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

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PHOTO 164: How to start a headshot business Sep 20, 2017

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Shooting headshots can be a steady and lucrative business. Whether you are photographing actors or business people, they key is to know how to get the job done in a variety of situations, without a great deal of gear. Often, you’re not allocated much time - or given much space - to achieve this. Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to get started in photographing headshots.

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PHOTO 163: Snapshot: How to build your profile from Ground Zero Sep 17, 2017

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How do you build your profile from Ground Zero. When you are literally just starting out, what strategies can you put into place to gain traction quickly. Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to get paid gigs and find the people who can introduce you to your target market.

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PHOTO 162: How to photograph extreme sports with special guest Matt Cohen Sep 14, 2017

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Do you want to take action shots? Or find yourself needing to capture images in extreme situations? What about when an angry bull is charging towards you - do you have the skills and techniques to snap while you’re running away? We talk to special guest photographer Matt Cohen from the San Francisco Bay area. He’s a sports photographer specializing in rodeo and his pictures regularly run in ads, major magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide. Favorite sports to shoot include rodeo, football (both kinds) and hockey.

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PHOTO 161: How to protect your gear from getting stolen Sep 06, 2017

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Protecting the tools of your trade is vital when you’re a photographer. Regardless of how much experience you have, your gear is vital. Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to ensure that your equipment is protected and insured. But also reveal tips and hacks you can use to keep your stuff safe.

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PHOTO 160: The best photography hacks to help you nail the perfect shot Aug 30, 2017

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We love a great hack! And you can make your photography shine with some simple hacks that can help you nail the perfect shot. Whether it’s camera shake, emergency lighting or tips on how to create an instant wind machine, this episode is a treasure trove of tips from Gina, Valerie and the photography community. Gina and Valerie reveal cool hacks that can make all the difference in your shooting.

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PHOTO 159: Snapshot: How to get accurate colours in photos Aug 29, 2017

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Sometimes, you need to capture true to life colours - like when taking photos of products, for advertising, artwork and so on. You need to be able to reflect the colours that you see in real life. However, many factors can impact the way your colours are represented in your final shot. Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to ensure that your pics look like the real thing. They cover shooting in raw, fixing in post production, lighting and more.

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PHOTO 158: How to style your portraits to create maximum impact Aug 23, 2017

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When you’re shooting portraits, there more to it than ensuring that you direct your subject into the right pose. If you have to shoot portraits that are going to stand the test of time, then this episode is for you.

Gina and Valerie discuss the essential elements of a great portrait and show you what you need to consider to ensure that you capture just the right shot. From location and colour, to clothes and style, you’ll discover how to shoot ideal portraits without lots of fancy equipment.

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PHOTO 157: Snapshot: How to choose the perfect camera bag Aug 20, 2017

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When you go out to shoot, you need the right gear. And that doesn’t mean just cameras and lenses but also the right camera bag. Gina and Valerie talk about different types of camera bags that suit different purposes and share tips from the community of their favourites.

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PHOTO 156: How to photograph real estate Aug 16, 2017

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Real estate photography can be a great way to get regular work as a photographer. But there are specific technique that you should use if you want to get great real estate shots entry point.

This episode, Gina and Valerie talk about the essential elements of real estate photographer, how to get the ideal shots, and provide a checklist of dos and don’ts.

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PHOTO 155: Snapshot: The SOOC Challenge. How and why to nail the shot straight out of camera Aug 14, 2017

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This episode, we get all sooky-lala. A terms the Aussies will understand! Actually, we’re talking about SOOCs. When you shoot straight out of the camera. Gina and Valerie talk about why it’s great to master the SOOC, how this saves you time and gives you a better result. Stop thinking “oh I’ll fix it in post” - these tips will get you snapping great shots straight out of the camera.

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