Épisodes

  • Branding and AI
    Apr 21 2025

    Let us know what you think about the podcast!

    Do you struggle with maintaining a consistent brand voice? One important benefit of incorporating AI like ChatGPT into your marketing workflow is that it can help you create a more consistent brand voice, which will make your messaging much more powerful overall. In this episode, we talk about branding and AI, and how it can help you be more effective and efficient.

    Brought to you in part by Color Inc. https://colorincprolab.com/

    Photo Happy Hour is also brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net


    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    46 min
  • A chat with Tim Kasberger from Color Inc.
    Feb 14 2025

    Let us know what you think about the podcast!

    We had a chance to sit down and chat with Tim Kasberger, founder of Color Inc., a professional photo lab in Grandville, Michigan. It was great to meet Tim and discuss what is going on in the photography industry!

    You can learn more about Color Inc. at https://colorincprolab.com/

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Festivus '24: The annual airing of grievances
    Jan 16 2025

    "I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!"

    Welcome to our annual Festivus episode! In the time-honored tradition of Festivus, we air some of our grievances about the industry from this past year. So grab some popcorn and enjoy!

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    The Peak Senior Summit is a free 3-day virtual event designed to transform your senior photography business, featuring top industry experts sharing actionable strategies on posing, marketing, sales, and creativity. It’s your ultimate opportunity to elevate your skills and skyrocket your success. Get your free ticket at Peak Senior Summit

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    1 h
  • Lighting
    Nov 17 2024

    It's been awhile since we talked about good old lighting. So hear you go...a lively discussion about something near and dear to our hearts: lighting.

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    1 h
  • Tales of Weird and Unusual Tools
    Oct 23 2024

    Halloween is approaching fast, so we thought it would be a good time to talk about the weird and unusual tools we sometimes use.

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    46 min
  • It's fall, y'all
    Sep 12 2024

    This episode is about catching up towards the end of the busy summer season as we head into fall. Lots of new stuff: a chat about exciting new gear, an update for the Peak Senior Summit, and more!

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    56 min
  • A senior portrait chat with Nathan Loker
    Jun 21 2024

    Southern Illinois photographer Nathan Loker is known for his dramatic senior portrait lighting, love of YooHoo, meat rubs, resemblance to Lil Sweet, and dedication to his family/life/work balance. Join us for our fun chat with Nathan!

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    52 min
  • The Power of Collaborations
    Jun 14 2024

    Let us know what you think about the podcast!

    Most of us are single-operators, solo entrepreneurs. Which makes it difficult to expand the reach of our marketing. But here's a thought: have you reached out to other single operations like yourself? Folks who are in a different business, but targeting many of the same people? Clothing stores. Pet boutiques. Salons. Car dealerships. The list goes on an on. In this episode, we chat about the power of collaborating with other businesses to achieve mutual success.

    Photo Happy Hour is brought to you by MoLight, Seniors Unlocked, and Carl's Coaching Corner.

    Your Hosts:
    Michael Mowbray, M. Photog., Cr., owns Beautiful Portraits by Michael in DeForest (Madison), Wisconsin, and MoLight. Learn more at:
    https://www.beautifulportraits.com
    https://www.gomolight.com

    Dan Frievalt, M.Photog., M. Artist, Cr., owns Frievalt Photography in DePere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, and runs Seniors Unlocked. Learn more at
    https://www.frievaltphotography.com
    https://store.seniorsunlocked.com

    Carl Caylor, M. Photog., Cr., ASP-Fellow, Kodak Alaris Mentor, owns Photo Images by Carl in Holland, Michigan, and also runs Carl's Coaching Corner. Learn more at:
    https://www.photoimagesbycarl.net

    MoLight offers more than 20 different MoLight -brand softboxes and modifiers.

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    54 min