SMALL TOWN CAMERA Jon Leask

Loni and I have been friends for quite a few years and she has always impressed me with her creative portraits. She is a master at bringing a clients dreams to life with her camera and her photoshop skills. Whether it's a christmas photo with Santa or a fairy princess with a unicorn, Loni does it all. She has been features on national television for her work and is thriving in the Utah Market which is extremely competitive.


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Amber Vest is one of the most talented family portrait photographers I have ever seen. Her family portraits are so unique but still timeless. Her groupings and placements are always perfect and that is something I have always admired about her. She is one of nicest people you'll ever meet and she has a lot that she can teach us about how to take better family portraits.


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Here is a quick look at the Black Friday Deals (2017) that are out there as well as when you should consider upgrading your gear. It's always smart to spend your money on lenses instead of focusing on always having the latest and greatest camera body. Buy something you can afford and build up your collection of lenses gradually. Nobody in this business had everything overnight. It takes a lot of time and money to get a versatile kit together.


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Cory Ryan is an Austin, TX based photographer and primarily focuses on wedding photography. She is on theknot.com's Best of Weddings Hall of Fame list. She is a very successful photographer in what would seems to be a saturated market. There are literally hundreds of wedding photographers in the Austin, TX area but Cory Ryan is always booked and for good reason. Her work is stunning and her clients say she is a dream to work with. Today we learn more about her process and how she has built a business that is bound to stand the test of time.


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Josh and I have been friends since we were in high school. He's an extremely talented photographer and business owner in Idaho Falls, ID. Today we discuss some of the things he does to be successful in a small town. Josh is considered "expensive" in our area but he is always busy because of how well he treats his clients and the work he produces in top notch.


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Today's episode has some great tips when it comes to running your own photography business. For people who are always wondering what to charge, I will walk you through my thought process and how I set my prices. We also take a look at the Tamon 24-70mm lens and how it stacks up against Nikon and Canon glass.


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