Phillip Van Nostrand is a wedding, commercial, and portrait photographer based out of Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Santa Barbara where he started his business 7 years ago, he picked up his life and moved to New York City to pursue his dream of shooting for the cover of Rolling Stone or Vanity Fair. He's got big dreams.

He is hosting The Slowdown Retreat, a one week photography and yoga retreat in Colombia, happening at the end of February. Phil will also be speaking at WPPI this year in Las Vegas, where he will be sharing his secrets on how he edits and delivers a wedding in 24 hours.

Last but not least, he is the co-owner of La Rousse Shoppe and a very good friend of mine who I really enjoyed interviewing. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• Three ways Phil separates himself from all the other wedding photographers out there - including his slogan as "The Curliest Photographer You Know."
• How many times he's dropped his camera when throwing it over 15 feet in the air.
• His process for editing while at a wedding and passing an iPad around the reception with a same day slideshow of images for friends and families to enjoy.

 Show notes and helpful links:

• Phil's photography websites: phillipvn.com & phillipvnphoto.com 
• The original camera tosser: Mike Larson
• My Bald Photographer: Frank Donnino
• 24-inch monitor for a same-day slideshow (under $150 on Amazon)
• Wants Sean Malarkey or Trevor Dayley as guests on What's Your Secret
• Follow Phil on Facebook and Instagram

Coming up in Episode #3...

Katie interviews Emily Reiter of Anna Delores Photography on the art of submitting to and being published on wedding blogs.

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