The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
Nerdy Photographer
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Host Casey Fatchett brings an often humorous look at the photography industry, offering advice, telling stories, and interviewing working photographers - all while going on adventures with the crew of the starship Fibonacci. He's also sure to include just a little bit of useless information in every episode.
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083 - The Creative Spark: Insights and Inspiration for Revitalizing Your Artistic Process
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
05/19/22 • 53 min
5.0
Sometimes it can feel difficult to get creative in your photography. You feel like you have lost your creative spark or urge or mojo...however you choose to describe it!
Luckily for you, I sat down with fashion and portrait photographer Jonny Edward on this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast to discuss overcoming barriers to our creativity, including those self imposed hurdles, so that we can free up some creative space to help others as well.
It's really a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.
About My Guest
Jonny Edward is an internationally renowned fashion and editorial-portrait photographer, art director, and creative educator. They seek to empower expression and impel individuality in all they do and create. As an ardent advocate for artistic authenticity and creative community, Jonny's mission is to foster the constructs of community over competition and artists supporting artists, leading from love and gratitude, rooted in the notion that the only thing more powerful than destruction is creation.
You can also find Jonny @jonnycreative on Instagram or at JonnyEdward.com
Episode Promos:
- Siteground Web Hosting
- ODPH Podcast
- Nerdy PHotographer Merchandise!
- Nerdy Photographer Photography Contract Templates
Did you enjoy the conversation? Will it help you get creative in the future? Head over to Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or Facebook and tell me how the episode impacted you. Or you can leave a voice message on our contact page.
Personally, this was one of my favorite conversations I have had on this podcast.
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Nerd Quests: Star Wars
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
06/09/22 • 60 min
5.0
Why do I love Star Wars so much? More importantly, why do I love some parts of Star Wars more than others?
Seriously, folks, this is a question for the ages. I've been a fan of Star Wars for my entire life...and that's not a short amount of time.
To delve into this question and help me on my quest, Lauren and Matt from Hops Geek News - click here to check out their awesome podcast - come along for the ride, challenging me along the way to rethink my opinions.
Will I change my mind about the prequels? Will I change their minds about The Last Jedi? Will someone tell me why The Book of Boba Fett was The Mandalorian Season 2.5?!?
Tune in to find out!
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Happy Birthday
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
04/14/22 • 5 min
5.0
We're celebrating the 3rd birthday of The Nerdy Photographer website and the not 3rd birthday of me, the actual nerdy photographer.
I'm discussing the current state of the podcast, what I learned from a recent incredible film that I watched, and a new type of episode I would like to add to the podcast.
Are you ready to join me on these new adventures?
Follow along with the Nerdy Photographer on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok between episodes!
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081 - The Magic of Miniature: Discovering the Creative Potential of Toy Photography
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
03/17/22 • 34 min
5.0
I've always been fascinated by toys and collecting. My comic book collection, my growing Funko collection, but, most of all, I had a huge collection of action figures. Setting up the figures to tell stories was so engrossing.
It's strange that I haven't gotten into toy photography, right? Well, it has interested me but I've never fully committed.
In this episode, I interview toy photographer Anthony Mattea whose collection of toy photography makes me extremely jealous. Seriously, go check out his work. The X-Men Sentinel shots and Juggernaut...*chef kiss*
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- Siteground Web Hosting
- Nerdy Photographer Merchandise
- For Nerds By Nerds Podcast
- Nerd Alternative Podcast
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About My Guest
My name is Anthony Mattea. I live in the California bay area. I have always loved photography but 4 years ago I decided to pursue it on a more professional basis. I started out with wildlife photography and then lockdown happened. My love for comics and movies naturally led me to toy photography. It's opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
See Anthony's work on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Are you still reading? You should definitely leave a review! See you next time. Or hear you? Whatever the term is...
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082 - Full Circle with Leighton DaCosta
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
04/21/22 • 84 min
5.0
On this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, friend of the show Leighton DaCosta returns to talk about his recent trip to WPPI, hats, why he didn't like The Batman, and coming full circle as a photographer.
This is Leighton's fifth time on the podcast. You may remember our discussions about hiring other photographers to work for you, racism in the photo industry, or arguing about the best fictional photographers.
Much like our previous discussions, we cover a lot of ground, including why he didn't like The Batman, how much we're both looking forward to Top Gun: Maverick, and setting goals. However, we spend most of our time focusing on coming full circle as a photographer. What does that mean? You will have to listen and find out!
Episode PromosThis episode includes promos for the following:
- The Spy Hards Podcast
- Crime Diner Podcast
- Let's Be Real Unposed Photography Prompts
- Nerdy Photographer Photography Contract Templates
- Leave reviews! Reviews help so much. You can leave reviews for the Nerdy Photographer on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and GoodPods (those last two you can rate and review individual episodes)
- Tell people about The Nerdy Photographer Podcast!
- Follow @thenerdyphoto on Instagram
- Follow @thenerdyphoto on TikTok
- Grab yourself some photography merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, and stickers!
ABOUT MY GUEST
Leighton DaCosta, or “LD” as many know him by, is a Wedding and Fine Art Portrait Photographer based in Southern California. He started his photography business more than 15 years ago while serving in the Navy. Due to the military requirements, he learned to make his studio “interstate mobile” as he has operated for extended periods in Virginia, Florida, Utah, Georgia, South Carolina, and California. He’s conducted photo assignments in exotic and remote places such as Dubai, Jamaica, and Aruba; as well as several years flying over Afghanistan.
When not creating content of his own, Leighton diligently works at educating photographers and others in the industry in not only content creation but also in business practices geared for the creative.
You can check out Leighton’s website at LeightonD.com, and follow along with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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085 - Picture Your Brand: The Importance of Brand Strategy for Photographers
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
07/07/22 • 84 min
5.0
It can be very difficult for creative minded people like photographers to get their brains in "business mode." Folks like us are just used to thinking creatively. So, when we need to create a brand strategy that differentiates us from the rest of the creatives out there so that our business can thrive, we may find ourselves unsure of what to do.
Where do you even get started? Well, that's what this episode is about! Sit back and listen AND BE READY TO TAKE SOME NOTES. There is some homework at the end of this episode.
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Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenerdyphoto
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnu3nmWrFq4d_sffbChNzoA
Facebook - https://facebook.com/NerdyPhotographer
Episode PromosThis episode includes promotions for the following:
- Let's Be Real Unposed Photography Prompts
- Audible Plus Premium Free Trial
- Crime Diner Podcast
- SpyHards Podcast
About My Guest
Founder of Mercurylab, Beth Taubner has been a Transformational Brand Strategist and Creative Director working with strategy and creative communications for over 20 years. Beth has developed a proprietary approach to branding using a combination of psychological, visual and analytic processes. Beth has developed a profound emotional branding process enabling clients to come to market with a focused blueprint for success, rooted in authenticity, consciousness and real-world success.
Beth offers one-on-one consulting and coaching, and business consulting on strategic brand and creative development, communications, content creation, marketing and implementation worldwide.
You can find Beth and Mercurylab on Instagram or at their website.
Only When I Dream Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Only When I Dream is a group exhibition curated by Beth Taubner and Andrew Coningsby. The exhibition is comprised of fine art photographs, original illustrations and one video and sound installation, all of which resonate with the exhibition topic. Artists exhibiting include renowned fine art photographers Morag Patterson, Ted Leeming, Claire Rosen, Gina Glover, multi-media artist Carol Sharp along with esteemed illustrators Sam Falconer and Martin O’Neill. Only When I Dream will stimulate the viewer as we ask them to go on a multiplicity of journeys with us.
The Celtic, poet, theologian, and philosopher John O’Donohue spoke about “the invisible world” that is constantly intertwining what we are able to know, and see. This exhibition is about memories and dreams, real or fabricated.
Dreaming can be moments that crystallize yearnings, ethereal and romantic. They can be stories that we conjure tied to memories from the past, or the imagined past, therefore nostalgic and informed by memory or longings. We might experience highly sensory and visual waking or sleeping dreams where the mind and imagination travel to distant lands, or just next door. Our dreams might conjure untamed places in the physical world we have been to and long to experience again.
O’Donohue said that a dream is a sophisticated, imaginative text full of figures and drama that we send to ourselves. These concepts are explored through the multi-dimensional language and visual landscape of Only When I Dream.
Only When I Dream will be on display at the Coningsby Gallery from August 30th until September 10th of 2022 from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The gallery will be closed on September 4th. More information can be found at the gallery website - https://www.coningsbygallery.com/
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New Reviews
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
03/24/22 • 2 min
5.0
Where can you leave a review? Well, head over to https://nerdyphotographer.com/podcast
You can leave reviews and ratings on Apple Podcast, Podchaser, and GoodPods among others. Oh, and tell your friends about the show. They will thank you for doing it!
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Nerd Quests: Dune
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
05/05/22 • 66 min
5.0
Why am I the nerd that I am?
What does it take for a nerdy topic to make me emphatic in my feelings about it?
Why does Coke taste so much better than Pepsi?
These are just some of the questions we will tackle in NERD QUESTS, a new Nerdy Photographer Podcast series exploring topics near and dear to my nerdy little heart.
On this episode, I sit down with Jim from the Film Rage Podcast to talk about Dune. Not just the recent film production, or the 1980s David Lynch film, but all iterations of Frank Herbert's science fiction classic.
Check out the Film Rage Website - https://www.filmrageyyc.com/
And support the Nerdy Photographer and future Nerd Quests by following along on social media:
- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenerdyphoto
- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto
Hit me with your favorite Dune quote or aspect of the Dune universe and let's keep the quest going!
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079 - The Art of Connection: A Conversation with Headshot Photographer Peter Hurley
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
02/17/22 • 48 min
5.0
Peter also discusses having the opportunity to be an NFL sideline photographer, finding lost things, and the topic he thinks will dominate the photography landscape in the near future.
About My Guest
Peter Hurley is a world-famous photographer, an official partner of Canon and B&H Photos, and is the creator of Headshot Crew, the world’s largest team of headshot and portrait photographers. Peter authored The Headshot - an in-depth book on the importance of a proper headshot and how to take the best shots possible. Peter has been featured on Fstoppers, Popular Photography and has also participated in TEDx Talks. Peter has recently launched the first-ever photography-inspired NFT collection, Shabangrs. The 2500-piece collection was created in honor of photographers and creatives around the world who haven't gotten much attention from the NFT space.
Episode Promos
This episode includes promos for the following:
- The Wedding Photo Hangover Podcast
- Nerdy Photographer Let's Be Real Unposed Photography Prompts
- Nerdy Photographer Photography Contract Templates
Support the Nerdy Photographer
If you'd like to support the Nerdy Photographer, please leave a review! Here's a secret - IT'S FREE! And they help the podcast reach new listeners.
You can also show off your love for the podcast with some Nerdy Photographer swag
Or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok - seriously, the TikTok account is blowing up at the moment.
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080 - The Weirdest Photoshop Requests We've Ever Received
The Nerdy Photographer Podcast
03/03/22 • 69 min
5.0
As photographers, we receive a lot of weird Photoshop requests from our clients. Podcast listeners have sent me a HUGE list of weird requests that they have received in their careers. Seriously, this list is several hundred entries long and the requests range from slight silly to absolutely insane to downright racist.
On this episode of the podcast, Mel and Dwayne from the Filters Removed Podcast join me once again to go over some listener submitted Photoshop requests, as well as sharing a few stories of our own.
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Support The Podcast
Be sure to follow along on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and get in on all the discussion and humor that goes on between episodes.
You can also leave us a voice message and tell us what you thought of the episode or what you would like to hear about in future episodes on our contact page - nerdyphotographer.com/contact
About My Guests
Filters Removed Podcast
The Filters Removed Podcast is a photography comedy podcast focused on anonymous true stories about photographer bloopers and misadventures. You can find the podcast at their website, as well as Instagram and Facebook.
Melissa Johnstone
Melissa is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Winnipeg, MB Canada. She runs fun photography workshops when not in a pandemic, but right now podcasting is what she looks forward to weekly. She is obsessed with Scrabble and sour candy. You can find her on her website and over on Instagram.
Dwayne Larson
Dwayne is a wedding and concert/event photographer based in Winnipeg, MB Canada. He goes to 3-5 concerts a week the live music was a thing. He is obsessed with collecting vinyl records and recording podcasts. You can see more of Dwayne’s work on his website and on Instagram.
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