Endless Appreciation

Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd

A behind-the-scenes look at running a photography business, building a community platform, and sustaining creativity. Hosted by Daniel Agee, head of Community at Glass, and Sam Hurd, a wedding photographer and educator.

41 Episodes

Panning for gold
2/20/2024
1:04:10
TakeawaysLandscape photography may not be everyone's preferred genre, but it can still be appreciated and admired.The Apple Vision Pro provides an immersive experience for viewing panorama photos.Creating unique content and finding your niche can help you stand out in a crowded online space.Success on platforms like YouTube should be measured by the impact on your target audience, rather than the number of views or followers.Blogging and newsletters are still valuable tools for building an audience and maintaining control over your content. Long-term investment is crucial for achieving impactful results.Building an email list is a valuable marketing channel.Content restrictions on social media platforms can be frustrating for creators.Social media algorithms can have a significant impact on engagement and reach.Switching editing tools can be a challenging and uncomfortable process.Personal experiences and moments are valuable and should be cherished.Taco Bell's Apple-style keynote was entertaining and showcased their new branding.OpenAI's demo highlights the potential of realistic AI and raises concerns about misinformation.Chapters00:00Technical Difficulties01:03Introduction and Location02:34Landscape Photography05:16Apple Vision Pro06:09Panorama Photos07:09Preference for People in Photos09:23Creating Unique Content10:42Collecting Data in Photography12:08The Appeal of ND Filters13:23The Trend of Handheld Motion Blur14:13Finding the Perfect Shot15:22The Immersive Experience of Panoramas16:38The Unexpected Appeal of the Apple Vision Pro17:37Navigating the YouTube Landscape19:30Defining Success on YouTube22:30The Challenges of Algorithmic Metrics25:12The Power of Blogging and Newsletters30:36The Value of Niches and Audience Ownership37:48The Importance of Long-Term Investment39:12The Value of Building an Email List44:00The Frustration of Content Restrictions46:26The Impact of Social Media Algorithms48:26The Challenge of Switching Editing Tools55:23The Power of Personal Experiences58:31Taco Bell's Apple-Style Keynote59:56OpenAI's Demo and the Future of Realistic AI
Have you ever ridden a horse before?
1/26/2024
1:06:37
Chapters00:00Introduction02:38Horse Riding and Gambling05:09Baseball Betting06:32Sports Gambling09:12Blackjack and Las Vegas12:20Referral System for Wedding Photography15:33Booking Weddings16:28YouTube Channel and Drone Purchase22:17YouTube Channel Progress25:29Watching Drone Footage29:44Buying a Drone30:52Concert Photography39:01Feeling Nostalgic and Disconnected41:10Returning to Past Environments42:22The Evolution of Photography Skills43:11Reflecting on Decades44:55Favorite Parts of the Photography Process46:10Finding Joy and Excitement in Photography48:06The Power of a Great Photo49:03The Changing Motivations for Photography51:53The Joy of Editing Photos54:44The Tedious Process of Creating Presets56:20The Love-Hate Relationship with Photography Work58:43The Benefits of Creating a Visual Reference Collage01:01:43The Aesthetic and Empowering Nature of the ZF Camera01:05:30The Dilemma of Switching Cameras
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Social Media, Self-Discovery, and the Art of Photography
12/28/2023
1:03:50
The conversation covers a range of topics, including the influence of social media on self-diagnosis, the changing landscape of education, and the challenges of wedding photography. The hosts also discuss their dream photography partners and the weirdest objects they have used to get the perfect shot. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of photography, social media, and personal identity. In this conversation, Daniel Agee and Sam Hurd discuss various topics related to photography, including inspiration from test videos and movies, influential directors and styles, time travel for a photo shoot, photographing fictional characters, photography myths, and photographing a solar eclipse.
A Tongue-Free Time
12/18/2023
1:01:57
Discussing cameras and launching products, Sam and Daniel have a nice little time.
We Came Up With A Better Title Than This While Recording
12/5/2023
51:43
Daniel and Sam once again discuss the pain of creating things, cameras, and focusing.
Like & Subscribe
11/28/2023
49:42
Daniel started the Glass YouTube Channel and won't stop making bad jokes about it. Sam politely puts up with it. Definitely do not like and subscribe to Glass's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@tryglass), it'll go to Daniel's head.
What's in a Name?
11/14/2023
1:10:25
Daniel is back from vacation and fully rejuvenated. Mostly. Kinda. He recounts that rejuvenation to Sam before they dive into the naming process they used for created the Insight name.
Nikon versus Canon
10/31/2023
1:00:51
Daniel and Sam briefly talk about why Nikon randomly gets so much hate over Canon, but using that as the title because SEO is real. Sorry, not sorry.
Reunited
10/27/2023
1:01:39
Daniel and Sam share a nice, cozy episode of cameras, weddings, deliverables, and how things are just too good now.
EA (the Remix)
10/12/2023
1:03:56
What would your remixed version of your photography be? What's that's look like? Well, Daniel has got the questions and Sam has got the answers. Oh, and Dad Rock music recommendations.Parcels — Live Vol. 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4TFD2PfVPwParcels — Live Vol. 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAbB9UlAWMcChase Jarvis SanDisk Vloghttps://youtu.be/TUx2tLP4D80?si=EinPlThryVqP4sTv

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Endless Appreciation

Daniel Agee, Sam Hurd

41 Episodes

Panning for gold

Have you ever ridden a horse before?

Social Media, Self-Discovery, and the Art of Photography

A Tongue-Free Time

We Came Up With A Better Title Than This While Recording

Like & Subscribe

What's in a Name?

Nikon versus Canon

Reunited

EA (the Remix)