This week I am speaking with Richard Derham. Richard is a Canadian lawyer and the principal of Derham Law. We are speaking about his journey and the social enterprise he launched to help at-risk youth. We spend quite a bit of our talk answering the legal questions you submitted.

Derham Law – Richard's law practice
Turnaround Couriers – Richard's social enterprise and Toronto courier service

The CIPO Guide to Copyright (Canada specific)
Pixsy.com - a new entry into tracking down copyright misuse and getting paid
Digimarc - a paid service for tracking down copyright infringement

The Music!

I love this group. They came together in an abandoned orphanage in the mountains of Guatemala to self-produce a stunning album. A big shout out to MagnaTune for the find! Follow them on Facebook, Soundcloud, Bandcamp and more. Purchase the album on iTunes or Amazon.

Lion or the Bee, Mountain Sounds from their Mountain Sounds album
When You Have Money, Mountain Sounds from their Mountain Sounds album

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Photo credit: 長谷部 八恵子

This week I am speaking with musician, web developer and urban exploration photographer extraordinaire, Chris Luckhardt. We are talking about slowing down, finding lost passions and dealing with interests that grow beyond being hobbies. Chris outs himself in two surprising ways in this episode.

Show Notes

Chris and His Work

ChrisLuckhardt.com

Click to see Chris Luckhardt's Six Flags New Orleans photos

Click to see Chris Luckhardt's Hashima Island photos

Nara Dreamland

The Awesome Music

I loved the music this week and I encourage everyone to connect with Neem on Soundcloud, Facebook and iTunes. Such a lovely group and so kind to allow me to use their music on this episode.

Tracks you heard:
Ray of Sunshine, Neem
Whistle Blower, Neem

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I had decided to walk away from photography, but I had these tickets to attend After Dark in St. Louis. This would be my last hurrah. Or so I thought until I met Brooke Shaden. She showed me that fine art photography was within my reach. Over those three days, she would show me how to create some amazing images. I am far from alone when I say that Brooke Shaden changed my life. She has a community of hundreds of thousands who would likely chime in with similar stories. 

Note that this was recorded in December of 2014. When we refer to next year, we are speaking of this year (2015).

Show Notes

Brooke Shaden References

Inspiration in Photography by Brooke Shaden, her truly inspiring photography book.

brookeshaden.com where you can see her work, learn about her workshops and more.

promotingpassion.com is a truly inspiring video blog. A must follow!

WEEK 50: CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET The "How do I get Followers?" post we spoke of.

Below is the video from on top of the volcano that we discuss. At the end, she shows you how she sets about creating what I consider to be one of her finest images yet.

Mesmerizing Tunes

The music in today's episode is by Kyan. What an amazing artist and so kind to let us use his music. Check him out and grab his CD! I'm loving it! You can find his music on Soundcloud, iTunes, YouTube and his website.

Cold Friend, Kyan, from the Days in a Triangle - EP album
Days in a Triangle, Kyan, from the Days in a Triangle - EP album

Here is a sneak peak at his stunning track, Rosetta.

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Time for me to come clean. I totally have a man crush on David duChemin and not just because he is one of the most talented, giving and purpose-driven photographers on the planet. His book changed my life. I was in the process of shutting down my photography studio and getting a "real job" when I happened to read his latest book, How to Feed a Starving Artist. It gave me the confidence to choose the harder path, re-focus my photography business and launch this podcast. David and I talk about life choices, pricing and forgetting that the rules even exist.

P.S. David has written more than two books. I was just giddy with excitement to be speaking with David.

Show Notes

David duChemin References

How to Feed a Starving Artist, by David duChemin
[This is the book that turned my business and life around. This podcast would not be here without David and this book.]

A beautiful Anarchy, a book for all creators by David duChemin

abeautifulanarchy.com [the blog I can't stop reading!!! And where you can buy both books direct from David.]

davidduchemin.com [David's humanitarian photography]

craftandvision.com [David's publishing company for photographers]

Other Mentions

Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, by Madeleine L'Engle

Free: The Future of a Radical Price, by Chris Anderson

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott

Music to Move Your Soul

All the music in this episode is from the heart-moving Jamie Sloan. You can find him on Facebook, SoundCloud and iTunes.

You're the One for Me, Jamie Sloan Music, from the K.T. - Single album

I Found Love, Jamie Sloan Music, from the K.T. - Single album

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[Photo credit: Candice Rose Knutson of candiceroseknutson.com]

Anne Marie Talon is a force of nature. To speak with her is to be moved. She keeps much of her work secret and hidden from the world but the flashes I get to see cause my heart to leap.We explore the myths of being an artist and her battles with depression.

Show Notes

References

AnneMarieTalon.com for all things Anne Marie!

Don't Follow Your Dreams - an amazing newsletter and story from Anne Marie

Hyperbole and a Half on Depression

Parker J. Palmer on Depression

Workshop Items

Resilience Bridge Building, An amazing PDF by Anne Marie Talon

Music to Move Your Soul

George Ogilvie on BandCamp and SoundCloud and iTunes

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