Best Whcc Podcasts (2025)

Vicki and Jed Taufer have been involved in the photography industry for over 20 years. They co-founded their studio, V Gallery, in Morton, IL in 1998. With a focus on artistic portraiture, Vicki specializes in photographing people, pets, and commercial shoots. V Gallery has been everything from a small home based studio, to a large storefront with …

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Jaimy Ellis - The Deeper Side 36:43

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I would describe myself as a down-to-earth creative who isn’t afraid to be honest. I like to have fun and act like a weird-o sometimes. I strongly believe that having killer photos of yourself, no matter who you are, can work wonders on your confidence and I love being able to create that imagery for teens as they begin the journey of stepping out …

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Anj Olson - Reconfigure 32:16

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Anj Olson is the owner and photographer at Lav & Lime Studio, a children and family photography studio located in Ankeny, Iowa. The studio specializes in modern storytelling photography with an emphasis on a custom experience with every client. Alongside the studio, Anj is a mama to 3 beautiful boys that provide inspiration, insight, and a necessar…

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Kristina Guerrero - Cards Cards Cards 25:32

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Kristina Guerrero, Cards + Press Product Owner, Client Success Program Manager, and Marketing and Events Manager. Highly creative marketer with over 15+ years experience at WHCC. She has transformed business initiatives that continue to propel revenue growth and produce brand exposure on a multitude of ever-changing platforms. She is a trade show v…

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Laretta Houston - The Moment 45:31

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Laretta Houston was born in Angeles City, Philippines. From struggle and poverty evolved an inspirational vision of beauty and life all around her. Laretta’s story could easily have taken such a different turn if not for her determination and strength. Born the daughter of a military father and a Filipino mother who traveled a lot, she spent most o…

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Matthew Hodgman - Icing Products 48:38

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Matt’s career has been centered around the world of professional photography. Owning and operating a studio for over 20 years along with coaching and educating photographers on the importance of product sales and studio design have been his long term passion. Matt joined WHCC a little over 3 years ago as their Client Success Manager to extend custo…

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Audrey Wancket - Intentional 48:41

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Audrey Wancket owns the high-end portrait studio, Wancket Studios in Spring Grove, Illinois. Audrey’s portraits have earned her numerous awards at the state and national levels, which has made here a sought after speaker to amateur and professional photography groups across America and as far away as Korea. Degrees and Certifications: · Master of P…

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Natalie Keyssar - Aware 59:55

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Natalie Keyssar is a documentary photographer whose work focuses on inequality, youth culture, and the personal effects of political turmoil and violence, in the Americas. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and illustration from The Pratt Institute, has taught New Media at the International Center of Photography in New York and ha…

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Dorie Howell - Fear Not 45:51

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Dorie Howell is a published photographer serving the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC Metropolitan area. She loves serving her clients in all genres but specializes in Newborn, Family and Corporate Headshots. As well as running her photography business, she has also become a top photography mentor to other photographers all over the world. Her …

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Allison English Watkins - Pedal to the Metal 54:55

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Allison English Watkins specializes in capturing family portraits that will be treasured heirlooms for generations. For over 25 years Allison has been creating portraits for her beloved clients and celebrating their lifetime milestones. Living in the beautiful mountains of Park City, Utah, Allison loves incorporating the gorgeous landscape into her…

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Vanessa Joy - Work + Flow 27:50

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Vanessa Joy is a Canon Explorer of Light that has been an influential speaker in the community for over a decade. Starting her photographic journey in 1998, she has since branched into public speaking, earned 5 college degrees, received a PPA Photographic Craftsman degree, been named a WeddingWire Education Expert, sponsored by Canon, Profoto and A…

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William Branson III - The Other Side 43:36

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William Branson III M. Photog. Cr., Fellow - ASP, A-BIPP, A-RPS, MPP-MPI “As a portrait artist, I help families hold onto time by creating portraits from their dreams. I write their story and the story begins with their family – their journey – their dreams. I create a world around them, a world beyond a photograph. It is a portrait that will becom…

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Mark Rossetto - Begin with the End in Mind 50:44

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Mark Rossetto is an international award-winning Double Master Photographer with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), an international keynote speaker and a qualified Photography Business and Life Coach. Mark is highly regarded and has coached hundreds of photographers from beginners to seasoned professionals all over the wor…

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Brooke Shaden - Love and Permanence 39:52

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Brooke Shaden is a conceptual fine art photographer specializing in self-portraiture. After graduating college with degrees in film and English, she turned to photography to tell the stories she always wanted to let loose. Photography provided a medium that was faster than film with the richness of story that writing had, and she built a career fro…

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Gary Hughes - Learn to Play 40:52

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Gary Hughes covers being a Girldad, the Hobby Paradox, and much more as we discuss how one must Learn to Play. As the child of photographer parents it would have been natural for Gary to step right in to the family business, but he had to go out and try pretty much everything else before finding his way back to photography. In the 13 years since pi…

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Marc Silber - Common Photography Misconceptions 44:01

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Marc Silber is a 3-time bestselling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular YouTube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in th…

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David Hume Kennerly - The Truth Teller 58:46

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David Hume Kennerly is an amazing PJ photographer based in LA with years of experience going back to the Vietnam war. He was the presidential photographer for Gerald Ford and has published several books of his work including “Seinoff: The Final Days of Seinfeld.” David is a wonderful story teller not only with his pictures, but also in casual conve…

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Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry - Ctrl Alt Del 40:26

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Don’t miss the CTRL-ALT-DEL RETREAT with Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry on August 15th and 16th 2021 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas! Go to www.getyourshoottogether.com for more information and to sign up! For almost 25 years Mary Fisk-Taylor has owned a portrait and wedding business with her business partner, Jamie Hayes in Richmond, Virg…

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Julia Woods On Relationships Part 4 - Creatives and Depression 39:56

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Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 4 of a 4 part series, we discuss Creatives and Depression. You can find Julia @beautiful_outcome on Instagram. Hi, I’m Julia. I am passionate about helping couples stop fighting for themselves and instead fight for the marriage they long for. After 30 years of marriage to my husband Jeff, and nearl…

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Julia Woods On Relationships Part 3 - The System 53:55

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Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 3 of a 4 part series, we discuss The System Julia has developed for reconstructing ourselves so that we can be known by those we love the most. This is the “now what” part of the series. You can find Julia @beautiful_outcome on Instagram. Hi, I’m Julia. I am passionate about helping couples stop fi…

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Julia Woods On Relationships Part 2 - Three Mistakes 1:08:37

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Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 2 of a 4 part series, we discuss Three Mistakes often made in relationships. You can find Julia @beautiful_outcome on Instagram. Hi, I’m Julia. I am passionate about helping couples stop fighting for themselves and instead fight for the marriage they long for. After 30 years of marriage to my husba…

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Julia Woods On Relationships Part 1 - Connection and Disconnection 1:06:51

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Julia Woods is an expert On Relationships. In part 1 of a 4 part series, we discuss Connection and Disconnection. You can find her @beautiful_outcome on Instagram.

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Allison Tyler Jones From Pixels to Products Part 4: PROfiles 59:48

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Allison Tyler Jones interviews two fellow photographers in Part 4 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed to the art of the photographic print, Allison works with her clients and their i…

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Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 3: Sales 53:15

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Allison Tyler Jones talks about Sales in Part 3 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed to the art of the photographic print, Allison works with her clients and their interior designers …

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Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 2: Pricing 1:04:48

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Allison Tyler Jones talks about Pricing Your Work in Part 2 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed to the art of the photographic print, Allison works with her clients and their interio…

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Allison Tyler Jones - From Pixels to Products Part 1: Products 47:55

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Allison Tyler Jones talks about developing a product line in Part 1 of her four-part series “From Pixels to Products”. Allison Tyler Jones spends her days capturing spontaneous portraits of children and their families in her Main Street studio in Mesa, Arizona. Committed to the art of the photographic print, Allison works with her clients and their…

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Gregory Heisler - A Photographer’s Photographer 53:28

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It has been said that photographer and educator Gregory Heisler possesses “the eye of an artist, the mind of a scientist, and the heart of a journalist.” Renowned for his technical mastery and thoughtful responsiveness over a career spanning more than 35 years, his enthusiasm, curiosity, and drive are manifested in his hands-on approach to all aspe…

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Annie Marie - Kindimosity 39:14

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Annie Marie tells her story, addresses the challenges she’s faced, and talks about Kindimosity, a term she coined that describes how she looks at life and treats others. 0:40 - About Annie 9:49 - Awards 14:23 - Two Markets 19:52 - The Burnout 24:48 - Positivity is a Choice 34:18 - Viewing 2021 I began my photography journey as a child following my …

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Jessica Robertson - What We Actually Do 42:46

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Jessica Robertson talks about what we actually do as photographers. It’s so much more than you might think. 0:40 - About Jessica 3:16 - What We _Actually_ Do 20:00 - The Impact of Senior Photographers 24:59 - What Can Somebody Do? 35:29 - The Road Ahead 38:42 - Finding Jessica Jessica Robertson has been a professional photographer for over 20 years…

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Simon Bruty - The Power of Concentration 46:37

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Simon Bruty talks about the importance of concentration when you’re in a position to capture a moment that might exist for a mere second…or less. Originally from the U.K., Simon Bruty now lives in Washington D.C. During his career, Simon has traveled extensively to work on large sporting events such as World Cup Soccer, Super Bowls, and the Olympic…

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Julie Collins - Finding Your Co-Workers 44:54

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Julie Collins is an award-winning portrait photographer and the artist behind Julie Collins Photography, based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Julie is a Certified Professional Photographer through Professional Photographers of America and her studio specializes in family, newborn, and senior portraiture. Her images are characterized by bold color and au…

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Lynsey Weatherspoon - Something Greater 34:41

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Lynsey Weatherspoon knows Something Greater is out there, and she’s determined to work hard to get it. “Suddenly this camera, this thing, allowed me to move around the world in a certain kind of way, with a certain kind of purpose.” Carrie Mae Weems Lynsey Weatherspoon’s first photography teacher was her late mother, Rhonda. Like her mentor-in-her-…

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Jai Mayhew - Methods and Motives 33:12

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Jai Mayhew is a portrait & fashion photographer currently residing in St. Louis. Her work has been published internationally, featured in galleries and commissioned by public figures. Growing up in Germany, Jai was first introduced to portraiture in the form of romantic paintings and marble statues. This influence has evolved into the style she’s b…

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Cris Duncan - Moving Forward 41:34

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Cris and Deanna Duncan have a passion for people. Their greatest joy comes in seeing others succeed. Cris is often labeled “Mr. CPP” as he is only one of a few PPA (Professional Photographers of America) approved CPP instructors and he often brags about his students’ passage rates. He’s the geek that loves the technical side of photography and his …

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Kahran and Regis Bethencourt - Our Mission 44:27

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World renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are a husband and wife duo and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography. The pair gained global recognition with their AfroArt series. The collection, which showcases the beauty and versatility of afro hair, was conceived as a way to empower kids of color around the worl…

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Spanki Mills - Bold 38:40

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Spanki Mills lives life on her own terms. From Spanki: Hey y’all. I’m just a girl named Spanki. Yep, that’s my real name…long story short, it was a dads nickname (Spanky from the Little Rascals), my mom was clearly so blinded by love she wasn’t thinking and in the end there was a baby girl who looked like her dad… named SPANKI! I am an ENFP and an …

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Sarah Petty - Go Boutique 43:23

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Sarah Petty, MBA, is a highly-acclaimed speaker, best-selling author of Worth Every Penny, and photography business teacher, inspiring thousands to use the boutique model to build their dream business. Her expertise is based on 20+ years of helping build the Coca-Cola brand, meeting client goals at a top regional advertising agency, and building he…

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Jamie Hayes - Using Fear as a Tool 38:11

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Jamie attributes the success of their studio, along with business partner Mary Fisk-Taylor, to their sound management and business skills combined with their love and passion for photography. His commitment to creating priceless portraits, wedding albums and commercial imagery has earned him an extremely loyal clientele as well as a sterling reputa…

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