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This episode’s very special guest is Jina Wilson! Born and raised in Cincinnati, and currently living in Lexington, and have been shooting weddings for almost 13 years, and have been associated with OPG for 10 years. In her chat with Jason, Jina talks about being the fifth shooter in her first wedding, connecting with the brides, and asking for proposal stories. Listen in to know more about Jina’s advice for the new shooters on ice-breakers and building client connections. Know someone who would love to shoot with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
The devil is in the details, as they say, and Jason agrees! The wedding moments are essential but it's those cleverly composed detail shots that add to the personality of the wedding photography and adds depth and dimension to the album. In this month’s tip, Jason talks about elements to add in the detail shots, understanding the lighting, and incorporating movement. Listen in to discover the tips and insights to deliver a detail shot that leaves an impact. Know someone who would love to shoot with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
On today's episode, we have Brooke Beeson, a self-taught photographer, and in his chat with Jason, Brooke talks about being a Mid-western, always having a camera in her hand, and working at Disney and the advice for the newer shooters. Brooke’s unique photography style, St.Louis heart, and strong customer service sense make her a treat as a photographer. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
This month’s very special guest is Jeremy Ellsworth! A newer photographer to join the crew, Jeremy comes with a decade’s worth of experience and is a nationally published fashion and commercial photographer, married for 22 years, and has two kids and a dog. In his chat with Jason, he shares more about his journey from wanting to be an illustrator to buying his first camera, connecting with great photographers who were willing to share information, and attending WPPI. Listen in to know more about Jeremy’s experience with OPG, being self-taught, and creating backdrops! Know someone who would love to shoot with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
This month’s very special guest is Jessica Layton! After traveling the world early in her career, she has landed in the Bay Area where she has shot hundreds of weddings for OPG. In her chat with Jason, she shares more about how she fell in love with wedding photography, the benefits of attending school for photography, and her top tips for new shooters. Stay tuned until the very end for a very special surprise that Jason has for Jessica! Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
The weather is warming up, which means we should all be prepping for our busy engagement and wedding season. Having clean gear and gathering your wedding tool kit are both vital to your success this season, but so is one more thing: your education! In this month’s tip, Jason challenges you to deepen your knowledge and expand your skill for this upcoming season. Listen in to discover the value of live learning sessions, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, and having a trusted network. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/ To share your own stories and add to the conversation, join our OPG Talent Facebook page or send them in to [email protected]
This month’s special guest is Eric Wallis, an east coast photographer with over 70 weddings under his belt with OPG. Listen in as Eric shares his tips for capturing dynamic and emotional photos that will set your portfolio apart, and his journey to becoming a lead photographer. His years of experience have given him a special wisdom that is not to be missed! Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
Do you sync your camera before your events? It can be so easy to forget this simple but vital step of your wedding prep with all of the chaos of the day. Tune in to this month’s tip for Jason’s foolproof method for time syncing your camera, and save yourself extra hassle during the editing phase! Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
Our special guest this month is also our first videographer interview, Mario Coello! This west coast native has captured over 200 weddings for our OPG couples. Tune in for his tips on how to manage the heat on a busy day, communicating with the photographers capturing the day, and his advice for new talent joining our team! Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
This month’s tip was inspired by an unfortunate story shared by photographer William Thomas Cain in our OPG Talent Facebook group: while he was shooting a couple’s engagement session in a park, they returned to the lot to discover that the couple’s car had been broken into, and several valuable items and Christmas gifts were stolen. Jason shares his top tips for making your car less of a target, and how to stay extra vigilant so this doesn’t happen to you or one of your couples during a shoot. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
This month’s special guest is Ryan Rayburn! Starting as a newspaper photojournalist in Colorado, photography has taken Ryan to all corners of the country. His effortless, clean style and magnificent use of lighting has made him a popular pick for over 200 OPG couples throughout the years. Join Jason and Ryan as they discuss how to tackle tricky lighting scenarios, tips for making the most of your backgrounds, his drone photography experience, and how to perfectly capture large groups. His story and expertise are not to be missed! Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
Do you have an emergency kit in your camera bag? In this month’s tip, Jason passes on a skill that stayed with him from his Boy Scout days: the importance of being prepared. Listen in for what is in Jason’s emergency kit, and what should be in yours. The best part? It all fits in a small ziplock bag. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
Welcome to Orion Photo Group’s first exclusive podcast episode! Join our Talent Community Relations Director Jason Groupp as he chats with wedding photographer Daniel Kim. Daniel has been a part of the OPG community for over 10 years and has shot hundreds of weddings throughout his career. Listen in as they discuss Daniel’s pivot from fashion photography to shooting weddings, tips for new shooters at OPG, and their favorite secret spots to shoot at in NYC. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
Building a great portfolio that perfectly showcases your style and talents can feel daunting. Luckily, there is no wrong way to approach it, but there are a few ways to make it easier. Tune in to this month’s tips & tricks episode where Jason gives his best tips for efficiently sorting through your photos and using them to boost your portfolio and its performance. Know someone who would love shooting with us? Encourage them to apply and join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career
This month’s guest is Monica Berg, an OPG photographer in Maryland who has shot with us for nearly a decade. Join Jason as he chats with Monica about the challenges of transitioning from an associate photographer to a lead, her tips for building a showstopping portfolio, and the best things she has learned by collaborating creatively with other photographers.
Know someone who would love shooting with us? Have them join the team here: https://www.orionphotogroup.com/career/
