets And Nathan's New Daughter

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nathan’s fatherhood house buying adventure

plant influencer porch shoot

using aftershoot to cull with AI

influencer influencers

sam’s story of discovering aftershoot.co 

culling workflow using aftershoot

the tradeoff of AI culling - do you lose creative growth?

30 FPS Raw capture w/ Canon R3

working with models vs wedding clients

staying humble in the face of artificial intelligence

Live Photos built into a mirrorless camera?

Signal Flow Update!

88 the one about AI Culling and influencer influencers

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In this conversation, Sam and Nathan discuss their experiences with podcasting, editing workflows, and the importance of organization in photography. They delve into the use of color coding in Lightroom, the significance of backup systems, and the benefits of syncing Lightroom with mobile apps. The discussion also touches on the differences between professional and amateur workflows, camera preferences, and the technical frustrations that come with different camera systems. Finally, they explore how to calculate an hourly rate for photography work, emphasizing the need for a solid process to ensure efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Nathan and Sam delve into the intricacies of running a photography business, focusing on the importance of calculating expenses, setting appropriate pricing, and understanding client budgets. They discuss the challenges photographers face in aligning their rates with market expectations while also considering personal financial needs. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of having a structured approach to budgeting and pricing strategies, as well as the potential benefits of creating a business identity that extends beyond personal branding.

Chapters
00:00
Innovative Tracking Solutions for Photographers
03:01
Creative Processes in Music and Photography
05:58
Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth
08:53
Navigating the Ethics of Sharing Personal Lives
11:59
The Balance of Professionalism and Personal Life
14:59
Setting Expectations with Clients
17:59
The Future of Sharing in a Digital Age
28:33
Building Momentum in Photography
31:25
The Importance of Sharing Work
32:35
Innovative Workflow Solutions
36:19
Developing the Epic Workflow App
40:58
Challenges in Photo Editing Automation
44:10
Learning from Online Content
48:39
The Future of Photography Workflows
56:17
Upcoming Projects and Events

Episode 97 epic workflow app + balancing personal vs professional sharing

The One About Spending VSCO's $70 Million in Funding

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the one about spending viscous 70million dollars
we address snakes on running trails
crappy iPhone screen replacements
nathan continues to photograph proposals
nikon picture control utility
we dream up what VSCO lightroom killer could be like
component based editing software
new netflix original show: abstract
the importance of shooting every. single. day.
new epic podcast patreon episode support!


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Hosts

Sam Hurd, instagram.com/iamthesam twitter.com/iamthesam
www.samhurdphotography.com
Nathan Mitchell, instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography twitter.com/rootbeer4meandu, 
www.nathanmitchellphotography.com

Podcast Information

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instagram and SoundCloud: @theepicpodcast
Sponsorship Inquiry: sam@samhurdphotography.com

35 The One About Spending VSCO's $70 Million in Funding

show notes!

San Diego Trip

Solar eclipse

D850 pre order announcement

Details of D850 features as announced so far

3D Space Scans for Portraits

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41 The One About Nikon D850 Release

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Sponsored by www.lit-book.com
Epic podcast coupon code: epic

Hands on with d850

Sam shoots corporate head shots

New apple products! iPhone, Apple Watch, 4k Apple TV!

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42 The one about Nikon D850 hands on Review and new Apple Products!

originally posted DEC 14, 2020 @ Patreon.com/samhurd


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Sam Hurd instagram.com/iamthesam

Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography

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HEIC Format

JPEG Mini

Magnetic attachment for iphone charging

Apple M1 Chip

The most ideal computer setup without target disk mode

Client Inquiry Responses

Are weddings still “cool” to photograph?

Maintaining perspective on your market vs the rest of the world.

Pivoting to new ventures

Don’t be a berry in the bush...

Be the bird eating the berries.

Members only coffee shops

Covid Coffee

A return to human interaction, sort of.

Canon 8mm-15mm Fisheye

NYT 2020 Review via Photos

83 The One About Inquiry Responses and the M1 Chip

originally posted JAN 20, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd

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macOS Big Sur problems

AKG Podcasting USB C Microphone

ClubHouse - audio only social network

How Clubhouse is growing, quickly.

Monetizing is a bad idea

Sam’s banned Instagram account

The downsides to a large audience

The mainstream consequences of the assumption of private vs public sharing of wedding photos.

Inauguration Day

The marketing strategy of 2020

Nathan’s wife is COVID vaccinated!

Ethereum vs Bitcoin

Crypto market is like playing chess with a monkey

84 About Sam Getting Banned from Instagram, Clubhouse, and Crypto!

originally posted FEB 7, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd

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nathan moved to arlington for the birth of his first child

buying a 1993 delaca delivery van

amtrak!

trains vs self driivng vs chip vs NFC payments

hunkering down to survive until sprint/summer

airbnb explosion

chinese investment in american real estate

investing

GME

why the GME fiasco hurt most people

hedgefund vs hedgefund

gamified apps for investing

what happened w/ robinhood

GME and why buy and hold never works

85 Why Buy And Hold Never Works

originally posted FEB 19, 2021 @ patreon.com/samhurd

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Nathan Mitchell instagram.com/nathanmitchellphotography

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86 The One About Brad Bird and Google Trends

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Professional wedding photographers Sam Hurd and Nathan Mitchell discuss a variety of topics ranging from their experience as wedding photographers to music, equipment, movies, and life in general.

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