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Endless Appreciation

Endless Appreciation

Hosted by Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd

Episodes

41

Latest episode

Feb 2024

Language

EN

About the show

A behind-the-scenes look at running a photography business, building a community platform, and sustaining creativity. Hosted by Daniel Agee, head of Community at Glass, and Sam Hurd, a wedding photographer and educator.

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41 recent
February 20, 20241 hr 4 min

Panning for gold

Takeaways Landscape photography may not be everyone's preferred genre, but it can still be appreciated and admired. The Apple Vision Pro provides an immersive experience for viewing panorama photos. Creating unique content and finding your niche can help you stand out in a crowded online space. Success on platforms like YouTube should be measured by the impact on your target audience, rather than the number of views or followers. Blogging and newsletters are still valuable tools for building an audience and maintaining control over your content. Long-term investment is crucial for achieving impactful results. Building an email list is a valuable marketing channel. Content restrictions on social media platforms can be frustrating for creators. Social media algorithms can have a significant impact on engagement and reach. Switching editing tools can be a challenging and uncomfortable process. Personal experiences and moments are valuable and should be cherished. Taco Bell's Apple-style keynote was entertaining and showcased their new branding. OpenAI's demo highlights the potential of realistic AI and raises concerns about misinformation. Chapters 00:00Technical Difficulties 01:03Introduction and Location 02:34Landscape Photography 05:16Apple Vision Pro 06:09Panorama Photos 07:09Preference for People in Photos 09:23Creating Unique Content 10:42Collecting Data in Photography 12:08The Appeal of ND Filters 13:23The Trend of Handheld Motion Blur 14:13Finding the Perfect Shot 15:22The Immersive Experience of Panoramas 16:38The Unexpected Appeal of the Apple Vision Pro 17:37Navigating the YouTube Landscape 19:30Defining Success on YouTube 22:30The Challenges of Algorithmic Metrics 25:12The Power of Blogging and Newsletters 30:36The Value of Niches and Audience Ownership 37:48The Importance of Long-Term Investment 39:12The Value of Building an Email List 44:00The Frustration of Content Restrictions 46:26The Impact of Social Media Algorithms 48:26The Challenge of Switching Editing Tools 55:23The Power of Personal Experiences 58:31Taco Bell's Apple-Style Keynote 59:56OpenAI's Demo and the Future of Realistic AI

January 26, 20241 hr 6 min

Have you ever ridden a horse before?

Chapters 00:00Introduction 02:38Horse Riding and Gambling 05:09Baseball Betting 06:32Sports Gambling 09:12Blackjack and Las Vegas 12:20Referral System for Wedding Photography 15:33Booking Weddings 16:28YouTube Channel and Drone Purchase 22:17YouTube Channel Progress 25:29Watching Drone Footage 29:44Buying a Drone 30:52Concert Photography 39:01Feeling Nostalgic and Disconnected 41:10Returning to Past Environments 42:22The Evolution of Photography Skills 43:11Reflecting on Decades 44:55Favorite Parts of the Photography Process 46:10Finding Joy and Excitement in Photography 48:06The Power of a Great Photo 49:03The Changing Motivations for Photography 51:53The Joy of Editing Photos 54:44The Tedious Process of Creating Presets 56:20The Love-Hate Relationship with Photography Work 58:43The Benefits of Creating a Visual Reference Collage 01:01:43The Aesthetic and Empowering Nature of the ZF Camera 01:05:30The Dilemma of Switching Cameras

December 28, 20231 hr 3 min

Social Media, Self-Discovery, and the Art of Photography

The conversation covers a range of topics, including the influence of social media on self-diagnosis, the changing landscape of education, and the challenges of wedding photography. The hosts also discuss their dream photography partners and the weirdest objects they have used to get the perfect shot. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of photography, social media, and personal identity. In this conversation, Daniel Agee and Sam Hurd discuss various topics related to photography, including inspiration from test videos and movies, influential directors and styles, time travel for a photo shoot, photographing fictional characters, photography myths, and photographing a solar eclipse.

December 18, 20231 hr 1 min

A Tongue-Free Time

Discussing cameras and launching products, Sam and Daniel have a nice little time.

December 5, 202351 min

We Came Up With A Better Title Than This While Recording

Daniel and Sam once again discuss the pain of creating things, cameras, and focusing.

November 28, 202349 min

Like & Subscribe

Daniel started the Glass YouTube Channel and won't stop making bad jokes about it. Sam politely puts up with it. Definitely do not like and subscribe to Glass's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@tryglass), it'll go to Daniel's head.

November 14, 20231 hr 10 min

What's in a Name?

Daniel is back from vacation and fully rejuvenated. Mostly. Kinda. He recounts that rejuvenation to Sam before they dive into the naming process they used for created the Insight name.

October 31, 20231 hr 0 min

Nikon versus Canon

Daniel and Sam briefly talk about why Nikon randomly gets so much hate over Canon, but using that as the title because SEO is real. Sorry, not sorry.

October 27, 20231 hr 1 min

Reunited

Daniel and Sam share a nice, cozy episode of cameras, weddings, deliverables, and how things are just too good now.

October 12, 20231 hr 3 min

EA (the Remix)

What would your remixed version of your photography be? What's that's look like? Well, Daniel has got the questions and Sam has got the answers. Oh, and Dad Rock music recommendations. Parcels — Live Vol. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4TFD2PfVPw Parcels — Live Vol. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAbB9UlAWMc Chase Jarvis SanDisk Vlog https://youtu.be/TUx2tLP4D80?si=EinPlThryVqP4sTv

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