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:
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If it's what I enjoy, then hopefully I will attract people that enjoy it too – Kevin Mullins
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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.
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Thanks Andrew.
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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
Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP)
Fujifilm X100S: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Equipment
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-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)
Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Wide-Angle-Prime Lens for X Cameras
Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter
Thank you!
Thank you again for listening to the show and thanks to Kevin for being a fantastic and thought provoking guest!
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That’s it for me this week, hope everything is going well for you in life and business!
Thanks and speak soon
Andrew
Guys, firstly I have to say what a great interview and a great insight into how Kevin manages to get such amazing images. It really was great to hear how you have clients that “get” what you want to do with your work. But secondly, I am slightly cross as I have been browsing through the Fuji mirrorless systems ! If my wife finds out I want to buy another piece of expensive camera equipment I may end up sleeping in the studio for a month.
Great to hear your thoughts on them though guys.
Paul, you are going to be in big trouble but still smiling when that Fuji arrives.
Once you start looking, that’ll be the end of you! And remember, always better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Buy the X100T as a “family” camera first and go from there… Good luck!
Forgiveness has been asked for and given. Loving my new Fuji.first wedding with it tomorrow.
And… How was it?
Not the forgiveness, the wedding… enjoying it for professional work?
I totally agree with Andrew. Once you touch the Fuji system you will never stop drooling over the files and always be wanting more Fuji.
I did what Andrew suggested and purchased a 100s as a “family” camera, and have made up in my mind that I want to completely switch from Canon to Fuji. But, my wife is very much against me switching systems. Oh well, guess I’m not alone here.
Yep, the little X100 series camera area great entry point to mirrorless aren’t they Jared!
Why the resistance from your wife? The cost?
Andrew & Kevin – another very good episode and had me stopping filling the dishwasher and jotting down notes and looking at your sites for your biz related best practices. One of the key reasons that I went Sony from DSLR is seeing the final exposure & WB in the EVF BEFORE I shoot the image which I don’t think you mentioned as another positive of these systems. Andrew your blog post at https://photobizx.com/fuji does cover it well, but wanted to mention it for those that might be considering the switch. It is that feature, and the smaller size/weight, that cemented when shooting a 5-minute wedding ceremony (yes, you read that correctly and 95% of the shoot was not posed) http://www.rohuphoto.com/weddings/cedarrapidsdorothytom I have been shooting DSLR’s as a photojournalist since a Canon T90 in the 80’s, so this is a big change for me. At that wedding I had two cameras – one with EVF, other DSLR. I missed the EVF every time I raised the DSLR and knew then this is where I wanted to go early last year.
I know you two love your Fuji’s 😉 (and for very good reason), however anyone who is considering mirrorless and feel they need better performance in the dark do also take a look at the Sony system. I’m happy with my A7S and looking forward to what Sony is doing for us in the ISO 8,000-100,000 range.
Thanks Rollin… Love that you were inspired enough to be dragged away from stacking the dishwasher 🙂
You are dead right about the benefits of seeing the exposure and white balance in these cameras, it’s a big plus… Especially if under the pressure of a 5 minute ceremony… That’s crazy short!
I agree too, no one should go blindly into one brand over another, they all have their pluses and minuses and I’ve heard about the amazing high ISO capabilities of the Sony cameras. This is definitely and area where the Fuji’s could be improved.
Thanks again for adding your comments Rollin, much appreciated.
Hey guys, I switched to Fuji for all my family portrait work and love it. When I pick up my dusty 1DS Mk3 I am shocked by how heavy it is. Funny how soon you forget. I really like the high detail I capture, also it is just a fun camera to work with once I figured things out. I am excited to make more use of the new focus features.
Cheers
Hey Jerry – so you’re using different kits for different jobs? Can you see yourself going back to DSLR for all your family work? Or using the Fuji’s for wedding work?
Andrew, I don’t shoot weddings anymore. I haven’t used the Canon since switching about a year ago. I think it’s time to sell it off. I can’t think of any reason to switch back. I have sold lots of 40 inch canvas prints from the Fuji, they look fantastic.
Definitely time to sell off the Canons in that case Jerry.
I think as a portrait shooter, the decision to shoot mirrorless is even easier.