Working With a Digital Technician - with Sam Royston

Working With a Digital Technician - with Sam Royston

Author: Olivia Bossert January 17, 2024 Duration: 47:45

Sam Royston is a London based Digital Technician (aka a digi tech), and someone I've had the pleasure of working with on a few jobs. I asked him to come on the show this week to chat all things digital technician!

He answers questions like:

- what is the essential kit all photographers need as a minimum?

- how should a digi and photographer work together?

- what hard drives should we be using?

- what even is a digital technician?!

Sam's Links:

www.sondigi.com      www.instagram.com/son.digi

www.samroyston.co.uk   www.instagram.com/samroystonphoto

Hard drives
Samsung Shield: https://amzn.to/47ErYr7 *affiliate link

Crucial Pro X9 https://amzn.to/3S5ZQs2 *affiliate link
Chronosync:
https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/overview.html
Cables
https://www.lsdigi.com/collections/area51-tether-cables
https://www.cobratether.com/en-gb
https://teamworkphoto.com/online-store/category/software-computers/tethering-cables-and-connection/?filter_brand=tethertools
https://www.digiboutique.com/shop/p/db-tether-lead-usbc-usbc-right-angle-10m-5gbps (DB Cables are a bargain at the moment)
Batteries
Anker Power Battey: https://amzn.to/3REVyGE *affiliate link

Direct Digital list
https://www.direct-digital.com/en/assist?gclid=CjwKCAiA7t6sBhAiEiwAsaieYrsdXaWDlizT_dueWKw988NFqfF_AuBBtIg_qQyhL_1nnwVDn01QnBoCRQoQAvD_BwE

AOP Assistant List
https://www.the-aop.org/find/assisting-photographers

Assist London
https://we.assistlondon.co.uk/

Photo Assistant subreddit - great resource for tech issues and workflow
https://www.reddit.com/r/Photoassistants/


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Olivia Bossert hosts The Fashion Photography Show, a space where the artistic and commercial sides of the industry meet. This isn't just about lighting techniques or camera settings; it's a frank conversation about sustaining a career behind the lens. Each episode feels like a direct mentorship session, pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to run a successful studio. You'll hear practical advice on client relationships, pricing your work authentically, and marketing your unique visual style, all while protecting the creative spark that drew you to fashion photography in the first place. Olivia draws from her own experiences to guide listeners through the common hurdles and hidden opportunities in this competitive field. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a professional community, offering both the strategic mindset for growth and the encouragement to define success on your own terms. Whether you're an aspiring photographer or looking to reinvigorate an established business, the discussions here provide a valuable blend of inspiration and actionable steps.
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