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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Nerdy Photographer Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Nerdy Photographer Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Nerdy Photographer Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

083 - The Creative Spark: Insights and Inspiration for Revitalizing Your Artistic Process

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05/19/22 • 53 min

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

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What Did You Think of the Episode?

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

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06/09/22 • 60 min

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

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04/14/22 • 5 min

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?

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082 - Full Circle with Leighton DaCosta

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04/21/22 • 84 min

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!

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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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New Reviews

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03/24/22 • 2 min

I'm taking a moment to read some of the new reviews The Nerdy Photographer Podcast has received recently. Who knows, maybe, if you leave a review, you might hear it on a future episode!

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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099 - Iconic Moments: Reliving NBA History Through the Lens of a Hall of Fame Photographer

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06/07/23 • 59 min

Welcome to a very special sports photography episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast where I have the honor of sitting down with the legendary sports photographer, Andy Bernstein. With a career spanning over four decades, Andy and his company have captured iconic moments in the world of sports as the team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers, and LA Dodgers.

Andy Bernstein is not just a sports photographer, he's a storyteller. Through his lens, he has documented the triumphs, struggles, and emotions of athletes on and off the field. His career with the Lakers has covered the "Showtime" era with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar through the Phil Jackson, Kobe, and Shaq era to the current Lebron James led Lakers.

In this episode, we will be diving into Andy's incredible journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of capturing sports at the highest level. We will also explore insights into the evolving world of sports and sports photography.

Andy Bernstein's work has not only graced the pages of magazines and newspapers, but it has also become a part of sports history. Join us as we delve into his extraordinary career and gain valuable insights from a true master of the craft.

About My Guest

Like many of the professional athletes he photographs, Andrew D. Bernstein is recognized as an All-Star in his field. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Bernstein a 2018 Curt Gowdy Award recipient, acknowledging his contributions to basketball media.

Andrew and his company, Andrew D. Bernstein Associates Photography, Inc., has served as team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers and LA Dodgers.

In addition, Bernstein holds the position of Director of Photography for STAPLES Center/Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Theater L.A. Live, the sports and entertainment complex in Los Angeles.Recognized as a highly-skilled and innovative action and portrait photographer, Bernstein was involved in the creation of NBA Photos in 1986, which is recognized as the worldwide leader in licensing of NBA photography. He was instrumental in the creation of the position of Senior Director of NBA Photos, a position he held from 1986 through 2011, and he continues to serve as the longest tenured league photographer. He is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all league publications and NBA licensed products.

Bernstein is a founding partner of a new media and events company called Legends Of Sport that celebrates legendary athletes, teams and moments in sports. Bernstein hosts a weekly podcast called “Legends Of Sport.” The show’s third season is co-produced and distributed by the Los Angeles Times and is available to download through the L.A. Times App and online.

You can see more of Andy's work on his website, Instagram, or Twitter. The Legends of Sport podcast can be found on all major podcast platforms as well as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

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081 - The Magic of Miniature: Discovering the Creative Potential of Toy Photography

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03/17/22 • 34 min

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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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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085 - Picture Your Brand: The Importance of Brand Strategy for Photographers

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07/07/22 • 84 min

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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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 Episodes are on the Way

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01/27/22 • 1 min

New episodes of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast are being recorded RIGHT NOW! You will soon get to listen to new episodes with exciting new guests, some old favorites, new game-ified segments, and, as usual, a little useless information.

Be sure to tell your friends and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

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079 - The Art of Connection: A Conversation with Headshot Photographer Peter Hurley

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02/17/22 • 48 min

I'm excited to have Peter Hurley, the king of headshots, on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about what Peter feels was the best investment he ever made in his photography business, staying relevant and reaching your audience on social media, and getting comfortable with who you are as a person to communicate more genuinely with potential clients.

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.

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

I started The Nerdy Photographer Podcast to both entertain and inform other photographers. There were so many things that I could have learned earlier in my own career but there wasn't a place to hear other photographers talking. Plus we all just need to laugh at ourselves sometimes.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

I hope listeners gain a sense of community, that they realize they are not the only ones going through the growing pains that are experienced when you try to run your own photography business. Also, I hope they laugh

Which episode should someone start with?

Hmm, I would start with episode 25 because that sets up the premise of the frame around all of the remaining shows, plus the audio is much better than the early early episodes

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

That's hard to pick. The creativity episode with Johnny Edward really stands out.

Which episode are you most proud of?

The Raiders of The Lost Camera - so much went into producing that, especially the animated version! I have since eased out of regularly creating the adventure episodes because they take so much time to do properly. I feel that one was just hitting on all cylinders, the writing, the production, etc.

What is your vision for your show?

I envision the show going well into the future, continuing to address topics that can help photographers who are either professionals or hobbyists. There's no reason to ever stop learning

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Hmm, depends on what I'm listening to. For movies, I love Film Rage. Comedy has to be We're Here to Help. History (and comedy) would be The Dollop.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

Well, I'm a photography nerd so it kind of wrote itself. I told friends both inside and outside of the photography industry the top 3 names I had come up with and they all agreed that The Nerdy Photographer seemed like it was the most accessible and encompassed what I was going for.

Tell us a bit about yourself

I have been a professional photographer for more than 20 years. I like to make people laugh. I also enjoy tacos and dogs. Not in that order or for the same reason.

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