Clay Blackmore's guest appearances

Clay Blackmore

Photofocus Podcast

This Conversation with Jed Taufer

The Picturing Success Podcast

Joel Grimes

Don Komarechka

Tyler Jones

Steve Brazill

Susan Stripling

Kay Eskridge

Scott Bourne

Peter Hurley

Art Wolfe

Unmesh Dinda

Kaylee Greer

Jen Rozenbaum

Mark Rossetto

Vanessa Joy

Sue Bryce

OwlTail

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Clay Blackmore as he discusses sowing seeds and building relationships. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss:  How Clay got his start in the industry How to build relationships with other businesses Adding motion to still images to better serve your clients The role of storytelling in photography How Clay is keeping in touch with clients and building relationships during these unique times Advice for photographers just starting out  You can find Clay at:  ClayBlackmore.com  You can be the next guest on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with photographer Clay Blackmore as he discusses sowing seeds and building relationships. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: <ul> <li>How Clay got his start in the industry</li> <li>How to build relationships with other businesses</li> <li>Adding motion to still images to better serve your clients</li> <li>The role of storytelling in photography</li> <li>How Clay is keeping in touch with clients and building relationships during these unique times</li> <li>Advice for photographers just starting out</li> </ul> You can find Clay at: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.clayblackmore.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ClayBlackmore.com</a></li> </ul> You can be the next guest on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photofocus/id512223214" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You can also listen on iTunes</a>; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Mind Your Own Business: Clay Blackmore discusses sowing seeds and building relationships

Clay Blackmore was blessed to have worked with a photographic legend in Monte Zucker and one of the things he learned was how to bat 1.000 with his clients. Clay is an enthusiastic leader in the photographic industry. Not only is he revered for his development of innovative lighting and portrait techniques, but he is highly sought after as an instructor and considered one of the most passionate photographers working in the country today.   Clay meticulously developed his photographic, teaching, and business skills during his 25-year association with Monte Zucker, first as an assistant, then as a co-educator and business partner. His clientele has included celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Forest Whitaker, Jenna Elfman, Maria Sharapova, and many of Washington D.C.’s top families.  Clay is a champion of innovation and growth in the photography industry, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with the latest innovations in technology. In addition to his mastery of lighting and classic portraiture, Clay was among the first to test and evaluate new products for photography and HD-DSLR cinematography.   As a Distinguished Canon Print Master, Clay has been part of the Canon team for over 20 years.  In 2018, he received the Tom McDonald Award from the Professional Photographers of America for supporting photographic education. He is also part of the Westcott Pro Team, a member of the elite Cameracraftsmen of America. His Rockville, Maryland, studio supports a team of passionate photographers and filmmakers working with the most cutting-edge technologies in the field.  In addition, Clay is active in ministry and his local community, volunteering his time to help others through photography. He believes that the best way to teach is by example. “Confidence comes from success, and success comes from practice,” he says.

<a href="https://www.clayblackmore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clay Blackmore</a> was blessed to have worked with a photographic legend in Monte Zucker and one of the things he learned was how to bat 1.000 with his clients. Clay is an enthusiastic leader in the photographic industry. Not only is he revered for his development of innovative lighting and portrait techniques, but he is highly sought after as an instructor and considered one of the most passionate photographers working in the country today.  Clay meticulously developed his photographic, teaching, and business skills during his 25-year association with Monte Zucker, first as an assistant, then as a co-educator and business partner. His clientele has included celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Forest Whitaker, Jenna Elfman, Maria Sharapova, and many of Washington D.C.’s top families. Clay is a champion of innovation and growth in the photography industry, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with the latest innovations in technology. In addition to his mastery of lighting and classic portraiture, Clay was among the first to test and evaluate new products for photography and HD-DSLR cinematography.  As a Distinguished Canon Print Master, Clay has been part of the Canon team for over 20 years.  In 2018, he received the Tom McDonald Award from the Professional Photographers of America for supporting photographic education. He is also part of the Westcott Pro Team, a member of the elite Cameracraftsmen of America. His Rockville, Maryland, studio supports a team of passionate photographers and filmmakers working with the most cutting-edge technologies in the field. In addition, Clay is active in ministry and his local community, volunteering his time to help others through photography. He believes that the best way to teach is by example. “Confidence comes from success, and success comes from practice,” he says.

Clay Blackmore - Batting 1.000

You not only need to be a good photographer and videographer, you need to be a good businessperson – and perhaps most important, you need the customer to love you. Clay has mastered all of the above.  In this episode, Clay Blackmore and Rick talk about many things, including, “All You Need is Love.” Clay loves the photo industry, his clients – and himself . . . which we think you will find interesting and informative. Clay also talks about the photographers who have influenced his work, award-winning work that is sought out by many in the Washington, DC area. https://www.clayblackmore.com/

You not only need to be a good photographer and videographer, you need to be a good businessperson – and perhaps most important, you need the customer to love you. Clay has mastered all of the above.  In this episode, Clay Blackmore and Rick talk about many things, including, “All You Need is Love.” Clay loves the photo industry, his clients – and himself . . . which we think you will find interesting and informative. Clay also talks about the photographers who have influenced his work, award-winning work that is sought out by many in the Washington, DC area. <a href="https://www.clayblackmore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clayblackmore.com/</a>

083 Clay Blackmore - Rick talks with fellow Canon Explorer of Light Clay Blackmore about how he runs a successful wedding and portrait business – and more