Photography & Videography Workflows

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with headshot photographer, Seshu Badrinath, about his photographic and photography business workflows.Seshu is a headshot photographer from Connecticut, known for his knack in capturing the friendly essence of professionals through his lens. With a warm approach, he ensures his subjects are at ease, even amidst the studio lights, making every photo session a comfortable experience. The journey began in 2009 with Connecticut Headshots, initiated through a humble Twitter campaign. Now, Seshu is the go-to photographer for small business owners, executives, actors, and healthcare professionals keen on distinguishing themselves in their fields. Residing in Avon, Connecticut with his family, he continues to make people look their relaxed best, one headshot at a time. (00:00) - 026 (03:12) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (07:51) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (12:11) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (17:33) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (23:27) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (31:13) - Can you talk about your headshot photography pricing structure? (36:57) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? Discussed in this episode- Importance of guidance and expertise in photography decisions- Purpose of the photographs and building trust with potential clients- Payment structure and business growth- Communication for an effective workflow- Importance of lighting and attention to detail in photography- Client outfits and session environment- Pricing and delivering photographs to clients- Personal connection and gratitude for collaboration- The importance of headshots and impact on business opportunities

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode of Workflows, host Scott Wyden Kivowitz shares his personal experiences of losing his precious photos not once, but three times. These stories serve as lessons on the importance of having a quality photography backup workflow in place. From his camera's memory cards being corrupted to an external drive crash, Scott learned the hard way about the significance of safeguarding his images. Join him as he reveals the steps he took to improve his backup workflow and how he ensures the safety of his photos today.Key Lessons:1. Travel Backups: If traveling, backup your memory card to multiple places before returning home. Scott's experience with incompatible memory cards highlights the importance of selecting devices and types less vulnerable to corruption, ensuring the safety of your photos.2. Invest in multiple backups: Losing all his band photographs due to a single external drive failure taught Scott the lesson of investing in backups. Having multiple physical and cloud backups is crucial to protect your images from permanent loss.3. Develop a cloning system: Scott's backup workflow involves cloning his local drive to an identical RAID drive, which is then cloned to an offsite location. This system ensures redundancy and safeguards against hardware failures or disasters.4. Utilize backup software: Using reliable backup software, like Carbon Copy Cloner, can simplify the cloning process and ensure that all your files and external drives are backed up consistently.5. Combine high-resolution and low-resolution backups: Incorporating software like Imagen allows you to have high-resolution backups of your RAW files while also saving storage space by having low-resolution JPEG backups. This provides flexibility for editing, culling, and preserving your images.Join the Imagen Community and share your own disaster stories and current backup workflows. Learn from each other's experiences and enhance your photography backup workflows. (00:00) - 025 (01:10) - A mistake I couldn't avoid (02:54) - This mistake was totally my fault (04:15) - I hope you never make this mistake (05:20) - My photography backup workflow

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with wedding photographer, YouTuber, and educator, Taylor Jackson about his photographic and photography business workflows.Taylor started his creative journey with music photography, capturing images of bands he admired. However, his knack for photography didn't stay hidden for long. Friends started requesting him to cover their wedding days, igniting his passion for candid wedding photography, a niche he now excels in with over 90% of his wedding projects being entirely candid.He's a trailblazer in the industry, being the first photographer in the world to offer both photography and highlight film coverage singlehandedly. It's no wonder then, that 80% of couples hire him for both services. Over the past 15 years, he has photographed over 600 weddings, primarily in the Waterloo area, and has also been featured in over 40 different wedding and photography magazines globally.In his personal life, Taylor is married to the lovely Lindsay Coulter and is a father to named Richard.(00:00) - 024 (04:16) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:24) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (11:53) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (13:37) - Imagen's new Lite Personal AI Profiles (18:28) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (20:38) - Backup to Imagen Cloud (24:40) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (35:06) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (44:09) - What does the future of photography workflows look like to you? (49:54) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- Decrease in stress after weddings and the importance of completing tasks- Turning around galleries quickly as a game and its benefits- Improved consistency and better customer service- Clearing out workflow problems and reducing backlogs- Sending preview images to couples soon after the wedding- Relationship between online booking and all-in-one venues- Desire for a camera that can automate culling, selecting, and editing- Predictions for future camera technology and integration with smartphone platforms- Services that generate headshot-style images from a few photos- Use of AI-generated images by photographers and ethical considerations- Changes in lead generation process by making pricing public- Benefits of fewer but more serious inquiries- Decrease in email communication with clients- Use of video content to showcase authenticity- Workflow improvements with Lightroom preset and AI Profiles- Decreased popularity of engagement sessions- Workflow for shooting and data backup

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with wedding photographer, software engineer, and educator, Dawn Richardson about her photographic and photography business workflows.Dawn is a software engineer turned wedding photographer who helps creative entrepreneurs go from tech overwhelmed to tech empowered. Her mission is to create a safe, fun, and welcoming corner of the internet where creative entrepreneurs can learn how to leverage and implement technology in their businesses to spend less time working and more time with the people that matter most. If you're already familiar with Imagen, then you know that more time with family is one of the things we love seeing Imageners have.When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her husband and two little girls or searching for the best Margarita in San Antonio.(00:00) - 023 (09:25) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (13:25) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (17:23) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (20:52) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (27:14) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (35:57) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (42:16) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- Blogging sessions and weddings out of respect for clients, not just for ranking or Pinterest pins.- Treating clients well and making them feel worthy of being showcased online.- Excitement over clients being dressed for their engagement session and showcasing them on the website.- Respect for clients who don't want to be online but still providing content for those who do.- The value of wedding anniversaries as opportunities for content creation and connecting with couples on social media.- Emphasizing the need to back up photos on cloud-based services and locally to avoid potential data loss.- Expressing gratitude to clients for allowing photographers to be a part of their special day.- Comparing the transition from film to digital photography with the current transition to AI technology.- Emphasizing the importance of trying AI technology and not dismissing it without giving it a chance.- The significance of a consistent workflow for effective editing.- Establishing a designated storage system for files to prevent loss and confusion.- Creating a new Lightroom catalog for each shoot to enhance organization and efficiency.- Breaking up a wedding catalog into smaller collections to make editing less overwhelming.- Being repetitive and organized with file management for a sense of automaticity.- Using the free tool Fathom for summarizing meetings with clients- Addressing individual pain points and automating basic administrative tasks for consistency and professionalism.- Using both card slots in cameras for in-camera backups.- Benefits of rating images in-camera for quick selection and editing.- Personal experience of using same-day slideshows with rating images in camera and Imagen software.

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo about the future of photography. The conversation covers a variety of AI and automation tools, including some you may not realize already play a role in your photography life.The conversation went on for nearly two hours, so we split it into two easier-to-digest episodes. This is part 2.We continue the discussion on the use of automation and AI tools in photography workflows. We also discuss the acquisition of Flickr and This Week and Photo by SmugMug and their commitment to preserving the Flickr platform for future generations. One topic that came up, which we are sure everyone has something to say about, is the use of artificial intelligence in photo contests both as entries and judging. We also discuss the idea of digital identifying when photos have been made or manipulated by AI just in the same way it's possible for text, and emphasize the importance of disclosure and transparency. Finally, we stress the need for backups in different locations for photographers as disasters happen.(00:00) - 022 TWIP Workflows Crossover (01:18) - Automation in album and book design (07:45) - Photo contests judged by AI (12:00) - Digital marking images that use AI (14:30) - What's up with Flickr and Smugmug? (23:54) - What Imagen is working on (31:02) - Trusting AI for all your post-production tasks (36:57) - Disaster recovery is so important (45:01) - Nikon's anti-AI ad campaign Discussed in this episode- Software that simplifies album design for photographers.- Tech helps filter photo contest submissions.- Marker needed for AI involvement in content.- Smugmug saves Flickr for posterity.- Smugmug passionate team guides photography's power.- Photographer's disaster recovery solution with Imagen's new backup feature (coming soon)- Redundancy and accessibility in cloud backups.- Don't fear AI, use it to improve.- Flickr's metadata can be leveraged for search.You can find Frederick at:Frederickvan.comThisweekinphoto.comSmugmug.comFlickr.com

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo about the future of photography. The conversation covers a variety of AI and automation tools, including some you may not realize already play a role in your photography life.The conversation went on for nearly two hours, so we split it into two easier-to-digest episodes. This is part 1.We dive deep into machine learning and AI for photographers. We discuss AI automation tools that make tasks like keywording and hierarchy easier than ever before. Autofocus technology is also getting better with AI; cameras now recognize different elements and weigh them differently. We also discuss camera-to-cloud technology. Hear how modern technology in photography has made so much of photography less of a burden and how this has opened up new opportunities for photographers to focus on other important aspects of their work.(00:00) - 021 TWIP Workflows Crossover (04:15) - In-camera AI is already here (14:28) - AI for keywording your photos (22:17) - Generative AI images (31:49) - Camera to cloud automation and AI Discussed in this episode- Automating menial tasks for photographers with machine learning and AI- Improvements in autofocus due to AI and machine learning- Recognition, understanding and weighting of certain objects- AI apps generate accurate and interesting keywords- Caution and optimism about the potential of generative AI- Cloud technology and AI editing- Cameras uploading to the cloud for backup and AI culling and editing- Advancements in technology with Imagen, SmugMug, Fujifilm, Skylum and Frame.io- Apple's Vision Pro headset and advancements in focus technology- Eye tracking features lead to advancements in processing capabilities- Possibilities for its impact on other industriesYou can find Frederick at:Frederickvan.comThisweekinphoto.comSmugmug.comFlickr.com

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with portrait and wedding photographer Fer Juaristi about his photographic and photography business workflows.Hailing from Mexico, Fer Juaristi has always been creative at heart. Beginning in music as a drummer and then falling in love with photography. He approaches wedding photography with the aim to blur the personal and the artistic. As Fer experiments, he brings other photographers along for the journey with his educational content and workshops.(00:00) - 020 (03:08) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:10) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (09:11) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (11:15) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (19:36) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (32:54) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (36:49) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- EVF vs screen perspective offers new angles and adaptation.- CRM that simplifies business processes- Quick deliveries of previews and controlling the narrative- A beautiful place isn't everything for weddings- Personalized pricing, customized links, and consultations- Slow down and prioritize quality photos- Overcoming weaknesses, photography challenges, and underdog mentality- Profile adjustments for Talent AI Profile personalization

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with portrait and wedding photographer Lindsay Coulter about her photographic and photography business workflows.Lindsay Coulter is a wedding & portrait photographer capturing timeless and on-trend photographs for couples worldwide. Although residing in Canada, Lindsay's passion for finding beauty in small details and capturing candid moments has taken her to places like Australia, Bermuda, St. Maarten, Mexico & Italy. She loves the outdoors and prefers beach houses in Malibu or cabins in the Pacific Northwest. Lindsay takes pride in getting to know each couple's unique story and essence, believing that inclusion and equality are fundamental to her personal and professional life. She cherishes the idea of photography as a way to look back on moments in time and remember how you felt, wanting couples to be taken back to their special day, no matter how much time has passed.(00:00) - 019 (07:55) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (12:56) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (19:48) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (26:33) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (43:27) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (55:00) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- Importance of efficient editing process for photographers- Guides for engagement session provided with the outfits and location ideas- Importance of pre-production planning for prioritizing photos- Experience with outsourced editing process and a bad experience with a previous company- Using Imagen for more control and efficiency- Use of skin smoothing- Eliminating emotional ties from the editing process- Importance of timely delivery of previews and gallery for maintaining clients- Curating organized and easy-to-digest galleries- Personalized delivery email with specific instructions and positive feedback- Managing anxieties and burnout during busy seasons- Personal backups for every piece of work- Getting to know clients and creating a comfortable environment- Putting pricing online to streamline process and increase conversions- Simplifying CRM system for easier management

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with Bar and Bat Mitzvah and wedding photographer, Braulio Rocha, about his photographic and photography business workflows.Braulio Rocha is a Montreal-based Wedding & Bar Mitzvahs photographer. New York Times wrote a full-page article about Braulio, calling him "Montreal's Bar Mitzvah King of photography". Braulio has a fascinating career path, as shared by The Montreal Gazzet in a piece titled "From Janitor to Entrepreneur: A Montreal Immigrant Success story". He is the father of two beautiful girls and is married to the love of his life, Sonia. Braulio is a speaker, educator, and motivator.(00:00) - 018 (07:12) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (12:19) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (19:06) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (23:49) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (26:17) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (28:24) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (30:53) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episodeExploring the Benefits of WorkflowsReflections on the Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah MarketExploring the Benefits of Bar/Bat Mitzvah PhotographyTurning Off Lights for Optimal Control and StorytellingConversation on Controlling Light for Wedding PhotographyBar/Bat Mitzvah Photography: Saving Time and MoneyThe Benefits of High-Priced Bar Mitzvah Packages and Product UpsellsThe Benefits of Offering a Gallery-Only Package in Wedding PhotographyConversation on Increasing Business Through Post-Session Workflows

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with portrait and personal brand photographer, Ashley Jean, about her photographic and photography business workflows.Ashley Jean is a self-taught traveling professional photographer and public speaker based in the Northern Virginia area. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA in 2018. The plan was to begin Doctor of Physical Therapy School the following year, however, her plans changed quickly after she was in high-demand for photography services upon graduating. In 2020, she made the ultimate decision to pursue photography full-time. Ashley first discovered her passion for photography when her mother gifted her with a camera for Christmas in 2016. Since then, she has been capturing photos of brands, couples, families, events, and more. It brings her absolute delight to experience people’s true personalities and authentic emotions while capturing their photos. Her ultimate dream is to inspire and mentor others on what she’s learned throughout her journey in entrepreneurship and to travel the world, bringing joy to others in the form of photography. (00:00) - 017 (02:58) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (04:13) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (08:26) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (10:33) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (17:07) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (26:17) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (31:01) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episodeCreative Strategy CallsClient Expectations and Mood BoardsTime-Saving Editing Techniques for PhotographersOrganizational Strategies for Enhancing Photography WorkflowExploring the Process of Personal Brand Photography

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with award winning wedding photographer, Andre Brown, about his photographic and photography business workflows.Andre Brown is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Atlanta, GA. His work has been featured in several notable publications and has won awards from prestigious organizations, including WPPI. Andre is also a speaker and educator as host of the Embrace Workshop and brand ambassador for Westcott, MagMod, Light and Motion and Imagen. (00:00) - 016 (03:06) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:57) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (11:33) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (15:39) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (22:32) - What gives you butterflies in your stomach? (24:39) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (41:01) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (46:13) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episodeTips for Capturing the Perfect ShotThe Importance of Getting the Basics Right in PhotographyThe Benefits of Streamlining Business Workflow with SnapflowEditing Techniques for Time-SavingIncreasing Business Through Post-Session Sales and Client ExperienceClient Experience and Atmosphere in Photography StudioAutomated Client Onboarding Process for Wedding Photography BusinessOutsourcing and Networking for Photographers

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with world-renowned wedding and portrait photographer, Susan Stripling, about her photographic and photography business workflows.Susan Stripling has been photographing weddings, portraits, and theater for almost eighteen years. Susan's work has been published in countless outlets, including magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings and newspapers like the New York Times and in ads Epson, Canon USA, and Imagen.Susan has won the Grand Award in Wedding Photojournalism and the Grand Award in Weddings at WPPI. She also holds the prestigious Grand Master Status at WPPI.She has been named one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine, and is the original founder of The Wedding School, which brings real, honest education to wedding photographers worldwide.Susan is also one of our Talents here at Imagen, offering her editing style in a Talent AI Profile called Clean & Crisp.(00:00) - 015 Re-Edit (04:39) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (07:27) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (18:29) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (18:48) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (23:22) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (32:47) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (38:40) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episodeHow Improving Your Skills Saves TimeThe Benefits of Hiring an AssistantHow One Wedding Photographer is Helping to Save LivesHow to Save Time While EditingSusan's Friday NightsThe Different Ways to Convert Color Images to Black and White in Lightroom

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Season 1 of our podcast, Workflows, has concluded. But that's not the end of the show! On February 1, 2023, we will return with Season 2, and we cannot wait to share more valuable workflow insights with you.The first season consisted of 14 incredible conversations, over 16 hours of recording time, and well over 100 valuable takeaways.Thank you to all of our guests from Season 1. (00:00) - Season 1 - That's a Wrap (00:17) - Mike Zawadzki (00:54) - Sam Hurd (01:30) - Neva Sullivan (02:01) - Hannah Hall (02:33) - Mike Dawkins (02:55) - Allie Siarto (03:28) - Dave Shay (03:47) - Charmi Pena (04:11) - Will Cadena (04:39) - Carolina Guzik (04:52) - Mike Morby (05:18) - Jacqueline Dersjant (05:24) - Igor Demba (06:05) - Closing Thank you to all who listened to the incredible conversations in Season 1, and stay tuned for Season 2.

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with destination wedding photographer, Igor Demba, about his photographic and photography business workflows.Igor Demba has been in business for over 10 years and truly believes he has the best job in the world.He was born in Portugal and after living and traveling all over the world, he has picked up bits and pieces of each culture and that inspires him to keep pushing his work creatively.Recently he has been named a top wedding photographer in the world by Harper’s Bazaar which really excited his mother.He's currently based in Peterborough, England, he is married to a wonderful woman named Zion and they have two beautiful daughters.(00:00) - 014 (01:11) - Introduction (03:32) - What is one thing you do for the photographic process that saves you time? (08:27) - What is one thing you do for your business that saves you time or money? (11:23) - What is one thing you do for editing that saves you time? (15:48) - What is one thing you do after a session that has increased business? (19:02) - Igor answers a completely random question (22:36) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (30:32) - What does the deck of AI in photography look like to you? (36:32) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episodeStreamlining Business with Automation and HiringThe Importance of EditingThe Benefits of a PortfolioPhotographers of InspirationThe Booking ProcessHow to Deliver Images to ClientsThe Future of AI in PhotographyThe Benefits of AI for PhotographersIgor's Passion for Cooking

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this special episode of Workflows, we speak with funeral and end-of-life photographer Jacqueline Dersjant about her transition from weddings to this very niche style of photography and a lot of what goes into photographing difficult times in people's lives.Jacqueline Dersjant is a photographer from Amsterdam known for her candid, documentary approach. Her expressive photography is about capturing special moments, interactions, and emotions between people. Since her mom died in 2015, she has been passionate about end-of-life and farewell photography. No one forgets to have pictures taken of their wedding. Her mission is that people won’t forget photography in hard times, either. She is committed to capturing reality and has an eye for spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime moments that feel honest. Her images are intimate and sometimes fun(ny), always telling a true story. All photos are made in a relaxed, sympathetic, and unobtrusive way.Jacqueline has received several awards, such as Fearless, WPJA, PANL, and Px3, and has been honored to participate in the jury of several prestigious photography contests. Jacqueline is also the owner of The Full Monty Workshop, an intensive year-long training for photographers who want to take a more documentary and storytelling approach.(00:00) - 013 (02:58) - What inspired you to pursue end-of-life photography (05:59) - What do you hope people will take away from your images? (08:06) - How do you capture such honest moments? (11:20) - How do you handle the emotional impact it can put on you, to witness such events regularly? (13:25) - Chapter 6 (14:44) - What challenges do you face when photographing end-of-life moments? (18:01) - What would you say if you had one minute to recommend a photographer to get into this niche? (21:47) - Chapter 9 (28:08) - What are some of the most memorable moments you've captured? (32:30) - How has Imagen played a role in your post-production workflow? (34:01) - How did Imagen impact your life? (35:04) - Can you also share a bit about your mentorship program? (36:15) - What do you love doing when not worrying about your photography business, thanks to Imagen?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.We speak with wedding photographer, Mike Morby, about his workflows, and he shares incredible takeaways and ideas.Mike Morby brings the perfect balance of experience and creativity. With over 400 weddings under his belt, he’s able to anticipate moments before they happen. Mike’s relentless desire to improve year after year has continued to put his work at the forefront of wedding photography. He is often praised for his dramatic use of light, creative angles, and ability to meet and exceed clients’ expectations.He is known for being a purposeful person who inspires his staff with his hard work and enthusiasm. Just as he constantly challenges himself, he also motivates those around him to invest in their own growth, pushing the boundaries of their skills and abilities. He prefers simple living, routines, and quality time with family and friends to anything else. Give him a hot cup of coffee, a good book, and his kids running through the yard, and he is a happy man.Mike is also the co-founder of ShootWith.Me, a platform that helps photography studios connect with available photographers and assistants around the world.(00:00) - 012 (02:41) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:54) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (11:19) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (14:12) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (17:27) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (28:36) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (30:34) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.We speak with wedding and family photographer, Carolina Guzik, about her workflows and she shares incredible takeaways.Carolina Guzik is a wedding & family photographer from Miami, Florida, and she loves to work with awesome people. Her style is authentic, vibrant, & romantic. Carolina is married to her husband Christopher, and they have a bulldog named MacArthur. She is a yogaholic, a fan of Game of Thrones, GIFs, ice cream, and traveling.Carolina has a degree in Mass Communications and Advertising which has served her well in her photography business.She created The Tog Republic Podcast because she wanted to share her knowledge of marketing strategies with other photographers.(00:00) - 011 (02:43) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (05:32) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (08:59) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (11:28) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (16:39) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (28:13) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (29:16) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.We speak with photographer, Will Cadena, about his workflows for weddings, fitness and more.Will Cadena is a photographer who combines a modern, edgy look with traditional photography. His experience has given him the knowledge of traditional photography and the skills to know when and how to break those traditional rules and deliver a whole new look to his images without retouching. He has been a member of the PPA and WPPI for many years and has been photographing clothing campaigns, high-profile events, and much more for over a decade in the USA and worldwide.As Will continues to grow as a photographer, he is also growing as an educator and an influential part of the photography community. He was one of B&H's featured photographers. He sees "paying it forward" as an important role for more seasoned photographers. He often talks about how he continues to attend workshops because there is always something to learn. For this reason, he truly enjoys and values his opportunities to speak for some amazing companies, in amazing places!His inspiration comes from all around him, as he loves to travel, dance, learn many styles of hand-to-hand combat, including Systema and Krav Maga, and seek out new adventures all the time.(00:00) - 010 (03:47) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (07:18) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (10:26) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (17:15) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (24:12) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (46:17) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (49:37) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.We speak with wedding photographer, Charmi Pena about the workflows in her photography business.Charmi Patel-Peña is a wedding photographer based in New Jersey. Living with her husband Patrick and two kids. The weddings Charmi photographs are paced quickly and are full of organized chaos - just like her mind, but they also force her to slow down.As a fan of power tools, she likes to do home improvements in her spare time. She is also a big fan of her mom’s pani puri and recommends everyone finds a place to try this traditional Indian street food snack.Charmi is the first Asian American, female, photographer to be sponsored by a leading camera manufacturer - Nikon. She is also one of the newest Talents here at Imagen, offering her incredible editing style for anyone to try.(00:00) - 009 (04:21) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (08:52) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (14:27) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (19:50) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (23:51) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (34:28) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (35:57) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Dave Shay is an entrepreneurially-minded photographer who loves working at the intersection of art and technology.Dave Shay is an entrepreneurially-minded photographer who loves working at the intersection of art and technology. From repairing cameras for Leica and FujiFilm to starting his own photography business and being an ambassador for MagMod and SLR Lounge, Dave always seeks new challenges.His most significant business challenge came in the form of busyness. In 2013, Dave photographed over 53 weddings (up from 15 the year prior). With no reliable systems in place to handle double-digit growth, Dave grappled with burnout.Learning from his life lessons, Dave made it his mission to help photographers simplify their workflow and build better systems.(00:00) - 008 (01:49) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (05:06) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (13:13) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (25:34) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (34:41) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (37:50) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Allie Siarto is an award-winning photographer with a focus on visual brand storytelling. She runs The Photo Field Notes Podcast, sharing photo, business, and marketing advice for photographers. Allie's background is in advertising and public relations—she teaches as an adjunct instructor and co-leads a study abroad program in Rome through Michigan State University's Advertising + PR department.Allie's photography work has been published in Pop Sugar, Country Living, Apartment Therapy, Houzz, The Knot Wedding Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Every Last Detail, and other outlets. Her business advice has been published in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Mashable, Yahoo! Small Business Advisor, MSN, VentureBeat, Under 30 CEO, the Business Woman Rock podcast, the Mixergy podcast, and the Hack the Entrepreneur podcast.Outside of photography, Allie spends as much time as possible exploring Lake Michigan by sailboat with her family and helping to run her local Arts Commission to bring art to public spaces.(00:00) - 007 (02:03) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (07:16) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (10:09) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (15:51) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (20:47) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (29:07) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (30:30) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Mike Dawkins is a portrait and events photographer with a mission to show people the best version of themselves and the world around them. He describes his style as editorial lifestyle with an element of magical realism. Getting his start as a photo retoucher, he shoots and edits his photos right up to the point of being "too good to be true." With a degree in marketing, he approaches each shoot as a brand partner for influencers and entrepreneurs like Spike Lee, Common, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, and many others. When Mike is not taking photos, he enjoys watching basketball, hanging out with friends, and going stand-up paddleboarding with his wife.(00:00) - 006 (02:54) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (05:09) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (12:11) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (15:51) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (22:40) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (32:04) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (36:16) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with wedding photographer, Hannah Hall Beddoe, about her photographic and photography business workflows.Hannah Hall Beddoe is an incredible wedding photographer based in Northamptonshire, UK. At the time of recording this episode, she is in her eighth year of business.Hannah describes her style as honest and emotion-driven with a bit of awesome thrown in. I would describe her style as organic and vibrant. The colors she achieves and the looks she brings out in people are out of this world.When she is not shooting weddings you will find Hannah on mountains, in a pile of dogs, or wondering what killed her latest house plant.(00:00) - 005 (04:08) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (05:50) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (10:58) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (14:01) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (17:29) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (31:40) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (34:13) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with wedding photographer, Neva Sullivan, about her photographic and photography business workflows.Neva Sullivan is an award-winning and nationally published wedding & couples photographer based out of Washington, DC. Over the years, Neva has become known for making my couples feel loved, celebrated, and natural in front of her camera. She believes creating beautiful photos of you and your love should never feel awkward or intimidating and that you deserve a joyful and fun photography experience from start to finish.(00:00) - 004 (01:55) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (07:15) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (09:18) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (12:55) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (15:55) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (23:46) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (28:56) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with wedding and portrait photographer, Sam Hurd, about his photographic and photography business workflows.Sam Hurd is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas.His style is distinct, as a result of his unrelenting commitment to his craft and complete trust from his clients.The trust Sam receives drives him to find the perfect balance between creative experimentation and honest documentation.Sam believes that the rise of artificial intelligence has paved way for entirely new approaches to workflows that are now possible.He uses multiple AI tools in his workflows and he's embraced it wholeheartedly which has led to more time and efficiency in his business, and much higher profitability.(00:00) - 003 (06:39) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (12:24) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (16:28) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (20:52) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (35:40) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (36:54) - How did Imagen impact your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Talking photographic and photography business workflows with wedding photographer, Mike Zawadzki.As one of the leading wedding photographers in the world, New Jersey wedding photographer Mike Zawadzki has a distinctive style that helps his couples remember their wedding day memories in a timeless, bold, and genuine way.Mike has been photographing weddings for 10+ years and enjoys a technically challenging low-light situation as much as he does a stunning once-in-a-lifetime sunset and sky. He typically starts with traditional poses that will make older members of families smile. Then, based on the rapport he builds with clients, he mixes in more personalized and creative shots of couples based on their preferences, and vibe. Mike enjoys meeting new couples and learning about their unique love stories, which helps his subjects feel comfortable in front of his camera no matter how shy or introverted they may feel.In a society where we are bombarded with negative self-image content on social media, with algorithms that help create false narratives about how we should look, Mike's philosophy in photography and life is to reject this status quo. He firmly believes everyone deserves to have beautiful photographs of themselves no matter what their age, size, race, gender, religion (or lack thereof), or sexual orientation may be. When not photographing weddings, Mike can be found seeking out the best-hidden gems of New Jersey pizzerias and spending quality time cooking delicious impromptu meals with his girlfriend Melanie.(00:00) - 002 (02:16) - What is one thing you do for the photographic process? (12:36) - What is one thing you do for your business that saves you time or money? (22:00) - What is one thing you do for editing that saves you time? (27:57) - What is one thing you do after a session that increases business? (29:06) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (41:09) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (46:29) - How has Imagen impacted your life?

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.ImagenAI is an Israeli-born company that uses AI to improve photographers' workflows. This is our origin story and why we do what we do.Once upon a time, there was a man getting married.His name was Yoav.He and his wife hired Nitzan to photograph their glorious day.They had a magical wedding.But for some reason, it was taking over 3 months for the photographs to be delivered.Yoav, who had a background in artificial intelligence, was naturally curious about Nitzan’s workflows and processes, so they had a conversation.Yoav decided he wanted to help Nitzan speed up his editing process so he can deliver work faster to his couples.That is when Yoav and his college friend, Yotam, and Yotam’s childhood friend Ron came together to form ImagenAI.The three worked together to build a mystical engine designed to learn Nitzan’s editing style.That way, when Nitzan photographs another wedding, all the photographs are edited the same way he would edit them - but he can set off to do other important tasks he must do in his photography business.It turned out that ImagenAI saved Nitzan over 75% editing time - and the photographs look like he edited each and every one.This is the photo editing revolution. Say goodbye to presets and hello to your personalized editing profile with ImagenAI.ImagenAI never stops learning your personal editing style. This is the future of photo editing.

Are you a photographer looking to save time and money in your photography business? Or are you a photographer simply looking to streamline your systems and processes? Introducing Workflows, a podcast that is here to be your guiding light.Imagine this: A photographer with dyslexia, color blindness, introversion, and anxiety. A person who has faced years of childhood bullying. How did they overcome these challenges? Workflows became their rock, their sanctuary in a chaotic world. That's your host of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz.Workflows is brought to you by Imagen, an AI post-production company dedicated to making your life easier by saving you time and money in your photography business. Imagen understands the power of well-structured processes and wants to enhance and expand the conversation to encompass all things workflows.In this podcast, you'll dive into captivating stories, discover effective strategies, and explore cutting-edge tools and methods that can transform your photography business. Workflows brings you firsthand experiences from people like you, who have walked in your shoes and successfully navigated the industry's challenges.So, put your camera down for a moment, connect your headphones, and get ready to immerse yourself in Workflows. Let their stories and insights inspire, empower, and guide you toward a more efficient and profitable photography business.But it doesn't end there. You're invited to join the Imagen Community, a thriving hub where photographers share their experiences, exchange ideas, and support each other on their journey. Get in on the conversation and gain access to exclusive resources, expert advice, and a community that understands your unique challenges.Your time and money are precious. Don't let them slip away. Subscribe to Workflows today and start your transformation towards a streamlined and successful photography business.It's time to turn your dreams into reality. Let Workflows and Imagen be your partners in achieving photography business excellence.Stop the struggle with post-production! Grab your AI edits at workflowspodcast.com now. Unleash your creative potential with our cutting-edge AI culling and editing services.Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.