Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.

Joshua Dwain Frith shares his journey from classic photography challenges to embracing tech solutions like AI-powered editing and workflow automation. Get the inside scoop on teaching new photographers, crafting efficient post-production pipelines, and making space for creative projects, even when life gets busy. Joshua’s honest look at the ups and downs of the craft will inspire you to find joy behind the camera and make your workflow work for you.

Joshua Dwain Frith is an award-winning photographer, Director, and Content Producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Specializing in wedding, editorial, portrait, and commercial photography. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Joshua enjoys documenting life, relationships, and special moments for his clients. He believes that a camera is a tool that is used to capture authentic stories and evoke long-lasting memories and emotions.

Resources

• True by Joshua Dwain
• Joshua's Workshops
• Joshua's DUMBO Studio
• Earring Envy

Why You Should Listen

• Get actionable photography workflow improvements from a seasoned professional.
• Learn practical tips for automating tasks, from culling to website updates.
• Find relatable stories about balancing creativity with business responsibilities.
• Be inspired to start (or restart) personal projects that grow your photography skills.
• Hear how AI and tech can actually simplify, not complicate, your daily photo work.

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how other photographers handle the real-world challenges of creative life and business. Packed with useful tips, humor, and honest insight.

• (00:00) - 72
• (01:30) - Behind the Camera: Challenges and Joys
• (04:26) - Exploring New Skills and AI Integration
• (10:51) - AI in Post-Production and Workflow Automation
• (17:24) - Evolution of Editing Style
• (21:04) - Struggles with Creative Shoots
• (23:35) - Balancing Commercial and Personal Work
• (28:05) - Collaborative Efforts in Photography

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.

Ready for a creative jumpstart in your photography workflow? Discover why portrait photographer Meg Loeks swears by analog planning, how she carves out time for creative exploration, and the secrets behind her unique painterly images. Plus, why sometimes less is actually more.

Meg Loeks is a portrait photographer based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Inspired by motherhood, rural life, and memory, her work embraces the beauty and imperfection of domesticity, using color and nostalgia to balance tradition with individuality. A teacher and international workshop leader, she also serves as an ambassador for Imagen, Sigma, Profoto, and Lightroom, and volunteers with The Gold Hope Project, offering portraits to families facing pediatric cancer.

Meg shares how her process evolved from lifestyle to intentional portraiture, reveals the surprising benefits of using a physical planner, and discusses the power of well-crafted routines. She opens up about batching, culling, editing, and how “creative play dates” keep her inspired and her photography fresh, even in the busiest seasons. Whether you're struggling to organize shoots, searching for your signature color palette, or longing for a better editing workflow, this conversation is packed with honest tips and relatable solutions.

Resources

• Golden Coil Planners
• Adobe Stock
• Radiolab
• Meg Loeks on Instagram @meg_nlo

Why You Should Listen

• Get practical advice to simplify photography business organization and scheduling.
• Find new inspiration for client work and personal projects with creative “play day” ideas.
• Learn clear techniques for developing and communicating your signature style.
• Hear how Meg blends family life with a thriving photography business.
• Discover the real-life workflow tweaks that can help you save time and boost creativity, no matter your specialty.

Tune in to boost your photography workflow with hands-on strategies and fresh inspiration from Meg Loeks!

• (00:00) - 71
• (02:20) - The Importance of a Physical Planner
• (09:08) - Workflow and Time Management
• (15:48) - Creative Play and Experimentation
• (20:03) - Pre-Shoot Preparation Tips
• (21:35) - Improving Workflow Efficiency
• (23:11) - Composite Photography Techniques
• (29:14) - Embracing Color in Photography

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.

Ready to rethink your photography workflow? Whether you’re passionate about crafting conceptual images or streamlining your edits, this episode of Workflows offers a fresh look at how photographers manage their files, from camera to cloud.

Aaron Nace is the founder of PHLEARN - an online education platform for photographers and digital artists. Through his love of teaching, he has reached millions of people via YouTube , where you can catch weekly free videos teaching photography, retouching, compositing and more.

Aaron shares his personal approach to photography, compares shooting in RAW versus JPEG, and reveals why he swears by cloud storage for his entire creative process. Discover the pros, the pitfalls, and the best practices you can implement right away to gain more time for what you love: making photos.

Resources

• Dropbox
• Google Drive
• Proton Drive

Why You Should Listen

• Learn how industry pros streamline and safeguard their photography files.
• Decide whether RAW or JPEG fits best into your workflow, backed by real-world experience.
• Get actionable strategies for storage and organization that will reduce clutter and stress.
• Discover how to collaborate seamlessly with remote editors or team members.
• Gain insight on embracing a minimalist approach for more freedom and less distraction.

Subscribe to Workflows and never miss an episode packed with tips for editing, organizing, and delivering exceptional imagery with less hassle.

• (00:00) - Aaron Nace
• (01:42) - RAW vs JPEG Debate
• (05:55) - Black and White Photography Insights
• (10:44) - AI in Photo Editing
• (12:33) - Cloud Storage for Photographers
• (20:13) - Managing Local and Cloud Storage with Dropbox
• (20:55) - Organizing Files for Efficient Storage
• (22:33) - Challenges with Lightroom Catalogs
• (25:06) - A Minimalist Approach to Digital Storage
• (29:09) - Choosing the Right Cloud Storage Solution