Episode 006 - The Ready Steady Pro Photography Podcast: Social Media. Are you doing it (Right)?

These days it can be hard (pretty much impossible) to run a business without some sort of social media presence and so it was inevitable at some stage that we dedicated a podcast episode to discuss it. For episode 6 we recorded another virtual round table discussion with some of my favourite photographers on social media. Rob Grimes makes his first RSP appearance, with Neil Graham and Tracey Christina returning to lend their thoughts to this mammoth-sized topic.

This weeks Topic

Social Media. Are you doing it (Right)?

Little Gems

• Rob’s Gem was his 'OODA Loop' – a graphical means to show the circle of improvement and maintenance of standards if you will. By continuously focussing on the things in the OODA Loop you’re surely on a path to success.

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Rob Grimes' 'OODA Loop'. Click to Enlarge

• Tracey was kind enough to share the magic of PhotoMechanic fromCameraBits.com – a piece of software for Mac and PC that speeds up your culling and editing process no end. It’s available for just $150!
• Neil’s Gem today was Martin Bailey – the brains behind Martin Bailey Photography. Martin is a Landscape and Wildlife Photographer, eBook author and workshop leader & teacher. Check out Martin here and join the G+ Community too.
• Michael’s Gem for episode 6 was Rosh Sillars. Rosh is an SEO and Google Guru and is always on top of the latest SEO trends. If you’re looking to keep on top of your SEO then Rosh’s weekly podcast is a great, bitesize listen that will help you do just this.

Guests featured in this Episode

• Michael Rammell
• Rob Grimes
• Tracey Christina
• Neil Graham

Episode 004 - The Ready Steady Pro Photography Podcast: To Specialise, or Generalise? That is the Question

5 Photographers coming together via Skype back in October 2013 to share their opinions on whether it's better to specialise in photography and choose one niche, or to generalise and shoot everything that comes your way. 

Episode 4 was the first time we had a guest from outside of the UK, as Mary Angelini from Chicago in the USA joined the conversation. Joining Mary as the other newcomer was Mr Jeff Hall from. Returning guests Lee Jones and Neil Graham made it 5 photographers in total to take on this topic.

Whilst some would say there is nothing wrong with wanting to shoot everything to gain maximum exposure, others may argue that specialising and shooting one niche is the best way to move your photography business (and skill set) forward. Then again what about the seasonality of some niche’s such as wedding photography? Should photographers shoot other things, say food, portraits or commercial, during the winter months to keep cash flow coming in? I’m really excited about this topic and am really looking forward to hearing the thoughts of my guests.

So be sure to take a listen to hear what my guests and I have to say on the topic.

This weeks Topics

To Specialise, or Generalise? That is the Question

Today’s Little Gems

• Jeff’s Gem for Episode 4 was Elliot Siegal’s book “Photographing Women: 1,000 poses”. A great read and of course, available on Kindle
• Lee Jones shared with us his new purchase – theWacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet that aids in precision and speed when it comes to post-processing
• Mary wanted to highlight the fantastic new video series from David DuChemin from Craft & Vision; “The Created Image Video Series Vol.1”
• Neil kindly shared the book ‘Tribes’ from Seth Goden – a very thought provoking read. Also available as an eBook through Amazon
• Michael wanted to share the very inspiring work by Brandon Stanton, who is known for the Humans Of New York body of work

Show Notes / Links

• Michael mentioned that Jerry Ghionis suggests Second Shooters shouldn’t be paid. Sign up to the ICE Society for free here to watch the web cast where Jerry says this
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• The guys also gave a brief nod to the superb Cliff Mautner. Take a look at his work here
• Rob Grimes got a mention on today’s show. You can see his work here. I’m very pleased to say that Rob will be on Episode 4 in Late October too.

Guests featured in this Episode

• Michael Rammell
• Lee Jones
• Neil Graham
• Mary Angelini
• Jeff Hall