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PHOTO 114: I love ewes all! Gina’s New Zealand Adventure Feb 01, 2017

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Gina’s recent trip to the Nu Zilland … okay we mean New Zealand … to take landscape shots resulted in an epic road trip that involved gorgeous scenery, a shot that looks like it should be in a serial killer movie, a visit to a place with the coolest name ever, lots of sheep (really?) – and much more.

In this episode, Valerie gets Gina to report on her adventures and what we have to learn from them. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Find out more at ginamilicia.com.

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PHOTO 113: Simple lighting hacks for photographers. Jan 25, 2017

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When you’re shooting, you not always in a situation where you have great lighting. So when you’re faced with less-than-ideal lighting, what can you do?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss simple hacks that will transform your images and give the impression that you’ve created wonderful lighting. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Find out more at ginamilicia.com.

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PHOTO 112: How to shoot, process and print black and white film - at home Jan 19, 2017

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Want to feel like a real photographer by going old school? There’s a LOT you can discover about photography by shooting on film instead of digital. And you don’t have to travel back in time to do it!

In this episode, Gina and Valerie – who both learnt on film – discuss how you can shoot, process and print black and white film yourself. It’s not hard! Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Find out more at ginamilicia.com.

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PHOTO 111: Listener questions and photo critiques Jan 16, 2017

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In this minisode, Gina and Valerie review the creative black and white efforts from last week. So many talented people with very different styles of black and white! We also reveal a giveaway offer that you just have to be part of. Go to ginamilicia.com/greatoffer - you won’t regret it! And we tackle a listener question from a wonderful photographer who photographs rescue doggies to help them find a loving home. We workshop how the pics can be enhanced and how to get creative with featuring the right messaging on the images.

Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Find out more at ginamilicia.com.

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PHOTO 110: How to take awesome black and white photos Jan 11, 2017

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Have you heard? Black and white is the new black. Although it’s always been represented in classic and iconic shots, it seems that black and white is now hip again.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how to “see” in black and white, why you need to understand the colour wheel for best results, whether you should shoot in black and white or convert in post-production, how B&W can enhance transforms some shots from meh to amazing, and much more.

#ginachallenge #blackandwhite

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PHOTO 109: Imposter syndrome, how to attract clients and lighting for big groups. Jan 05, 2017

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We’ve heard some of your biggest challenges in the world of photography and outline clear strategies you can take to overcome them. From getting over imposter syndrome, to determining practical strategies to attract clients, Gina and Valerie cover it all in this episode. Gina also reveals an ingenious hack on how to get even lighting for large groups. It’s a cracker! It’s also the first episode for the year so Gina and Valerie recorded it with a bottle of champagne. EACH. The results? Well, you can hear for yourselves.

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PHOTO 108: Must-have habits to boost your skills and creativity – and best listener pics for the year Dec 28, 2016

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Do you want to boost your photographic skills and unleash your own creativity? It’s not hard. Like anything, you just need practice. And the easiest way to do this is to incorporate these simple habits into your routine.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss must-have habits that you need to adopt in order to become a photographic genius. These habits don’t take much extra time and will help to skyrocket your creativity and keep you brimming with ideas. In addition, the habits will improve your photography skills and help you become more efficient.

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PHOTO 107: Photography trends for 2017 and how to achieve them Dec 22, 2016

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It’s been a big year so far but we’re predicting an even bigger one for 2017. And there are some clear trends emerging in photography styles and imagery.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the big trends for the coming year and what you need to do if you want to stay relevant and on point. From “authentic” images to echoes of nostalgia – and everything in between, you’ll discover the steps you can take to ensure your style stays unique to you – but can also adapt to what the market is looking for if you need to.

#ginachallenge #authenticity

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PHOTO 106: How to create high end looking portraits using cheap lighting Dec 16, 2016

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If you’re just starting out or don’t have a big budget then you might not have fancy lighting options. But that doesn’t matter. Because you can create high end looking portraits by using cheap lighting!

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to so that you can achieve awesome looks by using everyday lighting options that you can find in your home. They also discuss what cheap entry level lighting will work best if you’re just getting started and suggest useful accessories that can make a big difference to your photography.

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PHOTO 105: What are the best ways to scout locations? Dec 05, 2016

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What are the best ways to scout locations? When you get to a venue, or landscape or building or wedding, what is a systematic way for you to scout the best locations for your shots?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to so that you make best use of time, can perform under pressure and come up with creative and inspiration locations for your pics.

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