Sex with the Angry Marmalade Woman- tales from skagway, alaska
In this episode, I sit down with my buddy and fellow photographer Scott, and we hit record on a no-holds-barred talk that feels like you're right there with us on the road in Skagway, Alaska.
We share stories as to what it's like to work in this crazy and remote place… to navigating the unpredictable world of photography, dealing with celebrity clients including one unforgettable encounter with Bill Cosby.
This episode dives into the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of life behind the lens. We kick things off with a story you’ll never forget… let’s just say it involves a one-night stand, a jar of marmalade, and a very angry woman. Yep, it's that kind of show.
So sit back, relax, and get ready for some unfiltered fun—and maybe even pick up a few gems that’ll help you become a better photographer along the way. Let’s go.
Chapter Markers and Show Notes:
2:00: What it's like to live in Skagway
7:00- Sex with the Angry Marmalade Woman
17:00- Skagway is a place where people come to escape
29:00- Bill Cosby
35:00 Going to Cuba together on a workshop
37:30- Street Photography in Cuba
39:00- what it's like to visit and eat in Cuba
40::00- Photographing the tobacco farm workers in Cuba
41:00- Horses getting washed in ponds
42:15- You'll never regret spending money on memories
43:30- Selling prints in the stores of Skagway
46:35- How to Get Yourself Out There
48:45- How to Create Repeat Business
50:30- Going to the Police Station in Cuba
56:00- Trying to Get it Right in the Camera
57:00- Pairing Great Talent with the Right Gear
58:30- How Cellphones are Threatening Traditional Cameras
60:30- Using the horizon in your outdoor portraiture
64:00-: How Your Mouth is your Greatest Weapon
69:00- Handling Rejection as a Creative and Business Owner
70:00-Thinking of Photography as a Luxury Item
72:00- How A.I. is impacting the photography world
76:00- How Your Vision is Something A.I. Can't Replicate
77:00- Finding the Clients that Love Your Work
78:00- How Distribution is Key to Success
79:00- Growing as a Photographer
82:00- Starting at the Bottom to Grow Your Brand
82:30- The Importance of Self Awareness and Getting Corrected
84:30- Understanding Why You're Getting No's
85:00- Customizing What Your Client Wants
86:00- The Importance of Asking Questions
87:00- Identifying the Can't Miss Shots
89:45- Why You Need to Invest in Your Photography Education
91:00- The Consequences of Not Asking Questions
92:00- You Get What you Pay For
94:30- How To Grow Your Business by What You've Learned
95:00- Turnaround Times as a Photographer
96:00- Being Selective with the Work you Book
97:15- Paying Models Etiquette
98:30- Time Management as a Photographer
99:30- Pre Shoot Etiquette with a Model
99:50- Having a Purpose to Your Shoots
Summary- Changing the Pace in Alaska
