Zoya Pepel is the kind of artist we like to have on the show and this episode shows why. We talked a very deep level about art and relationship. 

What is art? What makes a good photographer while still being diplomatic. What is the difference between a GWC and a photographer?

About her crazy schedule. Learning from being a burlesque dancer and being the bad girl. Why do artists do so many different things?

Zoya’s Blog

Mentioned:
Nette Harris
Bob Warren
Lina Barras
J Scott King
Shawn Kennedy

Today’s theme music: Killer Clown by Electromagnetic Impulses provided by the podsafe music network.

This is episode 4 of the shooting beauty model photography podcast. The one where Shawna and Ron interview Model Sallie Lou.

Sallie Lou belays the idea that model’s aren’t smart. Matter of fact she’s so intense we had trouble keeping up. We talk about modeling as a creative outlet for someone who helps train doctors. And please don’t make her bring out the autopsy stories.

We also talk about working with photographers, shoots that go well and ones that don’t. What she looks for in a photographer’s portfolio. What boobs and butts mean to her in your portfolio.

If you would like the opportunity to shoot with Sallie Lou, she will be modeling at the next two workshops from Houston Skyline Studio. She’s the model for the July workshop on Basic Lighting, and she is one of two 5 foot 10 models for the Glamour Workshop in August. The theme of the August workshop is “Two Girls At The Same Time” and Ron will be teaching how to make images of two models together.

We only allow 12 photographers at each workshop, so seating is limited. You can get more information and sign-up at www.houstonskylinestudio.com/workshops

This week’s music was “Forest in the Morning” by Fumitaka Anzai provided by the podsafe music network.

The one where Ron and Shawna interview Model Tierra. Tierra talks about being wrapped in a python, having a tarantula on her face, working with other models, what makes a good photographer, what it is like to have a model boyfriend and more.

Tierra on Model Mayhem

Other people mentioned in the podcast:

Photographer Hassan. The guy with the snake and spider.

Tierra’s boyfriend model Dwayne. The guy with the….no I’m not going to take that easy shot.

Supershoots Workshops Tierra worked in beautiful Nevada

This episode’s music was Evolve by Jim Richmond provided by the pod safe music network.

This episode is something of a practice run, hence the negative two episode number. The interview was actually recorded in 2008 on video. At the time I knew I wanted to do a podcast, but not exactly the tone, theme, or focus. There is a lot of good information and interesting stories in this discussion with Valerie Whitaker, so I wanted to share it with you.

Another reasons this is a practice podcast is the audio quality. It was recorded on video with only Valerie miced with a lapel mic. Going forward quality will increase, I promise.

Also my co-host Shawna Rencher wasn’t part of the process.

You can find images and video of Valerie on the Glamour Apprentice.com blog. The intro music was provided by podsafe music network. The song is called Point Break, by 42 shades of gray, which I thought sounded like a great band for a photography podcast. Especially one where I interview a fine art model that I shot a lot in black and white.

You can see more of Valerie here on the blog, or at her OMP profile.