A podcast for Photographers, Videographers & Hybrid Shooters looking to build successful and sustainable businesses. Great chats about various aspects of photography and filmmaking, being multi-skilled and providing a hybrid photo / video service for weddings, commercial and creative work.
…
continue reading
Jeff Amp Nelson Podcasts
Executive Administrator & Inclusive Leader. Father to Emerson & Nora. Husband to Alison. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wes-maas/support
…
continue reading
The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast is an Indigenous podcast devoted to uplift Indigenous peoples, with a mission to send hope to those struggling with the negative stigma placed upon mental health issues, the disease of alcoholism, and drug addiction. To also bring awareness to the MMIWG2S & MMIP crisis. Through guests sharing their experiences, inspiration, strength, and hope. I want to break the stigma that is associated with indigenous people, mental health and recovery. Host: Ralph Sara
…
continue reading
Send us a text Roberta Alook Roberta is 1/2 Woodlands Cree from Wabasca, Alberta on her father’s side & 1/2 Dene Sucline from Dillon, Saskatchewan on her mothers side. Roberta is Currently a University of Alberta Student. She is a Indigenous model, and owns her own beading business. Roberta has 5 years of sobriety and on this episode Roberta courag…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 92 - Molly Cuk Ba'ak (Revisited)
1:05:39
1:05:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:39Send us a text Molly Cuk Ba’ak Molly is from the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern Arizona. Molly is the loving mother to 10 children. Molly is part of Native Strength Revolution where she is a Certified Yoga Instructor. She also recently ran the NYC Marathon. Molly is 10 years sober. On this episode Molly courageously shares her story for those st…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 28- Madison B. (Revisited)
53:34
53:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:34Send us a text Madison B. is a 47 year old woman with 26 years of sobriety. On this episode Maddy courageously shares her colorful and amazing story for those still struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. If there is someone out there still struggling and can identify with what Maddy is talking about, feel free to call or text her at (907) 885-1…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 33- Jeff Evon (Revisited)
14:35
14:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:35Send us a text Jeff Evon is a 40 year old Yup'ik man from Bethel, Alaska. Jeff has over 3 years of sobriety. On this episode Jeff courageously shares his story, sending HOPE to those who are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. "We need to prepare for each season, otherwise we won't be ready for what is to come" -Jeff Evon Support the …
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 18- Skwlax Bear (Revisited)
31:22
31:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:22Send us a text Weytk (hi) my name is skwlax_bear (black bear) & this is my story of my 21 year sobriety journey. I hope my story of my struggles & achievements inspire you to start your safe journey on the red road. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Skwlax Bear
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 36- Peggy Berryhill (Revisited)
42:45
42:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:45Send us a text Peggy Berryhill "The First Lady of Native Radio" is a member of the Muscogee Nation. Peggy is an Icon of public radio, and has garnered many many awards. Peggy owns and manages KGUA 88.3 in Gualala California, where she hosts Peggy's Place. Peggy just celebrated 35 years on the Red Road, clean and sober. On this episode Peggy shares …
…
continue reading
Send us a text Shannon Nelson Shannon is originally from Fairbanks, Alaska. Shannon is Gwichin athabascan and inupiaq. Shannon courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show
…
continue reading
Send us a text Taboo Nawasha Jimmy Gomez who is better know as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, and his stage name Taboo Nawasha, is Hopi, Shoshone, and Mexican. He is a rapper, songwriter, actor, cancer survivor, and advocate. Taboo is 16 years sober. On this episode Jimmy “Taboo” Gomez courageously shares his story for those who are stil…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 29-Samuel Nothstine (Revisited)
57:21
57:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:21Send us a text Samuel Nothstine Is from Emmonak and Wales, Alaska. Samuel has been in recovery for over 9 years. On this episode Samuel courageously shares his heart wrenching story so that others still struggling may find similarities in his story and know that they are not alone. Sam’s story shows that no matter what trauma you have endured you a…
…
continue reading

1
E102 | Innovation using Cinematic iPhone Footage with Jeff Wood Visuals
1:29:50
1:29:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:50The guest on this episode is a great example of constantly innovating and moving with the times whilst continuing to create outstanding work. Jeff Wood is a wedding filmmaker who started capturing weddings back around 2008 and has worked with celebrity and luxury clients as well as being an influence for many UK wedding videographers over the past …
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 25- Teresa O'Neill (Revisited)
30:42
30:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:42Send us a text Teresa O'Neill, originally from Ouzinkie, Alaska, shares her recovery journey. Teresa has 6 months of recovery and shares her story to help those thinking about getting sober. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Teresa O'Neill
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 53- Kim Larson (Seybert) (Revisited)
42:26
42:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:26Send us a text Kim Larson (Seybert) Kim is a recovering addict from Dillingham, Alaska. Kim is Aleut from the Curyung tribe. Kim has been on her recovery journey since 2014. On this episode Kim Courageously shares her story of addiction, and the process of using a medication assisted program for those that are still struggling. Support the show…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 49- Kathleen "Little Girl" Naneng (Revisited)
36:41
36:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:41Send us a text Kathleen “Little Girl” Naneng Lit is Yup'ik from Bethel, Alaska. She is a Mom of 3, and a Grandma of 1. She is a 3rd grade teacher. As well as a coach. Lit inspires people to have positive attitudes and she herself is definitely a positive energy for others. Lit’s Journey began on March, 16, 2015, but she has been sober for 2 years a…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 48- Emma Hill (Revisited)
1:26:02
1:26:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:02Send us a text Emma Hill Emma is an Alaskan Singer Songwriter and Mental Health Advocate who grew up in Sleetmute, Alaska. Emma is set to release her 9th full length album. She just celebrated 5 years of no booze. On this episode Emma courageously shares her experience with getting sober from alcohol and how substance abuse is intertwined with Ment…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Kendra Kahtle-et Kloster, Tlingit Raven/kiks.adi from Wrangell and Juneau, AK. Currently serving as the co-Director for law & policy at the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center and a partner with the MMIWG2S Alaska Working Group. She wears multiple hats in life and community work - "being a mother of three children is my favorite ro…
…
continue reading

1
Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok - Episode 119 (Revisited)
48:54
48:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:54Send us a text Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok Charlene is Iñupiaq, her family is from White Mountain and Golovin. She is the force behind Data for Indigenous Justice (DIJ), a nonprofit organization that tracks data related to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) peoples in Alaska. As DIJ’s executive director…
…
continue reading

1
Antonia Unaqsiq Commack - Episode 114. (Revisited)
39:24
39:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:24Send us a text Antonia Unaqsiq Commack is Inupiaq from the Native Village of Shungnak. She currently lives in Wasilla with her 3-year-old son, Eddie. Antonia went to school for medical assisting and is returning to school this year to finish her bachelors degree. Her passion for MMIP advocacy came after she lost two of her best friends to domestic …
…
continue reading

1
E101 | I Show What I Love with Award Winning Documentary Photographer Erica Hawkins
1:42:04
1:42:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:04On this episode I get to chat with a brilliant, multi award wining documentary style wedding photographer Erica Hawkins who originally came from a background in filmmaking. Some of Erica's awards include Nine Dots Photographer of the Year 2024, This is Reportage Top 10 photographers in the UK, Fearless Top 50 Photographers of the World, TWIA region…
…
continue reading

1
E100 | Delivering What the Client Wants - A Great Insight with Martin & Daiga Cheung
1:27:07
1:27:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:07In this milestone episode (number 100!) I am speaking with Martin & Daiga Cheung who are a married couple providing photography and videography. Although they have separate businesses they are able to offer a combined photo and video package to couples as well as having their own clients, a really great business model to consider for any of you wor…
…
continue reading
In this episode I go through why I think this year is the year that Hybrid Photography and Videography shooting will completely blow up. Sure, the past few years there has been a rise of people using both photo and video to tell stories, particularly to market themselves and we have seen the popularity of content creation becoming an integral part …
…
continue reading
It has been a while. I have been working my way through the busy summer, giving 100% to my couples, clocking up the edits, spending time with the family and something had to give...it was the podcast. Sorry about that, but inspired by the typical post summer season backlog and struggle to find life balance as a small creative business owner I wante…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 17- Quentin Simeon (Revisited)
51:05
51:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:05Send us a text Quentin is a tannish-brown soul from the Kuskokwim river. Quentin now lives in Southcentral Alaska on Dena'ina land and works with Native students at UAA. Quentin has 5 years of recovery, and on this episode he shares his story of hope for those that are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Support the show…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 14- Stacey Wells (Revisited)
28:18
28:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:18Send us a text Stacey Wells is an Inupiq woman from Anaktuvuk Pass Alaska who is currently residing in the state of Washington. Stacey's Inupiaq name is Ayapana. Stacey, a strong single mother in recovery has over 8 years of sobriety. In this episode she shares her strength and hope for those still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Suppor…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 16-Victoria Anderson-Tieva (Revisited)
55:05
55:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:05Send us a text Victoria Anderson-Tieva is a Yup'ik, Inupiaq, Aleut, German and Danish woman. Victoria, originally from Dillingham, Alaska, now lives on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska. In this episode Victoria shares her story and message of hope to those still struggling. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Victoria Anderson-Tieva
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 13- Mike Sisson (Revisited)
52:23
52:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:23Send us a text Mike Sisson, Case manager/Social worker at My House in Wasilla, AK. Co-Owner/Artist at Newsense Music Entertainment shares his amazing story of recovery. Mike has over 8 years of sobriety. Mike encourages healing and recovery through his music that uplifts, inspires, and connects with his listeners. Check out Mike's music at the link…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 12- Mike Williams Sr. (Revisited)
34:53
34:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:53Send us a text Mike Williams Sr. is a Yup'ik man from the village of Akiak, Alaska. Mike has over 33 years of Sobriety. He has run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race 15 times. Winning the Most inspirational musher twice and The Mushers Choice award as well. He has been profiled in Sports Illustrated, Good Morning America, and CNN. He is a leading fig…
…
continue reading

1
E97 | Should you work for free and how to create opportunities
56:45
56:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:45Working for free always seems to raise some controversy, but are there times when short term sacrifice can lead to longer term success? We will discuss that in this episode with plenty of personal examples of how you can create opportunities out of nothing and the downsides of not setting expectations with people when working for less than you pote…
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 9- Tiffany Webb (Revisited)
1:02:28
1:02:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:28Send us a text Tiffany Webb is a member of the Curyung tribe and a opioid overdose prevention coordinator from Dillingham Alaska. On this episode she shares her recovery, hope, and strength. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Tiffany Webb
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 7- Tyler Young (Revisited)
39:19
39:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:19Send us a text Tyler Young AKA 2essentialz, a Sugpiaq, Alutiiq, Tsimshian, Lakota, Sioux, Cherokee, and Swedish man with 4 years of sobriety shares his recovery journey. Check out 2essentialz new single ”Work” on Apple Music and Spotify! https://music.apple.com/us/album/work/1529173352?i=1529173354 https://open.spotify.com/album/5JaNYV7G5f1SaULELVG…
…
continue reading

1
E96 | When it goes wrong in the world of weddings
51:33
51:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:33It is amazing how connected we all are today, and the world of social media has created some amazing marketing opportunities for us all to reach potential clients and speak to an audience. But what happens when it gets used in a more negative way, potentially in a way that impacts our business or even us personally? On the back of a busy couple of …
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 6- Maria Stappenbeck (Revisited)
44:52
44:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:52Send us a text Maria Stappenbeck, a strong Yup’ik woman with 2 years of sobriety shares her amazing and powerful journey of Recovery. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Maria Stappenbeck
…
continue reading

1
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 4- Nicholai Joekay (Revisited)
33:13
33:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:13Send us a text Nicholai Joekay, a strong and courageous Yup'ik man with 2 years of sobriety shares his recovery journey. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Nicholai Joekay
…
continue reading

1
E95 | Seconds, Associates and Shooting a Wedding for Someone Else
1:25:01
1:25:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:01Inspired by us recently helping each other out with photographing and filming weddings we decided to discuss the practicalities and considerations of representing another person or business at a wedding. This conversations is helpful whether you want to or are shooting for someone else, or if you are looking for people to shoot on your behalf. Song…
…
continue reading
However you feel about the 'new thing' or what 'everyones doing' it is something we all need to be aware of so we can understand how the current trends will interact with us and our business. The new trend might not be your thing, but we still need to be aware of what potential clients might be looking for. Even if that isn't something we want to o…
…
continue reading

1
E93 | Make Extra Money From Your Camera
1:26:15
1:26:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:15In the middle of 2024 there is so much talk in the wedding industry, specifically amongst wedding photographers and wedding videographers about how enquiries are down, bookings are down. The general concusses appears to be that it is more challenging to run a small wedding business at the moment, so for photographers and filmmakers we wanted to dis…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Yaari Walker Yaari is Yupik from the village of Savoonga, Alaska on St. Lawrence Island. Yaari just published her new book entitled, Aatak Ayguumun Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Wind. Yaari has 12 years of Sobriety and on today’s show Yaari courageously shares her story, discuss her new book, and discusses her experience ac…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Alex Beltz Alex is Inupiaq and Koyukon Athabascan. Alex works in recovery and is 4 years sober. On today’s show Alex courageously shares his story for those who are struggling. Alex would like the listeners to know that, “He has struggled with a variety of issues, and hopes that if you get anything from this interview, it is that if …
…
continue reading
Send us a text Melissha Melissha is Inupiaq from Point Hope & Anchorage, Alaska. Melissha has 26 years of recovery and on this show she courageously shares her story for those who are still struggling. Support the showBy Ralph Sara/Melissha
…
continue reading

1
E92 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 update and other gear stuff
46:59
46:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:59For this episode I wanted to revisit a topic from episode 81 where I talked about how the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 could be a game changing cameras for hybrid shooters. Now I have had the opportunity to use it for a few more months on a variety of projects I wanted to give you a more up to date view of how useful it is as a tool for hybrid content creatio…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Navonne Benally is an Alaska Native, Native American, Two Spirit and the creator of Menabash Media. Navonne also goes by their native names Menabash, Hute ghee'nee, Tulugaq or Ahłeenibaa. They are blessed, honored and empowered to share they come from seven different tribes. They’re Iñupiaq, Koyukon Dene’ (Athabascan), Navajo, Blackf…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Jayroy Makokis Jayroy is from Saddle Lake, AB but currently resides in Edmonton, AB Canada where he is a full time student in his second year of university for a Bachelor of Arts in the Cree Language. Jayroy is an indigenous content creator as well as a journeyman Electrician. Jayroy is 9 1/2 years sober and on this show Jayroy coura…
…
continue reading

1
E91 | Where we get our creative inspiration
1:43:00
1:43:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:43:00As photographers, filmmakers and hybrid shooters what we offer to our clients is not just our creative skill, artistic flair or the technical knowledge we have to create photographs and films. Probably the most important element in our work and our unique selling point as a business is how we see the world and what drives us to do what we do and th…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Braden Kadlun Johnston Braden is an Inuit content creator, a producer, and a writer. Braden was born in Yellowknife, NT, but resides in Calgary, AB, Canada, where he is a 3rd year philosophy student. Braden has been sober for 4 1/2 years. On this show Braden courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://w…
…
continue reading

1
E90 | The Lenses we use for shooting Hybrid
1:13:30
1:13:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:30In the last episode we discussed the options when it came to choosing a camera to shoot hybrid photo and video coverage. The natural follow on it the discussion around lenses. We reveal what our favourite lens is and what are go to piece of glass is for different parts of a wedding day. We have a debate over zooms vs primes and ponder over what dir…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Lily Tuzroyluke Lily is Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Nisga'a from Anchorage, Alaska. She is an Indigenous author who recently published her book entitled Sivulliq: Ancestor. Lily was named USA Today’s Woman of the Year for 2024. Lily has 22 years of sobriety. On this show Lily shares about her novel: Sivulliq: Ancestor, about being named US…
…
continue reading

1
E89 | Camera chat for hybrid photo / video
1:09:51
1:09:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:51In this episode we talk about one of the most talked about things amongst photographers and filmmakers - cameras! Hybrid photo and video shooting requires a different level of speed and features from a camera, so if you are looking to get into hybrid shooting this episode will be really useful when it comes to choosing which camera system and model…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Bill Ward Bill is 1/2 Cree from Calgary Alberta, Canada. Bill is a Recovery Activist, Motivational Speaker, Change Maker, and the Host of The UDR Podcast. Bill is 9 years sober, and on this show Bill courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://www.billward.life/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1…
…
continue reading

1
E88 | What's so hard about shooting hybrid solo?
1:05:13
1:05:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:13In our first proper episode hosting together we discuss the challenges of capturing a wedding in still photography and videography as a solo hybrid shooter. We go through an entire wedding day and discuss how we would approach each part of the day and the workarounds for the various aspects that need to be captured in both photo and video at the sa…
…
continue reading
Send us a text Mike Scott Mike is from Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Mike is a motivational speaker and an Indigenous influencer. Mike is 12 years sober and on this show Mike courageously shares his story, sending hope out to those who are still struggling. https://www.bookmikescott.com/? https://www.facebook.com/OneShineMusic…
…
continue reading

1
E87 | Introducing my new co-host Kieran Paul
32:04
32:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:04It's time for a change and to freshen up the podcast and we are starting a new series by introducing our new co-host Kieran Paul and photographer and filmmaker who has been in the game for almost a decade. In this episode we get to find out all about how Kieran got into photography/filmmaking in his early years, how he made his way into the wedding…
…
continue reading