From I.T To Luxury Wedding & Portrait Photography
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews N.Y-based wedding and portrait photography Jesse Rinka. Listen as in as Jesse tells us all about his journey from I.T to luxury photography and breaks down his shooting techniques, including how to fix bad lighting.
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Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Jesse Rinka, a talented photographer who transitioned from IT to a successful career in wedding and portrait photography. Jesse shares the challenges of leaving behind a corporate career and diving headfirst into photography, the importance of managing light in various shooting environments, and how he markets his services in a highly competitive area. Additionally, Jesse talks about how he and his wife, Maria, work together to deliver exceptional service to their clients while balancing their family life.
Key Topics Covered:
– Jesse’s transition from IT to photography and the personal and professional challenges involved.
– The importance of lighting in photography, including troubleshooting poor lighting situations and using both natural and off-camera lighting techniques.
– How to effectively market photography services in a competitive environment like New York City and the power of offering a unique client experience.
– The value of building trust and confidence with clients to ensure they feel comfortable in front of the camera and how this impacts the final product.
Featured Guest: Jesse Rinka
Host: Nikki Closser
Episode Highlights:
1. Jesse’s Career Transition: Jesse discusses the mental and emotional challenges of leaving a secure IT job to pursue his passion for photography.
2. Photography Business Insights: Jesse shares how he balances shooting weddings and portraits, how pricing impacts client relationships, and how his wife’s business expertise has helped streamline operations.
3. Lighting Tips: Jesse explains his approach to mastering lighting in difficult conditions and his preferred tools for off-camera lighting.
4. Client Relationships: Jesse emphasizes the importance of building trust with clients and creating an experience that makes them feel valued and comfortable.
Listener Takeaways:
1. Pursuing a passion, even when it’s risky, can lead to a more fulfilling career.
2. Mastering lighting is crucial to elevating your photography, whether using natural light or off-camera flash.
3. Building a successful photography business requires both strong technical skills and exceptional customer service.
Duration: 57:43
Release Date: 09/12/2024
Where to Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portrait-system-podcast/id1496288925?i=1000669735076
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