The PRO EDU Photography Podcast | Where Photographers, Retouchers, & Filmmakers Drink & Talk Business
Welcome to the PRO EDU Photography Podcast where host and founder of PRO EDU Gary Martin interviews your favorite photographers, retouchers, filmmakers, and artists. Everything from commercial, editorial, wedding, portrait, and product, we interview them all. For more info on PRO EDU, visit our website at www.proedu.com. We publish episodes weekly on Soundcloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and Google Music.
Episodes
May 23, 2023 • 50 mins
In season 9 episode 18 the PRO EDU Podcast, Gary Martin and Jason Buff talk with Anand Rathi They discuss the use of deep learning in the field of photography. Anand Rathi is the co-founder of Algomage, a company that uses deep learning technology to help photographers automate their workflow and improve image quality. During the conversation, Rathi explains how his company's AI technology can help photographers speed up their work...
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May 19, 2023 • 56 mins
In season 9 episode 17 of the PRO EDU Podcast, Gary Martin and Jason Buff talk with Sanjay Jogia, an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer. Sanjay discusses his approach to photography and how he uses technology to enhance his work. He shares his belief in capturing the moment and the emotion of a scene, rather than relying on post-production editing. He discusses his use of LUTs (look-up tables) to achieve the desired co...
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May 17, 2023 • 65 mins
In season 9 episode 16 of the PRO EDU Podcast, host Gary Martin and Jason Buff talk with Tracy Lee about a variety of topics, including adventure tours, stunt acting, gun safety, and the complexities of Instagram. They discuss the appeal of adventure tours and the possibility of renting a guide for a seven-day excursion. Tracy Lee talks about her interest in stunt acting and her training in combative firearms, as well as her desire...
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May 15, 2023 • 28 mins
In Season 9 Episode 15 of The PRO EDU Podcast, Gary and Matt Stagliano discuss the art of photography and how to capture the essence of a person through posing and building trust. Matt shares stories about his career transition from biotech and managing nightclubs to photography, as well as his ever-evolving focuses within the world of photography. They discuss the importance of understanding each client's unique body type and move...
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May 12, 2023 • 24 mins
In season 9 episode 14, Gary Martin and Jason Groupp discuss the latest developments in the world of photography, particularly the increasing use of AI in post-processing. They predict that AI will soon take over most post-processing work, making it easier for photographers to produce high-quality images without extensive editing skills. They also discuss the potential for AI to be used in more creative ways, such as combining it w...
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May 10, 2023 • 41 mins
In season 9 episode 13, Gary Martin and guest Derrel Ho-shing discuss portrait photography and lighting. Darrel talks about his approach to capturing dramatic portraits using off-camera flash. He emphasizes that less is more when it comes to lighting, and that using fewer lights can often lead to more impactful images. He also touches on how technology has changed the way he approaches photography, specifically with the advent of h...
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May 4, 2023 • 56 mins
In season 9 episode 11 of the PRO EDU Podcast, hosts Gary Martin and Jason Buff interview Vaness Joy, a wedding photographer. Vanessa discusses how she got started in the industry, her approach to photography, the importance of capturing emotions in photos, and the role of technology and AI in photography. She emphasizes the importance of capturing genuine emotions in her photography and describes her process of building rapport wi...
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May 2, 2023 • 48 mins
In season 9 episode 10, hosts Gary Martin and Jason Buff, interview Russell Kilmas. They discuss light painting, a technique where a light source is used to "paint" or draw in the air, and the importance of collaboration. They touch on different aspects of light painting, including equipment, techniques, and the importance of collaboration between the photographer and model. Russel explains how he started with the technique and the...
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April 28, 2023 • 51 mins
In season 9 episode 9, hosts Gary Martin and Jason Buff interview Sean LeBlanc. They discuss the importance of investing in education and taking action to improve one's skills as a photographer. They also stress the value of building muscle memory and learning how to feel the light in a room or setting, which comes from practicing in a studio. The discussion touches on dealing with frustration and anxiety as a photographer, with Le...
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April 26, 2023 • 41 mins
In season 9 episode 8, hosts Gary Martin and David Parish talk with Jason Buff, discussing their experiences with continuous light in photography. They start by sharing their thoughts on how long it takes to get a good shot using continuous light and how it compares to other lighting setups. They also discuss the importance of making micro adjustments to get the lighting just right, which is easier to do with constant light than wi...
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April 24, 2023 • 37 mins
In season nine episode 7 of WPPI, Gary Martin and David Parish interview photographer Isaac Alvarez. Isaac shares his experiences and insights on the importance of personal projects and how they can help photographers attract new clients. Alvarez stresses that personal work is crucial for photographers to showcase their unique style and vision and attract new clients who appreciate their work. The conversation then turns to Alvarez...
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April 21, 2023 • 47 mins
In season 9 episode 6 of WPPI, Gary Martin, David Parish, and Shannon Dougherty discuss the evolution of technology in photography, the quality of old records compared to modern music, and the emergence of influencer culture. They also touch on the idea of society's obsession with taking selfies and visiting selfie museums, and how this trend has affected the photography industry. They express their differing opinions on social med...
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April 19, 2023 • 58 mins
In season 9 Ep 5 of WPPI, Gary and Jason have a conversation with Cat Ford Coates, a professional portrait photographer, and the founder of Vitality Visuals. The podcast revolves around Cat's experience in the photography industry and her evolution as a professional photographer. Cat talks about her transition from film to digital photography and her focus on building relationships with her clients to provide them with the best exp...
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April 17, 2023 • 50 mins
In season 9 episode 4 of WPPI, Simon Diez talks with Gary Martin and David Parish about his journey in the photography industry. He shares how he started by photographing children's sports teams and slowly progressed to shooting weddings, portraits, and commercial photography. Diez emphasizes the importance of being diversified in the industry, offering different types of services to clients, and delegating tasks to team members. H...
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April 13, 2023 • 46 mins
In season 9 episode 3 of WPPI, Gary Martin, David Parish and Creative Portrait Photographer Kayla Wiley discuss food, photography, and the source of their art. The discussion starts with Wiley talking about her recent project, which involves taking pictures of her stomach covered in flower and rolling them out with a rolling pin. She mentions that her projects usually come from places of sadness or excitement, which are big emotion...
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April 11, 2023 • 47 mins
In seasons 9 episode 12, hosts Gary Martin and Jason Buff interview professional photographer, Kiati. They discuss boudoir photography, dance, and relationships. Kiati talks about his experience as a boudoir photographer, and how his work is often misunderstood as pornography by some people in the community. He emphasizes the importance of educating people about the nature of his work, and how it differs from pornographic photograp...
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April 11, 2023 • 42 mins
In season 9 episode 2 of WPPI, Gary, David Parish, and maternity photographer Diana Robles, discuss photography conferences and workshops they have attended, personal projects, and the challenges of being a photographer. Diana talks about upcoming workshops she will be teaching in Miami, Atlanta, San Diego, and Dubai. The group discusses the many photography conferences they have attended in the past, including Shutter Fest, Click ...
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March 19, 2023 • 55 mins
In a brand new season at WPPI 2023, episode 134 of the PRO EDU podcast, Gary Martin engages in a candid conversation with renowned portrait photographer John Gress. They discuss the impact of technology on photography, John's workflow, and the significance of establishing a genuine connection with subjects.
John Gress and Gary Martin explore the influence of technology on the photography industry, including the capabilities of AI-...
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October 26, 2021 • 60 mins
This is a very special episode and introduction to our new leadership team of managing partners in a double acquisition of Pocket Portfolio and Vysics Labs Access Panels.
Join us in this episode for a behind the scenes look at what we have in store for PRO EDU 2022.
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July 14, 2021 • 63 mins
In this episode, Dustin Valkema graces us with his presence and speaks for an entire 60 minutes straight. We don't say a word. Sef is also there still and hasn't left yet.
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