So you want to be a photographer: Transform your skills and build a profitable photography business

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PHOTO 244: Your headshot photography questions answered May 08, 2019

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Shooting headshots sounds so easy but it can be challenging to get a great result if you don’t follow some simple rules. In this episode, Gina and Valerie review common questions from aspiring photographers so that you can up-level your skills and become a headshot pro.

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PHOTO 243: How to take photos that stand out in a crowded market Apr 17, 2019

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If you want to stand out in a crowded market, you need to ensure that your pics exude a certain quality that’s hard to put into words. It’s not about using the most expensive gear or the opportunity shoot a supermodel. It’s about understanding a few simple rules that can set you – and your photographs – apart from everyone else. In this episode, we discuss what you need know about gear, your point of difference, lighting, posing and how to go the extra mile.

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PHOTO 242: How to photograph sporting events with guest Robert Cianflone Apr 11, 2019

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Sports photography is a unique skill that requires not only an understanding of the sport but an ability to capture fleeting moments that range from sheer victory to tragic disappointment – and everything in between. In this episode, we chat to sports photographer Robert Cianflone on: how he went from shooting local suburban soccer matches to international sporting events, what it’s like to shoot a World Cup, Olympic Games or Grand Prix, his workflow, gear and location scouting.

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PHOTO 241: How to photograph art using basic or advanced techniques Apr 03, 2019

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Understanding how to photograph artwork can result in an additional revenue stream especially because there are not many art photographers around. In this episode, Gina breaks down exactly what you need to get started. You’ll be surprised at how little gear you need to do it! Gina discusses where to place your lights, the ISO you'll need, what your F-stop should be and much more. And Valerie has a thousand questions!

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PHOTO 240: From amateur to pro in less than 3 years with guest Andy Macpherson Mar 27, 2019

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Discover how to go from amateur to fully-fledged pro photographer in less than three years. That’s exactly what Andy Macpherson did and he shares his journey in this episode. Andy reveals: what to say to prospective clients, how to price yourself as an emerging photographer, pre-visualising your shots, camera angles and more. He walks-through a shoot and shares his thoughts on pre-production, gear choices and lighting styles.

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PHOTO 239: How to photograph pets with multi award-winning photographer Craig Bullock Mar 20, 2019

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Recently, pet photographer Craig Bullock won the title of New Zealand Portrait Photographer of the Year, the first time in the 80-year history of NZIPP that the award has been given to images of non-humans. Now that’s saying something! Craig’s shots are breath-taking. He’s also authored several books including Quake Dogs and Quake Cats. He reveals: his preferred gear and lens choices, how he plans his pet shots and selects locations, how he poses and directs pets, shooting with one hand, understanding the body language of animals, post-production techniques and heaps more.

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PHOTO 238: How to overcome your fear of self-promotion with guest Shawna Beckmann Mar 13, 2019

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If you want to succeed as a photographer, you need to make sales. If sometimes that can make you feel uncomfortable especially if selling is not in your wheelhouse. In this episode, we chat to Shawna Beckmann about how to overcome your fear of selling. We cover: Why is it so difficult for many artists to sell their work? What is the biggest mistake photographers make when they are trying to sell their work or services? How do we separate selling our services or work from selling ourselves and how not to take it personally? One of the biggest hurdles many up and coming photographers face is getting a foot in the door and offering to work for free or super cheap. How do they get out of that mindset? How do we find clients that value what we do?

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PHOTO 237: How to create the perfect portrait in seven simple steps Mar 07, 2019

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What are the steps you need to take to create the perfect portrait? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the seven steps that will ensure that you get the perfect portrait - every time. It’s not just about the lighting and posing, it’s also about what you’re trying to say (or what your clients wants to say) about your subject.

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PHOTO 236: How to take your portraits to the next level using styling and colour with guest Dijanna Mulhearn Feb 28, 2019

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Simple styling and colour take your portrait shots to the next level. But where do you start on this? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss exactly that. We talk to experience stylist and fashion insider Dijanna Mulhearn on how to draw attention to the best assets, how to diminish attention from the least favourite parts – and much more.

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PHOTO 235: Five things every photographer must know Feb 20, 2019

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What are the five things that every photographer must know? It’s probably not what you think! In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss exactly that.

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