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In this episode of reDefine, we sat down with Doug Gordon, shock value master, and recent recipient of a UN Leadership Award.  We met up in New York and talked about how his unique, willing-to-cross-the-line personality has actually led to his very successful business, and if you have ever heard Doug speak or follow him on social media, you might understand why we had to edit this piece down just a bit.  But, we were left with an educational and excellent conversation.

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View Paula’s bio and website.

In this episode of reDefine, we talk with the very funny Paula Poundstone, one of the top 100 comedians of all time.  Paula joins us from her home in Los Angeles to share why being a stand-up comic is pretty much like being any other creative, you can get exhausted looking at your competition, instead of focusing on your own work.  Paula also shares why, after a diagnosis of OCD, she realized it was nearly impossible to corral her own self, which led straight to her very successful, and wildly unique creative style.

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View Scott Bourne’s bio, Photofocus site and Carloves site.

In this episode of reDefine we joined photographer, and controversial media personality, Scott Bourne, in his Las Vegas studio.  We discuss why Scott loves photographing birds, specifically, and why good media should cause viewers to react.  Positively, or negatively, they should react.  And, listen in as he shares some no-nonsense advice for anyone looking to excel in the creative arts.

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View Tyler Stableford’s bio, site, and blog.

In this episode of reDefine, we talked with Tyler Stableford, one of the top adventure photographers in the world as ranked by Men’s Journal, and director of the award-winning film, The Fall Line. We met up in New York to talk about some of his more hazardous experiences, such as photographing through extreme G-forces and shooting on the floor of a coal mine while it was actually bouncing up.  And listen in as he explains why volunteering is one of the most important, and selfish ways, to advance your craft and your career.

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View Sue Bryce’s bio, site and blog.

In this episode of reDefine, we caught up with the very talented Sue Bryce, Australia’s Portrait Photographer of the Year. We had a chance to sit down, while we were both in Atlanta, to discuss the process behind why her clients look and feel so gorgeous. And, listen in as Sue shares how she took her business from nothing, to $20,000 a week, because the last thing your business model should be is an afterthought.

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View Art Streiber’s bio and site.

Thanks for tuning into the second part of our interview with iconic portrait artist Art Streiber. We continue our chat as he tells us his greatest limitation is the time he actually gets to work with his high profile subjects, and how focusing too much during a shoot can actually make you lose the perfect shot. Also, a question from my fairly obsessed young daughter – what was it like to work with Justin Bieber?

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View Art Streiber’s bio and site.

On today’s episode of reDefine we talk to iconic portrait artist, Art Streiber. We were fortunate enough to catch up with him while he was prepping for a photo shoot for Town and Country Magazine at Industria Super Studios in New York City. Art tells us about how making a name for yourself is more of a marathon than a sprint. And, even though his portfolio is a veritable who’s who of Hollywood and beyond, Art shares what his number one dream job would be.

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View Jasmine Star’s bio, site and blog.

In this episode of reDefine, we talked with celebrated wedding photographer Jasmine Star, recently selected as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine. We managed to find some time while we were both speaking at WPPI- U in Atlanta to discuss running a streamlined business by learning how to say “no.”  Listen in as Jasmine shares how to personalize your brand, and the importance of always practicing your craft.

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View Chase Jarvis’ bio, site and blog.

This episode of reDefine is the second part of our interview with photographer and director Chase Jarvis, conducted in his Seattle studio. In this second part of a 2-part episode, Chase gets very real about how he deals with critics, actually taking pride in being disruptive. And, while on the topic of criticism, some thoughts on dealing with the voices in your OWN head.

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View Chase Jarvis’ bio, site and blog.

This episode is part one of our two part interview with photographer and director Chase Jarvis. Tamara met with him in his sleek Seattle studio. In the episode, Chase shares his journey to becoming a 10 year “overnight” success, which included more no’s early on than you might think, and just how much inspiration for his visionary work comes from outside of photography. More from the show… »

View Matthew Jordan Smith’s bio, site and blog.

Tamara talks with beauty and fashion photographer, Matthew Jordan Smith, about shooting what you love, how to get out and make business happen, and his favorite photography “toys.” More from the show… »

View Katie Brown’s bio, site and blog.

At a recent event at the Children’s Museum of the East End in the Hamptons, Tamara sat down with author and television host Katie Brown, of PBS’ The Katie Brown Workshop and Lifetime’s Next Door with Katie Brown to discusses how she created her success, what she considers when balancing motherhood and work – and exactly what she looks for when hiring commercial photographers.

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View David duChemin’s bio, site and blog.

Tamara met with World & Humanitarian Photographer and Author David duChemin to discuss his intriguing transition into photography by way of twelve years as a comedian in show business, following theology school. As a passionate champion for people doing work they love, David offers candid glimpses into the highs and lows of his fast-moving photography career and relays sage advice to those running small businesses.

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View Hubert Davis’ bio.

On June 29th, Tamara sat down with ESPN College Basketball Analyst Hubert Davis in the reDefine studio and discussed how he crafted a high-profile career out of working six months of the year – so that he can also spend six months out of the year with his family.

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Scott Bourne

Host of Photofocus.com, a new media producer, consultant, photographer, author, lecturer, teacher and technology enthusiast. Find out more about Scott here.

Jerry Ghionis

Widely regarded as one of the top five wedding photographers in the world, Jerry Ghionis is based in Melbourne, Australia and travels frequently on international photography assignments and speaking engagements. Find out more about Jerry here.

Amanda Gorecki

Amanda Gorecki is an advanced registered nurse practitioner with over 16 years experience in critical care, surgery, dermatology and neurosurgeryPresident and Founder, Healing Waters Spa, with locations in Witchita, KS, and Durham, NC. Fine out more about Amanda here.

Dane Sanders

Named  one of the 30 most influential living photographers of the last decade by Photo District News, Dane is an author, speaker, and creator the Photographer DNA (pDNA) and Business Stress Test (bST) assessment tools as well as a host of other resources for photographers. Find out more about Dane here.

Bobbi Lane

Bobbi Lane is a commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits in studio and on location. Lane’s multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 35 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane shoots primarily people for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts as well as photographing “real people” and travel for stock.

Shirley Moulton

Shirley Moulton is an entrepreneur, author and founder and CEO of The ACADEMi of Life, “a Social Enterprise focused on curating wisdom to develop the inner state, wealth, and spirit of a human being.”

Edie Falco

Critically acclaimed actress, Edie Falco, has the distinction of being the only actress to earn the Emmy® Award for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in a Dramatic Series,’ the Golden Globe® Award for ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic Television Series,’ and the SAG Award for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama,’ in the same year. The conservatory-trained Falco has received numerous awards for her performances throughout her career.

Christa Miller

Talented actress and photographer, Christa Miller, began her television career when she was cast in a Poloraid commercial at the age of 16. Since then she made numerous television and film appearances.