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Send us a textEpisode Description:In this episode of The Shutter Saga Podcast, Marvin sits down with California-based photographer and entrepreneur Brady Puryear, the creative force behind both his namesake photography brand and Blacksmith Print Co—a premium print lab known for its exceptional quality and photographer-first approach. Brady opens up about his evolution as an artist and businessman, and how he bridges the gap between digital creativity and timeless printed legacy.From the sunny coastlines of California to mailboxes across the country, Brady’s work is rooted in excellence, connection, and craft. He shares how running a print company gave him deeper insight into the needs of modern photographers, why printing matters more than ever, and what it takes to run a soulful business that scales.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Brady’s journey from California photographer to print lab founderHow Blacksmith Print Co supports photographers with premium products and white-glove serviceThe business value of printed work in a digital worldTips for maintaining quality, consistency, and customer experienceHow Brady manages two creative businesses while staying grounded and inspiredWhy slowing down leads to better art and deeper client relationshipsRate & Review:If you enjoyed this conversation, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more photographers discover these real, behind-the-scenes conversations.This episodes sponsors:Cheetah Stands (Light Stands)10%off - https://cheetahstand.com/shuttersagapodcastFundy Designerhttps://www.fundydesigner.com/use Promo code: marvin30 for 30% off17 Hats (CRM)50% off subscription - https://referrals.17hats.com?r=marvinblueLinksShutter Saga Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/theshuttersagapodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shuttersagapodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@shuttersagapodcast?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@ShutterSagaPodcastMarvin:https://marvinbluestudios.comhttps://www.facebook.com/marvinbluestudioshttps://www.instagram.com/marvinbluestudioshttps://www.tiktok.com/@marvinbluestudiosBrady:https://blacksmithprintco.com/https://www.facebook.com/BlacksmithPrintCo/https://www.instagram.com/blacksmithprintco/https://www.youtube.com/@blacksmithprintco
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