051 - Who Hired Your PR Agent and Should You Fire Them - MSU Speech

In this episode, let's head to MSU Connect Conference where Simeon Hendrix leads a discussion and asks - Who Hired Your PR Agent and Should You Fire Them?

We are all agents, we are all marketers - and our number one product is ourselves.

Key Takeaways:

Who am I, and why should you care?

My history ....

Everyday we tell our story - the way we talk, the way we dress, the way we present ourselves online.

What are you saying about you?

What do you want to be known for? Does anyone know it?

What are you projecting?

Curate what you share.

Noise VS building a brand.

Steady Focused - Photography - Videography - Positivity.

Perception is reality.

But does it work?

Long game.

Bryan Myers.

What are you projecting? How are you representing?

Be a human. Love yourself. *@&# hate.

050 - A Life Devoted to Photography - Torin Halsey Interview

In this episode I sit down with Mr. Torin Halsey. A man who has devoted the past 35+ years of his life to photography. Torin is currently the Chief Photographer at the Wichita Falls Times Record News, a regional newspaper in North Texas. In addition "day job" with the newspaper, he also has grown a strong side business, where he shoots as well.

A few years ago, when I started getting serious about photography and was running into some big roadblocks, it was Torin who I reached out to and asked for help. He's a great man with a strong portfolio that spans decades.

Key takeaways:

Before photography, Torin was a butcher.

Failure is natural, and it happens to us all.

Most photojournalists have two cameras on assignment - one with a medium / wide lens and one with a telephoto lens.

Photojournalism is powerful - you're able to capture such a wide spectrum of subject matter - from concerts to fashion to car wrecks to architecture to NFL / MLB games and much more.

Passion projects are essential, and can be the saving grace to prevent burnout and ensure a long career.

Come along with me...
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For more on Torin Halsey
http://TimesRecordNews.com
http://PhotosByTorin.com
http://Instagram.com/PhotosByTorin

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049 - Create the Perfect Headshot - Peter Hurley Interview

World renowned headshot and portrait photographer Peter Hurley comes on the show and we discuss his early years, the US Olympic Sailing team, how to find your own directing style... and the importance of "creating that connection" with your subject.

Key takeaways:

• Connection, Composition and Lighting - the three most important elements of a great headshot or portrait.

• Practice your own directing style. Take note of special phrases that have elicited a desired reaction out of your subject, use those phrases over and over.

• It's important to understand your equipment, so you can focus on your subject. And if you need practice, then practice. Get people in front of your camera. Get people in front of your camera!

• Regularly place yourself in front of the camera to understand how your subject feels.

• The human face is one of the most beautiful things on earth, especially with all our varied looks.

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For more on Mr. Peter Hurley:
http://PeterHurley.com
http://headshotcrew.com
http://instagram.com/Peter_Hurley

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