Bokeh Banter Photography Podcast

Joe Hy and Chris Golden

Joe Hy and Chris Golden are two millennial photographers conversing about their experiences in the field of photography. Through stories and tales, they share what they've learned and what they are learning about cameras, business, and balancing work with life.

  1. 01/26/2021

    Work Life Balance as a Photographer

    Being self-employed is an enticing goal to have. No boss, no schedule. Sounds great right? It is great! BUT it's not something to be rushed into uncalculated. Today, Joe and Chris talk about balancing work and life while working as full time photographers at home.  Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs!You can also email us at info.bokehbanter@gmail.com Please visit www.bokehbanter.com Chris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.comJoe's Website - www.joehy.com Links mentioned in this episode:https://www.youtube.com/user/magnetmod

    57 min

  2. 12/31/2020

    What to Learn as Photographers from 2020

    It has been too long since adding a new episode to this photography talk show. But let's face it, 2020 sucker punched everyone and really forced Bokeh Banter into the back seat. But finally, we are back in action and thrilled to be recording again! We are not going to lie. This year was awful! But nevertheless, we've learned a lot that we will take into life going forward into 2021. So please indulge us as we take a look back on 2020 and a look forward into 2021. Thank you! Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Chris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.comJoe's Website - www.joehy.com Links mentioned in this episode:Joe's Landscape Photography Store - www.joehy.com/shopCortex (Podcast) - www.relay.fm/cortex/95

    56 min

  3. 08/13/2020

    Overcoming Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer - Bokeh Banter 11

    Challenges in any career are inevitable. As photographers, a very common obstacle is a mental one. Impostor syndrome. This can cause anxiety as well on photo shoots. Joe and Chris are not psychologists in any way but in this episode, they share their own challenges as photographers with anxiety, impostor syndrome, flash photography and more. They also share what practical steps they used to overcome those challenges. Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com Links in this episode:Radiant Weddings Podcast - www.radiantevents.net/podcastSprout Studio - Try Sprout Studio (Affiliate Link)The Flash Book by Scott Kelby - The Flash Book - by Scott Kelby

    54 min
  4. Personal Style and Personal Creativity as a Photographer

    05/29/2020

    Personal Style and Personal Creativity as a Photographer

    As a photographer, where is the line between using photography for a healthy business income and obsessing over the business side of things to the point where all creativity has been killed? Do our own "personal styles" actually matter if we are trying to sell a product? What if our style is actually a lack of skill that we disguise with the term "unique style". And do these questions as a photographer ever end? These insecurities are common for many photographers. Joe is one of them and apparently, Chris leans toward the more relaxed, just-enjoy-the-moment side of photography. Creativity is the main focus on this show and that can lead to some deeper discussions. Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com

    51 min
  5. Killer Bees and Broken Legs

    05/15/2020

    Killer Bees and Broken Legs

    Smartphones have added a myriad of new tools and capabilities to a photographers arsenal. With apps to help you time light and plan shoots, a smartphone can do a lot of the work for you on a shoot. Although smartphones' cameras have come a long way in recent years, they still aren't to DSLR quality. At least in our opinion. Furthermore, there is the consistent access to social media. Is it good or bad for creativity as a photographer? Also, Joe is scared of bees. Links from the show:Sean Tucker - Why You Get Your Best Creative Ideas in the ShowerTony and Chelsea Northrup - Free Drone Certification Study Guide: FAA Part 107 sUAS Test Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com

    43 min

  6. 05/01/2020

    Our Photography Origin Stories

    (More show notes to come. Joe ran out of time :P ) Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com

    40 min

  7. 04/24/2020

    The Power of Printmaking in Photography with Vlad Denko

    As photographers, we always want to see our work fully appreciated. Sadly, in today's digital age, photographers often have their work that they put so much time into quickly forgotten in a cluttered, digital-image-filled world. Making high-quality printed products from professional images is not a lost art, thankfully.  Today, Vlad Denko joins the banter with Chris and Joe to bring new insight into the world of printmaking for photographers. Vlad comes from a background in photography since childhood and returned to being a "shoot and print" photographer when he realized that he and his wife, Myra, had portrait clients who were not having the lifetime enjoyment of their photographs that he wanted for them. Since making the switch, Vlad has become an expert in photographic printmaking and loves sharing his information with his fellow photographers. Denko Imaging services photographers from inside and outside the U.S. and prints for award winning photographers submitting to print competitions such as WPPI. "We're analog creatures. We like to feel. We like to see. We like to touch. We like to physically interact with things. And as a story teller, we are obliged to deliver something more than just digital data." - Vlad DenkoBokeh Banter has added a new element for listeners to interact with as well in this episode! Beginning today, there will be ongoing photo assignments determined randomly every month (time interval may change). We encourage everyone listening to stretch their creativity and submit images for each challenge to our new Facebook group - Bokeh Banter Photography Podcast. This is not a contest but rather a means of pushing the community to choose creativity and inspire others in the process. This time around, the assignment is well timed for a quarantined community. You must create a photo in which the subject is your office or desk location. In addition to that, Vlad has added a bonus challenge to include something in your image that is used for or is the result of printmaking. Here's the difficult part though. You must use the narrowest focal length you have at your disposal!  So take on the challenge! Office photos featuring printmaking-related objects, using your longest focal length possible. Sound tough? Good! Now go have fun with it! See you on the Facebook Group! Join the Bokeh Banter Facebook group and submit your images for this month's photo assignment! facebook.com/groups/bokehbanter Vlad has multiple resources online for those who want to get into printmaking for themselves.www.denko-imaging.comDigital Printmaking for Photographers - Facebook GroupDenko Imaging - Youtube Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com

    55 min

  8. 04/17/2020

    The Importance of Staying Creative - Photography in Havanah Glen

    Now is a wonderful time to get away from people! To venture away from the city and take time to discover what natural beauty is around you. Joe and Chris discuss staying creative and the measures they are taking to keep the artistic juices flowing while practicing social distancing. One such measure was a trip to Havanah Glen State Park in Montour Falls, NY. It's important as artists to remember to have creative projects just for yourself. Just to keep you fresh and eager to create more! Chris and Joe share their favorite activities to do in their down time and what they do to seek out new inspiration. For Chris, it's taking drives to previously unexplored local areas, enjoying time with his wife and taking pictures of his cat. For Joe, it's getting out into nature for a hike and landscape photography, spending time with his family including his baby girl, and seeking out projects that other artists have shared online for fresh new ideas. Joe also created a vlog of the trip to Havanah Glen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FV-q2aNyzI Please SUBSCRIBE to get notified every time a new episode airs! Please visit www.bokehbanter.comJoin the Bokeh Banter Facebook group! Joe's Website - www.joehy.comChris's Website - www.chrisgoldenphotography.com

    40 min
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Joe Hy and Chris Golden are two millennial photographers conversing about their experiences in the field of photography. Through stories and tales, they share what they've learned and what they are learning about cameras, business, and balancing work with life.

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