Kevin Mullins was interviewed in Episode 57 of the podcast and one of the most talked about aspects of his business was the fact he shoots with mirror-less cameras. In this episode Kevin shares a bunch more on photography technique and wedding photography business.

Since his last interview in PhotoBizX, Kevin's business has gone from strength to strength, his book has been published and he's been doing more and more speaking on photography, wedding photography and shooting with the mirror-less system.

We'll be exploring in depth the way mirror-less cameras have impacted his business, if at all and settle once and for all if the mirror-less system will be a good fit for you and the way you like to shoot.

Here’s some of what we cover:

  • An update on Kevin's photography business – where he's at now
  • Pricing
  • How clients find Kevin to book him for their wedding photography
  • The importance of joining photographer societies and groups
  • Why Kevin shoots with a mirror-less system
  • The struggles Kevin encountered while using his first mirrorless camera
  • Why Kevin shoots from the guest's point of view
  • The challenges of using a mirrorless system during wedding sessions
  • Why Kevin doesn't want his clients to remember him after their wedding
  • Kevin's back button focus technique
  • Working around Fuji's limited ISO capabilities
  • Why Kevin mainly shoots in JPEG
  • Why Kevin prefers shooting black and white images
  • Dealing with low light situations

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What’s on Offer for Premium Members

If you’re a premium member, you should have received an email with links to your version of this episode where you can hear lots more content from where we dive deeper into some of the earlier topics plus some new ones that I pushed hard for that include:

  • The business impact of switching to a mirror-less system
  • Does the rise in competition influenced Kevin's marketing strategies?
  • Blogging and how it affects business
  • How to keep up with Google's constantly changing algorithm
  • Kevin's workflow for blogging to stay relevant and consistent
  • Using Instagram as a networking tool
  • Kevin's advise on those wanting to switch to mirror-less cameras

If you're on the fence about becoming a premium member, join with the $1 trial today and get access to the FULL interview with Kevin Mullins, get access to an amazing back catalogue of interviews and ALL future interviews delivered automatically to your phone or tablet.

What is your big takeaway?

Following this interview, I’d love to know what your biggest takeaway is – what is the one thing that you’d like to implement or learnt from what was shared? Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below.

If it's what I enjoy, then hopefully I will attract people that enjoy it too – Kevin Mullins

If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Kevin or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below.

If you’d like an easy way to show Kevin your thanks and support for the show at the same time, click the link to create a tweet and automatically show you’re listening: https://photobizx.com/tweet

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iTunes Reviews and Shout-outs

Each week I check for any new iTunes reviews and it's always a buzz to receive these… for a couple of reasons.

Firstly it's confirmation that I'm on the right track with the interviews and that they really are helping you improve your photography business. That's awesome!

Secondly, iTunes is the biggest search engine when it comes to podcasts and it's your reviews and ratings that help other photographers find PhotoBizX. More listeners means more interviews and ultimately a better show.

If you have left a review in the past, thank you!

If you haven't and you'd like to, head to https://photobizx.com/itunes and you can leave some honest feedback and a rating which will help both me and the show and I'll be sure to thank you on the show and add a link to your website or blog if you let me know your website URL just like I have with Josh, William and Aleisha.

 

Would be a 6 star if I was given the option!

By Josh Lavallee from Canada on June 15, 2015

I can not stress this enough. You don’t need to currently be a working professional photographer to make use of this podcast!

If you're a photographer with any sort of aspiration to start your journey into running your own photography business (like myself) quite frankly, the first thing that you should be doing is listening to this podcast.

Andrew has a fantastically entertaining and fun approach to his interviews. The information discussed in each podcast is the closest thing to invaluable that I can think of, and let me tell you why.

If you can implement even one of the thousands of strategies in the podcast, you will be saving yourself hours… days… weeks… YEARS of trial and error, while above all, saving yourself boatloads of time, and time is PRICELESS!

Now do yourself a huge favour, and get Andrew and Photo Biz X into your ears as soon as you can! I look forward to years of more interviews and success for you… and me as a result. =)

Cheers from Canada, Josh Lavallee

 

What they don’t teach you in college…

By William Gray from USA on June 21, 2015

I went to college for photography/film making 25+ years ago. I’ve worked in the camera department of the movie business my whole adult life. I’ve also dabbled in freelance photography for as many years. I now shoot set stills, advertising, events and portraits.

Andrew’s interviews bring to the table the Q&A’s that they don’t cover in school. He asks the questions most photo podcasts don’t.

Most importantly, ‘how do you earn a living’?

The photographers that he interviews are the bread winners of the family. I’m only on my 9th show and have become a paid listener. It’s totally worth it!!

While this review might put off amateur photographers that may only want just a little extra $ you still should listen. Andrew and his guests establish a worth and professionalism for your work. I’ve had the good fortune to work for a lot of different documentary, feature and commercial camera people in my life so I’ve had the chance to ask them how they made it.

Most people wanting a life of image making don’t have that chance. This show gives you that opportunity far better than any college class will.

Gray Pictures LLC, Baltimore/Washington

 

Stop looking for a Photography Podcast here!

By Aleisha Hey from Australia on June 25, 2015

If you are reading this and looking to choose a Podcast to help you not only be a better photographer, but also a better business person, you most definately can stop looking now!

Not only does Andrew ask all the questions you are already thinking as you listen but the guests are open and willing to divulge all the help you need.

I can not recommend this podcast highly enough. I LOVE it and you will too.

Subscribe!!

Thanks Andrew.

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$1 Trial for the PhotoBizX PremiumMembership

If you're a regular listener to the free podcast, you definitely know you're missing out on a ton of good content that could be the difference in you speeding up your success in this business or working things out yourself… slowly.

If you've wondered what you get for $20 per month with the membership, will it be good value for you?

I'm not going to shoot color to pacify people. I'm going to shoot black and white because that's what I enjoy looking at – Kevin Mullins

Now you can trial the Premium Membership for a measly $1 for the first month! Here's the link to go check it out and stop missing info that will impact your photography, your business, your life: https://photobizx.com/try

Any questions or hassles, email me or leave a comment below – hope to see you in the membership area shortly.

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Smokin' Deal on Coles Crisp & Clean Presets

Here's a message I received from Cole following the interview;
“I am going to give your peeps a smokin deal.  My best presets – The Crisp & Clean Presets Collection has never been this low (and you can tell your audience that….).  They are currently marked down to $59 on my site, for PhotoBizX listeners I'll give them at only $39… but the deal will only be good for 7 days. Till Monday 29th June 2015.
So….as a % I guess that is 34% off….pretty good if you ask me!

Here's the link, no need for any promo or discount codes, it's already been added.

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Book More Portraits than You Ever Thought Possible

After first talking about the ebook for portrait photographers almost a year ago, it's finally done and you should have a copy (or how to download a version of it) in your email by now. It's free and I'm hoping will help you generate a stack of portrait sessions if you follow the instructions.

The email I'm referring to went to all Premium Members and anyone on my email list. If you haven't received a copy and would like one, head to http://bookmoreportraits.com/, add your details and you'll have it in minutes.

Shownotes

From DSLR to Mirrorless Camera – what was I thinking!?

If you're looking at making the move from DSLR to a mirrorless system and you haven't made the jump yet, my post will probably help. It should answer any questions you may have, particularly if you're considering a move to the Fuji XT1 cameras.

I cover the bad and the good things I've learnt and discovered since changing and working full-time with the new cameras. It's by no means a rosy, sugar coated appraisal of Fuji… far from it.

You can find the article in the NEW blog area of the PhotoBizX site or here.

If you want the short version, I just had a message from a fellow photographer and friend, Dean Dampney, also a Fuji convert who summed up his thoughts and mine perfectly:


They're smaller and lighter and don't work quite as well but I love them more than any gear I've owned – Dean Dampney

Kevin Mullins Photography Podcast

Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:

Kevin Mullins Website

Kevin Mullins on Facebook

Kevin Mullins on Instagram

Kevin Mullins on Twitter

Kevin Mullins on Fuji

International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP)

FDF Photographic Convention

Fujifilm X100S: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Equipment

Photokina

Fujifilm X100T 16 MP Digital Camera (Silver)

Fujifilm X-Pro 1 16MP Digital Camera with APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor (Body Only)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body)

Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera

Fujifilm WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens (Silver)

Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Weather Resistant)

Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R

Fujinon XF 23mm F1.4 R

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Wide-Angle-Prime Lens for X Cameras

Halfords LED Inspection Lamp

Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter

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Thank you!

Thank you again for listening to the show and thanks to Kevin for being a fantastic and thought provoking guest!

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this episode, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post, and if you liked the episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post!

That’s it for me this week, hope everything is going well for you in life and business!

Thanks and speak soon

Andrew