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Beyond the Image Podcast

Jan 29, 2025

I am delighted to be joined by the Art Director of Phoenix Magazine, Mirelle Inglefield who I had on the podcast back when we first launched the show.

In this new conversation - we dive into a behind the scenes look at the entire production of the latest issue of the magazine, The Top 100 Dishes of Arizona, which I was...


Jan 22, 2025

I've been looking over my contracts that I send out to clients prior to a commercial campaign and have honed in on two specfic areas that are non-negotiables for me as a professional photographer.

In 20+ years of business, these two sections are vital to reduce client confusion, add clarity to project deliverables and...


Jan 15, 2025

I get asked (a lot) about my recommendations for lighting equipment. For most of my career, my answer has always been "just buy whatever you can afford."

And more than two decades into my career, my stance on that has not changed. Get what you can afford and you will find ways to make it work. Also, gear does not make...


Jan 8, 2025

The photography industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises groundbreaking changes!

In this episode of the Beyond the Image Podcast, host James Patrick breaks down his top 10 predictions, highlighting key trends shaping the future of photography.

Discover how AI-enhanced portraits, vintage aesthetics,...


Jan 1, 2025

I had, what I believed to be, a good idea for a new book. Unlike my first three books which I self published and self produced (two of which became best sellers), for this book concept I wanted to go the traditional publisher route.

So I crafted a full length proposal and sample manuscript that detailed out the focus of...