Part two of the episode is with one of the co-owners and founder of Raw Digital and Film Lab (RDFL), Jarred Tyers. RDFL specialise in both film and digital post production for wedding and portrait photography around the world. Jarred shares what you can expect when outsourcing your work to a lab and how to achieve the look you're wanting whether shooting film, digital or a combination. We also cover costs, turn around times, black and white conversions, workflow, plugins and what you should look for when outsourcing your photography work to any lab.
Some photographer clients of RDFL that you may know include; Fer Juaristi, James Day, Matt and Katie Photographers, Janneke Storm, Emily Adamson and Gabe McClintock.
Stick around for a special promo code to get a fantastic 25% off your first order with RDFL if you want to give them a try.
Here's some more of what we cover:
There's no mistaking that I'm a huge proponent of outsourcing and have been from the start of my business when I employed a high school student part time to cut up prints orders when they were laid up on 40 inch prints… back in the day. Since then, if theres a chance to free up my time to either do more of what I love or to work on the business, I'll outsource if it's both possible and cost effective.
Following this episode, there'll be a good chance you'll want to give outsourcing your post production a try and if it's RDFL you want to work with, make sure you mention this episode to save 25% off your first order. Read on if you're a premium member to save double.
What’s on Offer for Premium Members
Premium members, you will have received an email with details on how to save double what free listeners will if trialing RDFL for your digital post production outsourcing. Details can also be found in the premium content area.
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 you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Min or Jarred or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below.
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The Resources Page
Remember the ever expanding resources page that has a listing of products, programs, hardware, books and directories mentioned in each episode of the show. If you’re looking for something that a guest has mentioned on a previous episode but just can’t remember who or what it was – you’ll find it listed in order on the resources page.
iTunes ratings, reviews and Shout-Outs
Each week before recording the podcast I check iTunes for any reviews and each week I’m excited to see what you’ve had to say about the podcast. This week I was rapt to see two awesome reviews and one pretty good one. Thanks so much to:
Emm Uk, who I'm guessing is Emma from the UK 🙂
Sincerely, thanks so much for your ratings and reviews, I appreciate the time you’ve taken and it’s a big help for the show. It’s these iTunes reviews that make a big difference to the podcast being ranked well and found in the iTunes store. If you have the time and are happy to leave an honest rating and review, head over to iTunes.
A big thanks to Liz Harlin for her recent review! Liz is an underwater portrait photographer based in Noosa, (Sunshine Coast), whose recommendation I intend to follow. Thanks again Liz.
Don’t feel your comments have to be long, involved or gushy, an honest opinion is all I ask. Don’t be shy about leaving your business name in the review either – that way I can add a link in the show-notes and show my appreciation with a proper thanks and a Google loving back-link to your website.
Also, a big shootout to Suzan Darling of Love and Stuff Photography in Sydney Australia for recommending the Instagram tool to schedule and drip your posts: http://www.latergram.me
Do You Have a Question about Your Business or Marketing?
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Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
Matt and Katie Photographers, AUS
James Day episode on PhotoBizX
Heidi Thompson episode on PhotoBizX
Caitlin McColl episode on PhotoBizX
Equipment
Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Thank you!
Thanks again for listening to the show and both Min and Jarred for being an awesome guests!
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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
Hey Andrew,
If someone is thinking of starting a Wedding and Portrait Photography business your podcast is a must! I think of it like a university course for photographers. This podcast today is a good example of how we skip the theoretical and move right to tips you can use starting TODAY! I never miss an episode and use something from each one I listen to in my photography. Thanks for what I know is hard hard work for the price you charge.
Hi Todd – thanks for your comments – love the idea that the podcast is “like a university course for photographers” – that’s one hell of a rap!
Great to have you listening and as a premium member. I value you and your support.
Hey Andrew,
Another great interview. Outsourcing work that you don’t need to do truly helps you grow your business. I was one before that said, “Well, I can’t afford to outsource”, but then I reevaluated my pricing and incorporated the costs and it’s been a godsend!
Keep up the good work!
Hi and thanks BJ!
As you’ve found, outsourcing can really “set you free” to grow your business or concentrate more on the things you want to be doing. It can seem expensive or scary at first, especially for the control freaks but it’s liberating one you let go.
Great to have you listening and thanks for adding your comments BJ.
Speak soon
Andrew
Hey Andrew,
I’m in the process of testing a couple of companies for these services and are yet to give Jarred’s crew a run but seem to be finding that this service is offered for wedding and portrait photography shoots but not other shoots. Being that ‘other’ jobs are still 80% of my work load I’m really keen to find somebody that will process these other shoots.
Does anybody know where I can send my commercial /editorial work for processing?
Cheers!
Stefan
Hi Stefan!
We work for all different kinds of photographers . We find often with commercial and editorial work that our turn around time of 10 business days is too long however if the wait is okay for you please get in touch, we would love to work with you.
I finally got a chance to listen to this episode!
The second half really made this episode great!
I have been looking for a service like this!
Jarred was so nice! He looks JUST LIKE Chris Winter http://www.itschriswinter.com
It’s crazy how Andrew always ask the right questions to the guest just as soon that same same question pops into my head. He is always thinking of us!
Joey
Thanks Joey.
Yep, I think a service like RDFL is perfect for a bunch of different photographers; those making the move from full time work to photography and not enough time, those too busy and not wanting to hire someone into their business or photographers who can’t achieve the look they want on their own. Glad you enjoyed the episode.
Hey Andrew,
Thanks so much for the shout out, I only just listened to this episode. I am most definitely thinking of outsourcing the editing – I think I get way to emotionally invested. Cheers again for another ace episode.
Suz
No worries Suz, absolutley my pleasure!
Let me know who you choose for your outsourcing and how it goes – both the listeners and I would be interested to hear.
I am looking for a post production company or person that works in lightroom can send the lightroom catalogue back to me when done (using smart previews) and works on any photography (I do corporate events) not just weddings.
Have you spoken to RDFL?
I’m sure they can process event photography like they do weddings.