I (Seth) posted a YouTube Short every day for 60 days in a row. In this episode, we talk about:

• the differences between Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts (audience, video performance, video style)
• Starting from "0" on a new platform with no identity or followers
• Picking social media platforms that play to your strengths
• How consistency can be more important than quality

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Travis or "Trav" (@trav_in_the_bush), is a wildlife adventure guide from London, Ontario, Canada, who has a passion for birdwatching and travel. He creates fun, relatable, and educational content for novice birding photographers, leveraging his vibrant online presence for social media growth. As a birding content creator, Travis aims to photograph all 10,906 bird species globally while sharing his knowledge and love for birds with his audience.

In this episode, you will learn strategies and principles for crafting a compelling online persona. While quality images and videos are abundant, standing out in a crowded digital space is key. Learn how to elevate your online presence and amplify your personality to ensure that your viral content attracts a dedicated following that eagerly engages with your main content offerings.

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Cynthia Bandurek (@cynthiabandurek_artphotography) is a photographer known for her expertise in macro photography, conservation projects, and scientific publications. She advocates for nature conservation through her stunning macro photography work and collaborations as a Nature First Ambassador.

In this episode expect to learn methods to take better macro photography pictures, understand the unobvious differences in opportunity in first world countries vs. developing countries, why taking chances can lead to good things, why always being a student and dedicated to learning is invaluable, and how getting out of your comfort zone makes you better.

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Thanks to Tamron Americas for being our lead sponsor this episode! Right now they have their MOTHER'S DAY SALE happening where you can save up to $200 USD and $300 CAD on select lenses for your mirrorless camera. Sale on now until May 26th, 2024! Visit Tamron's website to check out their lineup of lenses https://tamron-americas.com/ or head to your nearest photo retailer to save on your next lens today!

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Jason Loftus, better known as "Untamed Images by JL" (@untamedimagesbyjl) is a passionate outdoor photographer who captures and shares outdoor experiences through stunning photography. Jason is also the podcast host of "Beyond the Wild" and has experience organizing and running several photography workshops.

In this episode expect to learn methods to make photography fun again if you're feeling like you've lost the passion you once had, how to avoid burnout, how to have honest conversations with yourself about what you want out of photography, how to properly go about acquiring mentors, and how and when to implement feedback from others.

You can find the "Beyond The Wild" podcast here: https://www.beyondthewildpodcast.com/ and from there you can listen on your preferred streaming service.

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Thanks to WhiteWall for being our lead sponsor this episode! They're the top choice for photographers who want high-quality prints, with a variety of material options, and who want their work delivered fast in 9 days or less! Use code MINDSET15 for 15% off
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Anwar Abdul-Qawi (@_anwaraq), is a dedicated conservation educator with a background in Zoology and Biology known for his work at the Philadelphia Zoo and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. He combines his passion for wildlife conservation with captivating photography in an effort to connect the public to the importance of nature preservation.

Expect to learn how you can creatively funnel a larger audience to your online photography on socials by leveraging other things that you've worked hard at, whether its using your comedy skills, physique, tutorial skills, etc. In this episode you'll become motivated to be more than just a photographer.

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Thanks to Tamron Americas for being our lead sponsor this episode! Visit Tamron's website to check out their lineup of lenses https://tamron-americas.com/ or head to your nearest photo retailer to purchase your next lens today!

If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each episode!

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In this episode we're joined by Ryan Wilkes (@ryanwilkes), a cinematographer and DoP from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Ryan shares his advice on enhancing your video skills with many nuanced suggestions. We talk about how Instagram Reels can act as a testing ground for audience preferences. We also hear about Ryan's firsthand experience with the Freefly Ember, a slow-motion camera. It leads to a further conversation about gear and when it makes sense to add new elements to your kit both logically and financially.

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In this episode, we sit down with Carlos David Bown (@bownmedia), the creative mind behind Bown Media, a photography and videography agency based in Northwest Florida. Carlos's exceptional talent has led him to capture stunning visuals for professional golfers and CrossFit athletes, showcasing their prowess and dedication through his lens. Carlos's story of how he came from Venezuela to America, and the hardships he's overcome is truly inspiring and will leave you with the inability to make excuses for yourself. This episode embodies the entire identity of the podcast.

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If you're listening on Spotify you can now interact with us directly by typing your thoughts, opinions, or questions in the Q & A section. We read them and publish them. It's a great way to make these episodes more of a two way conversation so be sure to add your two cents after each episode!

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Instagram called Aaron on the phone in the form of a customer service call and explained to him the formula for Instagram growth in 2024. While some of us may not care about growth, others do, and what they had to say is nonetheless interesting. Some things are obvious, but some of their more nuanced suggestions may be just what you need to take your content creation to the next level! Enjoy and remember to rate and review the show on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Thanks to Tamron Americas for being our lead sponsor this episode! Right now they have their MARCH MEGA SALE happening where you can save up to $200 USD and $300 CAD on select lenses for your mirrorless camera. Sale on now until April 7th, 2024! Visit Tamron's website to check out their lineup of lenses https://tamron-americas.com/ or head to your nearest photo retailer to save on your next lens today!

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Big shoutout to this week's #TPMartwork feature @julia.littlelightningnature with her stunning photo of a bull moose with fall colors surrounding it. Great framing and shot Julia! Be sure to check out more of her work and keep submitting to the hashtag for your chance to have your image featured and talked about on a future episode!

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