Phil's Photography Journey

Thank you for getting back with me Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test 10,000 views of Croydon, What Happened? video on YouTube Knowing your audience Talking to your audience Being me! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

Apologies for the gap in shows! I had a bit of a “wobble” - these things happen The last two Wednesdays have seen me in London filming some “London Walk” videos as part of a mini-series Three Bridge to Bridge videos are live, one left to record Bluebell video update  Fitness+ Website updates Golf improvements Video Links: Tower Bridge to London Bridge Walk London Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Walk Blackfriars Bridge to Westminster Bridge Walk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

My Dawn Chorus video on YouTube Great spell of weather! Slightly lifted Covid restrictions, more freedom Product photography for Sue - natural light Checked out local woods Shot a video in local woods Back to golf

A very different subject this week It’s been tough working this through in my head Four years since Dad passed away Ancestry DNA test done some time ago Mum did one too Found a family connection on Dad’s side we knew nothing about It changed my family tree dramatically! Have made contact with new relatives Still feels weird Doing more Family Tree analysis to find out as much as I can --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

In this episode I bring along my wife, Sue, to talk about her late life career change. We talk about how and when it came about, what she does to develop her new career and the importance of learning and relationships. Links to "The Wayback" Dementia Charity film, Sue acted in: The Wayback Website The Wayback Twitter The Wayback Instagram Sue's Contact details: Instagram Twitter Contact me: Website: https://www.philswallow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philswallowphoto\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philswallowphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/philswallowpics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

You need to be known if people are going to book you! What is your definition of you and what you do? You will need to communicate this many times over Think about your identity relative to your career/trade/service - is it consistent in terms of logo, colour scheme, tone of communication etc? Professionalism - not just about getting paid! Give yourself some proper “me” time to work out exactly who you are in your new venture and exactly what you do Contact me: Website: https://www.philswallow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philswallowphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philswallowphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/philswallowpics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

How it came about Why it came about - my motivation Why not just put your feet up, Phil? There is no substitute for life experience Opportunity to use the creative side of my brain Not having to answer to anyone, any more! Have fun doing what YOU want to do No regrets whatsoever! Contact: Website: https://www.philswallow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philswallowphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philswallowphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/philswallowpics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

Why the change? My podcast story so far Good time to change Sue to co-host from time-to-time Guests to feature occasionally Keeping the old content, keeping it consumable --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

Quiet week from a creative perspective Got me thinking about this and how I might change it up Some website updates & shared storyboard slides with clients, for review Room move is progressing very well Weather is looking up, light seems better? Did some gardening, first cut of the lawn UK Covid Lockdown Exit Plan looks sensible Clubhouse Call today and then a Sony launch web presentation And more about that relaunch! “Spanish Pundit” video link --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

Cold weather snap is over Next Monday (22nd) we will hear from the PM about Lockdown Exit - let’s be positive! Impeachment Trial - where to next? 4K Snowy Garden Time-lapse on YouTube Subscriber numbers edging up Set up to sketch Storyboards, then . . . Bought a brilliant iPad App - Procreate £9.99 - I love it Why the title? Because Social Media sucks creative, valuable time away Downloaded and learning DaVinci Resolve --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

The “Beast from the East” strikes Locksmith Business Cards came just after recording last week’s show - excellent service! YouTube analytics going well Took my Shoulderpod G2 out a couple of times - impressive Meeting with Clients - positive, following on with planning/storyboarding Cold snap of weather - snow but very cold and not thick/deep Tested out options for alternative webcam - will probably use my GoPro Hero 5 in new set-up --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

Spent most of the week planning Sold a Headshot image from a shoot last summer Deep dive into YouTube Analytics Changing YouTube Thumbs - on Brand Pond5 stock footage - first upload Gear - Shoulderpod G2 + Selfridges

Firmware update, update! Apple/Sony Bad timing of above vs Inauguration of JB/KH Spiral on BBC Four Timelapse at dusk, followed by Timelapse at dawn, followed by Snowfall (and immediate thaw) File/media organisation - cathartic Shot List template and prep for a shoot one day! New Business Cards

Joe Biden Inauguration today - good luck, Joe and Kamala! The World will breathe a sigh of relief and the healing will start Sofa Day went well - co-ordination was not an issue - phew! Uploaded a new trailer to YouTube - clips of travel and local videos Found 2017 GoPro footage of Lisbon & Porto - can I create something?? Testing out my new camera- audio/mic win, other settings good, firmware update not so good Bought a filmmaking book and a Storyboard book - time to get sketching and planning Car research has been ongoing but may now have a choice to progress

New desk - link here Decided that I need a dedicated video camera - Sony HXR-NX80 Also bought a light box from Pixapro/Essential Photo Sold Sue’s old MacBook Pro - worked out at rental of £8 per month for just over 6 years Awful Covid numbers in the UK Mum is now fully vaccinated (Pfizer) My new video - Lockdown Walk Advert video for funeral Fence repair result Social media vs free speech

Happy New Year to you all Lockdown 3.0 Family Tree follow-up

Family Tree Scandal!! How was your Christmas? Ours was good, Zoom, FaceTime, Lola entertaining us and then a migraine on Boxing Day that meant me missing golf Brilliant Book - How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck by Steve Stockman Wintry weather Covid numbers worrying Crystal Palace - the pain of following your local football team

Great numbers from last week’s show -thank you! Weekly shows from now on A very different Christmas - frustrating, and now we are Tier 4 in the UK What does that mean for my business? Stay tuned, big decisions happening Mum’s Covid-19 Vaccine Definitely will position video more prominently in 2021 Branding clarification New business cards Tribute video for Dad Chat with Chris Ward - Find him on: Instagram, Web

A quick episode to bring you up-to-date. I was not happy with the sound quality on #46 so moved my recording desk/location, re-worked the EQ settings and here it is - I am much happier and hope that you will be too! Also covered: A recent Production Stills shoot I did for "A Christmas Carol" at the Rotherhithe Playhouse in London My "Lockdown Shutdown" for Headshot bookings until 01/03/2021 and rationale behind it Some wonderful compliments from my recent video A chat with a car salesman that led to a much longer chat about photography! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Weather - is more typical now, snow in the forecast too Dentist - was fine but possible crown, and now another visit required Covid-19 - exited Lockdown 2, now in Tier 2, headlines today suggest we should probably be in Tier 3. However, vaccinations have started (V Day), w.e.f. yesterday (08/12/20). Headshot Work - one booked in, then cancelled, so not great. Stopped spending on ads for now, it can get very costly Video Work - Charity edit done, Croydon video doing well, one ad job is mid-shoot, funeral shoot two weeks ago & delivered (sharing around the world), Local Shops video live, one booking confirmed for 2021, a follow-up interview planned in early 2021, and some family video work slated. Livestreaming of funerals - setup, risks, speed, numbers - won’t pursue Product Work - Done some more for Sue, possible local shop shoot if time allows Learning/Other - FCP Summit (virtual) whole week. Good event, now revisiting the sessions and updating my notes. Learned a lot Gear - eBay bargains, Las