07 Oct 2022
By Olie Moss
Barrel Racing Photography

Barrel Racing Photography

Podcast, YouTube Videos
How to get started in barrel racing photography If you've thought about photographing barrel racing, let us help you. Listen to the podcast episode here: Watch the YouTube video here: How I got started shooting barrel racing pics A week after I got my first camera, I shot my first barrel race after my parents pushed me into it. I had no desire to shoot barrel races, but I mapped out a system with a booth and one employee.I made more money in 8 hours than I did in the previous 40 hours at my "real" job.I was working as…
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01 Jul 2022
By Olie Moss
Make it Fun!

Make it Fun!

Podcast, ,
What is it about photography that motivates you to get out there and go through all the hassle of taking a picture? What is it about photography that motivates you to get out there and go through all the hassle of taking a picture?Maybe that's not even in the niches of horse and rodeo photography.What do you like to do that isn't photography related at all?For me, it was disc golf and exploring new places.This shirt for example. It's a reminder of my time in Glacier National Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjV1PzRqDU Pareto Principle (AKA 80/20 Rule) The Pareto principle states that for…
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24 Feb 2022
By Olie Moss
Make More Money with Happier Customers!

Make More Money with Happier Customers!

Podcast
Play podcast episode here: Support the Equine Photo School and save 40% on a beautiful and functional website with Zenfolio by clicking this link: https://www.zenfolio.com and using the code: EQUINE40 Thank you for listening to this episode. My hope is that it inspired you to try your hand at shooting with o Mindset Meeting customers where they are at.What are your customers already accustomed to doing?What do customers wish you would do?Where in the client journey are you trying to get people to bend to your will?Listen to your customers, they aren't always right but they just might be on…
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10 Feb 2022
By Olie Moss
Working with Fellow Photographers, Making the Pie Bigger!

Working with Fellow Photographers, Making the Pie Bigger!

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My friend Dave McKissick and I have a conversation about how working together with other photographers and creatives can be beneficial to all involved parties.  Enjoy! Support the Equine Photo School and save 40% on a beautiful and functional website with Zenfolio by clicking this link: https://www.zenfolio.com and using the code: EQUINE40 Thank you for listening to this episode. My hope is that it inspired you to try your hand at shooting with other photographers if you haven't already. If you have, then I hope this inspires you to keep going and improve your relationship. Get creative and enjoy the…
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03 Feb 2022
By Olie Moss
Why Event Photography and How to Get Started

Why Event Photography and How to Get Started

Podcast, ,
What is Event Photography? Before my body hurt too much and I could get out of that little chair. Define Event PhotographyEvent photography is different than rodeo. There is a single event or a couple very similar events going on for an extended period in one place.For example, barrel racing and maybe pole bending. Or breakaway and tie down. Or ranch sorting and team penning.In event photography you can start out small. There are week-nighters or weekend jackpots. These could be just a few hours or a day or two.Then, as you grow your business you can take on bigger…
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27 Jan 2022
By Olie Moss
Working on the Craft

Working on the Craft

Podcast
Getting Better by Doing Something Different Talking points Shooting horses isn't everything$20 ChallengePracticing at HomeGo out into natureProduct Photography Mindset Shooting just about anything will help you learnPhotography different subjectsPractice with intention to learn a certain skill or techniqueApply what you learn from other niches to horse and rodeo photography $20 Challenge Take a $20 bill to a vintage storeYou never know what you will findFind something that is $25 or less and negotiate it down to $20 or lessTake it homePhotograph it on your table or in your barnSet up a sceneShop your house for propsPractice using strobes, speed…
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13 Jan 2022
By Olie Moss
How to Charge Rodeo/Event Producers for Photography

How to Charge Rodeo/Event Producers for Photography

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Sub Heading Hey everyone and welcome to Episode 37 of the Equine Photo School podcast! I'm your host, Olie Moss, and today we are going to discuss event photography, specifically charging event producers. But first, a message from our sponsor...Equine Photo School's High Volume Workflow course! This course is aimed at helping event photographers upload photos crazy fast to their website thus capturing more sales. At Olie's Images, we have noticed that the faster we get photos online the more sales we capture. Now, I'm here to help you get there too. Whether you're a one-person show or you have…
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07 Jan 2022
By Olie Moss
How to do Black Background Photography

How to do Black Background Photography

Podcast, , ,
Black Background Photos in a Barn Use camera's limited dynamic rangeStand horse in doorwayClose all other doors and windowsTurn off all inside barn lightsExpose so that the horse standing in the light is exposed properly or even a little underexposed.This will make the background black or really closeIn post, take care of any stray light or other things visible in the background.You are ready to go Strobing with horses for a black background Black Background Photos with Strobes Don't have a barn?Strobes allow you to have perfect light anywhere.You can shoot all night.If you have a powerful enough strobe you…
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16 Dec 2021
By Olie Moss
How to overcome life’s difficulties

How to overcome life’s difficulties

Blog, Podcast,
Today's episode is sponsored by Equine Photo School's course; Mastering Horse Portraits. This course has three big takeaways. First, Conformation Pictures. Then, Free Motion Action Pictures, then nailing those Black Background pics! But that's not all! You'll learn how I onboard high ticket clients, plan my shoots, do client proofing the easy way, and finally some bonuses that clients love!Visit www.equinephotoschool.com/courses to find out more! Welcome to Episode 33 of the Equine Photo School Podcast! I'm your host, Olie Moss, and today we are talking about overcoming obstacles in your career and life. We all start out in different places…
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05 Jul 2021
By Olie Moss
STOP! Deleting photos is costing you money!

STOP! Deleting photos is costing you money!

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Deleting old photos isn't saving you money, it is costing you money. Sell more photos by keeping old pics available for purchase. I've heard just about every excuse in the book. I'm telling you this as a friend and business advisor. Do not delete another photo until you hear me out because deleting old photos isn't saving you money it is costing you money. Are you running out of storage? Do you feel like no one will ever want 'old' photos? Have you ever had a customer ask you for photos you deleted? Maybe you just haven't had these problems…
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