41 episodes

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.

Endless Appreciation Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd

    • Arts
    • 4.6 • 11 Ratings

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.

    Panning for gold

    Panning for gold

    In this conversation, Sam and Daniel discuss various topics related to photography and content creation. They start with technical difficulties and introductions, then delve into the preference for people in photos and the appeal of landscape photography. They also discuss the Apple Vision Pro and the immersive experience of panoramas. The conversation touches on the challenges of creating unique content and the importance of collecting data in photography. They explore the trend of handheld motion blur and the process of finding the perfect shot. They also discuss the unexpected appeal of the Apple Vision Pro and the challenges of navigating the YouTube landscape. Finally, they discuss the challenges of algorithmic metrics and the value of blogging and newsletters in building an audience. The conversation covers various topics, including the importance of long-term investment, the value of building an email list, the frustration of content restrictions on social media, the impact of social media algorithms, the challenge of switching editing tools, the power of personal experiences, Taco Bell's Apple-style keynote, and OpenAI's demo and the future of realistic AI.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Have you ever ridden a horse before?

    Have you ever ridden a horse before?

    Summary
    The conversation covers various topics including horse riding, gambling, baseball betting, sports gambling, blackjack, Las Vegas, referral systems for wedding photography, booking weddings, YouTube channel progress, watching drone footage, and concert photography. The conversation explores various themes related to photography, nostalgia, and personal growth. It delves into the feelings of nostalgia and disconnection when revisiting past environments. The evolution of photography skills and the changing motivations for photography are also discussed. The joy and excitement in photography, particularly in the editing process, are explored. The conversation also touches on the tedious process of creating presets and the benefits of having a visual reference collage. Lastly, the aesthetic and empowering nature of the ZF camera and the dilemma of switching cameras are examined.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Social Media, Self-Discovery, and the Art of Photography

    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.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    A Tongue-Free Time

    A Tongue-Free Time

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

    • 1 hr 1 min
    We Came Up With A Better Title Than This While Recording

    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.

    • 51 min
    Like & Subscribe

    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 his head.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

robb068 ,

Humor and precision

I always love tuning in and listening to Sam and Daniel talk. The chemistry is great, and I love the sarcasm and tone of the show. Keeping it real!

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