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PHOTO 104: Three simple ways to improve your photography Nov 30, 2016

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What are three simple ways to improve your photography? If you could change only three things, what would they be? We draw inspiration from the podcast community to discover that there are a handful (yes, three!) things that most people have done to take their photography to the next level. And you can even look at the before and after photos provided in the show notes to see the evidence for yourselves.

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PHOTO 103: Snapshot: 7 books every photographer should read Nov 27, 2016

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In this mini-sode, Gina and Valerie discuss the 7 books that every photographer (or struggling artist) should read.

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PHOTO 102: Prop it like it's hot: how to work with props Nov 23, 2016

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Sometimes, one little thing - a subtle prop - can make all the difference in your shot. You might have be technically brilliant at photos, but if you want to be creative and really let your photos tell a story, it takes more than just composition, posing and lighting to make it work. The addition of a simple prop can make all the difference. However, you don’t want the prop to overshadow the pic, nor do you want it to be cheesy.

Gina and Valerie discuss when you might use props, where you can get them, discuss essential props you should have in your kit and how you can use them cleverly and creatively.

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PHOTO 101: Snapshot: Tutorial on shooting champagne and bokeh Nov 20, 2016

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In this mini-sode, you’ll experience a live tutorial as Gina guides Valerie through workshopping and finally getting the shot she wants to achieve. You’ll discover how to make fake champagne, how to get the bubbles to fizz on cue, different lighting scenarios when you have limited options and how to achieve bubbles and bokeh all in one shot.

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PHOTO 100: How to go from taking average to awesome photos in less than a year! Nov 16, 2016

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Woohooo – we never thought we’d reach 100! Gina and Valerie celebrate 100 episodes while drinking champagne and discuss how to go from taking average to awesome photos in less than a year! It’s about finding the right mentor, not being afraid to make mistakes, silencing self doubt and much more.

This episode has been inspired by our wonderful listeners who have achieved so much. This is dedicated to you. 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 099: Snapshot: How to communicate effectively as a photographer Nov 13, 2016

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In this "minisode", Gina and Valerie talk about how to communicate effectively as a photographer. There is an art to creating a rapport with your model. And that applies whether you are shooting a supermodel, your neighbour, business people, family, school kids - anyone! When you do the right things to communicate effecitively, you get better shots. it’s that simple. Gina has mastered the art of bonding with her subjects, whether she’s dealing with an A-list celebrity, a CEO, an octogenarian or the girl next door. She reveals her top 7 tips so you can too.

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PHOTO 098: How to work with fill light Nov 09, 2016

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Sometimes, all it takes is a little “dook” or a small “ping” to make your image come alive with breadth, colour and tone. You don’t necessarily need a huge lighting setup. Sometimes, the right amount of fill light can be achieved with reflected light, a white t-shirt, a cheesecake dish (yes, a cheesecake dish) or even the light from a smartphone.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how you can use fill light in a range of situations, when you would use it and how to use a variety of sources to make it happen. 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 097: How to stand out from the crowd Nov 02, 2016

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Photography can sometimes be a competitive landscape. So how you make yourself stand out from the crowd? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the key elements you need to consider if you want to have a point a difference, make people remember you (for all the right reasons) and bring something extra to the table. Often, it’s not actually about your actual photography. It’s to do with your attitude and your confidence.

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PHOTO 096: Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part 2 Oct 26, 2016

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When you travel around a small island on your own in a few days in search of the perfect shot, you’re going to have some stories. Valerie grills Gina on why she went to Iceland, how she planned her shot list and reviews what she ultimately achieved. From the obligatory rugged landscapes and cascading waterfalls, Gina also reveals how she capture moody shots of disused barns, lonely clotheslines, friendly (and unfriendly) sheep, amazing street art, and her new obsession - birds.

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PHOTO 095: Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part One Oct 19, 2016

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There’s a lot more to Iceland than … ice. Gina’s recent adventure in this country meant travelling all over the island. In this episode, Valerie asks Gina how she prepared for Iceland, what she wanted to achieve, what essential travel and camera gear she brought and much more.

In particular, Gina discusses how to track and find ideal places to view and shoot the spectacular dancing Northern Lights phenomenon - and what she had to do to capture these amazing images.

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