In this episode:

I had a chance to interview retired Army Specialist Corey Decker for a special edition of the Photofocus Infocus Interview Show honoring our Military. Corey shares his military experience and how Photography has helped his PTSD.

Topics:

• What inspired Corey to pursue photography
• How the military helps vets go back to school
• How Photography helped his PTSD

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Welcome to Mind Your Own Business! Premier headshot photographer and education Peter Hurley joins us today!

We discuss:

• How Peter got his unconventional start in photography, and how his background gave him a unique edge
• The importance of having a plan for your gear
• Trends where photographers seem to be struggling with their portfolio
• The importance of having good "taste" when building a portfolio
• How to get great images at conventions like Shutterfest
• The difference between copying someone's shot at a convention and being able to recreate your own great shot on your own
• Tips for interacting with your portrait subjects and putting them at ease
• Advice for photographers who want to break into headshot photography

Peter can be found at:

• PeterHurley.com: Peter's portfolio site
• HeadshotCrew.com: coaching platform and referral engine for headshot photography
• HeadshotMania.com: Peter's upcoming headshot event March 19, 2020

Have suggestions on future topics you want us to cover? Email us:

• Skip Cohen: skip@mei500.com
• Chamira Young: chamira@photofocus.com 

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In this "Best Of" InFocus Interviews episode:

Olympus Visionary photographer, author and photo educator Joe Edelman shares his insight on why he shot an assignment using the JPEG format and not RAW. Then it's Photographer, Educator, Author and a Canon Explorer of Light, Roberto Valenzuela. Roberto shares tips on how he uses Light to Communicate.

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You can be the next guest host on our podcast

Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host.

If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting our partners and sharing these links with your friends! ThinkTapLearn.com, Luminar by Skylum Software