Endless Appreciation

Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd
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A behind-the-scenes look at running a photography business, building a community platform, and sustaining creativity. Hosted by Daniel Agee, head of Community at Glass, and Sam Hurd, a wedding photographer and educator.

  1. 02/20/2024

    Panning for gold

    Takeaways Landscape photography may not be everyone's preferred genre, but it can still be appreciated and admired.The Apple Vision Pro provides an immersive experience for viewing panorama photos.Creating unique content and finding your niche can help you stand out in a crowded online space.Success on platforms like YouTube should be measured by the impact on your target audience, rather than the number of views or followers.Blogging and newsletters are still valuable tools for building an audience and maintaining control over your content. Long-term investment is crucial for achieving impactful results.Building an email list is a valuable marketing channel.Content restrictions on social media platforms can be frustrating for creators.Social media algorithms can have a significant impact on engagement and reach.Switching editing tools can be a challenging and uncomfortable process.Personal experiences and moments are valuable and should be cherished.Taco Bell's Apple-style keynote was entertaining and showcased their new branding.OpenAI's demo highlights the potential of realistic AI and raises concerns about misinformation.Chapters 00:00Technical Difficulties 01:03Introduction and Location 02:34Landscape Photography 05:16Apple Vision Pro 06:09Panorama Photos 07:09Preference for People in Photos 09:23Creating Unique Content 10:42Collecting Data in Photography 12:08The Appeal of ND Filters 13:23The Trend of Handheld Motion Blur 14:13Finding the Perfect Shot 15:22The Immersive Experience of Panoramas 16:38The Unexpected Appeal of the Apple Vision Pro 17:37Navigating the YouTube Landscape 19:30Defining Success on YouTube 22:30The Challenges of Algorithmic Metrics 25:12The Power of Blogging and Newsletters 30:36The Value of Niches and Audience Ownership 37:48The Importance of Long-Term Investment 39:12The Value of Building an Email List 44:00The Frustration of Content Restrictions 46:26The Impact of Social Media Algorithms 48:26The Challenge of Switching Editing Tools 55:23The Power of Personal Experiences 58:31Taco Bell's Apple-Style Keynote 59:56OpenAI's Demo and the Future of Realistic AI

    1h 4m

  2. 01/26/2024

    Have you ever ridden a horse before?

    Chapters 00:00Introduction 02:38Horse Riding and Gambling 05:09Baseball Betting 06:32Sports Gambling 09:12Blackjack and Las Vegas 12:20Referral System for Wedding Photography 15:33Booking Weddings 16:28YouTube Channel and Drone Purchase 22:17YouTube Channel Progress 25:29Watching Drone Footage 29:44Buying a Drone 30:52Concert Photography 39:01Feeling Nostalgic and Disconnected 41:10Returning to Past Environments 42:22The Evolution of Photography Skills 43:11Reflecting on Decades 44:55Favorite Parts of the Photography Process 46:10Finding Joy and Excitement in Photography 48:06The Power of a Great Photo 49:03The Changing Motivations for Photography 51:53The Joy of Editing Photos 54:44The Tedious Process of Creating Presets 56:20The Love-Hate Relationship with Photography Work 58:43The Benefits of Creating a Visual Reference Collage 01:01:43The Aesthetic and Empowering Nature of the ZF Camera 01:05:30The Dilemma of Switching Cameras

    1h 7m

  3. 12/28/2023

    Social Media, Self-Discovery, and the Art of Photography

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including the influence of social media on self-diagnosis, the changing landscape of education, and the challenges of wedding photography. The hosts also discuss their dream photography partners and the weirdest objects they have used to get the perfect shot. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of photography, social media, and personal identity. In this conversation, Daniel Agee and Sam Hurd discuss various topics related to photography, including inspiration from test videos and movies, influential directors and styles, time travel for a photo shoot, photographing fictional characters, photography myths, and photographing a solar eclipse.

    1h 4m

  4. 12/18/2023

    A Tongue-Free Time

    Discussing cameras and launching products, Sam and Daniel have a nice little time.

    1h 2m

  5. 12/05/2023

    We Came Up With A Better Title Than This While Recording

    Daniel and Sam once again discuss the pain of creating things, cameras, and focusing.

    52 min

  6. 11/28/2023

    Like & Subscribe

    Daniel started the Glass YouTube Channel and won't stop making bad jokes about it. Sam politely puts up with it. Definitely do not like and subscribe to Glass's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@tryglass), it'll go to Daniel's head.

    50 min

  7. 11/14/2023

    What's in a Name?

    Daniel is back from vacation and fully rejuvenated. Mostly. Kinda. He recounts that rejuvenation to Sam before they dive into the naming process they used for created the Insight name.

    1h 10m

  8. 10/31/2023

    Nikon versus Canon

    Daniel and Sam briefly talk about why Nikon randomly gets so much hate over Canon, but using that as the title because SEO is real. Sorry, not sorry.

    1h 1m
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A behind-the-scenes look at running a photography business, building a community platform, and sustaining creativity. Hosted by Daniel Agee, head of Community at Glass, and Sam Hurd, a wedding photographer and educator.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Endless Appreciation