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Podcast Episode 34: This is Kim Hart Fotografie
Delighted to be talking to the fab Kim Hart Fotografie for today’s episode. Kim is one of the best wedding photographers in the Netherlands, has won 7 Reportage Awards from us, and was just so lovely to talk to – she shares so much great advice and thoughts here. My eight year old daughter was listening to me working on this episode and she said ‘wow, she’s so inspiring!’, and I totally agree. Stick with us today as Kim shares all about:
life in the pandemic and home-schooling her girls,
the story behind one of her specific Reportage Awards,
her soft-spot for the elderly,
why she’s particularly drawn to black and white,
how she came to be a wedding photographer,
her first paid wedding,
what success means to her,
how she does her family photography,
the specifics of her she mentors or coaches,
the importance of conferences and meeting people,
McDonald’s 😉
why she personally enters awards,
her top tips for better documentary captures,
advice for just starting out,
a certain image that has had a particular impact on her,
and much more…
TRAILER / ‘The Story Behind the Story Award’ with Kristian Leven
Excited to bring you a brand new, never-seen-before video today, with the fantastic Kristian Leven. Kristian was a judge for us back in our very first Collection, and has won a mammoth 11 Awards from us so far, including 3 Story Awards. In this exclusive 43 minute video, Kristian takes us behind the scenes of one of his Story Awards, telling us how he captured each shot – there is *so* much to learn in this video!
Photo Critique with The Framers, Simon Leclercq and Alan Law
Yesterday, we did our very first Live Photo Critique, with the fantastic Simon Leclercq and The Framers joining myself (Alan Law, TiR founder) to offer our thoughts, tips and feedback on images sent in by TiR members.
TRAILER / ‘How To Use Your Website To Attract Your Ideal Clients’ by Anna & Todd of Kick Ass Photographers
In a new exclusive, never-been-seen-before video, the fab Anna and Todd of Kick Ass Photographers reveal their tips on really making your website work for you; using your site to attract your ideal clients. They share SO much information in the full 53 minute video – the info they share can really do wonders for our websites (and thus our businesses!).
Watch the trailer here, or, if you’re a This is Reportage member, you can watch the full 53 minute video when you login.
Podcast Episode 33: This is Mick Shah
So great to bring you the fab Mick Shah for episode 33 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Mick is a world-class photographer turned videographer, one of the founding members of Nine Dots, and an all round inspirational character – thoroughly enjoyed talking to him for the Podcast. Tune in today as Mick talks all about:
why he went from photographer to videographer,
his thoughts on the pandemic at the moment,
how and why he founded Nine Dots (with Adam Johnson, Andy Gaines and Rahul Khona)
the transition from photo to video; thoughts and tips,
his advice on public speaking,
his background as a professional drummer and pastor,
food (yes, we talk about food!),
what success means to him,
tips on the financial side of life,
forming his Studio with Ash and tips on doing that,
tips for working with videographers,
the future of video and the industry,
and much more…
