I thought it would be helpful to create a resource page that you can use to find software, products and camera gear that gets mentioned in the interviews rather than go hunting through episodes to find what you heard mentioned. I’ll keep adding to it as I learn more from interviewees and you’ll notice that in the future I will reference this page quite often in the podcast. You can bookmark the page for future reference.
Album Design Software
Daniel Griffiths preferred album design software and mostly used by graphic designers
SmartAlbums is an album builder with thousands of professionally-designed templates for the busy photographer.
Apps: Instagram
An app that lets you create big pictures, panorama pictures and banners on Instagram
An Android app that allows you to upload any photo to Instagram or to other social media sites without having to crop it first
An app that lets people and companies schedule content to Instagram (supports multiple accounts)
An app for iPhone users that let you capture a variety of slow shutter speed effects similar to using a DSLR camera
A photo-editing application for iOS and Android that enables users to enhance photos and apply digital filters
A photo editor app that allows you to remove unwanted content or objects from any photo, using just your finger and your phone
A mobile app for iOS and Android devices that allows users to capture photos and edit using the app
Apps: Social Media
Enables businesses to create mobile-optimized Facebook campaigns that drive engagement, leads and sales
Compose, save and drip feed your social media posts to any social media service from one dashboard
Beginner Photography Classes
Have you considered running a beginner’s photography workshop for people who are your dream client? Workshops are an exceptionally easy, fun and profitable way to network + spread awareness about documentary photography sessions all-in-one. It is your ticket to rapid connection with your potential dream clients.
The Fearless and Framed Profitable Photography Workshops (discussed on Episode 264) is available for $497 (one-time payment) or $275 (2 payment schemes).
Casting Calls and Model Finders
Client Relation Management (CRM) Software
A client management software that helps automate, organize, and optimize small business management for freelancers and entrepreneurs
An application for managing your customers and contacts. It manages your client relationships and keep track of all correspondence, meetings, important dates etc.
Click here for the High Rise Free Plan (difficult to find link on their website)
Custom Card Options to send via the Post
An online greeting card and gift company that sends physical cards and gifts to anyone in the world
Custom Photography Packaging to send via the Post
Email Marketing Tools
An email ‘auto-responder' marketing software for list building that I use, recommend and can help you with
Greeting Card Suppliers
Your source for custom stationery, with a curated collection of luxe thank you cards, birth announcements, baby shower invitations and holiday greetings
Hardware: Photography
A device that helps calibrate your monitor display and printer, to ensure the color you see on your monitor or projector is the color you can expect from your printer
A rechargeable cordless lamp that provides instant lighting to those hard to access areas in your photo sessions
A staple item in most photographers’ kit bags that delivers perfect lighting at critical moments
A device designed for wedding photographers to use in low light situations by Jerry Ghionis
Hardware: Video and Podcasting
A video and audio transcription service offered by PhotobizX for photographers to help rank your video on search engines
Note: Not hardware but a service you will want to utilise if shooting video for your website or blog
The best “bang for your buck” microphone for any podcasting or interviewing
A cheapie lapel mic to get much better sound than using only your iPhone or cameras inbuilt mic
A high-end studio microphone loved and recommended by many podcasters
Note: You really don't need to spend the money on this beast for good sound
The required adaptor to use an external mic with your iPhone (recommended for much better sound)
A great way to get better quality audio when recording video (or straight audio) with your smart phone
A small piece of hardware to record interviews, Skype calls (mixer required when used with Skype) that doesn't rely on software to work – which means you limit the chance of a lost interview due to a computer crash
A small piece of hardware to record interviews, Skype calls (mixer required when used with Skype) that doesn't rely on software to work – which means you limit the chance of a lost interview due to a computer crash