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Imaging USA Adventures: Workshops, First-Class Flights, and Texas BBQ

In episode eight of 'Switching Lenses,' Mandy and Esteban dive into their experiences at Imaging USA in Dallas, Texas. They share humorous anecdotes about learning and using Texas sayings like 'bless your heart,' and recount their surprisingly positive first-class flight with Spirit Airlines. The duo detail their busy schedule, including a live interview at the Geekoto offices involving tequila, fine dining CloudSpot, and hosting a successful all-day workshop. The episode also covers their efforts in content creation, attending networking events, and interviews with photography industry peers. They end with plans for exploring local attractions such as Buccees, a video game museum, and the 'Meow Wolf' art installation.

00:00 Introduction and Texas Greetings
00:36 Imaging USA and Arrival in Dallas
01:17 Flying with Spirit Airlines
04:02 Podcast Recording at GE Coda
06:04 Dinner at 1845 with Gavin from Cloud Spot
08:25 Workshop Day Highlights
09:49 Upcoming Workshop in Vegas
10:45 Dislike for Airbnbs
11:03 Upcoming WPPI Workshop
11:14 Location Reveal: Imaging USA
11:50 Content Creation Day Highlights
12:31 Fun Interviews and Opening Party
15:31 Sponsor Booths and Meetups
16:35 Exploring Dallas: Bucky's and More
20:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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Broadcasting from Lens & Light conference in Mystic, Connecticut.

Esteban and Mandy discuss the incredible sense of community fostered by organizers Jen and Chris. Esteban praises the welcoming atmosphere and the helpfulness of the attendees. Highlights include engaging master classes, Esteban's class that focuses on storytelling techniques for weddings, and a fun speaker dinner filled with lively conversations. They also spotlight technological advances in photography, focusing on Aftershoot's new retouching beta and Fujifilm's Instax Wide Evo camera. Wrapping up, they preview upcoming photography conferences and workshops.

00:31 Lens Light Conference Overview

00:48 Community and Networking

03:54 Masterclasses and Keynotes

07:26 Speaking Experiences and Nerves

12:53 Fun and Memorable Moments

16:55 Upcoming Events and Conclusion

17:13 Reflecting on the Conference Experience

17:36 Exciting Encounters with Industry Experts

18:43 Tech Time: Innovations and Gadgets

20:18 Aftershoot: Revolutionizing Photo Editing

24:41 Fuji Instax Wide Evo: A Game-Changer in Instant Photography

30:30 Upcoming Events and Workshops

31:24 Conclusion and Future Plans

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