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    The Beginner Photography Podcast

    The Beginner Photography Podcast is a free weekly podcast hosted by professional photographer Raymond Hatfield who interviews world class photographers of all genres who share what they wish they knew when they got started so you can grow your creative photography skills faster! The podcast is brought to you by CloudSpot.io, the client gallery system that is always #EmpoweringPhotographers

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    308: Michael Rababy - California Love: A Visual Mixtape Curated Photo Book Jun 28, 2022

    Michael Rababy is a documentarian photographer, photo curator, and author of the book “California Love: A Visual Mixtape”. Michael has releases several photo books over the past few years. His most recent is called California Love, a visual mix tape. In it there are over 600 photos from more than 100 Californian photographers where they all share their experience of what its like to live and create in California.

    It’s a really enjoyable photo book with lots of variety.

    In this episode Michael shares the basics of how to create a book, and then we dive into his wheel house of curating. How to choose which images stand out above the rest, and how to develop your style and voice as a photographer.


    Resources:

    • Check out Michaels work on his website
    • Follow Michael on Instagram
    • Get your copy of California Love: A Visual Mixtape
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    Rewind: Kelly Lawson - Getting Started With Product Photography Jun 23, 2022

    Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers.
    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What was the hardest part about photography to learn when getting started
    • How she got started photographing products and why
    • Where to come up with ideas for product photography shots
    • How to add expression and emotion to your product photography
    • Common mistakes made by new product photographers
    • How Kelly got her first client, and how you can too
    • What Kelly is doing this week to market her business
    • How to charge for product photography, and what to deliver


    Resources:

    • Kelly Lawsons’ Product photography masterclass
    • Kelly Lawson’s website
    • Kelly Lawson on Instagram
    • Kelly Lawson on Pinterest
    • The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out

    307: Annemie Tonken - Sales Made Simple Jun 21, 2022

    Annemie has been a professional photographer since 2010 and is now a respected educator, speaker, and podcaster focusing on business systems and strategies that help creative entrepreneurs run profitable, sustainable businesses they love.

    She's the host of This Can't Be That Hard, a top-rated weekly business podcast for photographers, the creator of the Simple Sales System, which is used by thousands of photographers worldwide to create in-person sales-level income and service in an automated, workflow-friendly way, and she’s the Co-Founder of The Family Narrative conference. Annemie is an experienced speaker known for her actionable, fluff-free content (and memorable metaphors)

    In this interview Annemie shares how scared she was that all of her clients would hate her when she raised her prices (they didn’t), why we think our clients want more options they don’t) and how her clients reacted when she lowered her prices, (they got mad, yeah) and what she did to fix it.


    Resources:

    • Check out Annemie’s Sales Made Simple masterclass
    • Follow Annemie on Instagram
    • “Tales from the In-Person Sales Crypt” episode of This Can’t Be That Hard
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    CS: Adriaan Koekemoer - Community Spotlight Jun 16, 2022

    Today we are chatting with Adriaan Koekemoer. Adriaan has been in the group for a while and I noticed he had a really good eye for what he was capturing and was asking great questions in the group that clearly demonstrated he was hungry to learn as much as he could without skipping any steps. It was a very systematic approach to photography so I reached out to see if I could learn more and I wasn’t disappointed!

    Resources:

    • Follow Adriaan on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today



    306: David Julian - Learn Photography Through Projects Jun 14, 2022

    David Julian is a travel, street, landscape, conceptual photographer, and educator. Prepare to hold on to your butts because this is one of those interviews that will leave you with your mind wide open and looking at everything in photography with fresh eyes.

    We go down a few rabbit holes in this one but the main theme is how to get better as a photographer through projects. So David shares how to come up with project ideas, how to plan out what you’ll shoot, and how creating a board of trustees has helped him propel his technical knowledge of photography. Really interesting ideas that I know you’re gonna love.


    Resources:

    • Check out David’s website
    • Follow David on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    Rewind: Mark Hemmings - Take Great Vacation Photos Jun 09, 2022

    Mark Hemmings is a professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different continents. Today I’m excited to chat and find out how we can take better photos of our own travels!
    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Mark got his unconventional start in photography
    • When Marks love of photography and travel merged
    • How to best prepare your camera gear for a trip you are excited for
    • How to avoid taking boring travel photos
    • How much gear you should bring with you on a trip
    • Tips to add more mood, feeling, and culture to your travel photography
    • Marks mobile editing workflow and how he travels and edits photos without a computer
    • Ways to best share your photos after editing them
    • Marks favorite location in the world to travel for photography

    Resources:

    • Travel Photographer Mark Hemming’s website
    • Mark Hemming’s Instagram
    • Mark Hemming’s Facebook

    305: Why Your iPhone Takes Better Photos Than Your Real Camera Jun 07, 2022

    Why does my iPhone take better photos than my REAL camera?

    It's a question I see often in the Beginner Photography Podcast FB community, and the answer is Computational Photography. Computational photography helps give the small cell phone camera sensors a huge boost in shooting in low light and high dynamic light scenes.

    So why hasn't computational photography came to DSLRs, Mirrorless, and other Professional grade cameras? Thats what we explore today!


    Resources:

    • 46 Creative Photo Ideas - Free eBook
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    304: Dan Milnor - Create an Interesting Photo Series May 31, 2022

    Dan Milnor was a photo journalist for a number of years and today he works a Blurb which is my favorite self publishes photo book company and who I have print all of our personal family yearbooks. Dan has a photography youtube channel that I highly suggest you check out. It’s much like this podcast in the sense that it’s less about gear and more about just capturing the photo.

    Because of Dans experience he’s got a lot to say, and I’m all ears so this interview is not only a long one, but it’s starts the second he joins the zoom call. So if you’re find yourself thinking, whats going on here? it’s a very untraditional start but its, real. It’s a real conversation, I prepped for hours, days, for this interview and I didn’t even ask a single question I wrote down because... well who am I to stop someone from talking about something they are excited about and have passion for.


    Resources:

    • Visit Dan Milnor’s Website
    • Subscribe to Dan on Youtube
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    Rewind: Ashley Marston - The Power Of Personal May 26, 2022

    Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the international association of professional birth photographers and personally her work has been recognized by national geographic. In this interview we talk about shooting professionally and personally.
    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How she got 2 of her photos chosen by national geographic as photos of the year
    • How Ashley makes time for a project 365
    • The difference between a lifestyle photographer and documentary photographer
    • What excited Ashley about birth photography
    • What is a day in the life family session and whats the goal
    • Ashleys thought on the creative process
    • How Ashley booked her first birth client
    • The best way to attract clients interested in birth photography
    • The biggest objections she faces and how to overcome them
    • What Ashley suggestions new photographers do to break into birth, with no experience

    Resources:

    • Ashley Marston’s website
    • Ashley Marston’s Facebook
    • Ashley Marston’s Instagram

    303: Julia Eskin - Seeing Light and Composition May 24, 2022

    Julia Eskin is a Punta Cana based destination wedding photographer! Julia is not a destination wedding photographer in the sense that she travels to weddings, but she lives in a destination location and shoots weddings for couples who travel to where she is.

    Seems like a small distinction but with covid effectively canceling her business she had to get creative in the way they could still make a living and started live streaming weddings after starting Event Live Pro

    One thing that will stand out when you look at Julias work is her use of light and composition to not only document a wedding but also show off this beautiful location her couples have chose to be the setting for one of the most important days of their lives.

    Julia shares some great tips on how to better see compositions and how to practice flash at home so you can prepare for a wedding.


    Resources:

    • Julia Eskin’s wedding photography website
    • Follow Julia on Instagram
    • Learn more about live streaming app for weddings Event Live Pro
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    CS: Tyi Reddick - Community Spotlight May 19, 2022

    Today we are chatting with Tyi Reddick. You may know him in the group from his awesome images of firefighters. Tyi has a really interesting journey into photography that he shares and I found it up lifting. To see Tyi’s progress over the past few months has been great and it was a blast talking to him today.


    Resources:

    • Follow Tyi on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today

    302: Ryan Tolbert - Film Photography Workflow for Beginners May 17, 2022

    Ryan Tolbert is a film photographer and owner of the Boutique Film Lab. On top of shooting film for years the Boutique Film Lab develops and scans, just an awe inspiring amount of film today.

    I’ve shared this before, I started my photography journey on film with my dads old Pentax k1000 and whatever film I could find at the store on sale. And there is something about getting 36 prints back that is infectious and digital photography stole from us. But film is in the middle of a resurgence which means, we can still have that same feeling of awe and wonder and did the photo come out or not thanks to people like Ryan and business like the Boutique Film Lab.

    I know that many of you have never shot film, or if you have its been a long time so Today we I ask Ryan to break down a full analog workflow for beginners.

    From picking out a camera, the film to use, how to shoot film, and how you can even get creative in development.


    Resources:

    • Boutique Film Lab
    • Follow the BFL on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    Rewind: Nick Church - Beginner To Pro In 24 Months May 12, 2022

    Todays rewind guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his full time job as photography had replaced his income. Today Im excited to talk about how Nick did it so quick!
    Check out Nick Churches Website
    Follow Nick on Instagram


    301 Terri Basken - Level up your engagement sessions May 10, 2022

    Terri Baskin is a Washington DC Luxury wedding photographer, and fellow CloudSpot ambassador!

    On top of weddings, Terri shoots engagements sessions for her couples, but these arnt like your average, lets go take a quick walk in the park while I snap some pics engagement session, these are luxury to the max, amazing locations, team of people to organize them, and lots of planning.

    In this interview Terri shares what goes into the planning of a large scale engagement session, How to build connection, some great posing tips, and how to plan what gear to take with you for a luxury engagement session.


    Resources:

    • DC African American Wedding Photographer Terri Baskin’s website
    • Follow Terri on Instagram
    • Terri’s educational resources for photographers
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    300: All of Your Photography Questions Answered! May 03, 2022

    Welcome to a very special 300th episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast! In this episode I answer your photography questions! I answer questions about Camera Settings, Lighting, Gear, and so much more!

    Buckle up because this is a big one that includes a give away at the end!

    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    299: Joe McNally - The Real Deal Apr 26, 2022

    Joe McNally is a legendary photographer. When it comes to masterful use of light, there are only 4 photographers that I think of and Joe is one of them and it comes from 40 years of battle tested experience with it. Joe has come out with a new book, The Real Deal: Field notes from the life of a working photographer. Its equal parts hearing amazing stories of being behind the camera and real technical and tangible information you can use to take better photos today.

    In this interview Joe shares why he considers himself a generalist, what caused him to make some of the biggest mistakes in his career, and what elements Joe looks for to make an image a show stopper.


    Resources:

    • Save 40% off The Real Deal when you use code JOE22 at check out
    • Joe McNally’s website
    • Follow Joe on Instagram
    • Joe McNally’s Blog
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    Rewind: Hannah Chia - Learning Photography One Bite At A Time Apr 21, 2022

    Hannah Chia is a vegan food blogger from Portland Oregon. She photographs her recipes and then shares the delectable looking images for the world to see. Today I am excited to chat about the impact learning photography has had on her success.


    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Hannah got her start in photography
    • The hardest part about photography for Hannah to learn
    • Why Hannah upgraded from her cell phone to a DSLR to photograph her food
    • What is food styling
    • How to start food styling
    • The importance of dishware
    • How Hannah takes flat lay photos
    • The camera gear Hannah uses to photograph food
    • The importance of lighting food
    • How Hannah was able to keep her look consistent after moving across the country
    • How many photos Hannah takes per recipe
    • How to achieve a photography style
    • Signs of an amateur food stylist and photographer


    Resources:

    • Vegan Food Recipe Blog Hannah Chia’s Website
    • Hannah Chia on Instagram

    298: Heather Daenitz - Storytelling From Grape to Glass Apr 19, 2022

    Today we are chatting with Santa Ynez Valley winery photographer, Heather Daenitz. Heather is a self proclaimed story teller for wineries, a brand photographer for wineries. Today Heather shares why niching down saved her business, Why she shoots for time vs number of edited images, and how to tell a growing seasons long story.


    Resources:

    • Santa Ynez Valley Winery Photographer Heather Daenitz website
    • Follow Heather on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!
    • Signup for CloudSpot for free!

    CS: Karen Doughman : Community Spotlight Apr 14, 2022

    Karen Doughman has been a very active member of the community since joining almost a year ago. Whats great about Karen is that she comes from a place of let’s solve one thing at a time and grow off of that, rather than the route, myself and perhaps many of you took which is simply, let’s learn it all at once and hope we don’t get overwhelmed.

    Today Karen share where shes stuck right now

    What he dream shoot looks like

    And I also give her an overwhelming amount of photo exercises including to take 100 photos of her fridge


    Resources:

    • Follow Karen on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    297: Gavin Wade - #EmpoweringPhotographers Apr 12, 2022

    Gavin Wade was a southern California wedding photographer, shooting over 500 weddings when he recognized that there was a huge gap in what he needed to give clients an A+ experience delivering their photos, and what was actually available. Gavin went on to start CloudSpot which is my client delivery gallery of choice.

    In 2022 CloudSpot is making a huge push #EmpoweingPhotographers. Since CloudSpot is made by photographers, they have insight into the things we need most, that would make our life better, easier, more profitable, so I invited Gavin on the show to talk about what #EmpoweringPhtoographers looks like and what that means for you!


    Resources:

    • Sign up for CloudSpot today and start delivering a great experience to your clients!
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    296: Stop Searching for Your Style, Just Shoot Apr 05, 2022

    Everyone wants their photography to have a style. From the colors, use of light, poses, editing, subject matter. The camera is a tool that lets us say something without words. Your style is

    In this episode I break down the most common mistakes photographers make when searching for a style and give you practical exercises to train your eye.


    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    295: Nathaniel Crawford - Food Is A Language Everyone Can Understand Mar 29, 2022

    Nate Crawfords is a Chicago Based Food and lifestyle photographer. I heard Nate on the Craft and Cluster podcast and after looking at his work, completely fell in love. If I shot food professionally its exactly what I would want them to look like. There is a since of life and joy in all of his images, so today we talk about that, how to give inanimate object life, how he used past, non photography experience to help him stand out, and how he pitches himself to brands and clients, and how you can too!

    Resources:

    • Chicago Food Photographer Nathaniel Crawfords Website
    • Follow Nathaniel on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    294: Rachel Larsen Weaver - Long Form Family Film Photography Mar 22, 2022

    Rachel Larsen Weaver is a Maryland based long form analog family photographer who ditched minis to only offer long form sessions at 10x the price and has been booked since! In this interview she shares what is a long form session, why she loves them so much, what she’s trying to encapsulate for each family, and why she chooses film for all of it!

    Resources:

    • Family Film Photographer Rachel Larsen Weavers Website
    • Follow Rachel on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    Rewind: Marc Silber - Unleash Your Creative Life! Mar 17, 2022

    Marc Silber is a best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography.

    Original Air Date: July 22, 2019

    He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others.

    He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever.


    293: Karim Iliya - Swimming with Whales Mar 15, 2022

    Karim Ilaya is a nature wildlife conservation photographer. Karim lives a pretty incredible life where he’s actively using his camera to bring awareness to important issues and has worked on campaigns with major brands like DJI and Hasselblad. Today Karim talks about how he first saw his camera as a tool for change, the challenge of learning photography while underwater, and how to capture wild animals without risking the animals safety and being a disturbance.

    Resources:

    • Ocean Conservation Photographer Karim Iliya’s website
    • Follow Karim on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    CS: Steven Overfield: Community Spotlight Mar 10, 2022

    Steven Overfield is a member of the Beginner Photography Podcast community and Ohio based family photographer. Today Steven and I talk about his experience recently getting married and learning from his wedding photographer, how he made the decision to upgrade his camera, and struggles with being colorblind and editing.

    Resources:

    • Follow Steven Overfield on Facebook
    • Follow Steven on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!



    292: Lissa Chandler - Honest Creativity Mar 08, 2022

    Lissa Chandler is an Arkansas based wedding, family, and senior photographer who choses not to niche down on a genre but to niche down on a feeling. It may seem like a small difference but as you’ll hear its exactly what she needed to blossom as a photographer! Lissa also just published a book called Photoshoot Checklists as you can imagine with having to shoot multiple different types of shoots, staying organized is very important.

    Resources:

    • Lissa Chandlers website
    • Follow Lissa on Instagram
    • Buy Lissa’s book Photoshoot Checklists on Amazon
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    291: The 3 Types of Creative Personalities Mar 01, 2022

    Creativity does not stop once we grow up. Science has now shown that even as adults we can cultivate creativity. Today we talk about how knowing what our creative process is will help us to create more unique and meaningful work. The 3 types of creative personalities that I dive into in this episode are

    1. The Builder
    2. The Deconstructer
    3. The Rebuilder

    Resources:

    • Download our free 25 Page Posing Inspiration Guide
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    290: Ave Pildas - Creating Photo Series Feb 22, 2022

    Ave Pildas had a long career as a commercial photographer while at the same time taking to the streets of Hollywood in the 1970s to photograph the vibrant community. Today Ave shares his unconventional entrance into the photography, how following an idea can pay off and why Ave prefers telling a story of multiple frames rather than 1. Really honored to have this Chat and I know you’re going to love it.

    Resources:

    • Hollywood Street Photographer Ave Pildas’s website
    • Follow Ave on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    Rewind: Gina Milicia - Connect With Models And Create Authentic Portraits Feb 17, 2022

    Gina Milicia has over 25 years of experience in the photography industry and is one of Austrailia’s top celebrity, portrait and lifestyle photographers, she regularly travels the world shooting for some of Austrailia’s top magazines. She is also the co-host of the popular "So you want to be a photographer" podcast which was actually one of the inspirations for me to start the beginner photography podcast. Today she shares how she connects so well with models to create authentic portraits.


    289: Craig Strong - Push through fear to find whats important Feb 15, 2022

    Craig Strong is the founder of Lens Baby lens systems for photographers. Lens Baby was born out of the curiosity and lack of options Craig had when he was a full time wedding photographer. He started with a homemade lens created out of parts from a hardware store and today help photographers enhance their creativity with more than 15 years. Today Craig talks about the secrets of capturing great images and how you have to step out side your comfort zone to achieve something really great.

    Resources:

    • Learn more about Lens Baby
    • Follow Lens Baby on Instagram
    • Listen to Magda Stoltes community spotlight interview discussing her Lens Baby journey
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    CS: Ann Mangum: Community Spotlight Feb 10, 2022

    Ann Mangum is a long time member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Community and Pensacola Beach Family Photographer. Today we Ann shares how she got started in beach portraits, how she stays creative when theres a mountain of client work to tackle, and seeing the power of family photography first hand.

    Resources:

    • Pensacola Beach Family Photographer Ann Mangum’s Website
    • Follow Ann on Facebook
    • Follow Ann on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!


    288: Henrique Murta - Combining Passions Feb 08, 2022

    Henrique Murta took his love for Biology and Photography and combined them into beautiful fine art drone landscape images. Today Henrique shares how combining these two passions allow him to deepen his art form, why the Drone allows him to think different in terms of access and composition, and simple tricks you can use when using your drone to photography the world around you.

    Resources:

    • Fine Art Drone Photographer Henrique Murta’s website
    • Follow Henrique on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    287: Photography Habits to Adopt Feb 01, 2022

    Habits are who we are, who we want to be. They help us to become better versions of ourselves. They can help us achieve more can even be used to help us become better photographers. In this episode I’ll break down 5 habits you can adopt in 2022 to grow your skills as a photographer.

    1. Carry a camera with you everywhere
    2. Review your work
    3. When in doubt, just shoot through it
    4. Save your inspiration
    5. Call yourself a photographer

    Resources:

    • Download our free 25 Page Posing Inspiration Guide
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    286: Valerie Jardin - Purposeful Limitation Jan 25, 2022

    Valerie Jardin is a Street photographer, educator, fuji x photographer, Host of the Hit the Streets podcast. She returns to the podcast today and we are talking about how limiting yourself with purpose can help you to see the world clearer and create better images. In this interview Valerie shares the importance of listning to your passion, why theres no such thing as bad light, and my personal favorite she equates photography to cake. Lots to learn today!

    Resources:

    • Valerie Jardin’s Website
    • Follow Valerie on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Deliver Beautiful Image Galleries with CloudSpot! Sign up for free!
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    Rewind: Sara Blanco - Creating Family Photography Jan 20, 2022

    Todays Rewind guest is Sara Blanco, a family lifestyle photographer in San Antonio, TX using natural light to capture those little moments that mean everything to you. Her website says "I wake up every day excited to meet new people and create images they will carry for the rest of their lives." Today I am excited to talk about creating more personal family photography!


    285: Jason Matias - Don't Ignore the Business of Being an Artist Jan 18, 2022

    Jason Matias is a fine art photographer from the pacific northwest who has a slightly wild and terrifying entry into photography and has over the years created some incredible works with a powerful message. Today Jason shares why fine art will always be relevant, the lies landscape photographers tell themselves , and Jason even helps ease us into the world of NFTs as a fine art photographer for what the world of the future could look like.

    Resources:

    • Jason Matias site for BPP listeners
    • Art of selling Art course
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    CS: Matt Austin: Community Spotlight Jan 13, 2022

    Today Im chatting with our pal Matt Austin. Over the past almost 2 years Matt has shared images from his photo journey in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook community and we have seen him grow from those early photos to where he is today, working with professional and semi professional sports teams. Today I really want to get to the heart of where that drive comes from.

    Resources:

    • Matt Austins website
    • Follow Matt Austin on Instagram
    • Follow Matt Austin on TikTok
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    284: Melanie Issaka - For The Love of Image Making Jan 11, 2022

    Melanie Issaka is a UK based fine art photographer who as you can tell is trying out some pretty fun and interesting things in photography and creating equally interesting work. In this episode Melanie shares the importance of personal projects, why trying new tools can help you tell a better story, and why having constraints can lead to better images.

    Resources:

    • Melanie Issaka’s website
    • Follow Melanie on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!



    283: The Key to Great Photos in 2022 Jan 04, 2022

    2022 is going to be the year you start your new photography hobby, or you are going to dive deeper into this beautiful world of photography and start capturing compelling moments with an intentional eye. No matter where you are, there is always room for improvement and in 2022 the way you are going to get better at photography is simply shoot more.

    Its simple, the more photos you take, the better you get. So start capturing photos now!

    Resources:

    • Free eBook - Picture Perfect Camera Settings
    • 52 Free Lightroom Presets!
    • Deliver Beautiful Photo Galleries - Get started for free
    • 80+ Posing Examples - Free Posing Guide for Weddings and Engagements
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    Podcast Trailer: Beginner Photography Podcast in 2022 Dec 31, 2021

    The Beginner Photography Podcast is for anyone who wants to start taking better photos today.

    Tune in each Tuesday for a new interview from one of the world's top photographers in their field who share their tips and secrets on how they got to where they are today and how they see the world.

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/


    282: Best Photo Lessons Of The Year - Pt 2 Dec 28, 2021

    2021 brought us many fantastic interviews with world class photographers. Today we reflect on the lessons learned from the year behind us. The stand out themes of this episode is “Building Yourself” and “The Next Level”

    Resources:

    • Rachel Greiman
    • Brad Smith
    • Anna Harvingston
    • Huy Nguyen
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    281: Best Photography Lessons of The Year! Pt 1 Dec 21, 2021

    2021 brought us many fantastic interviews with world class photographers. Today we reflect on the lessons learned from the year behind us. The stand out themes of this episode is “Getting Started” and “Finding your Photographic Voice”

    Resources:

    • Bryan Caporicci
    • Ellie McKinney
    • Dina Goldstein
    • Scott Strazzante
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    280: Community Spotlight Biggest Lessons of the Year - Pt 2 Dec 14, 2021

    In 2021 I started interviewing members of the Beginner Photography Podcast community to hear from them about their perspective of photography while so relatively new to the art. Some less than 6 months into their journey while some were on their way booking weddings and portraits.

    In this episode I take some of my favorite moments from these community spotlight interviews and assemble them into this jam packed episode. I hope you have a pen and pad ready to take notes!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please let the guests know! They are all apart of the Beginner Photography Podcast community on Facebook and would love to hear from you!

    Who you’ll hear from in this episode

    Erika Greco

    Shane Wilkie

    Elizabeth DeVoe

    John Kenny

    Magda Stolte

    Louis Stevenson

    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    279: Community Spotlight Biggest Lessons of the Year - Pt 1 Dec 07, 2021

    In 2021 I started interviewing members of the Beginner Photography Podcast community to hear from them about their perspective of photography while so relatively new to the art. Some less than 6 months into their journey while some were on their way booking weddings and portraits.

    In this episode I take some of my favorite moments from these community spotlight interviews and assemble them into this jam packed episode. I hope you have a pen and pad ready to take notes!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please let the guests know! They are all apart of the Beginner Photography Podcast community on Facebook and would love to hear from you!

    Who you’ll hear from in this episode

    Jim Sinicki

    Sandra Garzon

    Sean Kim

    Kimberly Irish

    Quincy Worthington

    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    278: No Social Media November Nov 30, 2021

    Social media has crept its way into my life more than I would like to admit which is affecting my growth as a photographer. I performed this experiement to remove myself from social media for the month to see if I could surround myself in creative inspiration and bump start something new. The plan did not work as intended but I learned a few important things about the creative process that today I will share with you.

    Resources:

    • “How to use Social Media if I hate it” Total Life Freedom Podcast Episode
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    3 Tips to Take Better Thanksgiving Photos with your Family Nov 23, 2021

    Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans.

    Thanksgiving is a time to spend time with loved ones so today I share a few tips on how to spend time with the ones you love while also taking some photos to save these memories.


    277: Creativity is Not Created Equal Nov 16, 2021

    We all define what creativity is a bit different from one another, and despite that we all want it. We all want to be more creative. In this episode I break down how to define creativity for yourself so you can start creating your best work.

    Step 1: Define your Taste

    We start a creative pursuit because we all believe we have good taste, but when we start on that creative pursuit, our good taste tells us we are bad. Define what we can can and cant critique about our work.

    Step 2: Cultivate your Taste

    Chose what you allow to influence your creative flow. Choose 10 photographers, list out why you like their work, then come up with 5 rules you can follow when creating photographs.

    Step 3: Evolve your Taste

    In the same way Kodak lost control of the photography industry for not evolving their business, your taste needs to develop as you become more skilled as a photographer

    Resources:

    • 46 Creative Photography Ideas: Free Ebook
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    CS: Elizabeth DeVoe : Community Spotlight Nov 11, 2021

    Elizabeth DeVoe is a relatively new member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Community, just having picked up a camera 3 short months ago. Today we chat about what makes here excited about photography, why shes put painting on the side, and how she sees the photographers role in capturing the world.

    Resources:

    • Follow Elizabeth on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    276: Old School Photography Methods: Get in the ZONE Nov 09, 2021

    We live in an ever changing world where information and education is being updated all the time. While we have made a major shift from film to digital photography there are still many “Old School” techniques that are not only relevant to today but incredibly powerful and when mastered will skyrocket you ability to capture compelling images. This week we are talking about two such old school methods, The Zone System, and Zone Focusing.

    The Zone System

    The Zone system is an approach to better seeing and understanding light by breaking them down into just 11 shades, or zones. From pitch black to pure white and every tone in between. When used correctly you will achieve better exposure and have a stronger ability to point your viewers eye in the direction you want them to look.

    Zone Focusing

    Zone focusing is a technique where using your understanding of depth of field you can bypass your cameras autofocus and still achieve tack sharp images.

    Resources:

    • How to Use the Zone System
    • Depth of Field Simulator
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    275: Photography and your Health Nov 02, 2021

    Im renaming November to MEvember and focusing on my health. Since photography is a large part of my life I wanted to examine how it contributes to my health. Today I want to share with you the 4 ways that photography is incredibly beneficial to your health and well being and how photography can take care of you.

    Memory

    Have you ever noticed how you have strong memories of taking photos more so than the event itself? Science may have an answer as to why! Reviewing our photographs builds new path ways from our hippocampus to more visual memory parts of our brain.

    Creative

    Have you ever wished you were a born creative? According to science, creativity really can be strengthened like a muscle when practiced regularly. The key, the more you do, the more experience you have, the more experience you have, the more you can tweak that experience to apply to the current situation at hand.

    Physical

    I routinely get 20k steps in at a wedding. While photography is not the most physically demanding job it’s far more demanding than a desk job or video game hobby. Physical exercise also helps in the creative aspect. When you move your body, get your blood flowing to the brain, reduces inflammation, and lowers stress hormones which can help create more connections between brain cells and brain areas.

    Feels good to give to others

    We all know that when we give to others, the mesolimbic pathway lights up increasing activity in the prefrontal cortex and activating the subgenual area which is also associated with higher levels of social belonging.

    Resources:

    • Memories, Photographs, and the Human Brain
    • The Science behind Gift Giving
    • Your Brain and Creativity
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • 46 Creative Photography Ideas: Free PDF Download

    274: Introduce Fun into Your Photography Oct 26, 2021

    The fun-o-meter in photography can be quite the rollercoaster. When you buy your first camera, its up high, when you take your first photo with the new camera, its down low, when you pre visualize your shots, its up high, when you look at the photo its low again. Learning your camera settings is important and once you do, if you dont push yourself to keep learning your progress will stall and thats no fun. This week I share 5 ways to introduce more fun with your photography.

    1: No Social Media

    Social media can be a great source of inspiration if youre looking for it but more often than not its where we see other photographers work and feel like we dont measure up. Getting off social media for a few weeks will help open up the creative side of your brain.

    2: Remove all Controls

    Use a GoPro or just your phones camera to go out and shoot but dont look through the screen. Look at the world with your eyes and try to place the camera where it needs to be to capture it. This exercise becomes stronger as it forces you to audit your own photos from a critical perspective.

    3: Destroy your Photos

    As photographers we tend to treat our photos like gold. To really break out of a rut we need to accept that our photos always have room for improvement and not to take them too seriously. I like to shoot in black and white and color on my photos using the ProCreate iPad app. This also helps me to see hidden compositions of color within the frame what I might not have seen naturally.

    4: Print your Photos

    Printing your photos can make a huge impact on how you shoot. From being able to hold your art in your hand to seeing that shooting at ISO 1600 wasn’t as bad as you thought, to reinforcing the fact that you are fully capable of taking photos that you love. Printing photos is magical.

    5: Create a Styled Shoot

    A styled shoot does not have to be a big production. Come up with a photo in your head and then make it happen. It could be a photo of your dog wearing a funny cheese hat thats then photoshopped in front of the Eiffel Tower. Focus on nailing just 1 photo, and the rest will fall into place!

    Fun Photography Exercise: 100 Photos in 15 minutes.

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    273: Donato DiCamillo - Learning Photography in Prison Oct 19, 2021

    Donato DiCamillo is a New York based street and portrait photographer who today shares how he learned photography while incarcerated. Today Donato captures compelling portraits of people on the street that make you stop and want to explore the image more.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Donato got interested in photography
    • How Donato taught himself photography without a camera while incarcerated
    • What Donato photographed once he got out but was still on house arrest
    • How he transitioned to shooting on the street
    • The most important element Donato looks for when approaching a stranger to photograph them
    • How Donato interacts with his subjects
    • How Donato deals with frustration when what hes shooting isnt working.

    CS: Shane Wilkie : Community Spotlight Oct 14, 2021

    Shane Wilkie is a Sidney Nova Scotia based photographer. In this community spotlight interview we talk about the struggles of getting started, knowing where you want to go, and figuring out how to get there and what to ignore. Shane also shares what elements he loves to include in his photos and how he finds inspiration.

    Resources:

    • Follow Shane on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    272: Kate and Nick Story - The Real Reason You're Not Making Enough Sales In Your Wedding Business Oct 12, 2021

    Kate & Nick Storey are digital marketing specialist, copywriter, social media experts for wedding business owners, and run Book More Brides. Book More Brides, helps wedding business owners around the world to better understand how to identify their perfect clients, what to say to get them to book, and how to create strategic online content that builds relationships and sales. In this interview we talk about the real reason you’re not making enough sales in your wedding photography business.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Nick and Kate got into the wedding business
    • Common objections from couples, and solutions
    • Why you need to focus on creating your style before creating a business
    • How to get at the heart of what your client wants
    • Why selling feels like a 4 letter word
    • How to know which marketing platform is right for you

    Resources:

    • Book more brides website
    • Follow Book more brides on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    271: Curiosity Killed The Boring Photographer Oct 05, 2021

    This week we are talking all about curiosity. Building up your creative muscles takes time. The skills needed to work on are similar to how a chef needs to master knife skills before they get to a stove top. Or how a musician needs to practice scales before they can produce face melting solos. Photography is the same. Build the foundation now to free up your mind to be more creative.

    Resources:

    • Join Auto to Amazing
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    270: Tom Watson - Community over Engagement Sep 28, 2021

    Tom Watson is a hobbiest photographer and co creator of the new photo sharing community for photographers, Glass. In this episode we talk about how the app came to be, how its different than just about any other social media you’ve ever used, and what makes it a fantastic place for photographers

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Tom got started in photography and Design
    • Toms reaction to Instagram announcing they are no longer photo focused
    • How Glass came to be and how it challenges many “traditional” social media apps
    • The benefits of a subscription based community
    • The vision for glass in the future

    Resources:

    • Glass Photo Sharing and Community App
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    269: Chrystofer Davis - Documenting your Community Sep 21, 2021

    Chrystofer Davis is a Newark NJ based fine art photographer who today talks about the importance of documenting your community and the people within it.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Chrys got started in photography
    • What Chrys struggled with most in the beginning and how he overcame it
    • When Chrys started shooting Film and why it is his preferred medium
    • What elements go into a Chrys Davis photo
    • How getting to know a single person can make the biggest impact on your community
    • How to interact with interesting strangers to photograph on the streets

    Resources:

    • Chrystofer Davis’s website
    • Follow Chrys on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    CS: Erika Greco: Community Spotlight Sep 16, 2021

    Erika Greco is a Charleston South Carolina based photographer and member of the Beginner Photography Podcast for more than 4 years. Over that time she has proved her dedication to growing her skills as a photographer with every photo she uploads. Today she talks about her journey and why she’s done with the “Side Hustle” mentality pushed on many new photographers.

    Resources:

    • Follow Erika on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!



    268: Mary Fisk-Taylor - The Year that Changed Photography Sep 14, 2021

    Mary Fisk Taylor is the current president of the PPA and co owns and operates a high end portrait photography studio. This week we talk about the struggles of operating a photography business during a pandemic and what she saw other photographers going through, first hand in her position at the PPA.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Mary got started in Photography
    • Marys involvement with the PPA
    • How the pandemic changed the photography industry forever
    • How Mary leaned into her brands story to dug deeper to come out better than before
    • What Mary focused on from a business perspective to keep her photography business alive
    • What listeners currently in lockdown can do to grow their new business

    Resources:

    • Marys personal website
    • Hayes and Fisk Photography Studio
    • Get your Shoot Together Podcast
    • Building a Story Brand book
    • Profit First Book
    • Mindset book
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    267: Mistakes = Better Photos Sep 07, 2021

    The thought of making a mistake can raise anxiety levels in many of us. Making a mistake forces us to acknowledge that we are no master at our craft and thats painful. We want to be good, we want to be great and although it may sound like a contradiction, mistakes are the only way to get there. Today I chat about why making mistakes are a powerful tool for growth and how to recognize a good mistake over a bad mistake.

    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    266: Todd Laffler - Visualization vs Coincidence Aug 31, 2021

    Todd Laffler is one of the most awarded wedding photographers by Fearless for his creativity and ability to turn an ordinary scene into an extraordinary work of art. Today Todd shares how to keep your eyes open to visualize a potential image and also how to spot a special moment out of your control

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Todd got started in photography and moved into weddings
    • How to weigh the pros and cons of getting a cool shot vs getting the safe shot
    • How to keep your eyes open for whats happening around you to capture the events of the day
    • What elements go into a portfolio worthy Todd Laffler image
    • How to capture images that really matter and are not just creative for creativity sake

    Resources:

    • Wedding Photographer Todd Lafflers website
    • Follow Todd on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    265: John Greengo - Building a Great Image Aug 24, 2021

    John Greengo is a Seattle Washington based Travel Photographer and photography educator who in this interview shares what it takes to build a great image.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How John got into photography
    • What John struggled with most when getting started in photography
    • The elements John focuses on when shooting travel and landscape photography
    • How being self aware will help you grow as a photographer
    • How to deal with the stress of capturing a great photo when you have a limited time in a location
    • How to know what gear to choose when looking to buy a new piece of kit

    Resources:

    • John Greengo’s website
    • John Greengo on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    CS: Louis Stevenson: Community Spotlight Aug 19, 2021

    Louis Stevenson is Tacoma Washington based photographer and long time member of the Beginner Photography Podcast community. Today Louis shares how he got started in photography, the struggles he faced and how it lead him to shooting motorsports.

    Resources:

    • Louis Stevenson’s Website
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!


    264: Simon Ringsmuth - Balancing family and photography Aug 17, 2021

    Simon Ringsmuth has been doing a weekly 50 project for more than 8 years. Consistently taking and posting photos the whole time all while having a family, kids with activities, and a full time job. Today we talk about that process and how he balances family and photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Simon got started in photography
    • Why Simon started a weekly 50 project 8 years ago
    • How the pandemic changed Simons photography
    • How Simon balances his photography hobby with family time
    • The importance of setting goals in your photography

    Resources:

    • Simon’s Weekly 50 Photography Project blog
    • Stillwater OK Family Photographer Simon Ringsmuth’s website
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    263: Michael Sasser - Find your WHY / Book Better Clients Aug 10, 2021

    Michael Sasser is a Boudoir photographer in Los Angeles and educator who today shares how having a WHY in what you shoot can help you capture more powerful photos and capture more qualified clients to grow your business.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Michael got started in boudoir photography
    • The importance of having a WHY in photography
    • How your WHY can influence the way you shoot
    • Why boudoir photography is more of a service than a product
    • How Michael inspires confidence in his clients

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Why Michael implemented a wait list and how it has helped him gain control over his time and book more qualified clients
    • The Email sequence Michael sends his to generate excitement for those on the waitlist
    • How you can set up the same system even if you’re just getting started or shooting another genre.

    Resources:

    • LA Boudoir Photographer Michael Sasser’s website
    • Michaels Boudoir education courses
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    262: Photographic Knowledge vs Wisdom Aug 03, 2021

    The difference between knowledge and wisdom may seem small but its a Grand Canyon that treasures waiting for you once you cross over to the other side. Today I talk about the difference between Knowledge and Wisdom, why knowledge is overrated and how you can transform yourself into the wise old photographer everyone looks up to for guidance.

    Resources:

    • Free eBook: Picture Perfect Camera Settings
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    261: Alex Vita - Beginner Website Mistakes for Photographers Jul 27, 2021

    Alex Vita is a photographer turned web designer for photographers. After more than 10 years and hundreds of happy photographers Alex shares some of the most common mistakes, he sees from photographers starting out with their first website and shares why you need a website, even if you’re not in business.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Alex’s Roots in photography
    • How Alex transitioned into web design
    • Why social media is a terrible place to host your portfolio
    • Most common mistakes photographers make with their first website
    • How you’re sabotaging your website traffic and how to fix it
    • What is a Splash Page and why it’s a bad idea for your website
    • A Perfect home page headline formula to give visitors all the info they need about you

    Premium Members Also Learn:



    260: Justin Anderson - Chasing the Aurora Jul 20, 2021

    Justin Anderson is a Manatoba Canada based landscape astro photographer. Justin works by day and chases the beautiful aurora by night. In this interview Justin shares some of his best tips for getting out and capturing the night sky.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Justin got started in astrophotography
    • What Justin struggled with most when learning
    • Why Justin loves shooting astrophotography even in the Canadian winter weather
    • What elements Justin looks for in a good sky photo
    • How Justin prepares for a night of Astrophotography
    • Justin’s must-have camera gear to get great Astro images

    Resources:

    • Astrophotographer Justin Anderson’s website
    • Follow Justin on Instgram
    • Follow Justin on Facebook
    • Follow Justin on Twitter
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!
    • This episode of the podcast is sponsored by USB Memory Direct. Deliver personalized USB drives with your own branding to photography clients.


    CS: John Kenny: Community Spotlight Jul 15, 2021

    John Kenny is a UK based photographer who after a few years is starting to find his Niche. After shooting for a few years and shooting anything that came in front of his camera, John has recognized what he loves to shoot most and is now niching down to focus his attention to growing his skills to become the best portrait photographer he can be.

    Resources:

    • Check out John’s Website
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!


    259: Dorie Howell - Trusting Your Photographic Instincts Jul 13, 2021

    Dorie Howell is a Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer specializing in Family and Newborn images. Dorie has been running a successful portrait business for more than a decade and today talks about how to trust your own instincts as a photographer and capture beautiful and honest photos.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Dorie got started in photography
    • Why Dorie loves capturing portraits
    • How to get the moment and make sure you capture what the family wants
    • How to trust yourself and your photographic instints

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The importance of getting on the phone with a potential client
    • The Elements of crafting a perfect inquiry email

    Resources:

    • Photography Business Coach Dorie Howell’s website
    • Follow Dorie on Instagram
    • Dorie on Youtube
    • Dorie on TicTok
    • Dorie on Facebook
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    258: How to Gain Confidence When Starting Out in Photography Jul 06, 2021

    When just getting started in photography we can quickly find ourselves in situations where we feel over our heads and which can leave us feeling defeated and break down our confidence. Whether your shooting your first paid shoot or simply wish to be more proficient, in this interview I break down 3 elements to building more confidence while youre behind the camera.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    #1 Prep

    A wise man once said that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. That couldn’t be more true than in photography. If you want to start taking photos with intention you need to know your gear and how it works inside and out. So the prep stage is knowing your gear, how it works, and how it reacts in different lighting sanarios. Take a listen to episode 243 where I break down step by step how to get to know your camera.

    #2 Plan

    If you want to be successful as a photographer you will need to shoot more than just reactionary photos but shoot with intention. Sometimes that means planning out your photos. Before a shoot really break down each element. What lens will you use, what lights will you use, how will your subject pose. Hammer those details out so when you get ready to shoot you won’t have to think on the fly, they are already planned out.

    #3 Practice

    You can read every tutorial and watch every video on youtube but if you don’t actually put in time behind the camera you won’t be retaining much. That’s why practice is so important. To be most efficient when practicing, have a clear goal and work on just one aspect of photography. When just getting started I recommend composition. Composition how you compose the frame of your image with the goal of leading your viewer’s eyes to the subject of the photo. Composition is something you can practice anywhere and even with just the camera on your phone which is why its such a great place to start.

    Resources:

    • How to Get to Know Your Camera Podcast Episode
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    257: Huy Nguyen - Becoming A Fearless Photographer Jun 29, 2021

    Huy Nguyen is a photojournalist turned wedding photographer who spend more than 15 years taking chances at weddings to produce some of the most raw and authentic images of a wedding day. Upset that the wedding industry didn’t have a location for brides to find fearless documentary wedding photographers for their wedding day, he created Fearless Photographers. A place that highlights some of the best talent in honest, emotion-driven, creative documentary wedding photography. Today Huy shares some tips on how you can be a better and more fearless photographer.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The first photo Huy took that stood out to him
    • How Huy got into photojournalism
    • What lessons Huy took from photojournalism into wedding photography
    • The 5 Bad Things Rule
    • The 3 Elements to building an emotion-driven moment
    • What to do when you’re TOO Fearless

    Resources:

    • See the work of some of the Best Documentary Wedding Photographers at Huy’s Fearless Photographers Website
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!



    256: Brad Smith - Crafting The Perfect Portfolio Jun 22, 2021

    Brad Smith is a photo editor with more than 35 years of experience working for some of the most notable publications including Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, WWE, and The White House. Today Brad shares what it takes to build and craft a stand-out portfolio!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is a Photo Editor
    • How Brad got started in photography
    • The Elements of a great portfolio
    • How your photos can stand out even if you just shoot high school sports
    • How to spot holes in your portfolio
    • What its like working as the Director of Photography for the White House

    Resources:

    • Long Time Photo Editor Brad Smith’s Website
    • The Art of Photo Editing Workshop
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!


    CS: Magda Stolte: Community Spotlight Jun 17, 2021

    Magda Stolte is a New Jersey based photographer who has been shooting every day since 2018 and has been a pillar of strength and encouragement in the Beginner Photography Podcast Community since joining. The images that she captures of her life and children are intentional and inspiring and Magda shares exactly what makes her photos so dreamy.

    Resources:

    • Follow Magda on Instagram
    • Check out LensBaby and get 10% off with Magdas code “WSTOLTE”
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
    • Free Lightroom Presets!

    255: Anna Harvingston - Playing Safe in a Risky Scene: Hulu's Exposure Photography Competition Contestant Jun 15, 2021

    Anna Harvingston is an Erie PA based documentary family photographer and contestant on Hulu’s photography competition show “Exposure”. Today we talk about her experience on the show, the challenges she faced shooting ONLY on a phone, and how her photography has already evolved since being on the show.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Anna got started in photography
    • How Anna was picked as one of eight photographers for Hulu’s photography competition show, Exposure
    • The most challenging part of the show's challenges
    • How Anna was able to capture incredible photos with just a cell phone
    • How to trust yourself in a high-stress situation
    • How to critique your own images to capture better photos

    Resources:

    • Erie PA Family Documentary Photographer Anna Harvingston’s website
    • Find Anna on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Free Lightroom Presets!



    254: Matt McGee - Underwater Fashion Photography Jun 08, 2021

    Matt McGee is a Nashville Tennesee based Underwater Fashion Photographer. Matt works with models underwater to create beautiful dreamlike and ethereal images. Today Matt talks about the challenges of working with models underwater, how to create a vision for your image, and easy ways you can dip your toes in and get started.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Matt got started in underwater photography
    • What Matt struggled with most when he started shooting underwater
    • The process of working with models underwater safely
    • How to keep your equipment safe underwater
    • How to light a scene with strobes while shooting underwater or in a pool
    • How to get started without making a major investment
    • One big mistake Matt made while shooting underwater that destroyed his camera

    Resources:

    • Underwater Fashion Photographer Matt McGee’s website
    • Find Matt on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    253: Capture Perfect Summer Memories Jun 01, 2021

    Summer is here and that means there’s an abundance of memories to capture and save. Today I’m going to share the 4 elements to capturing better summer memories to remember for years to come without being hyper-focused on the camera.

    The 4 Elements of Capturing Better Summer Memories

    #1 Prepare: Theres a fine line between capturing everything and being present in the summertime activities. That means you’re going to miss some photos and you have to be ok with that! Make summer time photos a game. Give your self a rule like Only one camera and one lens for the whole summer.

    #2 Capture: Focus on just two photography elements this summer to skyrocket the quality of your photography. Composition and Action. Focusing on these two aspects of photography will force you to think quickly during the fast-paced summertime activities.

    #3 Edit: The majority of the photos we take are in the 3-4 months that are summer, so you need to have a system to organize your images so they don’t get lost. I choose to orginize my family photos by year and month. That way I don’t have a million folders called “Kids at the Park”. Next, you want to spend your summertime enjoying the summer and not stuck behind a computer editing. Download my 52 Free Lightroom presets today to speed up your editing and unlock the full potential of your summertime images. www.FreePhotographyPresets.com

    #4 Share: What good are summertime memories if you cant share them with family, friends, and your future self. Do yourself a favor and have your photos printed at your local big box store or make a summertime book within Lightroom and have it printed by Blurb.

    Resources:

    • Download your FREE 52 Lightroom Presets Now
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    252: Ramzi Mansour - Uncover Authentic Beauty May 25, 2021

    Ramzi Mansour is a Cape Town South Africa-based Portrait and Fashion photographer with a strong focus on the classic look of black and white portraits. Today Ramzi talks about uncovering the true beauty within your subject to capture an image you’ll be able to connect with for a lifetime.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Ramzi got started in photography
    • The struggles of learning photography self-taught and mistake Ramzi made
    • Ramzis biggest photographic inspiration
    • The simplicity of Ramzi’s compositions and photographs
    • Why Ramzi shoots primarily in Black and white and the challenges over shooting in color
    • How Ramzi is making a difference and giving back with his photography

    Resources:

    • Cape Town Fashion Photographer Ramzi Mansour’s website
    • Follow Ramzi on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
    • Download my FREE Lightroom Presets!



    251: Rachel Greiman - Everyone Loves Tacos And Margs May 18, 2021

    Rachel Greiman is a Denver based documentary family photographer and copywriter for photographers. Over the years Rachel has helped hundreds of photographers to craft words on their websites that stand out rather than blend in. Today Rachel shares some tips for family photography and copywriting for photographers.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Rachel got started in photography
    • The hardest part about photography for Rachel to learn when new
    • Why Rachel focuses on Family Documentary Photography
    • How Rachel got her start in creative copywriting and some common mistakes photographers make with the words on their website

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • All the things wrong with the words on my own website and simple fixes that sound way more me.
    • Why Focusing on SEO might not be the best strategy for your homepage
    • How to layout the navigation on your website to guide visitors on the right journey

    Resources:

    • Photography Copywriter Rachel Greiman’s website
    • Rachel’s Copywriting for Photographers DIY Guide : Get 15% off with promocode “Beginner15”
    • Rachel on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community


    CS: Quincy Worthington : Community Spotlight May 13, 2021

    Quincy Worthington is a Munster Indiana-based photographer who has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community for his quick wit and helpful advice. Still new on his own photography journey Quincy share how hes able to learn and adjust quickly to take better photos.

    Resources:

    • Quincy’s Website
    • Find Quincy on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
    • Free Lightroom Presets!



    250: Gina and Angie - Revealing the Narrative May 11, 2021

    Angie Rose and Gina Brocker are Boston Massachusetts-based Wedding Photographers with an eye for the moment. Having shot hundreds of weddings they know first hand what it takes to capture beautiful moments and how to create a space for moments to happen in front of the camera. In today’s interview they share just how they are able to reveal the narrative of a wedding day.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Gina and Angie first got started in photography and what struggles they faced in the beginning
    • Why Gina didn’t even consider shooting weddings for the first few years into her photography journey
    • What has changed the most about their photography since they got started
    • The importance of storytelling in your images
    • Why Story trumps perfection
    • How to ensure you’re in the right place at the right time so you don’t miss the moment.

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • What Angie and Gina are doing today to market their businesses
    • A great SEO strategy when it comes to blogging which will not only save you hours putting together but rank you higher in google.
    • The Importance of a mission statement for your business and how to build one for yourself

    Resources:

    • Angie and Gina’s Documentary Wedding Photography Course, Revealing the Narrative
    • Revealing the Narrative on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community


    249: Dina Goldstein - Channeling your Voice Into Photography May 04, 2021

    Dina Goldstein began her career 30 years ago as a photojournalist, evolving from a documentary and editorial photographer into an independent artist focusing on large-scale productions of narrative photography tableaux. Goldstein’s work has been the subject of academic essays and dissertations and has been covered extensively in media around the globe. Goldstein continues to independently produce works and show internationally at commercial and public galleries, art centers, festivals, biennales and museums.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Dina knew photography was going to be an important part of her life
    • What Dina struggled with most when starting out in photography
    • Why Dina left photojournalism
    • Where Dina got the idea for her staged project “Fallen Princesses”
    • How Dina comes up with concepts for her different photo projects
    • The struggle of choosing how to create which images for her various photo projects.

    Resources:

    • Narrative Photographer Dina Goldstein’s website
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community


    248: Why Beginners Take The Best Photos Apr 27, 2021

    This week I talk about how having a beginner’s mindset will set you up best for success and continued growth in your photography journey. I break down 4 tips that will help you stay as much of a beginner as long as possible.

    Tip 1: Do the Opposite

    Go against what you’ve been told to try something new. Use a wide angle lens and get close to your subject or use a telephoto lens and get really far away so your subject is small in the frame.

    Tip 2: Do what others won’t, to take photos like others can’t.

    Last year I interviewed Shane Balkowitch photographers using an almost 200-year-old method to capture images. He doesn’t do it because it’s easy and because so few shoot wet plates he has quickly made quite a name for himself.

    Tip 3: Change Your Rythm

    When you start to feel bored of your photos like you’re taking the same photo over and over again producing the same images, change up your style and allow yourself complete creative freedom in your editing. I use many of the 52 Free Lightroom Presets we offer to go crazy on an image just to see different possibilities.

    Tip 4: Share your Photos

    Being open and sharing your image may feel scary but it’s the best way to learn and grow from others who have come before you to get valuable feedback.

    Resources:

    • Download our 52 Free Lightroom Presets
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    247: Steven Wallace - Why The Film Vs Digital Debate Is Useless Apr 20, 2021

    Steven’s Wallace is a Banff and destination wedding photographer with a passion for film photography. Today we talk about Steven’s love of film, why the film vs digital debate is garbage, and great tips for new photographer looking to get started in film photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Steven got into photography
    • What Steven struggled with most in the beginning and how he overcame it
    • How Steven started shooting weddings
    • Why the film vs digital debate is useless
    • Stevens film photography workflow
    • How Steven edits film and digital photos together to create a cohesive look
    • Where to develop your own film
    • Some great beginner cameras and films to start with

    Resources:

    • Banff Wedding Photographer Steven Wallace’s website
    • Read why Steven loves shooting film
    • Studioc41 Podcast
    • Steven Wallace on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community



    246: Miguel Quiles - Making It Look Simple Apr 13, 2021

    Miquel Quiles is a portrait and beauty photographer, educator, and Sony Artisan. Miquel has a unique style of both photography and education. Miquel can break down complex photography topics into easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks that anyone can learn from. Today Miguel and I talk about the struggles of being a photographer and how to slow down and make it simple.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Miguel got started in photography
    • What was the most difficult part of photography to learn when getting started and how he overcame it
    • Being a sony artisan vs gear doesn’t matter
    • How Miguel’s images have transformed since getting started in photography
    • One piece of gear Miguel thought he needed but never uses.

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to know when Working for Exposure is worth it
    • What is a forward agreement and what it can do to grow your business
    • The #1 way new photographers sabotage their sales and what to do instead

    Resources:

    • Beauty and Portrait photographer Miquel Quiles’ website
    • Find Miquel On Youtube
    • Join me for a LIVE webinar with Phillip and Elieen Blume on how you can maximize your mini sessions.
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community


    CS: Jim Sinicki: Community Spotlight Apr 08, 2021

    Jim Sinicki is a Milwaukee WI based family and senior portrait photographer. After more than 2 years in the Beginner Photography Podcast Community, Jim has carved out his own space for sharing and helping others. In this interview, Jim and I talk about how he got stared, why he loves photography so much, and how his work has changed in a short amount of time.

    Resources:

    • Jim’s photography website
    • Find Jim’s photography on Facebook
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    245: Phillip Blume - Build your Portfolio with Minis Apr 06, 2021

    Phillip and Eileen Blume have spoken on the photography world’s biggest stages about helping photographers earn a living with their camera. After a rocky start in photography that almost bankrupted them, they discovered how powerful the mini session could be when just starting out and even in an established photography business. Today Phillip shares what they did for his business and what it can do for yours too!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Phillip went from high school English teacher to one of the worlds most respected photography educators
    • Why Phillip and Eileen transitioned to minis after shooting weddings for years
    • Why mini sessions are so good for new photographers looking to grow their portfolio
    • How to shoot with intention and get the poses you need
    • How to find the balance between posed and candid shots

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to build trust to grow your business faster
    • How to increase profits AND make happier clients
    • Why sending a gallery link will kill sales and excitement

    Resources:

    • Download the Maximizing Mini Session eBook
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    244: Scott Strazzante - Long Term Photo Projects Mar 30, 2021

    Scott Strazzate is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist with more than 30 years of experience shooting for publications like the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. Scotts Book “Common Ground” is a 2 decades-long exploration of a piece of land that transitioned from Homestead Farm to Sprawling Suburbs. Today we talk about the long-term project, what to look out for, and ideas for you to start your own long-term project.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Scott narrates his experience starting in photography, from his interest in childhood till he took up photography as a full-time job, rather than staying in the family business.
    • Not having to face criticism in the early stages of his career was an advantage in a way, as Scott notes it may have discouraged him from pressing forward. On the other hand, less knowledgeable people appreciating his work kept him going.
    • Studying the photography of other professionals also played a major role in keeping him motivated and inspired.
    • The brightest spot of an image is usually where your eye goes first, and you can learn to control in a split second, how to compose an image that is pleasing to look at.
    • Scott describes the importance of focusing on creating images after gaining in-depth knowledge about your gear, rather than always trying to get new gear hoping to become a better photographer.
    • Having to overcome the fear of interacting with people became paramount, as this was a challenge that came with expanding from sports photography.
    • Scott narrates in detail, events leading up to his "Common Ground" photography project, with no initial plan to create it, as well as the emotion and serendipity surrounding the project. He notes that to date, it is the major work he is known for, and was a personal project rather than a product of affiliation with any paper.
    • I tell photographers that if they want to do a book that people would enjoy, they should take photographs of one block or storefronts, make prints of these, and put them away for years, when these come out later, they will be greatly appreciated.
    • Repetition is something that I always look for in photography, I think it's fascinating, and a good way to make a compelling image. If you can have one of something, two is better.
    • Three acts in a photo story: A beginning, a middle, and an end. When doing a photo story you want this: a cat climbs up a tree, someone shakes the tree, the cat gets out of the tree.
    • Scott describes a major challenge with photojournalism being having to leave people's lives when the story is over especially because you may not be able to continue to just hang around, even if they would want you to.

    Resources:

    • Scott Strazzante’s website
    • Scott’s Prints for sale
    • Scott Strazzante on Instagram
    • Scott Strazzante on Twitter
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    Standout Quotes:

    • "I learned that the brightest spot of an image is usually where your eye goes first" - [Scott]
    • "I don't like getting a new camera because I think the key fo

    243: How to Get to Know Your Camera Mar 23, 2021

    In this episode of the podcast I break down the top 3 ways you can get to know your camera better to be best prepared for them the moment arises.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Read the Manual - Learn things you never knew your camera was capable of!
    • Spend a few hours with the camera shooting - Get to know the tool you use to capture the world and blur the line between visualization and capture!
    • Ask WHY you feel limited - When you know the limitations of your camera you know how to best use your camera.

    Resources:

    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    242: Vanessa Joy - Crying at the Kitchen Table to Canon Explorer of Light Mar 16, 2021

    Vanessa Joy is an award-winning wedding photographer with more than 20 years in business. In 2020 she was named one of Canons Explorers of Light. An exclusive position reserved for photographers who have dedicated their lives to the craft. Today she talks about how she almost chose a different career path and what it was that brought her back to photography.

    Episode Timeline:

    • Vanessa describes her early interest in photography, and when she knew that photography was going to play a big role in her life.
    • Vanessa shares personal shots from her early days in photography.
    • What influenced your preference for portraits in photography?
    • About Vanessa's plans to move to Texas.
    • Vanessa was announced as one of Canon's Explorers of Light.
    • Is there anything Vanessa thinks new photographers should know?

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The marketing efforts that have worked for Vanessa in New York over the past 20 years
    • What marketing efforts Vanessa is using now to build authority when she moves to Texas

    Key Takeaways:

    • The passion had always been there for photography, the realization that it would be a full-time career much later.
    • Highlighting the benefits of her photography career, Vanessa talks about the love for it and the freedom to plan her schedule.
    • Vanessa describes the drive behind her preference for portraits. In a lot of ways, I think I enjoyed photographing people in how I felt, so photographing people is a little bit of photographing them but a lot of expressing who I am.
    • Combining two styles of portrait photography, one where every aspect of the picture is controlled with one where things are allowed to be more natural is possible, and do not have to be mutually exclusive.
    • When you first start in photography it is understandably necessary to try many styles and then hone in on a particular one, but as you get better in that aspect, you get bored and have enough control of your craft to try other things and expand your photography interests while maintaining your brand.
    • Discussing Vanessa's move to Texas, she noted some key differences regarding the technique in her photography.
    • Asides from her technical know-how with the camera, another point Vanessa attributes her Explorers of Light announcement to, was her ability to find simple uses for the camera for the average person, knowing that the company would need that kind of market to make sales on a large scale.
    • To new photographers: Gear doesn't matter, and should not stop you from being a great photographer, and as gear gets more expensive it's good if there's a particular reason. Just keep going at it, you have to love photography for the work itself because that's the thing that's your daily life, not the results.

    Resources:

    • Austin Texas Wedding Photographer Vanessa Joy’s Website
    • Vanessa Joys Website for photographers
    • Vanessa Joy on Youtube
    • Vanessa Joy on Instagram
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Commu

    CS: Eung Ju Kim: Community Spotlight Mar 11, 2021

    Eung Ju Kim (Sean) has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community since buying his camera in early 2018. Since then he has been sharing his work and it continues to develop and advance. His landscapes and beach scenes are simple and relaxing. Today we talk about what photography means to him and his plans to progress is photography in the future.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Starting his photography career with nature sceneries was associated with hiking, which he did more often following a distressing break up with his girlfriend.
    • Sean describes 'finding the beauty of what's there, either in an ugly chaotic scene or in my stage of sadness was the key to finding the true beauty of my journey.
    • Looking back, Sean explains how with experience, he started being able to identify things he could have done differently in a picture and how to look out for such things.
    • Sean explains the motivation behind intentionally creating images with huge surroundings, landscape and people by noting that when we focus on something bigger, our problems seem to be small. His Christian faith also played a role in this preference.
    • Sean explains that he is bored with taking pictures of people, and is trying to figure out what he can add to it.
    • The inspiration for Sean's photography is his Christian faith.
    • For new photographers: Go to a library, read a bunch of books and even if it doesn't make sense, consume it, even if you don't practice it, over time things will start to click. Once things start to click, you will have more questions and you can go and read it again, then it will make sense, and you will gain mastery.

    Resources:

    • Follow Sean On Instagram
    • Flash in a Flash - Flash photography for beginners course
    • Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

    Episode Timeline:

    • [02:20] Introducing today's guest, Sean Kim as he narrates the events surrounding his entry into photography.
    • [07:21] How did the relationship between your photography and nature sceneries come about?
    • [14:10] Looking back, from a technical standpoint, when did you start to notice the things you were doing wrong.
    • [17:04] What differences have you observed between street photography and photographing people after creating rapport.
    • [23:34] How do you achieve the concept of comfort in an image that looks sad?
    • [33:24] Sean discusses his editing method.
    • [34:40] What are you currently struggling with, in photography?
    • [39:05] About Sean's book on the year 2020.
    • [41:09] What inspires you to take photos?
    • [47:19] When it comes to the technical side of photography, what is it that you love?
    • [48:38] Sean's advice for new photographers

    241: James Patrick: Photographing 500 Magazine Covers Mar 09, 2021

    James Patrick is a Phoenix AZ-based commercial and fitness photographer. He has shot more than 500 magazine covers and today we break down what makes a cover photo unique and how to capture the concept.

    Episode Timeline:

    • James narrates how he began his photography career.
    • What was the main source of your photography education?
    • How do you handle the concern that someone may take your photography style and compete with you after teaching them?
    • What is the job description of a Fitness Photographer and how did you get into it?
    • From a technical standpoint, what are you looking out for, that's going to make a photo stand out above the rest to be a cover shot?
    • How do you come up with ideas for the photos that you need to capture?
    • Starting out, was there a point where you had to just make do with your equipment because you didn't have the things you have today?

    Key Takeaways:

    • Starting as a journalist, James had some misapprehension about photography as it did not seem very sustainable as a career choice, he was however open to different options while trying to figure out his passion.
    • James describes how he learned by testing constantly and working as an assistant photographer, even though he already had his own jobs. Key principles gained as an assistant included photography techniques, project bidding, client communication, the general business process, and most especially how to work with subjects onset.
    • There are two extremes of types of photographers, the overly technical ones who focus on measurements and precision when shooting, and the ones who rather feel their way creatively through their imagery. The latter appealed to him more, shifting his focus from taking great pictures which can easily be learned and done, to making images that work, and this became his brand
    • Ask for help, the more you ask, eventually, people will start to give you help.
    • A popular misconception James shared earlier on was that he had to be involved in many niches in photography to have enough jobs, ironically during the recession, he started to lose jobs because many clients would rather hire a niche specialist than a Jack of all trades. This nearly made him give up.
    • Following the decision to be intentional about photography, questions that started to arise include: what work do I need to create? Who do I need to be working with? What images do I need to be in my portfolio? Who do I need to be working for? James describes the importance of overcoming his fears so he could call companies to find people that would be interested in his work.
    • Addressing a common mindset that you need to recreate your portfolio before contacting companies about your photography, it is critical to understand that there is no perfect portfolio. You get better only when you show your work to someone and get feedback, without which you're just in your head and consumer behavior determines everything.
    • Shooting a cover is a construct. What I do with a cover is a commercially viable image. This is an image that is going to help sell the magazine, more often than not it is focusing on all the distracting things that you're removing from the photo, to create a post that's going to jump off the page without being too distracting from the message.
    • We get through the stuff that doesn't work so we can get the one thing that

    240: Ellie McKinney - The Power Of Vulnerability Mar 02, 2021

    Ellie McKinney is a North Carolina based wedding photographer who in her first year full time earned six figures. She attributes much of her success to being open, vulnerable, and taking a stand for a cause she believes in. In this interview Ellie breaks down how she sees the world through her lens and the elements she sees and helping her achieve so much success.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Ellie describes how she got into photography.
    • Looking back at old photos, what are the things you think you would do differently?
    • Elements of an Ellie McKinney photo.
    • How do you ensure that you're able to get the interactions that you're looking for between a couple?
    • Why do you think you've made a quick rise and success both in photography and business?
    • What are those actionable things that you did that you think skyrocketed your success?
    • Ellie describes her transition into full-time photography.

    239: Bryan Caporicci - What To Focus On When Starting Out In Photography Feb 23, 2021

    Bryan Caporicci is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the youngest Canadian photographers to receive this level of achievement.

    Bryan is the host of the Business of Photography Podcast with over 2 million downloads. He teaches at workshops across North America, including industry-leading conventions and conferences such as WPPI, Shutterfest and Canada Photo Convention. Bryan is also the CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio.

    In today’s interview, Bryan talks about the key aspects of photography to focus on when just getting started.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is Clubhouse for photographers
    • Who Bryan is and how he got started in photography
    • His earliest struggles and how he overcame them
    • How to avoid overwhelm when just learning photography
    • What Bryan hopes to achieve by shooting film for personal work

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • What to focus on now to build a business foundation
    • How to leverage local relationships to build bookings
    • The 3 most important pillars of stating a photo business
    • The paradox of the growing heap and how it will help you better understand bookings

    Resources:

    • Bryan Caporicci Wedding Photography
    • The Business of Photography Podcast
    • Sprout Studio - All in one studio management for photographers

    Standout Quotes:

    • "It was my marketing skills, just the fact that I looked at what I did as an entrepreneur...that's what got me to where I was". - [Bryan]
    • "Take it a step at a time, I think that's probably the biggest mistake that I see photographers make, especially in those early days". - [Bryan]
    • "That's when you become a good wedding photographer when you can look at things and go beyond the technical". - [Bryan]
    • "Every overnight success is an overnight success 10 years in the making". - [Bryan]
    • "The future is cheap if you pay for it now". - [Raymond]
    • "Everyone wants success, no one wants to put in the work that success requires". - [Bryan]
    • "Whatever gear you have, is all that you need right now". - [Bryan]

    Key Takeaways:

    • "Clubhouse" is an audio-only social media tool, that allows people to connect either as photographers or with other professionals
    • Bryan shares he has always had a passion for the business side of photography.
    • His experience knowing that most photographers aren't well equipped on the business side motivated the founding of Sprout Studios to offer strategies and tools to help photographers run their business.
    • While most photographers start with an interest in photography and then later incorporate the business side, Bryan had been involved with the busines

    238: Adam Taylor - How To Licensing Your Photos 101 Feb 16, 2021

    Adam Taylor spent years as one of the top BMX photographers in the country before changing career paths to Real Estate and architecture photography. Adam found that he could grow his earnings by licensing the photos he took of high-end homes, to the cabinet, faucet, tile, and furniture manufacturers. Today Adam breaks down how to adopt the licensing mindset and start making more with your images in this interview.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Adam got started in photography
    • What shooting BMX taught him about being a better business later in life
    • What is licensing
    • How to license your photos
    • Who to license your photos to
    • The differences between a real estate image and one you would shoot for a brand to license
    • What gear you need for real estate photography

    Resources:


    CS: Kimberly Irish: Community Spotlight Feb 11, 2021

    Kimberly Irish is an Oconomowoc Wisconsin Based Wedding and Newborn Photographer and moderator of the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group! Kim shares her story of how she got into photography, some of the challenges she faced with things like focus, and even how she made gear buying decisions.

    Resources:

    • Kim’s Website
    • Find Kim on Instagram
    • Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
    • Learn Flash in a Flash!

    237: 5 Ways To Practice Photography At Home Feb 09, 2021

    The second week of February is when we struggle most to keep going with our new years resolutions. Completing a 365 project (photo a day) was at the top of the list for many photographers. So I wanted to provide some inspiration and motivational tips to help keep you going strong!

    5 Ways to Practice Photography At Home In The Cold Winter Months

    1. Carry your camera with you everywhere: Get a light and a comfortable strap to carry your camera around with you everywhere. You don’t need to feel any pressure towards taking photos. Just carry it for now if you wish to become more comfortable with having a camera on you.
    2. Review old photographs: Look through your images of the past year or so and pick out your favorites. Take note of why you love them and focus on going deeper with that in future sessions.
    3. Do an Hourly Challenge: There’s a saying “No matter where you are, there is always a great photo within 5 steps of you” Set a timer on your phone to go off every hour for a whole day and whenever it goes off, find that great photo wherever you are.
    4. Try something new: If you need inspiration but don’t want to look through a thousand photos on Instagram, you can use Lightroom presets on your own work to see different possibilities. You can download my most popular 52 Lightroom Presets for free, below!
    5. Start a long term photo project: Your photography will get proportionally better to how much work you put into it. Create a long-term project as a form of accountability and motivation to keep shooting.

    Resources:

    • Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge Group
    • Download 52 FREE Lightroom Presets

    236: Jen Pierce - Authenticity in Photography Feb 02, 2021

    Jen Pierce is a Columbus GA based Wedding and Maternity photographer. In just a few short years she went from hobbyist to 6 figure business that just opened up a studio, and she attributes her success to one thing, Authenticity. Today she shares how she got started, the struggles she faced, and how to be more authentic with your own images.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • [03:20] Jen shares the story of how she got started in photography.
    • [06:40] Birth Photography as a major part of her work.
    • [21:45] Can you describe your editing style?
    • [26:56] How Jen was able to open her first photography studio in such a short amount of time
    • [28:34] What advice would you give to a new photographer?
    • [31:35] How small or big are the changes that you're making to your photography?
    • [39:00] How to contact Jen

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The reason why Jen was able to go from hobby photographers to bringing in 6 figures
    • Jens Step by step Instagram strategy to booking more clients
    • What Jen is doing today to market her photography business to attract new clients

    Resources:

    • Jen Pierce’s website
    • Jen Pierce on Instagram

    235: Mike Wilhelm - Using Video to Tell Better Stories Jan 26, 2021

    Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The power of storytelling
    • What is a 3 act structure
    • The Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frame
    • How to push the envelope without going too far
    • How to tell a long term story
    • How to come up with creative ideas

    Resources:

    • The Video Maker Podcast
    • Video Maker on Instagram
    • Video Maker on Facebook

    Standout Quotes:

    • "I believe truly that video and photography is really all about stories, no matter what kind of work you're doing" - [Mike]
    • "It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, if it can record images and sounds, it's good enough, you can do amazing things with almost nothing" - [Mike]
    • "Editing is just about making creative decisions in the process of creating and removing pieces that don't need to be there" - [Mike]
    • "The more pieces there are, the more things that will capture people's attention, the harder time they'll have to figure out what's actually going on" - [Mike]
    • "Essentially what we're doing is we're just capturing our lives as photographers" - [Raymond]

    234: Jessica Bellinger - The Humility Paradox Jan 19, 2021

    Jessica Bellinger is an Orlando Florida based wedding photographer and author of a new book called The Humility Paradox. Jessica had a rough start in photography that helped her to see that our life's purpose really boils down to how we treat people that are hard to love. She shares how that has affected the way her photography grew into what it is today.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • [04:45] When did you know that photography was going to play a major role in your life?
    • [07:38] What do you think it is about photography that just makes you feel so passionate about it?
    • [09:35] What were the things you were shooting when you were just at home?
    • [11:45] Was there anything in particular that you struggled with in the beginning?
    • [14:26] Jessica shares that one major area of improvement so far, compared to when she started, is her editing style.
    • [20:19] About Jessica's book "The Humility Paradox" and her backstory
    • [40:30] Who deserves to be a great photographer?
    • [43:06] How to contact Jessica

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Humility has grown Jessicas Business
    • The struggle between being humble and also charging more than most photographers for your own work
    • An in-depth look into how Jessica uses Facebook ads to market her business

    Resources:

    • Jessica Bellinger’s Website
    • Jessica Bellinger’s book The Humility Paradox
    • Jessica Bellinger on Instagram

    CS: Sandra Garzon - Community Spotlight Jan 13, 2021

    Sandra Garzon is a Kilkenny Ireland based photographer who joined the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge last year. After completing her first year I wanted to have her on to chat about what she learned about photography after making photography a daily practice and how she grew as a photographer.

    Resources:

    • Sandra Garzon’s website
    • Sandra Garzon on Instagram
    • Sandra Garzon on Facebook
    • Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Community

    233: Marc Silber - How to Create Meaningful Work Jan 12, 2021

    Marc Silber is a 3X best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. This is his 4th time joining me on the Beginner Photography Podcast.

    He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others.

    He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • [02:15] Our guest for this week "Marc Silber", shares some insight on his recent efforts to reach out to budding photographers.
    • [02:44] Marc points out that most photographers lack a technique for getting inspired, and shares his creative process.
    • [12:58] From Marc's book "Advancing Your Photography": The 5 Stages of Photography
    • [16:26] Where do you think most people get the visualization aspect wrong?
    • [27:55] The biggest struggle with Composition is a lack of "Center of interest".
    • [34:00] Marc explains the commonest goal among photographers.
    • [49:47] How can we dive deeper into the artistic realm of photography?
    • [54:07] Discussing the concept of mentorship

    Resources:

    • Marc Silber’s Website
    • Marc Silber on youtube
    • Marc Silber on Instagram
    • Marc Silber on Facebook

    232: How to become a better photographer in 2021 Jan 05, 2021

    Now that we are in a new year, this week I sit down and brain dump some thoughts on how to become a better photographer in 2021. Come join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community to take part in Photo Minute Mondays where I share a bite-sized photography video every Monday. Some weeks will be technical, others theoretical. Some weeks will be educational while others will have actionable challenges.

    Resources:

    • Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

    231: Best Interviews of The Year Pt:2 Community Dec 29, 2020

    2020 Brought us many interviews from some of the best photographers on how they see and capture the world. Today we hear the continue the conversation and hear from 6 more photographers on the importance of community and the real power of your camera.

    Ashley Marston

    Gary Crabbe

    Heather Lahtinen

    Rhea Whitney

    Joseph Cultice

    Jon Soohoo


    230: Best Interviews of the Year! Pt:1 Tips and Tricks Dec 22, 2020

    2020 brought us many great guests who shared their insights as to how they see the world and continue to make a difference with their cameras. In this episode, we hear from 6 amazing photographers who share some of their best tips and tricks to getting eye-catching photos.

    Seth Miranda

    Seth Brown

    Mary Fisk-Taylor

    Pierre Lambert

    Cris Duncan

    Jenny Stein


    228: #1 Thing Holding You Back As A Photographer Dec 08, 2020

    In this episode, we explore the 1 thing that’s holding you back from growing as a photographer and how you can overcome your biggest obstacle to grow in 2021!

    Resources:

    • Become a premium member to join the Plan Your 2021 Marketing Calendar Live Training
    • https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast

    227: State of the Podcast Address 2020 Dec 01, 2020

    It’s that time of the year where we slow down and reflect on the year past. The podcast has had a lot of growth this year and it is all thanks to you! Today I talk about the state of the podcast and your wins as well!


    226: Andrew Bernstein - The Mamba Mentality And Sports Photography Nov 24, 2020

    Andrew Bernstein is a sports photographer with more than 40 years of experience shooting Basketball. Andy is a Naismith Hall of Fame Photographer and co-authored The Mamba Mentality with Kobe Bryant using Andy’s vast collection of images he captured over his 20-year basketball career.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Andrew Bernstein got started in Photography
    • How Andy got started photographing sports
    • What Andy learned in his long career photographing Kobe Bryant
    • How working with high-level athletes has made Andy a better photographer
    • How photographing sports has changed over the past 40 years
    • What Andy’s associate photographers must know before taking the court and shooting for him.

    Resources:

    • Famed Sports Photographer Andy Bernstein’s website
    • Andy Bernstein on Instagram
    • Andy Bernstein on Twitter
    • Andy’s Legends of Sport Podcast
    • Legends of Sport on Instagram
    • Legends of Sport on Twitter



    225: Alexis Meschi - Build Your Personal Brand Nov 17, 2020

    Alexis Meschi is a personal branding photographer who works with women business owners to create personalized branding assets to grow their businesses.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Alexis accidentally fell into photography and when she knew it was going to play an important roll in her life
    • What Alexis struggled with most when starting out
    • The difference between marketing and branding photography
    • The job description of a branding photographer
    • What you need to capture to start building your personal brand

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The most common objections from someone looking to hire a branding photographer
    • How to use branding assets and turn them into bookings
    • The secrets behind Alexis’ top social media posts with the most engagement

    Resources:

    • Alexis Meschi’s website
    • Alexis on Instagram
    • Alexis on Facebook

    224: Heather Lahtinen - Overwhelm When Getting Started in Photography Nov 10, 2020

    Heather Lahtinen is a wedding photographer and educator at the Flourish Academy. Today we talk about how to deal with overwhelm when getting started in photography and the simple mindset tips you can use to feel more motivated today!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Heather accidentally got into photography
    • What Heather struggled with when learning to use her camera
    • The one mindset switch that will remove the overwhelm around learning photography
    • Dealing with imposter syndrome and how to stand out
    • The difference between comparison and inspiration
    • A mistake Heather made early one that set herself up better or success

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to break past the $100 per session mindset
    • How to NOT lose all your clients when you raise your pricing
    • How to find and define your target client and how to get in front of them

    Resources:

    • The Flourish Academy
    • The Flourish Academy on Instagram
    • Flourish Academy Episode 73: How to deal with imposter syndrome
    • Heathers Free Pricing guide for photographers

    223: Chris Grunder - Photography as Contemporary Art Nov 04, 2020

    Chris Grunder teaches photography at Sonoma State University and is a Director at the Bass and Reiner art gallery in San Francisco. Today we talk about contemporary art and the role that photography can play within it. This is a fun and deep theoretical conversation about why we shoot what we shoot.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Chris got into photography
    • How failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot more
    • What is contemporary art
    • Why Chris moved to New York to work with commercial photographers after getting his masters in fine art
    • What makes up the difference between someone just started in fine art photography and an experienced artist

    Resources:

    • Chris Grunders Website

    • Bass and Reiner

    • Lightroom 101


    222: Dana Arnold - Packing Up And Starting Over Oct 27, 2020

    Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Dana got into photography
    • What Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame it
    • Why Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraits
    • How Dana developed her style and how you can too

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Dana prepares her business for a move across the country
    • Dana’s online marketing strategy and how she connects with potential clients
    • Where Dana is spending money to guarantee bookings when she arrives

    Resources:

    • Monterey Wedding Photographer Dana Arnold’s website
    • Dana Arnold on Instagram
    • Dana Arnold on Pinterest
    • Lightroom 101



    221: The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer Oct 20, 2020

    Most photographers get into photography before they get into editing. So when we start editing our photos there are some pretty common mistakes most new photographers make but there are 4 here today that I think you need to make that will actually help you become a better photographer.

    Check out the show notes to see some of my FIRST DSLR photos taken back in 2007

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/221

    The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer

    Mistake #1: Over Saturation

    If a little extra color is good… a lot of extra color must be GREAT right?

    Mistake #2: Selective Color

    Selective color make your images artistic right?

    Mistake #3: Not Taking Skin Tones Seriously

    You mean every bride doesn’t want to look like zombie on their wedding day?

    Mistake#4: Not Culling my Photos Enough

    If its in focus, its getting delivered! Even if there are 29 of the exact same other phots.

    Join the Free Skin Tones Made Simple 5-Day Challenge!

    The free 5-Day challenge Starts Monday, Oct 26th. Click the link below to learn more and join!

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    220: Tori Wright - How to Work with Models Oct 13, 2020

    Tori Wright is a model with more than 10 years of experience turned photographer. Her understanding of both sides of the camera has helped her grow quick and plant a foundation in the photographic community. Today we talk about the do’s and dont’s of working with models for new photographers.

    This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Tori knew she wanted to focus on photography
    • Where Tori struggled most with technical settings when getting started
    • How Tori’s experience modeling helped prepare her for photography
    • How to pose models
    • How to reach out to models and what you need to tell them before they commit
    • When to know you’re ready to work with models
    • What is TFP
    • What separates a good photographer from a bad photographer for models to work with

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Tori booked her first paid shoot as a photographer
    • Where you need to be to start booking shoots with models
    • Whos pays the model
    • How much to pay a model and what to give them

    Resources:

    • St Louis Headshot Photographer Tori Wright’s Website
    • Find Tori on Instagram
    • The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out

    219: Kelly Lawson - Getting Started with Product Photography Oct 07, 2020

    Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers.

    This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What was the hardest part about photography to learn when getting started
    • How she got started photographing products and why
    • Where to come up with ideas for product photography shots
    • How to add expression and emotion to your product photography
    • Common mistakes made by new product photographers

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Kelly got her first client, and how you can too
    • What Kelly is doing this week to market her business
    • How to charge for product photography, and what to deliver

    Resources:

    • Kelly Lawsons’ Product photography masterclass

    • Kelly Lawson’s website

    • Kelly Lawson on Instagram

    • Kelly Lawson on Pinterest

    • The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out

    218: Mark Hemmings - iPhone Photography for Dummies Sep 30, 2020

    Mark Hemmings is a travel photographer and educator that just published his newest book iPhone Photography for Dummies. An all in one resource for those looking to take better photos with the gear they already have! Today Mark shares many tips on getting better compositions, what apps to use, and how to see light better.

    This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How to take better photos with an iPhone
    • Some of the strengths and challenges when shooting with an iPhone
    • Why there is room for mobile photography and professional dslr photography
    • How to use composition to take better photos without changing your camera settings
    • How to use your iPhone to capture the best moments
    • When you should NOT use an iPhone to shoot

    Resources:

    • Mark Hemmings Website

    • Mark Hemmings on Instagram

    • Mark Hemming’s iPhone Photography for Dummies Book



    217: Kim Beil - Good Pictures - History of American Photography Sep 22, 2020

    Kim Beil is an art history lecturer and associate director at Stanford University. Kim’s new book “Good Pictures” chronicles 50 of the most important photographic techniques over the past 170 years of American photography. Today we talk about just a few of them and dive deeper into how the past mistakes and successes of photography got us to where we are today.

    This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How the rules for taking good pictures are always shifting.
    • How the Vignette came to be
    • Why foreground interest took the world by storm in the mid 1860s
    • The impact Kodak had on the photography industry
    • Why night photography wasn’t possible until 1890 and what were some of the major challenges.
    • Why there was a swing from technical perfection to intentionally breaking long standing photography rules to create images in the 1950s and 60s
    • Why capturing Candids was looked down upon by many established photographers for almost a century
    • What the future of photography looks like.

    Resources:

    • Kim Beil’s website
    • Kim Beil on Instagram
    • Buy Kims Book “Good Pictures”

    216: Gary Crabbe - Master of Landscape photography Sep 15, 2020

    Gary Crabbe is an award-winning photographer and author living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gary began his photographic career spending nearly a decade managing the image library for famed National Geographic photographer Galen Rowell. Since then, his own client and publication credits include the National Geographic Society, New York Times, Forbes Magazine, TIME Magazine, Victoria's Secret, The North Face, Sunset, L.L. Bean, Subaru, The Nature Conservancy, and The Carnegie Museum of Natural History to name but a few.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Gary got started in photography
    • The hardest part about photography for Gary to learn early on
    • What elements go into every great landscape photo
    • The tale-tell signs of an amateur landscape photo
    • How to start focusing on composition
    • What to do when the weather does not cooperate

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to start selling your landscape photos
    • Shooting on assignment vs Shooting personal work
    • All about licensing. How it has changed and how to charge for your work

    Resources:

    • Landscape photographer Gary Crabbe’s website
    • Gary Crabbe on Twitter

    • Gary Crabbe on Facebook

    • Gary Crabbe on Instagram



    215: Shane Balkowitsch - Wet Plate Photography Sep 08, 2020

    Shane Balkowitsch is a wet plate photographer from Bismarck North Dakota. Prior to getting into wet plate photography, Shane had never owned a camera outside of his cell phone. Shane is currently on a mission to capture 1000 wet plates of northern plains native Americans.

    Shanes Wet Plate Process Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S86yNGXlpck

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is wet plate photography
    • How Shane got started with wet plate photography
    • How wet plate photography works
    • Where Shane struggled most when learning wet plate photography
    • Technical challenges of exposing wet plate photographs
    • Why Shane stuck with Wet Plate Photography, knowing that digital photography is much quicker and eaiser to produce an image.

    Resources:

    • Wet Plate Photographer, Shane Balkowitsch’s website
    • Shanes Instagram
    • Balkowitsch documentary on Amazon

    214: Learning Photography Roadmap Sep 01, 2020

    In todays episode of the podcast we breakdown the roadmap in which to learn photography. From buying your first camera to creating beautiful works of art there is a proven roadmap to follow to focus on what matters most.

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The 4 photography business systems you need to take your photo business seriously

    Resources:

    • Online Video Training Course to learn Flash in a Flash with Discount code attached
    • Earn Your First $100 With Photography Youtube Video


    213: Nicole Begley - Pet Photography / Know Your Market Aug 25, 2020

    Nicole Begley is a Dog and Pet Photographer based in North Carolina. Today we talk about some of the challenges of photographing our four-legged friends and how to master your session. We also talk about the business side of pet photography and how to market to pet parents.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What Zoological training taught her about working with animals
    • The hardest part about photography to learn when just starting out
    • How to get pets to cooperate for a shot
    • The difference between an amateur and a professional pet photo
    • Tips for posing your pet

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Why Nicole jumped into an unproven market of photography
    • The best form of marketing Nicole has found to book new clients
    • What photography products pet owners are buying from the sessions
    • How Nicole started booking sessions right away after moving to a new state

    Resources:

    • North Carolina Pet Photographer Nicole Begley’s website
    • Nicole’s Pet Photography training website: Hair of the Dog



    212: Wendy Yalom - High-End Personal Brand Photography Aug 19, 2020

    Wendy Yalom is a San Francisco based high-end personal branding photographer who discovered her passion of personal branding photography after shooting weddings for 10 years. Today we chat about why she chose to leave her successful wedding photography business to pursue an unproven path in photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Why Wendy went to fine art school for photography
    • If Wendy recommends going to school for photography
    • Why Wendy left weddings after 10 years to pursue personal branding photography
    • The difference between personal branding photography and a regular portrait session
    • What Wendy needs to capture at every personal branding shoot to consider it a success

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Why Wendy believes in niching down and is not worried about turning away clients
    • The 4 Marketing Misconceptions every new photographer makes
    • How to market without selling

    Resources:

    • High-end personal branding photographer Wendy Yalom’s website


    211: Gustavo Fernandez - Corporate Event Photography Aug 11, 2020

    Gustavo Fernandez and a Corporate event photographer in San Francisco who started photography after leaving his job as a pharmaceutical rep. Having studied photography under world class wedding photographer Bambi Cantrel and Gustavo got into weddings for a number of years before discovering Corporate event photography. Today he shares why he made the switch and how hes able to make more money working less weekends.

    Enroll in the Sharp Shooter Academy for 70% off!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Why Gustavo felt so passionate about photography to leave his pharmaceutical rep job of more than 10 years to pick up a camera.
    • How Gustavo organically discovered corporate event photography and how its similar to wedding photography
    • How to overdeliver to your multinational publicly traded client
    • How Gustavo turned $10 into $10,000

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to price for business to business events
    • How to use your website to book the job every time
    • Why Corporate events are a better business than weddings

    Resources:

    • San Francisco Corporate Event Photographer Gustavo Fernandez website
    • Enroll in the Sharp Shooter Academy for 70% off!



    210: Rhea Whitney - The KLT Factor Aug 04, 2020

    Rhea Whitney is a Houston Tx Wedding Photographer who left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full time. Today Rhea talks about building your Know Like and Trust factor to attract more clients than ever before and also deliver a world-class experience to your current clients.

    Rhea Whitney is a Houston Tx Wedding Photographer who left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full time. Today Rhea talks about building your Know Like and Trust factor to attract more clients than ever before and also deliver a world-class experience to your current clients.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Rhea got into photography while working as a corporate accountant
    • Rhea’s definition of the Know Like Trust Factor and what it means to her
    • How to build your Know Like Trust factor when just getting started
    • Where Rhea sees so many photographers get the KLT factor wrong in their marketing

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Rhea’s #1 tip to build KLT factor with new clients on Instagram
    • Why you need an email list to keep in contact with potential clients and have them excited to book with you

    209: Finding your Creative Voice Jul 21, 2020

    Finding your creative voice in photography is important to standing out and being able to make an impact. But the road to find your creative voice is not as easy as finding it on amazon and getting 2 day shipping. It can take years to cultivate your voice. But in today’s podcast episode I break down the 4 stages of finding your creative voice.

    The 4 Stages of Finding your Creative Voice

    • Survive
    • Share
    • Stand out
    • Serve

    Survive: You’re just learning how to use your new camera as a tool

    Share: You’re enjoying the process of learning and are happy to share your work as you see consistent progress

    Stand out: You realize that its the photographer who makes photos unique and you can make your work stand out by being true to yourself

    Serve: You are now proficient with your camera enough to be able to help others. Either directly, WITH your camera or indirectly by teaching others how to use their cameras to serve with their cameras.

    Join the Maximizing Mini Sessions Webinar with the Blumes to see how they challenged conventional wisdom to be able to consistently bring home $10,000 per weekend shooting mini sessions.

    Click here to register for the free webinar!


    208: Phillip Blume - Maximizing Mini Sessions Jul 15, 2020

    Phillip and Elieen Blume are husband and wife wedding photographers from just outside Atlanta Georgia who stumbled upon a unique way of doing mini sessions that after years of refining has is now able to consistently earn them $10,000 in a single weekend without watering down their brand. Today we talk about how they do it!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What sets Phillip and Elieen Blume apart from other photographers in their area
    • The rocky start Phillip and Elieen had with mini sessions in the beginning
    • What they struggled with the most when booking mini sessions
    • Why mini sessions are not just for clients who cant afford a regular session
    • How youre going broke shooting $150 mini sessions and why you should be charging less!
    • How their average sale is so high even in a country with the highest poverty rate in the country
    • and how to get enough variety of images in a 20 min mini session

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to set up your mini session funnel
    • Why most photographers get wrong when it comes to minis and how you can get it right
    • How to turn mini session clients coming back year after year after year!

    Resources:

    • Join the LIVE Maximizing Mini Sessions Webinar July 29th at 2pm Est



    207: Jon SooHoo - LA Dodgers Team Photographer Jul 07, 2020

    Jon Soohoo is the head team photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has been photographing important moments in sports for more than 35 years and his photo of Kobe Bryant was used as the cover of ESPN’s memorial issue.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Jon SooHoo knew photography was going to play an important roll in his life
    • One of the best lessons Jon learned while shooting under legendary sports photographer Andy Bernstein
    • What the head photographer of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for shooting and covering
    • How many team photographers shoot a Dodgers game
    • How personally Jon SooHoo takes team losses
    • Whether or not he documents team losses
    • How Jon SooHoo prepared to shoot the LA Dodgers world series game
    • If Jon would get a world series ring if the Dodgers Won the World Series
    • How to prepare for big moments during a game
    • How many photos Jon SooHoo takes in an average game
    • What it takes for a photo to stand out
    • If player superstitions rub off on him as the photographer
    • The one thing Jon would tell a new team photo intern before they took the field
    • How Jon’s day starts when he arrives at the stadium
    • What Jon gets asked most by Dodger fans

    Resources:

    • LA Dodgers Photographer Jon SooHoo on Twitter
    • Jon SooHoo on Instagram
    • Los Angeles Dodgers Insider with photos posted after each game
    • Sports Shooter Academy



    206: Jesse Dittmar: Celebrity Film Portraits Jun 30, 2020

    Jesse Dittmar is a commercial portrait photographer based in Brooklyn who specializes in celebrities and other notable figures. Jesse had photographed celebrities like Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Sting, Charli D’Amelio, Tom Brady, George Takei, David Letterman, Uma Thurman and many many more. In this interview we chat about Jesses early start in photography, what he learned from assisting that he didnt in art school, and the transition to going out on his own and shooting for himself.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Jesse knew photography was going to be an important part of his life
    • Struggles Jesse had with photography early on
    • The magic of developing your own film
    • What Jesse learned when going to art college
    • Why Jesse started assisting other photographers after graduating
    • Who books Jesse to take portraits of celebrities and notable figures
    • How Jesse is able to connect with his subjects in an impossibly short amount of time
    • The importance that music plays in Jesses life and in his photographs
    • What kind of music Jesse plays when he photographs artists like Sting
    • How Jesse approaches vision for his shoots when he just has minutes to grab the shot
    • How much direction Jesse gives to his subjects
    • The one thing Jesse needs from each shoot to consider it a success
    • Why Jesse still shoots film and how he uses it to achieve a signature look

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to nail your client meetings
    • What Jesse was surprised to learn after going out on his own and how he handled the stress
    • What Jesse outsourced in his business to make him a better photographer
    • How to overdeliver to your client to ensure they keep calling you back

    Resources:

    • Celebrity Portrait Photographer Jesse Dittmar’s website
    • Jesse Dittmar’s Instagram
    • Jesse Dittmar’s book “Two”



    205: Gerard Exupery - The NYC Subway Project 1975-1985 Jun 23, 2020

    Gerard Exupery is a New York photographer who just published his new book Subway 1975-1985 which is filled with photos from the New York subway system taken in the late 70s and early 80s. In this chat we talk about the flow of life that happens on the New Yor subway system and the challenged of capturing an era.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Gerard knew photography was going to plan an important part of his life
    • The hardest part about photography to learn when he got started
    • What it was about the subway that captured Gerards attention
    • How to find the decisive moment while in the flow of live on the subway
    • Who are some of Gerards photography influences
    • How Gerard put together a long term project that spanned a decade
    • Some trouble Gerard got into while shooting in NYC in the late 70s
    • What the process was of choosing photos out of a decade worth of images to put into his book
    • What Advice Gerard would give to anyone wanting to take on a long term project

    Resources:

    • Gerard Exupery’s Website
    • Gerard Exerpery’s book Subway 1975-1985



    204: Getting Sharp Focused Photos - Why You're Taking Blurry Pictures Jun 16, 2020

    Taking photos that are sharp is one of the hallmarks of a professional photographer. It shows a clear understanding of their abilities to not only read the scene in front of them but to use their technical knowledge to capture the scene with beauty.

    For new photographers, getting sharp photos can be quite challenging and cause confusion. Part of the time photos don’t turn out sharp because of having the wrong technical settings while the other times, the gear could be at fault.

    Today I break down the 4 reasons why you’re taking blurry photos and how to get sharply focused photos.

    Reason #1: You Missed Focus

    Reason #2: Chromatic Aberration

    Reason #3: Your ISO is too High

    Reason #4: Motion Blur

    Knowing how to use your camera and the effect your camera settings has on an image is imperative to being able to capture sharp photos.

    I'm officially reopening enrollment in my online photography course Auto to Amazing!

    Auto to Amazing is the fastest way to learn photography guaranteed.

    Learn more here

    https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/a2a/?product_id=1217358&coupon_code=FASTMOVER40


    203: TahJah Harmony - Creative Health Bucket Jun 09, 2020

    TahJah Harmony is a southern Louisiana lifestyle photographer and wedding photographer who after several years of hustle to get her photography business going started to feel burnt out and went looking for a way to fill her creative health bucket. This interview and the importance of mental health and creative health is extremely relevant todays world climate.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How TahJah got started in photography
    • What was the hardest part about photography for TahJah to learn
    • The first sign of burn out TahJah felt and how it started to affect her mental health
    • How TahJah defines creative health
    • What aspects of Art school TahJah found most beneficial
    • TahJah’s favorite activities to fill her creative health bucket
    • How TahJah changed her home life to promote better mental health
    • TahJahs favorite apps to help her creative health

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to decide what to do and not do in your business
    • How to turn business tasks creative
    • Knowing when it’s ok to hustle for work of if your just Hustling to hustle.
    • How baking and rock climbing can make us better photographers for our clients.

    Resources:

    • TahJah Harmony’s website
    • The Creative Health Podcast
    • TahJah Harmony on Instagram



    202: Simon Ringsmuth - Weekly Fifty Photo Project Jun 02, 2020

    After the birth of his child, Simon Ringsmuth discovered the power of photography when a friend shared a photo he took of Simons child. Determined to learn photography Simon started a website where he uploads photos weekly and shares what he learned and documents his progression.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Simon got started in photography
    • What Simon struggled with most when he first started shooting and how he overcame it.
    • What has been Simons main source of photography education
    • Why Simon started the website
    • How to protect yourself from burn out when committing to a long term project
    • How to set your own goals
    • Some common info that Simon found to not be helpful when learning photography
    • What Simon was surprised to learn after shooting for the past 7 years

    Resources:

    • https://www.weeklyfifty.com/

    • Register for the free live webinar “The 3 Secrets to Capturing Better Moments With The Camera Gear You Already Have!”



    201: Corey Potter - 10x Your Website Traffic May 26, 2020

    Corey Potter is an expert when it comes to SEO and helps teach SEO for Photographers. Corey has a refreshing take on SEO which is to stop blogging just to blog and start blogging with intention. In this interview, we talk about how you can blog less and grow your website traffic.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The importance of blogging and SEO is fr photographers
    • What most photographers get wrong about blogging
    • How to brainstorm ideas to blog about and then narrow them down to pick a winner
    • What is a featured snippet and how you can utilize them to gain tons of website traffic
    • How many images you should be putting in each blog post
    • How to promote your blog post once its been published
    • The difference between a page and a post
    • How to get google to tell you what people search for
    • 2 of the best paid tools and several free tools to use to get started
    • The one blog family photographers need to write today
    • How to follow up with content you have previously published

    Resources:

    • SEO for Photographers Fuel Your Photos website
    • Fuel your photos FB group

    • GTMetrix



    200: Special Live 200th Episode Celebration May 19, 2020

    In this special episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast that was recorded on Facebook Live, I pay my appreciation to listeners like you and past guests of the show share some special insights on growing as a photographer.

    Resources:

    • Chris Orwig
    • Ashley Marston
    • Sean Brown
    • Cris Duncan
    • Emily Brunner
    • Emma O'Brien
    • Mark Hemmings
    • Martin Moore
    • Matt Druin
    • Mary Fisk-Taylor
    • Nick Church

    199: Megan Breukelman - Growing a Personal Passion Project May 12, 2020

    Megan Breukelman is a new york city-based wedding photographer who had an unconventional start into the industry. Today I'm excited to chat about how to grow a Personal Passion Project.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Megan got started in photography
    • How Megan shot her first wedding at 14
    • What Megan struggled with most when learning photography
    • What is a photography passion project
    • Why you would you want to grow a photography passion project
    • How much detail we need to have when putting together a plan to start a personal project
    • What to do if we dont have everything we need
    • How we can ensure we dont fail at something new

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • When to turn a passion project into a business
    • How even if you are not making money with your personal project can grow your career
    • Different ways to make money with your camera that you have already
    • When to start considering other people opinions on what your project should be

    Resources:

    • New York City Wedding Photographer Megan Breukelman’s Website
    • Megan Breukelman on Instagram
    • Megan Breukelman on Twitter


    198: Ashley Marston - Creative Everyday May 05, 2020

    Ashley Marston is a Vancouver BC based lifestyle birth and family photographer who has been doing a 365 project for the last 6 years. Her work has been recognized by National Geographic and she has recently released an online course on how to capture creative photos every day.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Ashley knew photography would play an important roll in her life
    • Why she thinks so many struggle with creativity
    • What Ashley does every year with her 365 images
    • How Ashley is documenting her life with a family during the Corona Virus Pandemic
    • How Ashley stays creative with Creativity Boosters
    • Why she stopped photographing families to focus on birth photography
    • Why you should not start a 365 in January
    • The power of self-portraits and the 3 step process to shoot them well
    • How Ashley puts a creative spin on her images
    • The creative roll that editing has on Ashleys photos
    • Who and what inspires Ashley creativly

    Resources:

    • Ashley Marston on Instagram
    • Ashley Marton’s website
    • Ashley’s Online Course “A Daily Occurrence: Creative Everyday”



    197: Joseph Cultice - Photos of Pop Stars Apr 28, 2020

    Joseph Cultice is a creative commercial pop star photographer who has shots print and advertising campaigns for bands like no doubt, Ozzy Osborne, Kelly Clarkson, juicy J, 3oh3, moby, Korn, Enrique Iglesias, Marilin Manson, Christina Aguilera, Joe Satriani, nine-inch nails, Rod Stewart, Garbage, beck, kid rock, Boy George, sting, brjork, Outcast, the chemical brothers, The Jonas Brothers, Jeff Lynne, and Beyonce, just to name a few. Today we talk about what it takes to take photos of pop stars.


    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Joseph got started in photography
    • When Joseph Cultice knew photography would play a major role in his life
    • What Joseph Cultice struggled with most when getting started in photography
    • What is the job description of a pop star photographer
    • Who reaches out to start a campaign for a musical artist
    • How to build report when working with new artists
    • How much of the final image comes from Joseph Cultice’s vision vs the bands vision
    • A misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a pop star photographer
    • One of the most challenging shoots Joseph Cultice has had and how he handled it
    • How to create images unique for each artist while still keeping consistency across your body of work
    • How Joseph Cultice knows if he did a good job

    Resources:

    • Pop Star Photographer Joseph Cultice’s Website
    • Joseph Cultice on Instagram



    196: Mary Fisk-Taylor - Sifting Through the Noise Apr 21, 2020

    Mary Fisk Taylor is a Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer and co host of the Get your Shoot Together podcast. Today Im excited to talk about sifting through the noise in this busy world of many photographers.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Mary got her start in photography
    • What Mary struggled with most when learning photography
    • As a long time member of the PPA her views on how the industry has changed the most
    • How Mary has been able to keep up and sift through the noise of other photographers
    • as adversity, Mary has to overcome to be the powerhouse she is today
    • What misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a photographer for 20 years
    • As a print competition judge, one thing that stands out to her immediately as an amateur photo

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Creating email campaigns for photographers
    • how to use your marketing message
    • Great third party marketing idea for family photographers
    • Why Mary thinks so many photographers fail to break past that $75 starting price point

    Resources:

    • Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer Mary Fisk-Taylors website
    • Get your Shoot Together Podcast



    195: Seth Miranda - The Creative Realm Apr 14, 2020

    Seth Miranda is a creative commercial photographer whose work just has to be seen to be fully understood who had a really unconventional start in photography. Today we talk about the creative journey that he has taken and how he builds a shot from what it is that he sees in his head. Seth is also a contributor to Adorama TV

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What about Photography Clicked for Seth
    • The technical skills Seth learned shooting BMX on film
    • The hardest part of learning photography with the long review process of film
    • When Seth transitioned from shooting BMX to working in a studio
    • Where the ideas come from for Seths photos
    • How close a final photo turns out compared to the vision in his head
    • How to make do with the lighting gear you have
    • What most new photographers dont understand about lighting
    • Where Seth draws inspiration from
    • Where Seth sees the creative limit

    Resources:

    • Seth Mirandas Website

    • Seth Miranda on Instagram

    • Seth Miranda on Youtube

    • Find Seth On Adorama TV

    • Seth’s Fuji GFX100 Review


    194: Pierre T. Lambert - Travel / Adventure Photography Apr 07, 2020

    Pierre T. Lambert is a travel photographer and youtuber with more than 183,000 subscribers who follow him for his photography challenges and tutorials. Today we talk about how you can take better photo of your next travels.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Pierre got started in photography
    • What about photography connected so well with him
    • What Pierre struggled with most when learning to shoot
    • The difference between travel and landscape or street photography
    • Tips for photographing strangers
    • How much gear to pack on a vacation
    • How to keep your photos safe and backed up on the road
    • What new photographers get wrong when shooting their own travels

    Resources:

    • Pierre Lambert’s website

    • Subscribe to Pierre Lambert on Youtube

    • Follow Pierre Lambert on Instagram


    193: Happy World Backup Day Mar 31, 2020

    March 31st is world backup day and what better excuse to we need to ensure our photos are backed up and safe from potential disaster.

    Head to the show notes to download the image backup workflow PDF.

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/193


    192: Cris Duncan : Season Your Photos With Lighting Mar 24, 2020

    Todays guest is Lubbok Tx Family and Portrait photographer Cris Duncan. Cris's work displays incredible use of lighting and today I look forward to learning more about how he sees the world and masters light.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Checklist for a great image
    • How Cris got his start in photography
    • The hardest part of photography to learn when Cris got started
    • Where Cris’s love for lighting started
    • Why Lighting is so important
    • What to look for to find the best light, natural or artificial
    • How new photographers get lighting wrong
    • Where to start with getting into lighting equipment
    • How Cris had to make do with what he had when he first started

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How lighting can increase your sales
    • How to break past the $75 price point when starting out shooting portraits
    • How to make clients feel special when working with them


    Resources:

    • Cris Duncans Website


    191: Gary Hughes - 500 Headshots In A Day Mar 17, 2020

    Gary Hughes is a headshot photographer from Orlando Florida and co-host of the PhotoBomb Podcast. Today I’m excited to chat about organizing and shooting high volume headshots.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Gary got started in photography
    • What Gary struggled with most when learning photography
    • What is the the job description of a headshot photographer
    • What the difference between a headshot taken by a professional and an amateur
    • 3 steps to building a headshot
    • How to make do with the lighting gear you have
    • How to make do without a studio and be taken seriously as a professional photographer
    • How to approach every new person who sits in front of your camera to take their photo

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to price 500 headshots
    • The tools to marker yourself and your photography business
    • A simple but effective marketing strategy
    • How to spend less time editing and delivering to maximize your profit

    Resources:

    • Gary Hughes Website
    • Gary Hughes on Instagram
    • Gary Hughes on Twitter
    • Gary Huges on Facebook
    • Fuji x100V review

    190: Melissa Dusette - Personal Branding Photography Mar 10, 2020

    Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we can add it to the services we offer.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The unconventional way Melissa got her start in photography
    • What aspect of photography Melissa struggled with most to learn
    • What is personal branding photography and why its important
    • Whats the difference between a portrait or headshot session and a personal branding photography session
    • What Melissa looks for to nail her personal branding sessions
    • How Melissa had to make do with the gear she had to complete a job

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How clients find Melissa to book a personal branding session
    • How we can add personal branding photography services to increase our revenue
    • How to create packages for personal branding photography
    • What 3 questions you can ask to bring your clients more business and build them out a marketing plan

    Resources:

    • Melissa Dusette’s website
    • Melissa Dusette on Instagram
    • Melissa Dusette on Facebook

    189: Luci Dumas - Family Heirloom Photography Mar 03, 2020

    Luci Dumas has always been crazy about kids which is good because she’s been photographing them for more than 30 years. She’s a certified master photographer through the PPA and has won numerous top awards in local and national competitions for her beautiful photographs. Recently she has started sharing all of her years of experience as the host of The Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Luci got started in photography
    • Where Luci struggled most when learning photography and how she overcame it
    • Tips to get kids to slow down and listen during a shoot
    • How to make do with the gear you have
    • A tip listeners can use to take better photos of kids
    • The photogrpahy industry Luci sees is exploding

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to double your income with one small tweak
    • How Luci manages working and having clients come in and out of her home
    • The biggest hurdle Luci had to overcome when transitioning from weddings to families
    • The power of being a trusted advisor
    • The perception of “custom”

    Resources:

    • Luci Dumas Photography
    • Luci Dumas Coaching
    • $50 off my new course Lightroom 101

    188: Is Editing Your Photos Cheating Feb 25, 2020

    Is editing cheating?

    It is a question that’s been asked for a long time by new photographers. Having your skills be at a level to be able to get your photos right in-camera is something many photographers strive for and in a world where we slap an instagram filter on everything before posting it, the legitimacy of editing is often questioned. But is it cheating? A recent study said that wedding photographers spend 55% of their time editing and just 4% of their time shooting. There is a huge gap there.

    The key is to be more efficient with Lightroom. If even professional photographers can get this wrong and spend 12x more time editing than shooting there is a clear gap that you can take advantage of to be able to edit with speed and organization. It all comes down to mastering the fundamentals.

    That is why I have created Lightroom 101.

    From Import to Export create a powerful photo editing workflow to spend less time wondering what sliders do what and spend more time shooting what you love!

    Click below to learn more. Enrollment closes March 5th.

    https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/lightroom-101

    Resources:

    • Learn Lightroom 101
    • Wedding Photography Stats

    Click the image to learn how to finally master Lightroom
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    187: Jenny Stein - Use Your Camera To Make The World A Better Place Feb 18, 2020

    Jenny Stein is the host of the Family Photographer Podcast. On season 2 of her show, she explored how to make the world a better place with our cameras. Today we chat about what Jenny learned during her interviews and we explore the 365 a lot deeper for the challenges we face.

    Resources:

    • The Family Photographer podcast
    • Daily Photo Challenge Facebook Group

    186: Sean Brown - Social Senior Photography Feb 11, 2020

    Sean Brown is a Senior portrait photographer in Portland Or who left the "Safe" Pre-med path to pursue photography. Today Im excited to learn about what made Sean make the switch and the difficulties faced by learning the new technical path of photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Why Sean transitioned from Per-Med to photography
    • What was the hardest part of photography to understand for Sean and how he overcame it
    • How Sean achieved what he wanted to early on with entry-level gear
    • How to be smart about being unique
    • How Sean ensures each senior portrait session is unique to the senior while remaining consistent
    • What it means to be a senior portrait photographer
    • Something early on Sean overlooked in photography but wished he hadn’t

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Why so many photographers struggle to break past $75 and how you can do it
    • The importance of social media for seniors and the best platform that books Sean most of his gigs.
    • The importance of physical products and how to communicate the value of physical products

    Resources:


    185: Imaging USA - Top Photographers Answer 5 Questions Feb 04, 2020

    Last month I traveled to Nashville TN to attend the Imaging USA conference put on by the PPA. I was there for 4 days and meet some of the most amazing people including some past guests of the show, and new friends. I asked each photographer the same 5 questions to get their take on the industry and how to stand out past your photos.

    Resources:

    • Vanessa Joy’s Website
    • Vanessa Joy’s Off-Camera Flash Book
    • Bernie Griffiths Website
    • Phillip and Eileen Blume
    • Atlanta Headshot Photographer Eric Bern
    • Candace Ashfords Website
    • Luci Dumas’s Website

    184: Rob Tannenbaum - Headshot Photography For Beginners Jan 28, 2020

    Today’s guest is Rob Tannenbaum a New York City Headshot and Corporate Event Photographer. A master photographer with more than 15 years of professional shooting experience, today we are going to talk about the world of headshot photography and how you can get started

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Rob got his start in Photography
    • How studying for his Masters in Communication helped Rob become the photographer he is today
    • Where Rob struggled most to learn photography and how he overcame it
    • What is a headshot
    • Who gets headshots and what’s the point of a headshot
    • How many photos Rob takes and delivers from each session
    • The importance of micro-adjustments when posing
    • How to get started with lighting headshots
    • How to take acceptable headshots even if you’re using entry-level gear
    • Some signs of what makes an amateur headshot

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to price headshots
    • How Rob handles retouching
    • How other photographers complicate the process
    • And what questions to ask your clients to get the best results

    Resources:


    183: Hope Taylor - Perfecting The Senior Photography Experience Jan 21, 2020

    Hope Taylor is a Charleston SC senior portrait photographer who has build quite a following with her signature look and client experience. Today I’m looking forward to talking about client experience, posing and attracting clients!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is Senior Photography
    • How hope got into photographing seniors
    • What Hope struggled with most behind the camera
    • Posing tips to help self-conscious teens feel comfortable and confident
    • How to manage your fall schedule when everyone wants photos
    • How Hope delivers her photos to her clients
    • How Hope makes her photos social ready to post
    • What gear Hope brings to a session

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to market to seniors
    • Handling the Senior and Parent Relationship
    • How to speak to a senior as an ideal client
    • And the Legalities of photographing and posing photos of minors online
    • What to do if a client doesn’t tag you in their photos they upload.

    Resources:

    • Charleston SC Senior Photographer Hope Taylor’s website


    182: Martin Moore - Following Your Passion and Landing Your Dream Job Jan 14, 2020

    Martin Moore is a commercial product photographer for KOSS Headphones from Milwaukee Wisconsin who after 20 years as a mechanic left his job to become a full-time staff photographer. Today we’re going to chat about leaving your job and following your passion.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The unconventional start Martin got in photography
    • What it was about photography that got Martin so excited while working as a mechanic
    • Where Martin learned photography
    • How Martin booked and shot his first wedding
    • What about the technical side of photography is most challenging
    • How a commercial product photographer gets ready for a shoot
    • What its like working and shooting for a large company
    • How much gear Martin uses and his most used piece of equipment during a shoot
    • What Matin heard being taught as gospel to beginners but in practice is’’t as important

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • What you need to be valuable in today’s workforce as a photographer
    • The pros and cons of being a staff photographer vs a freelance photographer
    • How to get the attention of a company you want to work for
    • Why building a personal brand is so important even when working as an employee

    Resources:

    • Martin Moore Photography
    • Martin Moore on Instagram
    • Martin Moore on Youtube
    • Martin Moore on Twitter


    181: 3 Biggest Photography Lessons to Learn and Grow in 2020 Jan 07, 2020

    To be a photographer is to grow. Photography is as much a technical skill as it is a creative escape yet we fall hard in the trap of how much gear matters and how important certain aspects of photography are that we get lost and have a hard time finding out own path which leads to losing the creativity. Today I break down the 3 biggest lessons you need to learn in 2020 to grow as a photographer.

    Lesson 1: The Gear Does Not Matter

    When building the fundamentals it does not matter if you use a $25 camera or a $2500 camera. Your results will look the same. I would argue that the more you limit yourself when getting started the stronger the photographer you will be later on. You can see examples of my iPhone 3G camera photos below. Use what you have to Make more.

    Lesson 2: There Is No Competition

    Competition seems everywhere. Coke v. Pepsi - AT&T v. Verizon - Ferrari v. Lamborghini. Sure each of these companies offer the same thing but they are all unique in the way they do it. There are a million other photographers out there, but some stand out, why? Because they are different, they don’t keep up with everyone else, they follow their passions and explore their creativity to create unique pieces. Don’t worry about others, do what feels right to you.

    Lesson 3: You Don’t Have To Be An Expert to Start

    An expert is someone with the knowledge and know how to create something in just about any situation. That knowledge and know how comes from experience. You don’t gain experience unless you actually do something, practice. You have more access to gear with whats in your pocket than ANYONE just 20 years ago. Make what you have work to gain the experience and grow into the photographer you want to be.


    180: Top 10 Interviews of 2019 and Your Biggest Take Aways! Dec 30, 2019

    2019 has been a fantastic year for the podcast. I learned a lot about photography through the interviews I had with photographers, and so did you!

    I took the top 10 most downloaded podcast interviews of 2019 and reached out to you the listeners for your biggest takeaways and shared them here in this 2019 wrap up episode.

    The top 10 most downloaded interviews of 2019, in numerical order, are

    Valerie Jardin

    Nick Church

    Andy Mumford

    Mark Hemmings

    Sara Blanco

    Marc Silber

    Chris Owens

    Dan Milnor

    Dave Maze

    Hannah Chia


    179: How To Use Your New Camera Dec 23, 2019

    Congratulations on your new camera! You are about to embark on a long and fulfilling journey into the world of photography. You are full of hopes and momentum to start taking great photos and I am here to help you get there.

    But with all the buttons and dials on your camera, you may be feeling overwhelmed. So today I’m going to help you get started with your new camera!

    It all comes down to just 3 settings that will control every image you take.

    ISO

    Aperture

    and Shutter Speed.

    Today I break down what each one does and how you can use them to get the photos you dream of taking!

    Resources:

    • 5 Essential Pieces of Photography Gear for Beginner Photographers

    178: How to Set Photography Goals that Stick! Dec 16, 2019

    Setting goals can be a difficult task. Well, setting goals isn’t difficult but setting goals that stick is a difficult task. We know this because 83% of new years resolutions are broken by February. Therefore the problem to solve is how to set BETTER goals. Today I share my 9 steps process for setting photography goals that stick.

    Step 1: Realize you need to make a change

    You can only make change when you WANT to change.

    Step 2: Figure out WHERE you need to make a change

    Ask yourself “What feels broken” “What do I need help with” because where you feel the most pain you can make the most growth.

    Step 3: Set More Epic Goals

    Don’t set goals too crazy or too simple. “Book 60 weddings” when you have never shot a wedding is crazy. “Learn Photography” it too simple. Create a goal thats in between.

    Step 4: Write down your goals and make it seen

    When you physically write out your goals on paper you’re 43% more likely to achieve them. When you post them somewhere you see them every day you increase that chance exponentially. My goals are posted above my computer.

    Step 5: Make Baby steps

    Make baby steps that it will take to achieve your goals to keep the momentum going.

    Step 6: Make a challenge out of it

    When you turn your goals into a game you’re more likely to keep up with the baby steps. Write them down on a calendar and mark them off every day.

    Step 7: Check in with your goals

    Set a date on your calendar quarterly to check in with your goals, re assess, and plan for the next quarter for new goals.

    Step 8: Hang out with people who are also moving forward

    “You are the sum of the 5 people closest to you” When you spend more time with photographers doing great things, you will elevate your skills and desire to do great things. Nowhere is that more important than when you go from hobby photographer to making money with your camera. Surrounding yourself a group of others dedicated to growing their business and making money is the key to quick growth.

    Become a premium member and get access to the premium members facebook group to surround yourself with like-minded hungry photographers!

    Step 9: Simulate what your life would look like after you hit your goals

    Achieving your goals both planning and motivation. Picturing your life after you achieve your goals will give you the motivation you need to keep going!


    177: State Of The Podcast Address Dec 09, 2019

    Today is the state of the podcast address. I share how the podcast grew in 2019 and some of the biggest takeaways for new photographers.


    176: How YOU Grew As A Photographer This Year! Dec 02, 2019

    Throughout all of 2019 I ended every episode with a reminder to focus on yourself. A Reminder that we are all artists and in a world of youtube videos telling what camera gear to buy, blogs showing exactly where our lights should be places, and facebook posts telling us why we are doing it all wrong, that sometimes we need to step back and do what WE want to do. Explore what we want to explore. Today I chat with 3 members of the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group who I personally saw substantial growth in their work in 2020. I want to know what they did and how they focused on themselves to grow their skills. Special shoutout to Kimberly, Saul, and Jim for sharing with you all.

    Become a premium member by December 18th and get your first month for free!

    • Click Here to Learn more about the premium membership


    175: Chris Orwig - Authentic Portraits Nov 25, 2019

    Chris Orwig is a Portrait photographer from sunny southern California. He is known for his ability to create portraits that are truly authentic and captivating. Today I’m excited to dive in and find out more about the process of capturing the human essence in a single frame.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How a car accident got Chris into photography
    • The hardest part of photography and the technical side for Chris to learn
    • What a portrait photographer does
    • How to get great portraits
    • What is the goal of every image Chris takes
    • How much preparation goes into each shoot
    • How much posing Chris does
    • A common misconception Chris hears being taught to new portrait photographers
    • What an amateur portrait looks like
    • The one thing you need to focus on in 2020 to take better portraits

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Chris booked his first client and how it went
    • How Chris communicates value more than just the ole 15 mins and 4 images
    • How important printed products are for Chris’s photography business

    Resources:


    174: Dima Sytnik - AI and the Future of Editing Nov 18, 2019

    Dima Sytnik is the Cheif Technical officer of Skylum, the company behind the photo editing software Luminar. With their newest release Luminar 4 they promise to save you time when editing by using AI to assist in the most mundane parts of the editing process.

    Click Here To Learn How AI Can Speed Up Your Editing Workflow and Order Now!

    Use Code “BPP” for $10 OFF Your Order of Luminar 4!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Skylum got started in photography
    • How AI can speed up our editing
    • The privacy concerns with AI and how Skylum solved them
    • Why Luminar 4 is different than any other photo editor
    • How AI Sky replacement works
    • Most common issues photographers face when retouching portraits and how Luminar 4 solves them
    • Who Luminar 4 is perfect for

    Resources:

    • Learn More About Luminar 4 HERE



    173: Misha Wynn - How to be a Second Shooter Nov 12, 2019

    Misha Wynn is a luxury wedding photographer from Dallas Texas who today talks about how to be the best second shooter you can be!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is a second shooter in photography
    • Why become a second shooter
    • The roll a second shooter plays with the main photographer
    • The biggest challenges finding a second shooter
    • Do second photographers edit their own photos
    • The difference between a good second shooter and a great second shooter
    • A misconception people have about being a second photographer

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • What do you pay a second shooter
    • How to get your first opportunity second shooting
    • How to know when you can financially afford a second shooter
    • How to protect yourself legally when hiring a second shooter

    Resources:

    • Misha Wynns website
    • Misha Wynn on Facebook
    • Misha Wynn on Instagram



    172: Different Photography Business Models and How To Pick The Right One For You Nov 05, 2019

    A business model is a conceptual structure that supports the viability of a product or company and explains how the company operates, makes money, and how it intends to achieve its goals.

    Choosing the right business model is more important than you could know for creating a photography business that can support you and your family financially and live a life with less stress and overwhelm.

    The two business models that are at polar opposites of each other are

    Shoot and Burn

    Boutique

    Everything else falls in between these two.

    Shoot and burn photography is focused more on high volume at lower prices. As a shoot and burn photographer, you are simply selling your time.

    Boutique photography is client focused shooting less volume but at higher prices. As a boutique photographer, you are selling your art and vision.

    In this episode, I go more in-depth on the two different business models and share how you can eliminate all competition.

    Resources:

    Picture Perfect Pricing LIVE Workshop - November 14th 6pm EST.

    https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/picture-perfect-pricing-live-workshop


    171: Gavin Wade - Creating An Amazing Client Experience! Oct 28, 2019

    Gavin Wade is a wedding photographer from Orange county whos clients can not stop singing his name. You have to see the length of the reviews his clients leave about his photos. Gavin is also the founder of CloudSpot the Client photo gallery and delivery system that has quickly won over my heart. Today we are going to be talking about how to deliver a world-class client experience with your photography!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Gavin started his wedding photography business
    • Why Gavin loves shooting weddings
    • How many weddings Gavin has shot
    • The simple thing many new photographers overlook that is costing them success
    • The importance of focusing on the client experience
    • How to ensure your photos are unique and personal for each client

    170: Vincent Pugliese - The Only Marketing Strategy You'll Ever Need Oct 21, 2019

    Vincent Pugliese is a photographer and business coach with more than 25 years of photography experience with both Sports and Weddings. He has built his business without spending any money on advertising or facebook ads. He shares how he did it with the only marketing strategy you’ll ever need to be successful.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Vinny got the opportunity to photograph the Stanley Cup Championship
    • What makes building a personal network better than running facebook ads
    • Why there is so much push back on in person networking
    • The simplest way to so appreciation to someone who has given you value

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Vinny moved to a new state and booked a high ticket wedding the first day they moved
    • How to build relationships with venues
    • and a step by step process for who to reach out to and what to say when growing your personal network

    Resources:

    • Download Vinny’s free audiobook “Freelance to Freedom”
    • Vinny’s podcast “Total Life Freedom”

    169: Shooting Film: Waste Of Money Or Key To Greatness? Oct 14, 2019

    Shooting Film has always been seen as the purists’ form of photography. All mechanical and get it right in camera. Today with digital photography film is seen as the ultimate test of your abilities as a photographer. If you can shoot film you are great at photography. Today I talk about the stigma that shooting film has and whether or not shooting film is right for you!

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    168: Success Without Social Media? Oct 07, 2019

    Social media overwhelm is real. And after Kimberly in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group asked of its importance I knew this topic had to be talked about. So today I share how you can be successful as a photographer without social media and tips on how you can simply remove the overwhelm of using social media to promote your photography.

    Resources:

    • 6 Step Photography Business Plan
    • Canon drops photographer for lack of followers
    • Hootsuite
    • Planoly
    • Dan Milnor Interview
    • Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group

    167: Photographers Summit - What it takes to get started! Sep 30, 2019

    With the launch of my course Auto to Amazing students got access to several live Q&A sessions with well respected and successful photographers where they could ask specific questions they had about getting started in photography. This is a mega interview with Photographers Nick Church, Matt Payne, and Andrew Hellmich.

    Resources:

    • Nick Church Photography
    • Matt Payne Photography
    • F Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
    • Andrew Hellmich - Impact Images
    • Andrew Hellmich PhotoBizX Podcast
    • Online Photography Course for Beginners - Auto to Amazing

    166: Emma O'Brien - Tackling Black Dog Syndrome Sep 23, 2019

    Emma O'Brien has been a portrait and pup photographer (as in dogs) for more than a decade. Her series "The Black Series" gained her international attention and raised awareness for shelter animals that I cant wait to talk about.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Emma got into photography
    • What came first people or pets
    • Why Emma left wedding photography
    • What was Emma’s main source of photography eduction
    • The hardest part about photography to learn
    • Where Emma got the idea for The Black Series
    • When Emma first got involved with shelter animal photography
    • How Emma keeps her subjects still and focuses
    • How to add emotion and story to your photos of pets
    • Commonly bad info Emma hears being taught to new photographers

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to make money photographing pets
    • How to convince pet owners to the worth of pet photography

    165: Hannah Chia - Learning Photography One Bite At A Time Sep 16, 2019

    Hannah Chia is a vegan food blogger from Portland Oregon. She photographs her recipes and then shares the delectable looking images for the world to see. Today I am excited to chat about the impact learning photography has had on her success.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Hannah got her start in photography
    • The hardest part about photography for Hannah to learn
    • Why Hannah upgraded from her cell phone to a DSLR to photograph her food
    • What is food styling
    • How to start food styling
    • The importance of dishware
    • How Hannah takes flat lay photos
    • The camera gear Hannah uses to photograph food
    • The importance of lighting food
    • How Hannah was able to keep her look consistent after moving across the country
    • How many photos Hannah takes per recipe
    • How to achieve a photography style
    • Signs of an amateur food stylist and photographer

    Resources:

    • Vegan Food Recipe Blog Hannah Chia’s Website
    • Hannah Chia on Instagram



    164: Dave Maze - Gear Talk from a Professional Gear Reviewer Sep 09, 2019

    Dave Maze is a professional camera gear reviewer for Kinotika and host of the Polar Pro Golden Hour Podcast. It is his job to tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly of the new cameras on the market so you can make better-informed buying decisions! Because lets face it, camera gear is not cheap. Today Dave and I talk in depth about camera gear and how to make the right decision for you!

    Click for a Full List of Photography Terms

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Dave learned camera exposure
    • The hardest part about photography for Dave to learn
    • Why Dave started reviewing gear
    • How Dave decides what to focus on with his gear review
    • Daves takes on full frame vs crop sensor camera
    • The difference between a $5000 camera vs a $500 camera and who needs what
    • What piece of gear Dave never uses
    • Common bad info Dave hears being taught to new photographers
    • Daves take on the best travel camera
    • How many megapixels Dave thinks is too much
    • Daves take on using two different camera manufacturers
    • The importance of ND filters and Polarizer filters

    Resources:

    • PolarPro Golden Hour Podcast
    • PolarPro
    • Kinotika Camera Gear Reviews
    • Dave Maze Website
    • Best Cameras Under $500
    • Canon M50
    • Canon 90D
    • Sony a6000

    163: Nur Tucker - Underwater Wildlife Photography Sep 02, 2019

    Nur Tucker, an underwater photographer with decades of experience whos work has to be seen to be believed! Today I am excited to to chat about some of the challenges that shooting underwater presents!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Nur got into photography
    • What drew Nur to underwarter photography
    • What came first, Nurs love of photography or diving
    • Some Safety concerns photographers need to worry about while underwater
    • How Nur plans to photograph sea life like sea lions, clown fish, and turtles.
    • How much preparation is involved to bring a camera underwater
    • Nurs most used piece of gear
    • The underwater camera housing Nur uses to photograph underwater
    • How to plan for your shot when you cant change lenses
    • How much creativity Nur has with all the constraints of being underwater
    • What you need to know to get started shooting underwater

    Resources:

    • Underwater wildlife photographer Nur Tucker’s website
    • Nur Tucker on Instagram
    • Nur Tucker on Facebook

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    162: How To Make More Time For Your Photography Aug 26, 2019

    Photography can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. But it can be difficult to find time to shoot when you have a full plate with a family and full time job. Today I share 7 steps that will help you regain lost time so you can get out and spend more time shooting and practicing photography!


    161: Daniel Milnor - Story Telling without Social Media Aug 19, 2019

    Daniel Milnor is a self proclaimed creative evangelist, disinclined to social media, film shooter his work can be found in the Los Angeles museum of art, and the George Eastman house. Today we talk all finding and telling the best story.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Daniel got started with photography
    • Why Daniel went to college to learn photography
    • What Daniel hoped to learn by going to college
    • If Daniel thinks college is still relevant for photographers
    • What Daniel has to capture to consider a shoot a success
    • How much of Dan’s stories are planned out
    • How Daniel goes about planning a trip and story to capture
    • How shooting film has made Daniel more connected to his work
    • Why Daniel swears off social media
    • How not being on social media has effected his work
    • What Daniel feels is the best way to share his work if it’s not on social media

    Resources:

    • Daniel Milnor’s website
    • blurb.com


    160: Aaron Nace: Mobile Editing 101 Aug 12, 2019

    Aaron Nace is the host of Phlearn the educational website and amazing youtube channel focused on photography and post production with Lightroom and Photoshop Tutorials. In this interview we talk all about editing with all the options available for mobile!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Aaron got started in Photography and Photoshop Tutorials
    • What a post production artist does and why Aaron considers himself equally a photographer
    • The difference between lightroom and photoshop
    • Why you should be editing on mobile
    • What apps to use to edit photos on your phone
    • The downsides of editing on mobile in 2019
    • What you should do to your boring photos before uploading them to facebook
    • and How to know when youre done editing

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How new working photographers can improve their workflow
    • How to use mobile editing to your advantage with clients
    • The best way to manage client expectations
    • How to find the balance between perfection and progress to not waste time

    Resources:

    • Learn Lightroom and Photoshop Tutorials with PHLEARN


    159: Chris Owens - How to Photograph the Indianapolis 500 Aug 05, 2019

    Chris Owens is the manager of photo operations at the Indianapolis motor speedway, home of the Indy 500. Today Chris talks about the logistics of how to cover such a large event.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Chris got his start in photography
    • What an indy car photographer does and the job title of photography manager of the indianapolis motor speedway
    • What Chris shoots monday through friday when there is no race
    • How persistence paid off when trying to get hired as a race car photographer
    • How far in advance the photography team has to prepare for the Indianapolis 500
    • Logistically how to photography an event as large as the Indianapolis 500
    • How many photographers are on Chris’s staff and how they keep in contact
    • How to creatively photography race cars
    • How to add story elements in photos
    • How many pictures are taken of the Indianapolis 500
    • What happens to the photos once the race is over
    • The one piece of advice Chris would give to any new race car photographer

    Resources:

    • Indianapolis 500 Photographer Chris Owens Website
    • Chris Owens on Instagram
    • Learn More about Indy Car



    158: How a Rubix Cube made Me a Better Photographer Jul 29, 2019

    In todays episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast I share how a rubix cube made me a better photographer and how you can take the lessons I learned and apply them to your own photography journey!

    Interested in enrolling in Auto to Amazing? Click the link below to enroll now!

    https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/auto-to-amazing

    Here are some of my bad photos that I thought just because I was shooting in manual, they had to be great. As you can see, they were far from great!



    157: Marc Silber - Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Your Creative Life Jul 22, 2019

    Marc Silber is a best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography.

    He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others.

    He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever.

    Enrollment is open for Auto to Amazing until July 31st! Click here to learn more!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Marc got started in photography
    • Where Marc got the idea for his new book Create
    • What surprised Marc most when interviewing non photographers about creativity
    • Common misconceptions people have about creativity and where it comes from
    • Key tools Marc learned from seriously talented people
    • Simple ways we can increase our creativity
    • When a piece stops being a photograph and becomes art
    • The most actionable takeaway Marc has for photographers who read his book.

    156: GFWiliams - Commercial Supercar Photography Jul 15, 2019

    GFWilliams is an automotive photographer from Great Britain. He has been ranked as one of the top supercar automotive photographers to follow online, take one look at his work and it’s clear to see why.


    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How George got his start in photography

    155: Emily Brunner - Performance Dance Photography Jul 08, 2019

    Emily Brunner is a Performance dance photographer from Philadelphia PA who says She loves dance photography because of the way it allows us to see the movement, the lines, and the power in a way that we cant with our own eyes. Today she talks about the 1 trait you need to master to be great at dance photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Emily got her first camera
    • How she started shooting dance even though she didn’t dance when she was younger
    • What goes into creating dance photography
    • The different types of performance dance photography
    • How much posing and directing the photographer does
    • How important focal length is to dance photography
    • A simple trick that will make the dancer look better immediately
    • How to choose which lens to use when photographing dance photography
    • The best way to photograph a dance performance
    • Signs of an amateur dance photographer
    • A common misconception people have about dance photography

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Emily booked her first dance client
    • Who hires the dance photographer
    • The best way to sell photos online to parents
    • Emilys advice on how much products to offer when starting out

    Resources:

    • Dance Photographer Emily Brunner’s website
    • Emily Bruner on Facebook
    • Emily Bruner on Instagram



    154: Kevin Mullins - True Documentary Wedding Photography Jul 01, 2019

    Kevin Mullins is a London Documentary wedding photographer in the truest form. Kevin has an incredible ability to capture rich stories in a single frame with next to no interaction. Today we clear up some misconceptions about what it means to be a documentary wedding photographer and some of the challenges he has to face.

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    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How an article in a magazine convinced Kevin to leave his IT job to start shooting weddings
    • Documentary wedding photographers that inspired Kevin
    • The definition of documentary wedding photography and why most people get it wrong
    • How Kevin interacts with his couples to best prepare them for the wedding day
    • How to tell a story with documentary wedding photography
    • A comon misconception of documentary wedding photography
    • How much posed photos Kevin does at a wedding and his philosophy on group photos.
    • Why Kevin does not use artificial light in low light

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to convey the power of documentary photography in a world of bright airy popularity
    • How to tell the story of a wedding through the wedding album
    • How Kevin builds his documentary wedding photography packages

    Resources:

    • London Documentary wedding photographer Kevin Mullins website
    • Kevin Mullins on Instagram



    153: How to Stand Out as a Photographer in a Saturated Market Jun 24, 2019

    Now more than ever it is hard to stand out as a photographer. Anyone can create amazing photos with the phone in their pocket. So how to you stand out and become the photographer you are meant to be?

    Know that gear does not matter. Like I said earlier incredible photos can be taken with a telephone. You need to have an understanding of the most basic elements in photography before you can move on and start your journey to stand out.

    Learn about my mini course “Conquer Your Camera” here

    https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/conquer-your-camera

    Once you understand the basic elements of photography you can move on to taking the steps to stand out.

    Step 1: Develop your Style

    You do not pick your style, your style picks you. It can not be created just refined by taking thousands and thousands of photos.

    Step 2: Focus on ONE THING

    Don’t be a jack of all trades. Focus on one thing and go deep. Don’t be a portrait photographer, be a lifestyle portrait photographer for families with multiple foster children over 7 years old. Don’t worry about the clients you are cutting out. McDonalds is the most profitable resturant in the world and is not worries about those people who want tacos.

    Step 3: Charge More

    If budget was not an issue would you rather hire a $500 wedding photographer or a $5000 wedding photographer? Chances are you would choose the $5000 wedding photographer because even though you have not seen their photos, they must be better to charge that much money. It is all perceived value.

    Step 4: Care about People

    Go 1 on 1 as often as possible. You could pay to have an ad shown to 2000 people to hire you and 1 might book. But if you were in a room with 100 potential clients and you talked to them individually I bet 5 would book you. Take the time to understand people and they will feel valued and want to help you and share you with their friends.

    All of this takes time. I know I still need to work on caring for people better. But all of this is not possible if you don’t know the essentials of photography.

    Chances are you can not implement all of this tomorrow because you don’t know who you are as an artist, as a business owner if thats where you want to go, or how you want to make the world a better place.

    If you have ever been on a shoot and it just wasn’t working and you didn’t know how to fix it, you need to be working on that first. Thats step 1. Because if you still get lost just trying to make sure your photo isn’t way too bright or too dark then developing your style can not be your priority.

    That exact reason is why I have created a mini course called Conquer your Camera. I dont want you to feel stuck when shooting, I want to give you a helping hand so this is not your average mini course.

    In Conquer your Camera I go over the essentials you need to know before moving ahead to the next step.

    In Conquer Your Camera you will learn about the 3 most important elements in photography

    • What is exposure and how its controlled
    • How composition is used to frame your photos
    • and the importance of light and the different kinds to look out for.

    But what makes this mini course special is that included in the mini course you will receive the Conquer Your Camera field guide. This set of cards held together by keychain are the perfec


    152: Jessica Rae - Powerful Boudoir Photography Jun 17, 2019

    Jessica Rae is a Vancouver boudoir photographer. Take one look at her website and you will see she has an incredible ability to create soul and tell a powerful story through the images she takes. Today we chat about how shes and creates such beautiful images.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Jessica got started in photography
    • Challenges she faced when learning photography
    • Jessicas main source of photography education
    • How Jessica got into Boudoir Photography
    • What Boudoir photography is
    • How to get intimate lighting when shooting boudoir to add mystery
    • What it means to be a Believer in the power of Vulnerability
    • Weather or not you need a studio to shoot boudoir

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to approach someone to do boudoir when you’re building your portfolio
    • How to make clients comfortable when in a venerable state of being partially clothed in front of a strangers camera
    • How to book more clients when its hard to share images on social media

    Resources:

    • Vancouver Boudoir Photographer Jessica Rae’s website
    • Jessica Rae on Instagram
    • Jessica Rae on Facebook

    151: Steve Brokaw - Fashion Photography 101 Jun 10, 2019

    Steve Brokaw is an Indianapolis Fashion Photographer with more than a decade of experience. Today he breaks down the different types of fashion photography and how to break into the business when just getting started.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What drives Steve to shoot fashion
    • Why fashion photography is not always about hard lines and angry looking models
    • The different types of fashion photography
    • The job description of a fashion photographer
    • How many people are involved in a fashion shoot
    • How much styling is needed to shoot fashion
    • Who is responsible to find and hire models
    • That is is possible to be successful in fashion even if you dont live in Los Angeles of New York

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Step by Step guide to breaking in to fashion photography
    • How to book paying fashion shoots
    • Who your client is as a fashion photographer
    • How to make money as a fashion photographer

    Resources:

    • Indianapolis Model Photographer Steve Brokaw’s website
    • Steve Brokaw on Twitter
    • Steve Brokaw on Instagram
    • Steve Brokaw on Facebook



    150: Michael Sasser - Being a Male Boudoir Photographer Jun 03, 2019

    Todays guest is Michael Sasser. Southern Californias premier boudoir photographer. As you might have guessed he is also a male. Today I'm excited to talk about how he built an incredibly strong boudoir brand while facing the challenged of being a male in a predominantly female industry!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When Michael got started in photography
    • Some challenges Michael faced learning photography
    • Why Michael got into boudoir
    • What is the goal of a successful boudoir shoot
    • The challenges Michael faces being a male photographer shooting boudoir
    • Some of the terminology Michael
    • How to make images that are tasteful and dont get weird and trashy
    • 2-3 actionable posing tips new photographers can create
    • How to capture women of all sizes beautifully and how to make them comfortable

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Where to shoot and weather or not you need a studio space
    • How Michael booked his first boudoir shoot and how it went
    • What most clients buy from Michael

    Resources:

    • Southern California Boudoir Photographer Michael Sasser’s Website
    • Follow Michael Sasser’s on Youtube for Boudoir Photography Tips and Education
    • Michael Sasser on Instagram

    149: Sara Blanco - Creating Family Photography May 27, 2019

    Todays guest is Sara Blanco, a family lifestyle photographer in San Antonio, TX using natural light to capture those little moments that mean everything to you. Her website says "I wake up every day excited to meet new people and create images they will carry for the rest of their lives." Today I am excited to talk about creating more personal family photography!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Sara got her start in Photography despite not being drawn to it from an early age
    • How Sara learned photography
    • What was most challenging for Sara to learn about photography
    • The important roll Light played in Saras photography
    • How Sara creates interactions with the families she photographs
    • Saras editing workflow
    • reoccurring challenges she faces when shooting and how she handles them
    • and bad info that commonly told to new photographers

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to know what to charge what youre worth
    • Why so many photographers are not booking sessions and loosing out on money
    • How Sara handles prints with her packages

    Resources:

    • San Antonio Family Photographers Sara Blanco’s Website
    • Sara Blanco on Instagram
    • Sara Blanco on Facebook


    148: YOUR Photography Questions Answered! May 20, 2019

    Today I take on your photography questions! Earlier this week I went live in the Beginner Photography Podcast facebook group where I answer group questions!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How to get from where you are, to where you want to be in photography
    • How to get Lightroom Presets
    • Do you really need a full frame camera to be competitive
    • Are there any lightroom competitors that don’t have a monthly fee
    • Weather it’s better to use your cameras viewfinder or LCD screen
    • How to get started shooting weddings in a new city
    • When you should use Hard light
    • Do you need an external flash or not
    • How to use Flash Correctly
    • How to keep photos looking consistent in different lighting
    • Why your landscape photos might be fuzzy
    • How to run a photography business
    • How to not kill your love of photography
    • What focusing mode to use and when
    • How to know when your photos are good enough
    • Weather I use Photoshop or Lightroom more
    • Do the number of focus points really matter
    • How to get better at compositions
    • How to take great photos indoors without off camera flash
    • What settings to start off ever photo session
    • How to properly size your photos to send to clients

    Resources:

    • Our Lightroom Presets
    • Lightroom alternatives
    • Learn Flash in a Flash online course
    • Guide to composition
    • BPP 50: Vincent Pugliese - How to Become a Super Bowl Photographer
    • Youngnuo YN560 IV Flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji

    147: Stop Taking Snapshots and Start Taking Photographs May 13, 2019

    A lot of you are taking snapshots, thinking they are photographs.

    Today we are going to break down the difference between them and I’ll share some actionable tips on how you can take less snapshots, and more photographs.


    146: What You Can't Do in Auto May 06, 2019

    The sad truth is, a camera is just a computer that does not know what it’s photographing or how you want to photography a scene. So when left in Auto mode a camera will just make average decisions and will strip you of all creative intention.

    I willing to bet you did not invest in a camera to just take average photos that do not stand out. I am guessing you want to take photos that are both unique and valuable to you and the viewer.

    So today I share what you can’t do in Auto mode to help give you the push to shooting in Manual.


    145: The 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make Apr 29, 2019

    Over the past 3 years of hosting the beginner photography podcast, I have not only had the chance to talk to some of the worlds best photographers but also talk to countless listeners. Almost immediately I started getting emails, questions. Then I started the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group 2 years ago and the number of questions of new photographers has exploded.

    In that time I have come to see the 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make.

    Today I share them with you and share how to avoid them.

    1: New photographers think gear will make their photos better

    2: New photographers do a lot of heavy editing

    3: New photographers try to grow too quick without knowing the fundamentals

    4: New photographers want to start to business before they are ready

    5: New photographers do not give photography enough time

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/145


    144: Jeff Brown - Running 5 Photography Businesses Apr 22, 2019

    Jeff Brown was a photographer in the Royal Navy for 10 years before setting out on his own to start 5 successful photography business. Today Im excited to talk about some of the challenges he faced as a photographer in the service and how it prepared him in becoming a professional photographer. Jeff is the author of the book The Photographers Missing Link-ed In helping photographers make connections and book gigs through linked in.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Jeff got his start in photography
    • The rigorous process to become a Royal Navy Photographer
    • What the day of a Royal Navy Photographer looks like
    • How Jeff ensures he can capture beautiful portraits of heads of state quickly
    • How to know if your work is good enough to start charging
    • A difficult situation Jeff had to go through in his photography business

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Jeff went on to start 5 successful photography business
    • The most challenging aspect of running multiple brands
    • What makes Linked in a great place for photographers
    • What to do after you set up a linked in page

    Resources:

    • Jeff Brown’s website
    • Jeff on Linked In
    • Jeff Brown on Youtube
    • Jeff Brown on Facebook
    • Jeff’s Photography Business Website



    143: Roie Galitz - Nature and Conservation Photography Apr 15, 2019

    Roie Galitz is an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer who's life mission is to shoot photos that speak for those who can not speak for themselves. Having shot endangered animals on all 7 continents, Im so excited to talk about how we can make a difference in the world with our cameras.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What is the job description of a Wildlife and Conservation Photographer
    • How Roie love of photography lead him to nature
    • Why Roie says learning the technical side of photography is the easiest part to learn
    • Why you don’t need to be “creative” to be a successful photographer
    • How to prepare for the unpredictable nature or wildlife
    • How are Roie makes bookings
    • How Roie has seen his photography impact the world
    • Recommendations for new photographers getting into wildlife and conservation photography
    • What kind of gear you need to get started with wildlife photography
    • What you need to know before you go out and photograph wild animals
    • The importance of having goals

    Resources:

    • Wildlife and Conservation Photographer Roie Galitz Website
    • Roie Galitz on Instagram



    142: There Are No Answers In Photography Apr 08, 2019

    This week I share a story of what happened this week in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group of when Kimberly shared what happened when she asked a friend and fellow photography educator for some feedback on her work and got a less than favorable response.


    141: Mark Hemmings - Take Great Vacation Photos Apr 01, 2019

    Todays guest is Mark Hemmings. A professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different continents. Today I’m excited to chat and find out how we can take better photos of our own travels!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Mark got his unconventional start in photography
    • When Marks love of photography and travel merged
    • How to best prepare your camera gear for a trip you are excited for
    • How to avoid taking boring travel photos
    • How much gear you should bring with you on a trip
    • Tips to add more mood, feeling, and culture to your travel photography
    • Marks mobile editing workflow and how he travels and edits photos without a computer
    • Ways to best share your photos after editing them
    • Marks favorite location in the world to travel for photography

    Resources:

    • Travel Photographer Mark Hemming’s website
    • Mark Hemming’s Instagram
    • Mark Hemming’s Facebook

    Look at the contrast how much is hidden in the shadows



    140: Co Hodges - Building a highly engaged photography community in 2019 Mar 25, 2019

    Co Hodges is the founder and one of the lead educators at the unraveled academy. A photography school and community that nurtures you as an artist. Today we are talking about building an engaged instagram following!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Co got into photography
    • Why Co started using Instagram late
    • What made Co fall in love with instagram
    • What Co attributes her success on instagram to, and how you can too
    • What kind of photos we should be uploading
    • Why instagram captions dont have to be scary
    • The best way to grow your instagram from scratch
    • What is instagram engagement and how to use it

    139: Ashley Marston - The Power Of Personal Mar 11, 2019

    Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the international association of professional birth photographers and personally, her work has been recognized by national geographic. In this interview, we talk about shooting professionally and personally.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • What drew Ashley into photography
    • The difficulties she faced when learning to use a camera
    • How she got 2 of her photos chosen by national geographic as photos of the year
    • The power of doing a 365 project
    • How Ashley makes time for a project 365
    • The difference between a lifestyle photographer and documentary photographer
    • When each would be appropriate
    • What excited Ashley about birth photography
    • What is a day in the life family session and whats the goa
    • Ashleys thought on the creative process
    • How Ashley puts herself in a creative mindset

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Ashley booked her first birth client
    • The best way to attract clients interested in birth photography
    • The biggest objections she faces and how to overcome them
    • What Ashley suggestions new photographers do to break into birth, with no experience

    Resources:

    • Ashley Marston’s website
    • Ashley Marston’s Facebook
    • Ashley Marston’s Instagram



    138: The Myth of the Perfect Camera Mar 04, 2019

    What if I told you, your camera is a waste of money, and spending more money on a better camera will never make you a better photographer?

    Well it is all true and today I’m going to prove it to you.

    Let’s talk about your camera, your baby. The thing that will unlock doors for you. Lets you explore your creativity, bring smiles to the faces of so many. The thing you treat like a baby. So precious you must protect it.

    Yet at the same time... you want to get rid of it. You would throw your camera away in a HEARTBEAT if it meant you could upgrade to a flagship professional grade camera body.

    Why you ask?

    Oh man, where to start, Its full frame, it can shoot 15fps, max shutter speed of 1/8000th (think of all the humming bird shots you could take!) its weather proof, can survive a bomb explosion, and will SURELY elevate you as a better photographer!

    That sounds incredible.

    However it is completely false.

    A new fancy camera will not improve your photos. It will not win you any awards. No one will come throwing money at you because of the camera you own. Why? No one cares but you. Why? Because the camera does not influence a photo as much as the person holding the camera does.

    Plain and simple.

    A professional camera does have its advantages sure. The rugged body, faster autofocus, and larger sensor. But which of those will make your photo stand out? None.

    Every camera ever has used just 3 settings to expose an image.

    Aperture, which is in the lens and not the camera.

    ISO which is the cameras sensitivity to light

    And Shutter speed.

    The cameras sensitivity to light or ISO is determined by the cameras sensor. With the speed at which technology advances, $500 entry level cameras have the same ISO performance as $5000 flagship cameras did just a few short years ago. Where we are at right now, flagship cameras can pretty much shoot in the dark, which is awesome... but its not that practical. You would never really want to use a photo that you shot in the dark.

    I still get the allure. When I was shooting with a 8mp canon XT I lusted after the 5dmk2. Now I would rather have a new entry level camera rather than a 5dmk2. And you know what, an entry level camera today STILL cost less than a used 5dmk2.

    So what does that mean? It means you are lucky. You are fortunate to live in a time where it is cheaper and easier than ever to take amazing photographs.

    Now I know what you’re saying. If its easier than ever to take amazing photographs, how come my camera does not take amazing photographs?

    Its because YOU dont take amazing photographs.

    Now that was not a personal attack and I’m sure it was an incredibly hard pill to swallow.

    What I mean by that is simply that while the camera has some effect on the final image it is YOU who tells the camera how to take a photo. And if you dont know how a camera sees light, and you don’t which setting to change to get the photo you want, and you look at the photos you have taken on the computer wonder why they dont look like the photos you see online or in magazines, then the problem is you and not the camera.

    If you don’t believe me, rent your dream camera body. I rent all of my gear from CameraLensRentals.com and you can even get 20% off your order by using the promo code “BeginnerPhotography”

    What you will find after spending a few days with your dream camera is that you photos don’t look all that different from the photos you took with your entry level camera. They might even look the same.

    But guess what? That is great news. It’s great news because you are in control of what you know about photography and light. Imagine how terrible it would be if the best photographers in the world were just the ones with ca


    137: Andy Mumford - Landscape Photography for Beginners Feb 25, 2019

    Andy Mumford is a landscape photographer based in Lisbon Portugal. He is also an author, and posts his adventures on his youtube channel where he shares extremely helpful tips to becoming a better landscape photographer. He is also the latest in an ever growing list of Fuji Ambassadors to join the podcast.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Andy got started in photography
    • The most difficult element of photography for Andy to learn
    • What Andy looks for technically in a great landscape photo
    • How Andy learned landscape photography
    • Why Landscape photography is important
    • How to get started in landscape photography
    • A personal story of the importance of failure

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • The Importance of having an instagram following
    • How Andy grew his instagram following organically
    • If knowing an image will be sold does it affect how it is shot
    • Working and selling photos through stock sites
    • How to get started selling prints and what to charge

    Resources:

    • Andy Mumford’s website
    • Andy Mumford Youtube
    • Andy Mumford Instagram



    136: Nick Church - Beginner to Pro in 24 Months Feb 18, 2019

    Todays guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his full time job as photography had replaced his income. Today I'm excited to talk about how Nick did it so quick!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • When was the first time Nick picked up a camera
    • How Nick booked his wedding
    • How Nick handled shooting 40 weddings a year with his full time job
    • The hardest part of photography for Nick to learn
    • A common misconception people think about going full time
    • What Nick would do differently if he had to do it all over again
    • Bad info Nick hears being taught to new photographers
    • An embarrassing moment Nick had at a wedding

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to know when do go full time
    • Why most photographers struggle to get bookings
    • Nick’s Facebook ad strategy that you can implement right away
    • Some tools Nick uses in his photography business to keep him organized

    Resources:

    • Nick Church’s Website
    • Nick Church’s Facebook
    • Nick Churches Instagram

    135: Rachel Brenke - The Law Tog Feb 12, 2019

    Todays guest is Rachel Brenke, a licensed attorney in Virginia and Texas focusing on small business law including contracts, business formation and intellectual property such as copyright and trademarks. She is also the face behind The Law Tog which is the only dedicated legal resource for photographers. I can not wait to get into todays interview With Rachel Brenke


    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Rachel got started with Law and photography
    • What is a photography contract
    • Where to get a free portrait photography contract
    • When do you need to an LLC
    • Do children need to sign a model release
    • What needs to be on a photography contract for minors
    • Current laws about shooting street photography and selling photos
    • When is it legal to start charging money
    • When does photography change from a hobby to a business
    • The most common legal issues photographers face

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to make a photography contract
    • What a wedding photography contract should include
    • Why a photography contract and model release should be two separate documents
    • The benefits of being a legal entity
    • What to do if someone steals the photos off your website
    • Who needs to sign a wedding contract if parents pay
    • Can you cancel your contract if are in unsafe working conditions

    Resources:

    • The Law Tog Website.
    • Download the free portrait photography contract


    134: Imposter Syndrome or Beginners Nerves Feb 04, 2019

    Dealing with imposters syndrome is no joke. It can hold you back for years. But how do you know if you are dealing with Imposter syndrome or just a case of beginners nerves? In todays episode you will find out!


    133: Valerie Jardin - Street Photography 101 Jan 28, 2019

    Today's guest is Valerie Jardin. World Renowned Street photographer with more than 20 years of experience. A born artist, her bio says "while other kids had posters of rockstars on their walls, I had framed photos from my favorite photographers" She is also the host of the popular "Hit The Streets" Podcast, Today I'm excited to find out what those 20 years have taught her about shooting the streets.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Valerie got her start in Street photography
    • Why Street photography is Black and White
    • The hardest aspect of street photography to learn
    • What the job of a street photographer is
    • Why shoot street photography
    • How to study and learn street photography
    • the must have gear for street photographers

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Is Street photography legal
    • The most important piece of gear a street photographer can have
    • What lens for street photography
    • When to call it quits at a location
    • How to build photographic intent
    • How to market street photography
    • How to sell street photography
    • How to make money with street photography

    Resources:

    • Valerie Jardin’s Website
    • Valerie Jardin on Facebook
    • Valerie Jardin on Instagram

    132: Corey Potter - Common Blogging Mistakes for Photographers Jan 21, 2019

    Todays return guest is Corey Potter. The Best SEO Specialist for Photographers. Focusing on helping photographers understand search engine optimization and proving an incredible amount of help Corey is here to day to talk about mistakes photographer make when blogging and expert SEO tips for your photography website.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Which photography website builder to use and why
    • Why have a photography website
    • Why blogging is so important
    • What to blog if you don’t have any recent shoots
    • What is cornerstone content and why it is critical to google
    • What google wants to see from a photography website
    • What to put on a photography website
    • The hardest thing for beginners to understand about SEO

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to SEO Photography Website
    • How to promote your photography website
    • How often to blog
    • Why blogging frequently could be bad for your google ranking
    • What to do with your content after you hit publish
    • How to use Keyword Research to discover what topics to talk about
    • The one blog every photographer needs to have on their website

    Resources:

    • Corey’s Photography SEO Services Website, Fuel Your Photos
    • Fuel Your Photos Facebook Group

    131: Alison Winterroth - The Importance of Newborn Photography Jan 14, 2019

    See Alisons Work in the Shownotes

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/131

    Todays Guest is Alison Winterroth. A Tampa Florida newborn, maternity, and family photographer. She’s a self-proclaimed Baby Whisperer who loves to photograph the newest and tiniest human to help preserve the hectic time of life having a child is. Today I'm excited to talk to her about getting started working with newborns!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • The hardest aspect of photography for Alison to learn
    • What the job description of a newborn photographer is
    • Why Newborn photography is important
    • How to convey the power of newborn photography to potential clients
    • How Alison got her first clients and how it went
    • How to practice newborn Photography
    • Signs of an amateur newborn photographer
    • What gear you need for newborn photography
    • What lens to use for newborn photography
    • The importance of knowing how to light
    • Bad info thats commonly taught to new photographers
    • What Alison would do differently if she had to start all over again

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to attract new newborn clients when the opportunity to photograph them is so short
    • When to take newborn photography
    • How to start a newborn photography business
    • How to know when is the right time to open a studio
    • How to keep business coming after you have opened a studio
    • Alison's best tips for editing newborn skin in photos

    Resources:

    • Tampa Newborn Photographer Alison Winterroth’s Website
    • Alison Winterroth’s Instagram
    • Alison Winterroth’s Facebook
    • Portraiture plug in

    Looking to grow your photography skills and become a better photographer in just 2 days? Sign up for our free video course

    Photography Basics for Beginners: 2 Day Photography Bootcamp


    130: Chris Marquardt - The Future of Photography Jan 07, 2019

    Todays guest is Chris Mar-quart. A photographer, author, and host of the Future of photography podcast. What better time to talk about the future of photography than the start of a new year?

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • A brief history of photography
    • Why we humans cant be happy with the camera technology we have today
    • What misconceptions people think about the future of photography
    • What specifications would be in the perfect camera for Chris Marquardt
    • The worst thing Chris hears being taught to new photographers
    • The best investment Chris has made in his photography
    • What advice Chris would give to himself if he was just starting out

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • Is post production a thing of the past
    • What is the allure of photography and how technology pushes it
    • What current technology will explode in popularity in the coming years
    • Why we will still need competent photographers in the future

    Resources:

    • Chris Marquardt Website
    • The Future of Photography Podcast
    • Chris Marquardt Photography books
    • Chris Marquardt Photography Tours

    129: Do This One Thing To Grow As A Photographer In 2019 Dec 31, 2018

    For all of December I like to do these personal episode where I talk about things I learned throughout the year or things I think could help you in the new year and as usual I had a blast. But this is the last episode of 2018 so next week we will be back to our regularly scheduled interviews. Which I’m sure is welcome news to those sick of listening to my voice.

    The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the past year and look to the future. Last year I made a list of 5 way to jump start your photography in 2018. And although I called it a jumpstart, I felt like the tips were more foundational.

    Last year I suggested to

    • Share your photos
    • Experiment more
    • Be the dumbest person in the room
    • Don’t buy any new gear
    • And print your photos.


    all this last year I think I did really well with this list.

    Share your photos

    The idea here is that you’re a photographer, you should be taking and sharing photos. But I think I took less personal photos this year than most. I started using an app called 1 second a day which is short 1 second video clips which you can compile into a month long chunks and then year long videos too. I love it. But I realized too late that I really don’t have to put in a ton of effort making the videos great. I use it to document my kids and just hearing their voices from a year ago has been a crazy progression. I don’t have to worry too much about lighting and composition and making it an event to get the 1 second because then its kinda fake. I should spend that energy in 2019 to create more family photos.

    Experiment more

    I did do a lot of experimenting this year. From video with a GoPro on top of my camera, to trying out new lighting techniques, and even with the core of my business. In this area I really excelled this year and will not be stopping in 2019

    Be the dumbest person in the room

    At the beginning of the year I was in a mastermind group with some other photographer and it was doing great things for my business and just having some support. It fell apart and through the chaos of the summer just kept myself busy. Once weddings slowed down I was asked to join a 1 day in person mastermind with business owners of other fields (fitness, automotive, real estate, copy editing) and I even though they didn’t have any knowledge of photography the had practical tips for my problems and I felt like I had some helpful tips for their problems. It really ignited an excitement in me and I will be putting more value to that in 2019.

    Don’t buy any new gear

    I aced this. I didn’t buy any new gear in 2019 except for like batteries or expendables. Pens, memory cards, I had to replace a flash. But no new cameras (well except a GoPro that I bought for our trip to Iceland which was so worth it). I really fell like I became much better acquainted with the abilities of my camera and lenses by being forced to stick with them. I wanted to upgrade to an xt3 but I didn’t. I wanted to get a 70-200 but I didn’t. I made what I had, work. My bank account thanked me too as I was able to bring home more money because of it.

    Print your photos

    I printed more photos. Thanks to Brian Caporici I made same day albums a big thing this year at weddings and every one of my couples went crazy for them. They were all SHOCKED that I was able to create one while at their wedding. These albums are nothing fancy either. They are instant prints glued onto black card stock and put in a $5 book from hobby lobby. The point being, that having something physical made their wedding day feel real. That’s what prints do. We had family photos taken at the beginning of the year and I had those photos framed and I gave them to my wife for Mother’s Day. I did the same thing with family photos for my mom for the holiday


    128: What to Work on this Winter to be a Better Photographer by Spring Dec 24, 2018

    The overarching theme this month is obviously winter. The extra time we have from not shooting out in 4 feet of snow. Now maybe you are out shooting in 4ft of snow. That’s awesome and you’re stronger than me for sure.

    But if you’re not shooting in 4ft of snow (like me) I don’t want you to get lazy or think that you cant do anything photography related for a whole season.

    If you have been listening for the past 2 weeks you will know that winter is an opportunity. And I want to help you take advantage of it!

    So I made a little list of things you should take care of this winter to better set yourself up for success this in 2019.

    1: Your Social Media

    I know, I can hear the collective groans from you all.

    But it's not as in YOU HAVE TO DO IT to be a photographer. if photography is just a hobby and you don’t share your photos you don’t have to have a FB or instagram but there are a lot of photographers out there listening right now who use both, and they do it poorly. This tip is for them.

    I remember when I first made my FB and insta I didn’t post a lot. I thought I could I only post new content. I could never post the same photo twice. That’s just not the case. There are no instagram cops who will close your account if you post the same photo twice. Dont do it in a row of course but if you post the same photo once a month, no one will care as they will have forgot about it from the last time you posted it.

    Most photographers also forget that Social media is suppose to be social. It’s not an online classified ad. Too many photographers go on and just post sales and promotions.

    No one wants to ONLY be sold to. Make social media social. Tell the story of how you took a photo. Why you love shooting what you do. Ask questions. Have polls. A or B? That sort of stuff. Entertain your audience.

    Your photos don’t speak a thousand words and they don’t need to. People are so use to aimless scrolling, give them a reason to stop. Give them a reason to interact with your posts.

    the life of a photo is like 6 mins on instagram. You should be posting your work a minimum of once a day. “But I don’t have time for that!”

    I get it social is addicting and time consuming. I cant tell you how many times Ive needed to get on FB or Instagram to check something specific like an ad and then 20 mins later forgot why I was on there. That’s why I schedule out all of my social media. So that I don’t fall behind getting lost watching everyones stories and what not. And I can also strategically curate my brand through my captions.

    I use a program called Planoy which lets me schedule out my instagram posts for a whole month for free. It’s integral to sharing my message without getting too distracted and start scrolling.

    And if you have a Facebook business page you have the ability schedule your posts built it!

    2: Organization

    Next thing to work on is Organization. This can be so much more than just the photos on your computer which are everywhere and in random folders names "Untitled Folder 7" But lets talk about photos first.

    Use a dedicated hard drive just for work files. A 1tb hard drive can be purchased for $50.

    Having a fresh slate makes it easier to organize. I Have a folder called RHP for my business, then inside is folders for business or photo, in photos is engagements, weddings, portraits, and personal. Then in each of those folders its broken down by year, then in each year is a list of the clients I photographed, then inside that are folders for Raw, Selected (The photos I want to edit), and Edited the completed photos.

    So if Im looking for a specific engagement photo I could go
    RHP/Photos/Engagement/2014/Chris and Sally/Edited/ Chr


    127: Growing Your Photography Skills in the Off Season Dec 17, 2018

    I'm looking out my window right now and its snowing. It’s 27degrees. This isn’t prime time for weddings. The winter months offer a lot more time freedom for wedding photographers than the warm summer months. These winter months although you may not be shooting as much as you were when you could walk out the front door with your camera at a moments notice, can still prove to be a time of growth for the next year. I honestly love this time of year as a photographer. Too many times you go out to shoot with high expectations that this is going to be the day that you take the best shot of your life but quickly fall upon the same ole routine without even noticing you’re doing it. After a while, your photos start to feel stale and boring, and slowly you stagnate and lose that passion you once had for photography. Well luckily winter is here to help!

    Since we are inside for winter, we have the perfect opportunity for reflection. Reflect on the previous year. You should be using some sort of photo organizational tool. For some its Lightroom or apple photos or google photos, whatever you use to store and organize your photos take a day, a whole day to go through the photos you have taken over the year and try to find patterns. Maybe you framed things a certain way, maybe you like the moodiness of a good underexposed photo, maybe you stuck with a telephoto lens for most of the year.

    Once you recognize patterns you can easily make changes to achieve what you want. Look at your photo and try to figure out what worked. What photos do you love? Try to figure out why. look at some of your favorites from other photographers. Figure out why you love those photos. What could you do to close the gap between their photos and yours?

    What do you shoot? Do you shoot portraits? Family portraits? Focus on interacting with children. Look online for some family photographer groups and ask what works for them when connecting with kids or getting them to laugh.

    Wedding photographer? Maybe you’re happy with your posing but wish your reception shots were better, specifically the dancing photos, more specifically, getting focus in the near pitch black reception. Search youtube for tips and make a youtube watchlist.

    Narrow down what you want to work on so you know if you are getting better. If you just want to get better at "photography" it won't work.

    When you laser focus on what you want to get better at, it makes it easier to learn and practice.

    What are you going to focus on this winter? For me, last year I focused on adding more emotion in my photos by making sessions more fun, it worked, now this year I will continue my quest towards more emotive photos by getting closer. Both with a tighter lens and by physically getting closer.

    This year Im sure I will pick up a 70-200 which for a long time I felt was only for the ceremony now I want to use it for portraits too.

    What are you going to work on this year? I want to know! Share it in the BPP FB group. Keep everyone accountable.


    126: The Biggest Lessons I Learned This Year Dec 10, 2018

    Its winter! Here in the states its getting cold, we are doing less sessions, taking less photos.
    Perfect time to reflect on the past year figure out what worked best, what didn't work so you can do more of the stuff that worked at future sessions.

    My biggest lessons I learned this year were....

    Don't assume what people can pay for your work. -
    kinda business-y. We assume that since photography is a "luxury" the people who can truly afford is must be well off. Upper middle class. But this year I found that a couples economic status does not mean they will value your work any more or less than someone with lower economic status. I had a couple this year who seemed perfect! A Dr and a Lawyer, came from a history of past professional family members, super nice and thoughtful, getting married at a beautiful venue, had one of the cities top planners to make sure everything was just as they wanted it, but they were just hiring a wedding photographer because they knew they needed a wedding photographer at their wedding. The booked my base package and just went that into it on the day. Again super nice couple, I truly enjoyed my time but their personal value of photography was low.

    And just few weeks later I shot a wedding where the bride told me at our meeting that her photo budget was less than half of my base package but she was going to "make it work somehow" because she loved my photos and could see herself in every one of the images on my website. she booked my middle package which is almost $1000 more than my base package and they were totally involved in the photography. So don't just assume when you get that email or FB stalk them. Give everyone the best experience possible.


    The power of the long lens.
    Ive always be drawn in towards ultra wides but I felt I couldn't get the same amount of context that I loved so much. So I started using a longer lens a bit more at the beginning of the year and this year have fell in love with it. I start the day with it now. Ive said this forever but Photos just have so much more emotion when you can get close to people! Whatever emotion they are going through is dialed up an extra notch.

    Its ok to take the same shots as everyone else.
    When I graduated from film school I had this huge invisible weight on me that I should be able to create something really unique and at the drop of a hat. But that is just not me. Some people can do it but even then it comes from a lot of practice. Its ok to walk in and get the "easy shots" if anything it will help you be MORE creative. When you allow yourself to get the easy shot first, its easier for your brain to be on the look out for more creative shots. If you tell yourself you have to get the most creative shot ever, right away, your brain will blow a fuse.

    Lastly that photography is a really bad business model.
    At first you think about how cool it would be to make $100 in an hour at a session to do something you love! Then when you have to make the business legal and file taxes you realize you can't survive charging $100 per session. You do the math and figure you would have to shoot 1000 sessions per year just to make what your day job pays. Thats almost 3 a day every day, no weekends, no holidays, no birthdays, no vacations.
    It seems tough because you are selling your time. Your time.

    Thats how we have been taught to make money. Sell our time to a business who pays us for it. But as the only employee, if you get hurt or sick and can't sell your time to make money... you don't make money, your family starves, and you go homeless. Feeling stressed out?


    Its a bad business. And that's why this year Im committed to turning mine around so that I can keep photography as fun as possible. Automate as much I can so I can spend more time focused on shooting, and maybe even have others shoot for me.

    If you're a premium member you have


    125: Raymond Hatfield - Answers Your Questions Dec 03, 2018

    Hi! I’m Raymond Hatfield, an Indianapolis Wedding Photographer and host of the Beginner Photography Podcast. Today I invite a member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group, Carrie Norris on to interview me and ask the questions that the group wants to know. The Facebook group is one of my favorite places on the internet because of the people there.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How I got started in photography
    • The photographers and cinematographers who influence Raymond’s work the most
    • Some of Raymonds hobbies and why he doesn’t listen to music
    • Why Raymond transitioned from cinematography to photography
    • How Raymond sees marketing changing for photography
    • A list of the photography podcasts Raymond consumes
    • What Raymonds Biggest Weakness is
    • What genre of photography I would focus on if I had no commitments
    • Photography trends what will look dated in 20 years
    • A session that I thought I nailed but totally bombed

    Resources:

    • Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield’s Website
    • Indianapolis Wedding Photographers Raymond Hatfield’s Instagram
    • BPP 23 Louis Hermosillo
    • The Daily Photo Briefing Podcast


    Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com
    Have A Question? Reach out to us on social
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    Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    124: Sandra Coan - Beginner Branding for Photographers Nov 26, 2018

    Sandra Coan is a film photographer from beautiful Seattle, WA who specializes in newborns, families and classic portraiture. She’s been in business for 20 years and loves sharing what she has learned with others. Whether its film photography, lighting techniques, studio workflow or the fundamentals of building a successful brand, her mission is to help you be the best photographer you can be.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    How Sandra got her unconventional start in photography

    The hardest part about photography for Sandra to learn

    Who convinced Sandra to start getting serious with photography

    How Sandra booked her first client

    What is branding in context for photographers

    Mistakes Sandra has made in her own branding

    The biggest misconception photographers have about branding

    Commonly bad branding info Sandra hears being taught to new photo new photographers

    The best investment Sandra has ever made to improve her photography

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    What beginners need to be focused on when getting started with branding

    Branding mistakes Sandra sees established photographers making

    Examples of photographers doing a great job with branding

    Why you should spend time branding yourself even if photography is just a hobby

    What is a rebrand

    How branding can make us more money

    Resources:

    Sandra Coan’s Photography Website

    Sandra Coan’s Photography Education Site

    Sandra Coan on instagram


    123: Rosemary Watson - Story Telling with Stock Photography Nov 19, 2018

    Todays guest is Rosemary Watson of Rosemary Watson Productions. The host of the Listen and Lattes Podcast and photographer who has found a way to live a life that makes her happy all through stock photography. Today I’m excited to learn what it takes to get started and set up for success!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    How Rosemary started shooting stock photography

    What the job of a Stock photographer is to deliver

    Why people spend money on their business’ but not themselves

    The signs of an amateur stock photograph

    How sharing a photo with a vendor transformed her business

    How to tell a story with Stock photography

    What someone needs to get started shooting stock photography

    How much creativity there is in stock photography

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    How Rosemarys Stock photography is different than others and makes her stand out

    How to do market research to find out what to shoot

    How to use instagram to make money

    Weather or not you should shoot a variety of subjects or focus on just one

    How Rosemary keeps all of her stock photos organized

    Resources:

    Rosemary Watson Productions

    Listen and Lattes Podcast

    Shay Cochrane

    Creative Market

    Nicky Laats Fonts

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    Photography Basics for Beginners: 2 Day Photography Bootcamp

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    122: Scott Wyden Kivowitz - The Purpose of a Photography Website Nov 12, 2018

    Todays guest is Scott Whden Kivowitz. Host of the wordpress photography podcast. He works for Imagely a company that creates wordpress website themes just for photographers. Today Im excited to find out how to make the best photography website in the world.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Scott got his start in photography
    • The hardest part about photography to learn
    • When you are ready to start a photography website
    • Where to start when building your portfolio
    • Which platform is most user friendly for photographers
    • What do show when you shoot several different types of photography
    • How much time you should invest in your website
    • What Scott would change if he had to start as a photographer all over
    • What piece of gear Scott thinks is useless

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • What needs to be on your home page
    • What most new photography websites get wrong
    • What the goal of your website should be
    • What plug in’s are and some of the most useful for your photography website

    Resources:

    • Scott Wyden Kivowitz Website
    • Wordpress Photography Podcast
    • Scott’s Instagram
    • Scott’s Facebook
    • Scott’s Youtube

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    Photography Basics for Beginners: 2 Day Photography Bootcamp


    121: Vanessa Joy - Speed Posing for Wedding and Engagements Nov 05, 2018

    Todays guest is Vanessa Joy. A wedding photographer with over 19 years of experience. She’s also a photography educator and after seeing her youtube video "3 overlooked posing secrets" and then seeing the success I had at my weddings from her suggestions I knew I had to get her on the show to find out more! In this interview we talk about her approach to speed posing.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Vanessa Joy got her start in Photography
    • Why it was so hard for her to learn photography
    • What Vanessa Joys first client taught her about being a photographer
    • Why we all struggle so much with posing when starting out in photography
    • What most new photographers get wrong when they start posing
    • How posing from a shot list can BOOST your creativity rather than make it stale
    • What advice Vanessa would give to a new photographer just starting out

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How to build confidence when posing for the first time
    • The must have wedding portraits you have to nail
    • How to get unnatural couples feeling and looking their best in front of the camera
    • Coming up with poses for both an engagement session and wedding

    Resources:

    • New York City Wedding Photographer Vanessa Joy’s Website
    • Vanessa Joy’s Photography Education Breathe Your Passion
    • Speed Posing Course for Wedding Photographers
    • Vanessa Joy on Instagram


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    120: Troy Christopher Plota - Becoming A Global Leader In Motion Art Oct 29, 2018

    Todays guest is a Photographer and global leader in motion art. His work has appeared in top magazines including Vanity Fair, GQ, Rolling Stone and many more. His latest creation is the digital sharing platform and app, Plotagraph. Today we will be talking about what the future holds for photography. I'm excited to chat with Troy Christopher Plota CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES HERE TO SEE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN TODAYS INTERVIEW!

    https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/120

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    How Troy got started in photography
    The hardest part of photography to learn for Troy
    The history of imagery. From cave drawings to digital motion art
    What the future holds for photography
    How Troy came up with the idea of Plotagraph
    Bad info troy hears being taught to new photographers
    How you can start to incorporate motion arts into your work

    Premium Members Also Learn:


    How to add Plotagraphs into your digital photography workflow
    How you can charge more money by creating Plotagraphs
    Why Troy left being an accomplished photographer shooting models like Heidi Klum to create a motion art start up
    How to make your Facebook stand out and how do deliver something incredible to your clients

    Resources:

    • Plotaverse
    • Plotaverse on Instagram

    119: How to Build a 6 Figure Photography Studio Part 1 Oct 22, 2018

    I’m starting a photography studio. Spending some time in Alaska, a family vacation, Iceland, in the hight of wedding season made one thing clear. I can only do so much with my time. Things slipped away from me. I have no one who works for me, I only make money when I sell my time. This is how we have been trained to work. Want to make more money at your job, pick up more hours.

    Ive said many times I didn't go to school for business but for photography. The business side has always been a challenge. In the past year or so I have read some great business books. The e myth revisited, the war of art, and most recently, Making money is killing your business by Chuck Blakeman. The premise is that as small business owners we are so focused on making money that we don't take the time to build a business that makes money.

    Thats me. I sometimes feel burnt out and like Im on a treadmill. Doing work but getting nowhere. Its exhausting.

    Chuck lays out a roadmap to building a business that makes money and it is exciting. Its so exciting Ive read the book about half a dozen times. I bought the audio book to listen to it in the car over and over too. And Ive realized how bad of a business model a single operator wedding photography business is. I can only make more money by selling more of my time.

    As the kids get older, I want to spend more time with them on the weekends. As I get older I worry I won't be able to relate to my clients who are usually 24-30.

    So Ive had to make some decisions for the future. And I want to open a photography studio. I less than 3 years. By May 5th 2021 to be exact. Thats my Business maturity date that I have set from the instructions of the book.

    I even bought a countdown timer. From right now I have 926 days and time until I reach my BMD. In that time I will be doing a complete rebrand, researching a brand new market to me, work on marketing, register a new business, that comes with dealing with taxes of course, Ill also be writing out how I conduct business. Everything from figuring out pricing, getting new clients, how to shoot, to how to edit, correspond with clients, blog their session and then keep in touch so they book with me again and at the end... Open a studio space. All of this while still being a stay at home dad to 2 kids. lol.

    All of this will be documented monthly and shared in a bonus podcast episode. These podcasts will be heavily focuses on business, starting and growing a new photography business. Dealing with everything from marketing to photography competition.

    This how to build a 6 figure photography studio part 1 of 31. The introduction. If you are interested in hearing the rest of the series, it will be a Premium Member exclusive since its so focused on business and making money with photography.

    And to kick off this new endeavor Im going to give away a copy of Chucks book Making money is killing your business to one lucky patron who signs up by December 31st!

    So if you want to become a premium member click the premium membership link below at the top. It will take you to patron where you can become a premium member for just $10/month. On top of the new podcast where Ill be documenting how I start a 6 figure photography studio You will also get the extended versions of each weeks interview where I ask additional questions geared towards making you money with your camera.

    So again to become a patron by December 31st and you could win your own copy of the book, Making money is killing your business.

    Thats it. We have some incredible interviews coming up in the next few weeks that I know you will love. Until next week keep shooting join the conversation with other photographers just like you in the BPP fb group and most importantly, stay safe! I


    118: Ashley Diamond Siegert - Professional Birth Photography Oct 15, 2018

    Ashley Diamond Siegert is a successful birth photographer from College Station and Bryan Texas who has been shooting professionally since 2011. A Certified professional photographer and master photographer craftsmen, Today she shares how she brings the world of portraits to telling the story of a birth though photographs!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Ashley got her start in photography
    • The hardest part of photography for Ashley to learn
    • What a Master Photography Craftsmen is and how you can become one too
    • The benefits of being a certified professional photographer
    • The job description of a birth photographer
    • How Ashely booked her first birth session
    • How to keep from getting in the way of the Doctors and nurses when shooting birth
    • What Ashley would say is the hardest part of her job
    • An embarrassing moment Ashely had while shooting a birth

    Premium Members Also Learn:

    • How Ashley handles life while being on call for the demanding schedule of birth photography
    • How Ashley ensures she doesn’t have 2 births at once
    • How much money is in Birth photography
    • How you can book your first birth session and how much you should charge
    • How to handle an emergency situation in the hospital

    Resources:

    • College Station and Bryan Texas Photographer Ashley Diamond Siegert’s Website
    • Ashley’s Facebook Page
    • Ashley’s Facebook Group
    • Ashley’s Instagram
    • Ashley’s ebook “Birth Photography: The Art and Business of Labor and Delivery Photography”


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    117: Hannah Marie - Creating Child and Family Portraiture Oct 08, 2018

    Hannah Marie is a family and child portrait photographer from Kitchener Ontario who’s clients say things like "She’s a true artist with a gift" and "Her photos convey real, raw, and intimate emotions. They will forever remind me of this special time in my life". Today Im really excited to chat with her to discover how she can deliver such powerful images!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Hannah got her start in photography
    • The hardest part about the technicals of photography to learn
    • The job description of a child portrait photographer
    • How Hannah booked her first clients
    • What Hannah tries to capture when photographing children
    • Bad info Hannah hears being taught to new photographers
    • Obvious signs of an amateur photographer

    Premium Members Will Also Learn:

    • How to connect with kids when taking their portrait
    • The legalities of working with kids and posting their photos online
    • How to build your portfolio when just getting started
    • What to focus on after you know how to use your camera
    • Why the client experience is everything!
    • How taking a year off of photography set her business and life up for success

    Resources:

    • International Family Photographer Hannah Marie’s Website
    • Hannah Marie’s Photography Education Site
    • Hannah Marie on Facebook
    • Hannah Marie on Instagram
    • Hannah Marie’s photographer Facebook group
    • Hannah Marie’s Creative Live Course


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    116: Andrew Hellmich - What I've Learned from 300 Photographers Sep 30, 2018

    Andrew Hellmich is responsible for opening up my eyes to the business side of photography with his podcast PhotoBizX where he interviews photographers not to talk about the technicals of photography but everything behind the curtain. Marketing, SEO, Sales, and so so so much more. Today Im thrilled to be speaking with Andrew Hellmich.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Andrew booked 20 weddings at his first bridal fair
    • How Andrew advertised his photography 20 years ago
    • How many weddings Andrew was shooting per year
    • How Andrew dealt with burn out
    • A lesson leaned from his first paid shoot
    • Some of the hardest aspects of running a photography business
    • Some of the best perks of being a photographer
    • What Andrew thinks about running a business by himself
    • If we should focus on one subject in photography or shoot a variety of subjects
    • The biggest lesson Andrew has learned in his almost 300 podcast interviews
    • Some bad info that Andrew hears being taught to new photographers

    Resources:

    • Andrews Photography Website
    • Andrew’s PhotoBizX Podcast

    Memorable Quotes:

    • You can make photography fit around your life
    • I wouldn’t have the lifestyle I have now if it wasn’t for photography


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    115: Gina Milicia - Connect With Models And Create Authentic Portraits Sep 24, 2018

    Gina Milicia has over 25 years of experience in the photography industry and is one of Austrailia’s top celebrity, portrait and lifestyle photographers, she regularly travels the world shooting for some of Austrailia’s top magazines. She is also the co-host of the popular "So you want to be a photographer" podcast which was actually one of the inspirations for me to start the beginner photography podcast. Today she shares how she connects so well with models to create authentic portraits. In This Episode You'll Learn:

    How Gina got an unconventional start in photography

    What others told Gina when she said she wanted to become a artist

    How sweeping floors and cleaning toilets in a photographers studio set her up for success

    The hardest thing technically to learn about photography

    The biggest misconception people think about being a traveling portrait photographer

    The difference between working with Models and people not use to being in front of the camera

    How to deal with the pressure to perform when the stakes are high

    How to connect with your subjects to create authentic portraits

    Dealing with subjects who have insecurities about their body

    Gina’s tip to keeping fresh eyes in your subjects

    Tips for getting couples to interact more authentically with each other for an engagement or wedding day

    Some of Ginas favorite go to poses to make people look their best

    An embarrassing moment

    Resources:

    Gina Milicia’s Photography Website

    So You Want To Be A Photographer Podcast

    Gina Milicia’s Instagram

    Memorable Quotes:

    If you have nothing to do, make yourself useful

    Gear and portfolio is important, but relationships are more useful

    99% of a successful shoot is the connection you make with the person you are photographing

    My own family thinks I just pick up a camera and point it at people. They don’t understand the pressure.

    Whatever someone is thinking, their face will show it in their photo

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    114: Megan DiPiero - Photography Business Set Up For Success Sep 17, 2018

    Todays guest, Megan DiPiero is a well known headshot and beauty portrait photographer from southwest Florida. She is also an acclaimed photography business mentor and coach for photographers and the creator of the the popular Rise to the Top Facebook group where she shares her business tips to help and encourage other photographers to grow and live a life of abundance. Today I welcome Megan DiPiero

    In This Episode You'll Learn:
    When Megan Started to take photography seriously

    How Megan learned photography

    How Megan built a photography business while raising kids

    What is Womans beauty photography

    Who inspired Megan to pursue beauty photogrpahy

    How Megan deals with “Difficult” clients

    Why Megan does not recommend going to college to learn photography

    How to figure out what to charge for your photography

    How to handle clients when you have raised your photography pricing

    How Megan defines marketing for photographers

    Simple marketing tips that new photographers can impliment

    How Megan makes decisions on what to work on in her business

    The one thing Megan wants all photographers to know about shooting manual

    Resources:
    Megan DiPiero’s Website

    Megan DiPiero’s Coaching

    Sue Bryce

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    113: Natalie Greenroyd - Authentic Family and Children Photography Sep 10, 2018

    This week I chat with Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie Greenroyd who shares her tips on getting started with family and children photography and some mistakes to avoid when you are fresh in photography.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Natalie got into photography
    • The main source of Natalies Photography education
    • What Natalie would say is the job description of a family photographer
    • The story of how Natalie got her first client and how it went
    • Common mistakes Natalie sees amateur photographers making
    • How Natalie gets kids to be open and comfortable around her and her camera
    • Natalie's tricks on taking more authentic photos of your family
    • Natalie's process when posing families vs capturing them candidly
    • An embarrassing moment Natalie had while working
    • Where you can find Natalie Online

    Resources:

    • Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie's Website
    • Natalie's Instagram

    112: Photographer Friend Ruins Wedding, How Not to Make The Same Mistakes Sep 03, 2018

    This Week I share the Story of how Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield helped a couple get closure after their wedding photographer never delivered their wedding photos from more than 5 years ago. The bride, Tracy had became good friends with a girl who wanted to get into photography and begged to shoot their wedding. She knew her friend took great photos but she also wanted to make sure her wedding day was captured professionally. Tracy reluctantly agreed. She shares her story of what happened and what she would do differently if she could do it all over again. Watch the video below

    How to avoid being the friend that won't deliver.

    1: Put yourself in check

    You know how to shoot in manual, you have shot some pretty awesome photos of your dog or your kids that your friends on facebook and instagram love. These are important steps in your photography journey but know that you have so much more to learn about photography. Take a moment to think about how important of a day this is for your couple. Watch the video above and see how it has affected them and their lives. I'm not trying to add pressure but I just want you to remember that you are working with the couples best interests in mind today. Even if you REALLY want that awesome creative shot you see in your head, get everything else they need first.

    2: Be Prepared

    Wedding days can be hectic so do your best to prepare before hand. Ask the couple for a timeline. Even if it very basic it will help you look for any potential problems. If the couple are taking a limo from the ceremony to the reception, do they want you in the limo? What will you do with your car?

    3: Have a shot list

    As you progress shooting wedding you may not need a shot list but for your first 5-10 weddings its smart to have a shot list as a reference guide. This is primarily helpful for portraits. You know you need a shot of the cake and decorations, no need for that to take up space on the list. Things like. Bride on grooms shoulder looking back at camera, wide shot of couple walking towards camera laughing, groom facing bride smiling, bride and groom close together looking at camera. Come up with half a dozen shots you know you have to get and then get them. If there is any time left to shoot, you can streach your creative muscles.

    4: Get help with family photos

    Family photos are always a mess. There is 100 people walking around talking not paying attention and you don't know who anyone is. Ask the couple for a list of must have family photos and ask them to designate one person to help you help call out the family members you don't know.

    5: Shoot on small cards

    I think want happened to the photographer in Tracy and Durans story is either camera or card failure. While its hard to prepare for these things, there is something you can do. Some cameras have dual card slots, space for 2 memory cards. If one memory card fails, you still have the other to save the day. If your camera does not have dual card slots I highly recommend using small memory cards like 4-8gb. The reason being if you shoot a whole wedding on one memory card and it fails... the whole wedding is gone. If you shoot with multiple cards and one card fails, well then you just lost a small portion of the day and can still deliver the majority of their wedding day.

    6: Have a contract

    They may be your best friends and would never screw you over but a contract will not only protect you but also them. Write in the contract exactly what they will receive so there is no confusion later and also state exactly when you will deliver the wedding by. This will keep you on track and keep them from asking when the photos will be ready.

    7: B


    111: Matt Payne - Tall Mountains, Amazing Photos. Combining Passions Aug 27, 2018

    Matt Payne is a Colorado Landscape Photographer and host of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" Photography podcast

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Matt got his start in photography
    • How Matt used his first camera
    • What motivated Matt to learn photography
    • Where Matt got inspired to grow his knowledge of photography
    • How much photography is planned vs how much of a shot is magic
    • The best thing Matt ever did to grow his photography community
    • The lessons Matt's parents instilled in him to make him a better photographer
    • Some must have gear for getting started with Landscape photography
    • How night photography helped Matt better understand his camera settings
    • One of the hardest aspects of landscape photography to learn
    • Immediate signs of an amateur landscape photographer
    • What Matt does when he shows up at a location and the conditions do not work out

    Resources:

    • Colorado Landscape Photographer Matt Payne's website
    • F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
    • Matt Paynes Instagram

    Memorable Quotes:

    • When I first started, I just pointed the camera at everything and didn't know what I was doing.
    • I checked out every photography book at the library and became self-taught
    • I have this struggle between my passions of climbing tall mountains and taking photos
    • I would spend a couple hours a night experimenting with my camera to gain a better understanding of settings.
    • Don't be afraid to other photographers question
    • Sometimes you have to make the best of what nature gives you


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    110: Abe Kislevitz - Tips From GoPro’s Senior Creative Director Aug 20, 2018

    Abe Kislevitz is the Senior Creative Director for GoPro. That means he is in charge of shooting those incredible images you see plastered on billboards and videos shown to millions on TV commercials. He has been with the company almost since the start and today I talk with him about the in's and out's to shooting with a camera with little to no manual controls. FLASH IN A FLASH COURSE LINK:
    https://beginnerphotographypodcast.teachable.com/

    In This Episode You'll Learn:
    What Abe does at GoPro
    The coolest thing Abe has seen done with a GoPro
    How Abe made the transition in his life from Mechanical Engineering to producing content with the GoPro
    Why you get terrible results from your DSLR when shooting in Auto
    Why you get amazing results from your GoPro when shooting in Auto
    How shooting with such a wide perspective forces you to see the world differently
    How to edit your GoPro Images
    How to get the most out of cameras with small sensors
    How much of your photography should be intentional vs spontaneous
    The best investment Abe has ever made in himself
    The best advice Abe would give a smart and driven new photographer about to start out on their journey
    The most embarrassing moment Abe had while using a GoPro
    Resources:
    Abe Kislevitz's website blog
    Abe Kislevitz's Instagram
    The all-new Flash in a Flash educational online course


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    109: The 7 Things I Learned Shooting A Wedding In Alaska Aug 13, 2018

    I just got back from shooting my first wedding in Alaska. I'm not a destination wedding photographer so traveling with my gear did not come naturally to me. I learned a lot about my photography and shooting wedding during this trip. Today I share the 7 things I learned while shooting a destination wedding in Alaska.

    The 7 Things I Learned While Photographing A Wedding In Alaska

    1: Scout Locations

    When shooting destination weddings or shooting in a location you are not familiar with, do your due diligence and scout locations. Know where the couple will be getting married and how much time you will have for photos as this will determine how far to look for locations to shoot at. Use tools like google maps to street-view a location or google "Location Name Wedding" to see what other photographers have done when in your shoes.

    2: Don't Pack Everything You Own

    Being in a new location offers several challenge for photographers but the biggest is the fear of not being prepared. So we will bring every piece of gear we have ever bought so that we don't miss anything. This causes too much weight and stress. Maybe you don't need the drone or film cameras. Pack just the essentials and shoot within your limitations.

    3: Get a Timeline and Addresses

    Having a timeline will ensure you are prepared. Even if the wedding day does not go according to plan you will still have one less thing to worry about. Be sure to get address of where every one will be getting ready as well! I've seen some timelines that show a 15 mile distance between getting ready locations but only 5 mins of travel time budgeted. Being able to foresee any potential problems can save the day,

    4: Find the Best Light

    Getting the address is crucial to being able to find the best light. Knowing that the reception was going to be in the mountains I could find out that even thought the sunset is officially at 9pm the light would pass over the mountian at 745 and I needed to be outside shooting by then if I want to capture great images. You can use apps like "Golden Hour" Or "SOL" for iOS

    5: Rent A Car

    This can be quite an expense. About $100/day for several days but it will save you a world of headaches. Ive been to wedding where everyone could get TO the first location but once you fill the car with extras that need to be taken to the second location there is no more room. So having your own transportation is essential for a stress free wedding day when travilng.

    6: The iPad Can't Replace A Computer, Yet.

    Since my main editing rig is an iMac and not portable and I don't have a laptop decided to try using an iPad and a wireless hard drive to backup my photos. Its not like I had lofty ideas of being able to edit the wedding by the time I was home but it would have been nice to cull through some images. This was just to painfully slow of a process to be effective. It took me 10x longer (5 hours vs 30mins) to use an iPad vs doing the same task on a computer.

    7: Don't Work Too Hard

    I am going to guess that the reason you got into shooting destination weddings was because you want to travel more and see cool things. Not fly in hours before a wedding, work all day and then fly right back out without enjoying any of the local sites. So do your preparation before you arrive so you can take 2-3 hours to see the town or do some cool touristy stuff and get your travel fix.


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    108: Colby Brown - Using Your Photography to Help Others Jul 30, 2018

    Colby Brown is a world class travel, landscape, and philanthropic photographer who's portfolio covers all 4 corners of the globe. His world wide organization, The Giving Lens is helping connect photographers who want to give back with non profits in need of rich media.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How long Colby has been shooting
    • Why Colby started a photography business
    • How Colby made money as a photographer early on
    • How Colby has such a diverse range of shooting
    • Where Colby learned photography
    • Why Colby started The Giving Lens
    • How the Giving Lens is changing the world
    • How to get involved in your local community
    • How to get over the feeling of being in a creative rut
    • One of the best investments Colby has mad in himself to become a better photographer

    Resources:

    • Colby Brown's Website
    • Colby Brown's Instagram
    • Colbys Norway Photography Workshop
    • Colbys Iceland Photography Workshop
    • The Giving Lens
    • Brian Petersons book Understanding Exposure
    • My interview with Marc Silber

    Memorable Quotes:

    • I felt that I know I want to do THIS but I don't really know what THIS is
    • If I'm bored, I lose my creativity, that's why I like to shoot a wide variety of things
    • After a shoot, I'll dive into the 93 crap photos to become my biggest critic
    • Photography is a visual artform you can use to tell a story
    • You have to figure out how to turn the photo you want to shoot into reality
    • We give people the opportunity the document their lives
    • If you want something bad enough, you will always find a way to make it happen
    • There will always be people who will tell you, you can't do things


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    107: Unlock Your Creativity With Free Shooting Jul 23, 2018

    This week I talk about free shooting.

    The practice of shooting with no intention or expectation to build your skills and become a more creative photographer.


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    106: Jessica Whitaker - Youtube, Social Media, Build and Bloom Jul 16, 2018

    Todays guest is Jessica Whitaker, a New York City photographer, social media influencer, and founder of Build and Bloom, a free workshop and photography resource center for young photographers. Today she shares how she got her start, tips she has learned from her youtube videos, and why she started Build and Bloom.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Jessica got her start in Photography
    • How Jessica learned to pose
    • Why Jessica switched from Canon to Nikon
    • Some of the challenges Jessica faces when moving from the PNW to NYC
    • Something that surprises Jessica to read in the comments of her youtube videos
    • Jessicas experience with her first paid clients
    • The different types of clients Jessica would work with in Seattle and New York
    • How Jessica makes her clients so comfortable
    • How to deal with inner comparison
    • Jessica's Tips for learning from the pros

    Resources:

    • Jessica's Youtube Channel
    • Jessica's website
    • Build and Bloom
    • Build and Bloom FB group

    Memorable Quotes:

    • Photography gear can be expensive, the education can be free
    • You don't have to start learning photography young. The internet is an awesome teacher
    • Continue to learn and interact with other photographers


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    105: Jenny Stein - Family, Life, Photography Jul 09, 2018

    Today's guest will be a familiar voice to a lot of you. She's the host of the Family Photographer podcast. Another podcast focused less on the gear and technicals and more on the legacy and power of storytelling through the photos you take. In this interview, we talk about so much more than photography like the importance your photos have on your children and being self-aware enough to live the life you want to through photography. I'm excited to talk with Jenny Stein.

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Jenny got her start in photography early
    • What was the hardest part about photography to learn for her
    • How starting to shoot in manual set Jenny up for success
    • How a daily photo project really pushed Jenny creatively
    • How looking at your past photos can grow your skills
    • How to take photos of kids that are not your own
    • How to share your photos with your family
    • What advice Jenny would give to eager new photographers
    • Why taking your camera out for the first time at your child's birthday is a terrible idea
    • How to stop worrying about your camera, and focus more on getting the shot

    Resources:

    • Jenny's Podcast
    • Jenny's Website
    • CJ Chilvers

    Memorable Quotes:

    • Look at your photos everyday, and you will grow
    • Take time practicing photography before an important event like a birthday
    • Give yourself time.
    • Work on your thing, don't worry about what others think
    • An expensive lens won't change the essence of what you do as a photographer
    • The camera doesnt matter as much as you think, but you need something
    • Find something to do with your photography that takes you out of your self


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    104: Wade Steelman - The Competitive World Of Architecture Photography Jul 02, 2018

    Wade Steelman is a San Diego based commercial and real estate photographer with a focus on architecture.
    In this interview, you'll learn

    • How Wade got his unconventional start in photography
    • How Wade chose his gear
    • How Wade stopped focusing on the technicals and more on creative composition
    • Where Wade places his tripod to showcase the size of a room
    • Some of the technical tricks Wade uses in architecture that other genres of photography don't
    • Some clear signs of amateur architecture photography
    • The hardest part about getting started with architecture photography
    • How Wade would recommend a new photographer builds their portfolio.
    • Why Wade recommends you save money on gear
    • How Wade handled an embarrassing mistake he made when shooting

    Resources:

    • Wade Steelman's Website
    • Wade Steelman's Instagram
    • Scott Hargis Lighting for Real Estate Photography

    Memorable Quotes:

    • I focus on what a viewer will see when they walk into the property
    • If you can produce great images with cheap gear you will be miles ahead of everyone else.


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    103: Brian Rodgers Jr - Product Photography And Photoshop Jun 18, 2018

    Brian Rodgers Jr is the founder of Digital Art that Rocks. A company that creates visual assets like and Indiana Product Photography for companies. Watch just one of his slew of photoshop time-lapse on youtube and you will be blown away! Today I welcome Brian Rodgers Jr!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Brian's high school class prepared him for photography and graphic design
    • Why Brian walked away from what he thought was a dream job
    • What book gave Brian a heightened sense of creativity
    • How a $9 hardware store item taught Brian lighting
    • The importance of photoshop in product photography
    • Some obvious signs of amateur product photography
    • Some of the most important tools Brian uses in Photoshop and what you can do with them
    • An embarrassing moment Brian had while photographing architecture
    • Why Brian loves to photograph watches
    • Some of the challenges of photographing small products and how Focus stacking helps

    Resources:

    • Indiana Product Photography Brian Rodgers Jr Website
    • Brian's FStoppers Product Photography Course
    • Brian's Instagram
    • Digital Art That Rocks Edu
    • Scott Kelby "The 7 Point System"

    Memorable Quotes:

    • I wanted a career in photography, so I just started producing my own work
    • After reading Scott Kelby's book, I had a heightened sense of creativity!
    • I spent hours studying light with those cheap hardware store clamp lights
    • Product photography is all about perfection


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    102: Creating Community With Your Photography Jun 11, 2018

    Photography is a much more powerful tool than you can imagine. There are so many ways you can create community and do good for the world with your photography. If you want to make the world a better place, you can do so with your camera. I promise you. You can change someone's life with your photography. If someone asked you if you wanted to change someone's life, would you do it? Being able to do it with the tool in your hand that you know and love makes this a win win. Today I talk all about the community that photography naturally creates and the communities you can better through your camera.

    Resources:

    • The Giving Lens
    • The Heart Project
    • The Josephine Herrick Project


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    101: Rob Andrews - Making Food Look Irresistible Jun 04, 2018

    Rob Andrews is a food and lifestyle photographer from San Diego. Today he talks about the art of making food look delicious, how to light it, important food styling tips, and how I can up my Instagram game!

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How Rob got his start in photography
    • How a mentor helped Rob jumpstart his career
    • How Rob transitioned from photographing products to food
    • What Food Styling is
    • How to find your cheeseburgers "good side"
    • Simple tips to make your place look better
    • How long it takes to photograph a cheeseburger
    • Does Rob Instagram his food
    • How to create a compelling image from a subject with no emotion
    • How much creative freedom Rob has in his food photography
    • A $2 piece of gear that Rob uses at almost every shoot
    • Why lighting is so important when it comes to photographing food

    Resources:

    • San Diego Food Photographer Rob Andrews Website
    • Rob Andrews Facebook
    • Rob Andrews Instagram
    • Robs Food Photography Course for beginners

    Memorable Quotes:

    • Sometimes Daylight and a window is all you need for great food photos
    • My average food edit is about 5 minutes


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    100: Callum Pinkney Returns! Mega Celebration! May 28, 2018

    Callum Pinkney is a Toronto Wedding Photographer . Today he returns to share what he has been up to and how taking a 6-month road trip has improved his wedding photography

    In This Episode You'll Learn:

    • Where Callum has been for the past year and a half
    • How Callum got his start in photography
    • Why story is so important to Callum
    • What simple techniques you can use to take better photos
    • How to add more context to your wedding photos
    • How to not get burnt out createily

    Resources:

    • Callums Website
    • Callums Facebook
    • Callums Instagram


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    099: Your Entry Level Camera is Not Good Enough May 21, 2018

    Last week I got an email that really made me upset. It felt like I took 2 steps back with the momentum I've built with you the listeners of the podcast. A listener asked a question that was clearly a blatant misunderstanding of not only cameras but photography in general. The question was trying to get the camera to do all of the work for the photographer. A Camera is simply a tool that does what you tell it to. No matter the tool, even if you have the worlds best tool, if you don't have an understanding of how to use the tool it will all be for nothing.

    I share how your entry level camera is a great tool and how its fully capable of shooting a wedding if you know how to use the tool in your hand. I share the roadmap of how to get to the point where you can shoot a wedding on an entry level camera.

    It takes 2 things.

    Practice & Patience.

    That's it.


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    098: Ryan Schembri - Master Wedding Story Telling May 14, 2018

    Ryan Schembri is the youngest recipient of the Austrailian Institute of professional photography's "Master Photographer" award. He is a Canon ambassador, wedding and portrait photographer who has shot all around the world he is also an educator and advocates to fellow photographers to help them grow their skills and knowledge about the world of photography In This Episode You'll Learn: How Ryan got into the photography business so young Ryans first mentor and what he was taught Ryan's main goal for the day when he shows up to every wedding How to build a relationship with your clients Why Ryan thinks wedding photography is the hardest form of photography How Ryan was taught to read light for 2 years before taking a photo How to deal with less than ideal lighting conditions What Ryan see new photographers missing out on and how it set him up for success How to determine the most important story to tell of the wedding day The biggest shifts in wedding photography he has seen since watching the wedding photography of his fathers day How to keep your photography fresh How to cultivate a philosophy of your photography Simple mistakes Ryan sees amateurs making when judging photography competitions What inspires Ryan to be better at lighting Resources: Ryan Schembri's Website Ryan Schembri's Instagram Ryan Schembri's Facebook Memorable Quotes: What I do as a photographer is irrelevant. The people and their story is what matters Great moments in life are meant to be created Stop looking for light and start looking for shadow The shift between highlight and shadow is what creates depth Most amateurs underexpose their photos. I don't know why. Expose for the highlight. If your subjects face is underexposed your lighting is wrong. Often times people make photography overcomplicated. It's really simple. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    097: Mark Silber - The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos May 07, 2018

    Today's guest is known around the world to many budding photographers for his constant thirst for photography education. An author, his last book "Advancing Your Photography: Secrets to Amazing Photos from the Masters" taught us how to take your photos past "point and shoot" his NEW book "The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos: 83 Composition Tools from the Masters" dives deeper into one of my favorite subjects Composition. You remember him when he came on the podcast back in interview 065, today I'm excited to welcome BACK Marc Silber! In This Episode You'll Learn: What composition is How Marc defines composition What Marc sees happening to most photographers over and over How to learn the language of composition Marcs favorite compositional tools What to look for in your everyday world to add interest in your photographs The power of pre visualization Where to get started using composition How to use composition for portraits How lighting can affect/create composition What wrong piece of information Marc hears new photographers being taught How to spice up your iPhone photos Resources: Marc Silbers Website Marc Silbers Youtube Channel Marcs new book The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos: 83 Composition Tools from the Masters Marcs previous book Advancing Your Photography: Secrets to Amazing Photos from the Masters Memorable Quotes: Composition is where you place your subject to the most ascetically pleasing place within your frame Once you understand your camera, there are only two things you need to control. Lighting and Composition. When shooting portraits, less is more


    096: Ryan Brenizer Finding And Fueling Your Creativity Apr 30, 2018

    Ryan Brenizer is an NYC Wedding Photographer with a long list of credentials. Starting out as a newspaper editor who was given a camera he eventually grew and worked his way into weddings where he focuses on standing out and telling the best story possible. Probably most known to other photographers for his Brenizer Method of shooting today we talk about creativity, style, and lighting. In This Episode You'll Learn: How many weddings Ryan Brenizer shoots in a year How Ryan shot 5 weddings in a row How Ryan Brenizer got his start in photography How Ryan and his wife has joined forces to create a photography business they love What is the Brenizer Method How Ryan Brenizer developed the Brenizer method Why is it so important to develop a photography style Why shooting manual might not be the most important skill for beginners to learn How Experimenting in your photography will push you forward Why Ryan Brenizer envies new photographers Where Ryan finds inspiration What piece of information Ryan Brenizer thinks beginners should ignore Resources: NYC and Brooklyn Wedding Photographer Ryan Brenizer's Website Ryan Brenizer's Instagram Ryan Brenizer's Facebook Memorable Quotes: The Important thing to learn as a photographer, is to learn how your camera sees For good photography pre visuilization is critical Everytime you put a new lens on your camera, you are putting on a new set of eyes (Things evolve all the time) I've changed my Lightroom workflow like 3 times this week The photo I am taking is a reflection of what looks good to me at that time. However if you look at 10,000 photos of mine, it becomes a self portrait Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    095: Jerry Ghionis - Wedding Photography Masterclass Apr 16, 2018

    Jerry Ghionis is one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world, WPPI Grand Master, Inventor of several photography lighting tools, Nikon ambassador, Educator, Author, and Philanthropist, I am incredibly grateful to be talking to Jerry Ghionis In This Episode You'll Learn: Why Jerry dropped out of formal photography education Jerry's 7 Do or Die photos to shoot after the wedding ceremony The simple mindset shift Jerry made to push himself to create better images The problem Jerry sees with the incoming generation of wedding photographers How to get started with and understand lighting How to photograph the Taj Mahal Jerry teaches some advanced posing methods Why Jerry started teaching photography to others The importance of honing in your style Why Photography competitions are so important for your growth Resources: Jerry Ghionis Wedding Photography Website Jerry's Photography Training Site Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    094: Making Your Photography Stand Out Apr 10, 2018

    Standing out as a photographer is the best way to differentiate yourself from your competition but standing out can be difficult. How do you stand out? What can you do to stand out? Can I just pick something right now? Standing out with your photography is the best way to separate yourself from your competition. There are a lot of ways to stand out as a photographer and today I talk about how you can find your unique thing that makes you stand out. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    093: Josh & Meg Souder - Stop Posing and Start Playing Apr 02, 2018

    Meg and Josh Souder are the Nashville Wedding and Engagement Photographers behind Love Is A Big Deal. They are also the creators of the Unposed Field Guide. A collection of prompts for photographers to get their couples or families comfortable in front of the camera quickly. In this interview you'll learn: How Meg and Josh fell into photography Whats more important than megapixels when it comes to photographing your couples How Meg and Josh learned to not pose and focus on the experience How coming from a non photography background helped Meg and Josh be better photographers An easy way to start posing if your you're just getting started How to avoid getting burnt out as a photographer The biggest differences between photographing couples and families How Meg and Josh get their couples comfortable right away Why the technicals should be secondary to your photography Resources: Nashville Wedding Photographers Meg and Josh Souder's website The Unposed Field Guide Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    092: Kat Carney - Getting into Adventure Photography Mar 26, 2018

    Kat Carney is an outdoor adventure photographer working with brands like British Airways, REI, and Powerbar. Today she talks about how she got her start in photography and transitioned into adventure photography and how you can too! In today's episode you'll learn: All about Kat's home on wheels, Hooper How Kat first got interested in Photography How Instagram helped launched Kat's career The importance of networking and making connections The one thing more important than your photography to booking gigs What gives Kat butterflies before each shoot and how she gets over it How Kat protects her gear while out in the field How long it takes Kat to truly figure out how to show off a new sport through photos How Kat carries her gear along with her clothes, and water in a small backpack How Kat makes money as an outdoor adventure photographer Why being proactive is the best way to grow and establish yourself Kat's editing workflow out in the field Why cloud backup can be great, when it works Resources: Kat's Website Kat's Instagram Kat's Facebook Jimmy Chin Canon 5Dmk3 Canon 16-35mm f2.8 Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Gnarbox Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    091: Bernie Griffiths - The Business Side of Photography Mar 19, 2018

    Today's guest is photography business coach, Bernie Griffiths. Coming from a working class family in England, Bernie Griffiths has owned a wedding and portrait business for over 40 years. While he still photographs weddings and portraits his passion is now teaching and consulting with photographers, to help them fast-track their businesses. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Bernie got his start in photography How much Bernis bought a photography studio for What Bernie learned as the head photographer for a cruise ship The importance of marketing The power of a competition box The definition of selling and the key to conquering your fear How raising your prices will get you more clients Bernies soft sale method Resources: Bernie's Website Bernie's Book "Success Secrets of a Professional Photographer" Bernie's 5 Week coaching program


    090: Courtney Slaznik - Click It Up A Notch Mar 12, 2018

    Today's guest is Courtney Slaznik. An ex-teacher who turned photographer who now runs the popular photography blog Click it up a Notch which Huffington post named one of the top 5 blogs for momtographers. In Todays Interview You Will Learn: The moment Courtney decided to pursue photography How breaking her first camera was the catalyst to growing her skills What mistakes Courtney sees new photographers making most Courtney's views on breaking the rules in photography The unconventional way Courtney started her photography blog, Click it up a Notch How to know when to upgrade to a new camera body The wrong piece of advice that Courtney hears beginners being taught most The importance of lighting and seeing it in different places- Resources: Click it up a Notch Click it up a Notch FB page Free Photography Cheat Sheet Download!


    089: The Power of Photography Anticipation Mar 05, 2018

    In this episode, I tackle the topic of Anticipation in your photography. Anticipation has several meanings in photography. You can anticipate a moment or anticipate the results of a new camera technique. In This Episode You'll Learn: What anticipation is in terms of photography What anticipation looks like at different levels of growth from beginners to intermediate Why anticipation should never end What I anticipate as a professional photographer The difference between excitement and anticipation Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    088: Ryan Welch - Started Shooting Weddings at 16? Feb 26, 2018

    Ryan Welch is a South Wales Wedding Photographer who started shooting weddings at 16 years old. He has grown his career exponentially since then and has gone off to start Freedom Edits. A photo outsourcing company that lets you regain time back into your life. Today he shares tips on how he dealt with being so young getting started, how he grew his business, and why he started a new business that gives time freedom back to photographers. In This Interview You'll Learn: How Ryan got started shooting wedding so young The biggest hurdles Ryan had to overcome when shooting weddings Why Ryan got fired from his only job How much gear Ryan brought to his first wedding How much gear you need for your first wedding Why Ryan started shooting weddings How Ryans mindset has shifted since starting wedding photography The B.S. Ryan hears from other photographers Mistakes that Ryan made early in his career How many weddings Ryan shoots a year and how he's able to do it! What Ryan would tell himself about photography if he had to start all over Ryan's thoughts on going to school for photography Resources: South Wales Wedding Photographer Ryan Welchs website Ryan's Facebook Ryan's Instagram Ryan's Photo Outsourcing company Freedom Edits Canon 5Dmk3 Canon 35mm 1.4 Canon 50mm 1.2 Canon 70-200 2.8 Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    087: Kerstin Pressler - The Myth Of The Starving Artist Feb 19, 2018

    Kerstin Pressler is a fine arts artist, creative business coach, and host of The Sparkling Creatives Podcast from Germany living the creative's dream. Today she's here to chat with us about the myth of the starving artist. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why knowing your camera settings is not enough How being a creative is so rewarding How to take inventory of what you have and what you need Why a business coach for creatives focuses on to help you grow What an abundant lifestyle is How you can define your own abundant lifestyle What you should have in place even if you have no intentions of starting a photography business Why the starving artist is a myth Why educating your clients about what you bring to the table is incredibly important What piece of poor advice Kerstin hears too often Resources: Kerstin's Website Kerstin's Instagram Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    086: Allie Siarto - The Wine Tasting Experience Feb 12, 2018

    Today's guest is Allie Siarto. A wedding and lifestyle photographer from East Lansing Michigan. She is also the host of the Photo Field Notes Podcast where she focuses on business growth by interviewing other successful photographers. Allie shares some great tips on how to deliver an experiences that will blow your clients away! In this episode you'll learn: How Allie left her corporate job to pursue photography What Allie learned while working at a big ad agency How Allie booked her first wedding client The importance of becoming a photography apprentice The first lens Allie bought for her camera Tips on how you can improve your client experience without spending money giving away gifts Why Allie was terrified to photograph her co workers The steps that Allie took to become a photography assistant Why getting feedback on her photos was a pivotal moment for her growth How Allie closed down her photography studio only to open it back up and make it more successful than ever! The advice Allie would give herself if she could start all over What Allie looks for when hiring on another photographer What Allie asks the parents of the couples after every wedding Resources: East Lansing Michigan Wedding Photographer Allie Siarto Website The Photo Field Notes Podcast Allies Video Course 3 Key Steps to a Six Figure Wedding Photography Business Allie's Facebook Allies Instagram Unposed Posing Cards Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    085: Jordan Younce - Getting Started with Real Estate Photography Feb 05, 2018

    Jordan Younce is a Real Estate photography out of North Carolina and host of the Road to Full Time Podcast. Today he shares so much on the world of Real Estate photography, how to get started, how to make money, and what to shoot. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Jordan got into Real Estate photography The passion Jordan finds in Real Estate photography What Jordan looks for when he shows up to a new house to photograph Where Jordan Learned Real Estate Photography How Jordan used the internet to book his first real estate photography gig How you can get started in real estate photography What gear you need to start shooting Real Estate photography The most important lesson Jordan learned while shooting Why real estate photographers have such a hard time getting started out The power of curiosity What Jordan did on a family beach vacation that grew his real estate photography How to work with real estate agents How to get inspiration in real estate photography How you can build your real estate photography portfolio for cheap! Resources: Jordans Website Road to Full Time Podcast Jordans Facebook Jordans Instagram Temba Camera Bags Temba Solstice 20L Website - Get it on Amazon! The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group Mike Kelley Canon t7i Canon wide angle lens for crop sensor cameras Canon 6D Canon 17-40mm Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    084: Matthew Jordan Smith - High Profile Celebrity Portraits Jan 29, 2018

    Matthew Jordan Smith is a Celebrity, Fashion, and Beauty photographer with over 30 years of experience. Photographing everyone from Hallie Berry, Mandy Moore, Tyra Banks, Samuel l Jackson, Oprah, and my personal favorite, Jeff Goldblum, it goes without saying that he is a master at his craft. And luckily for you, he is also an author and educator. Today I'm incredibly lucky to be talking to Matthew Jordan Smith! In Today's Interview You'll Learn: How Matthew got his start in photography How Matthew got his first paid gig How Matthew built relationships with magazines and editors How Matthew dealt with Imposter Syndrome How Matthew transitioned from fashion photography to beauty and celebrity photography How Matthew handled photographing his first celebrity Tips on how to visualize an important photoshoot How using pintrest can create a vision for your photoshoot Why a reshoot is never an option Why communication is the key to a successful photoshoot How you can stay relevant regaurdless of your gear Resources: Matthew's Website Matthew's Instagram Matthew's Podcast Matthew's Creative Live Courses The Beginner Photography Podcast on Facebook Beginner Photography Podcast Private Facebook Group Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    083: Michael Bollino - Capturing The Natural World Jan 22, 2018

    Michael Bollino is a pacific northwest landscape photographer with over 20 years of experience. Michael has found a way to marry his desire for adventure and love of photography into a rewarding practice. In This Interview You'll Learn: Where Michaels love of photography came from The surprising way Michael learned landscape photography before the days of Google Michaels mindset when he switched from film to digital How Michaels experience shooting film has made him a better digital photographer Why shooting RAW is imperative for landscape and travel photography Why landscape photographers love shooting film The time capsule Michael found while recording his interview How much planning goes into each photograph The landscape photography gear Michael An AMAZING tip on how you can instantly take better landscape photography What Michael wishes he knew when he first started out taking landscape photos Resources: Michael's Website Michael's Facebook Michael's Instagram Art Wolfe Galen Rowell Galen Rowell's book Mountian Light Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    082: Mark Gee - Shooting for the Stars! Jan 15, 2018

    Todays Guest is Mark Gee. A New Zealand astrophotographer whos work second to none. In 2013 he won the prestigious AstroPhotographer of the year award, His work is so good that NASA has shared it! In This Interview You'll Learn: The type of astrophotography Mark shoots The challenges of astrophotography Simple mistakes Mark sees new astrophotographers make What settings Mark uses as a base to start shooting the stars Why New Zealand is so great for astrophotography What you need to look for in a sturdy tripod How to make money with landscape/astrophotography The best time of year to shoot astrophotography Why the colder months are better for photographing the stars The most important piece of gear you need to start shooting the astrophotography How to start shooting the stars Resources Mark's website Mark's Instagram Mark's Facebook Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 Nikon D850 Canon 14mm Google Maps PhotoPills Manfroto brand Lonely Speck Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    081: Getting Started With Your New Digital Camera Jan 01, 2018

    Welcome to the new year! If you are here, there is a good chance that you may have got a new camera for the holidays and you want help to master this new tool in your hands so you can start taking better photos today. Before we get started I want you to put your camera in manual mode. It single will unlock the true potential of your camera. That green box mode will do nothing but hold you back! If you want to learn more about shooting manual, scroll to the bottom of this post and sign up for our free video course! Photography Basics for Beginners: 14 Days to Better Photos! Once you've done that, here are my 5 tips for getting started with your new camera! 1: Don't Use The On-Camera Flash The flash on your camera rarely provides decent lighting. It often looks very fake and not pleasant. If you are in a dark setting, either find a new spot with better light, or change your settings to accommodate the lack of lighting. 2: Learn to SEE the Light Light comes in different colors, intensities, and qualities. Morning light is much cooler than afternoon and evening light. Light from the sun is much harder than shade from a tree. There are lots of qualities of light that can enhance your photos. Take a photo, look at the camera and study the light. 3: Change Your Angle Every non-photography inclined parent takes a photo of their children the exact same way. About 5'6" off the ground and pointed down at their child. This isn't interesting. Get the camera super low, or as high as your hands can reach. Doing something that isn't the norm will add interest to your photo! 4: Keep Your Shutter Speed Up Your shutter speed is the likely culprit to why your photos are blurry. When your shutter speed is low, you cant capture a crisp image. Shooting in manual leave you in control of your shutter speed to ensure it's not too low. If your photo is too dark with the correct shutter speed, then raise your ISO to compensate for the lack of light. 5: Edit and SHARE Your Photos When I first got into digital photography, myspace was the only place to share my photos, and they were downsized to 640x480. That's 0.3 megapixels. So they often were kept on my hard drives which are now lost or died. They are gone, which sucks. Thank god I didn't have children back then because all of those photos would be gone. The very few photos I DO have look like garbage and they were exported to JPG and I did not keep the RAW files which means I can no longer re edit them. So learn from my experience and edit your photos then share them! Then keep the RAW files because you never know what the future will bring!


    080: 5 Ways To Jump Start Your Photos In 2018 Dec 25, 2017

    In today's episode, I talk about the growth of the Beginner Photography Podcast in 2017. I talk about the plans I made for last year, whether or not I kept them, and why. I also talk about the challenges I faced and what I plan to do about them in the upcoming year. 1: Share Your Photos I can't tell you how bad I wish I had shared more of my photos when I first started out. But there simply was not an easy way to do it like there is now. Take advantage of this great time to be alive and share your photos with the world! 2: Experiment More It can get easy to fall into a rhythm when shooting. Sure there is a lot to learn about photography but with so much to learn it can be overwhelming when trying something new, so you just default to your old ways. That's a quick way to fall stagnant. Don't fall into that trap! 3: Be The Dumbest Person In The Room Growth only comes when you are around people who know more than you do. When starting out as a photographer I can see how you might feel like a fraud, or worse, not worthy. That's simply false and crazy. Everyone starts somewhere and everyone has a different journey. Join a local photo club, find one on Meetup.com (it's not a dating site, I promise.) 4: Don't Buy Any New Gear Learn to use the gear you have. Master your gear. Know it inside and out. Once you learn your gear's limitations, only then can you be qualified to spend money on something new. I understand if you need a new battery or memory card, or even a camera bag, but don't buy a new camera body in 2018! 5: Print Your Photos Our generation is printing fewer photos than ever before. I recently read a story of a little girl going through her grandparent's photo albums and wondering why she had no photos of herself to hold and show others. I hate that idea and you should too! Photos are the perfect way to relive a moment in the past. The digital version is fine, but holding a print in your hand is an entirely different experience!


    079: 11 Biggest Podcast Take Aways of 2017 Dec 18, 2017

    This is a massive episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast. I have gone back and looked at all of my interviews in 2017 to compile a list of my biggest takeaways from our great guest photographers. From learning great shooting techniques to business advice to life lessons this, The Beginner Photography Podcast has taught me so much, I want to share it with you! 1: There is Room For All of Us! New photographers tend to think their market is always so saturated and that it is impossible to make any ground unless you have been shooting forever. Go back to Ana Brandts Interview and hear how she had a career before getting into photography, and now she is one of the worlds best! 2: Photography is Not About The Money Photography is not traditionally a lucrative career. What it can afford you is free time. If you really want to make it as a photographer, take the advice Ben Hartley Shared. Money should be the result of your efforts, not the goal of your photography. If you chase the money first you are going to get burnt out quick. 3: The Power of Visualization If you want to grow your skills as a photographer you need to hone your craft. Take Marc Silbers Advice, Visualize the photo in your head before you snap the shutter. Don't just react to whats in front of your camera. There is very little growth there. Work hard to get your photo. 4: Think Outside The Box Just go back to my interview with Taylor Jackson. He took his skills as a photographer to offer hotels around the world, his work in exchange for a room for a few nights. He is now able to travel just about anywhere in the world for free because he thought to do something different. 5: Prints are Not Dead One of the biggest questions I get from new photographers is how to sell prints when clients only want the digital files. When I interviewed Bryan Caporicci he tackled this subject directly. He shared several great ways to increase your clients desire for printed images. 6: It Takes More Than A Great Photo to be Successful! Photography is more than just being able to snap a good photo. It takes customer service, it takes planning, it takes thinking outside the box. There are plenty of photographers out there who are INCREDIBLE but they are dead broke. Proving the quality of your photo is not directly related to your success. Go back and listen to Sports Photographer Vinny Pugliese or Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer Biran Leahy's interview for proof! 7: You Don't Need To Go Full Time This year I interviewed Canadian Landscape Photographer James Wheeler, a man who has a full-time job that he loves and still makes money passively through his photography. He has found a way to make photography work for his life. As his job, he has benefits, insurance, a retirement plan, and a steady paycheck. For his family, that is incredibly important. Although he is a talented photographer he does not feel the need to go full time, and neither should you if it's not the right decision for you and your lifestyle. 8: Every Client is not an Ideal Client Back when I interviewed Wedding Business Coach Heidi Thompson, she shared something most new photographers don't understand. The Ideal Client. When you're new to photography its easy to photograph anyone who is willing to pay you money. But this path will suck all the joy out of shooting and leave you with no sense of pourpose. She shared how to define your ideal client and how to find them! 9: Location is Not Everything This goes against everything you have ever heard. Husband and Wife Wedding Photographers Phillip and Eileen Blume share how they get their prominent clients to travel more than an hour out of their way to come to their location for a photo session. It is all about differentiating yourself! 10: Why Trust is SO Important Trust is all you have in life. Photography is not a product, it's a service. A luxury service at that. No one NEEDS a photographer. You need your clients to have full trust in you. Back when


    078: What YOU Have Taught Me About Photography! Dec 11, 2017

    In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield Talks about the value leaned from working with beginner photographers. I share the joy and excitement I get working with brides in my wedding photography and the pleasure I get helping beginner photographers learn and grow their skills and abilities. Being a podcast host to you photographers has been such a pleasure and has taught me sooo much about my own self and photography! Today I want to talk about what I have learned about you, the listener and about photography in general! 1: You Don't Need "Good Gear" to Get Great Photos If you are apart of the group you will see members posting photos they have taken with their cell phones. If you can capture Emotion, light, and composition, you can get a great photo! With the ease of editing these days, it's so quick to transform your photos to something incredible. Its great to see you not being held back by your camera! 2: You have a hard time differentiating conflicting statements When you see one professional shooting in aperture priority mode and getting great photos it is easy for you to assume that you don't need to learn and master manual mode. That's not always the case. I guarantee that a professional who shoots in aperture priority mode KNOWS how to shoot in manual. They have just found a way to get a look they are happy with using a different program mode. 3: Beginners put a lot of unnecessary pressure on yourself to get a good photo Beginners are willing to trash a great photo because it's not technically perfect. The emotion is there, it's a perfect moment but because you were not following the rule of thirds then it gets trashed. This is not what photography is about. Look back at old family photo albums, I promise you the photos are technicly garbage but the emotion and memories make up for it! 4: You are all better photographers than I was! More people are taking photos than ever before. It is becoming engrained in us because of digital photography in smart phones. Because of this you already have a leg up when starting on your journey. You are in a better spot starting photography now than you would have been if you started shooting 10, 20, 30 years ago! 5: You are not doing enough to protect your photos Keeping your photos safe is arguably as important as taking the photo itself. With us humans taking more and more photos every day than ever before we need to have a plan in place to protect what we have worked hard to create. I use Google Photos to back up my phone photos and my Drobo to back up the photos on my computer and the photos I take in my business Thank you all so much for everything you have taught me this year! You are the reason I keep going. The reason I keep the podcast alive!


    077: Ben Hartley - How To Create A 6 Figure Photography Studio Nov 27, 2017

    Ben Hartley is a Columbus Wedding Photographer who co-owns a six-figure wedding photography studio, runs a popular photography podcast, and is a prominent speaker at multiple photography conventions. Today he comes on the podcast to share some of his best tips to not only start a photography studio but how and why you should focus on serving your clients first. In Todays Interview You'll Learn: Where Ben's Creativity Came from How to decided when to open up a photography studio How Ben got his start in photography The biggest thing that beginners mess up when dealing with clients How raising your prices can create abundance in your lifestyle Why profit should be the furthest thing from your mind when dealing with clients What Ben would tell himself about photography if he could go back in time How to create communication systems within your photography business How to remove the ego when working with other photographers an embarrassing moment Ben had at a wedding Resources: Ben's Columbus OH Wedding Photography Studio Six Figure Photography Podcast Six Figure Photography Facebook Zach & Jody Gray United Photography Conference Tave CRM Trello Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    076: You're Going to Fail Nov 20, 2017

    In this episode, Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield talks about failing as a photographer. Since the explosion of digital photography, the amount of photographers has skyrocketed. It can be difficult to gain traction and notoriety. What can be more frustrating is when there are a half-dozen other photographers who give twice as much for half the cost (Double Frustrating if their work is sub-par!). But there is good news. You're going to fail. How is that good news? Well if you go into anything with blinders on you might miss out on the bigger picture. Photography isn't photography. It's not like you can pick up a camera and love every aspect and subject there is to shoot. Someone's job is to photograph giant hairy spiders all day. Would you love that? Regardless of the answer, I'm sure that person didn't go to school for "Giant Hairy Spider Photography". They had to have failed at a million other things before they got that job. Photography is a journey. You're going to get a few bumps and scrapes along the way but if it was easy, I promise you it wouldn't be as rewarding. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    075: Brian Leahy - Standing Out In A Saturated Market Nov 13, 2017

    Brian Leahy is an LA-based luxury destinaion wedding photographer who despite living in one of the most saturated markets for wedding photographers thrives and commands a higher starting price than most photographers top package. Today we talk about how to stand out amongst the competition and how to set yourself apart! In This Episode You'll Learn: What Brian shoots How Brian got into destination wedding photography How Brian is able to get clients with luxury weddings What Brian does to stand out in one of the most saturated photography markets How Brian started off getting photography work Why there is less competition at the top Why networking with vendors may book you more weddings than you could imagine How Brian took every gig that came his way and even worked for free to now shooting large luxury destination weddings Resources: Brian's Website Brian's Facebook Brian's Instagram Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    074: The Value of a Photography Mentor Nov 06, 2017

    In the age of youtube and google where we can find all the information we could ever possibly want in just seconds, why would we want a mentor? Today we talk about the value of a mentor what they mean to you and your growth and how its better than just searching for photography tutorials for beginners. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why top level CEOs have mentors but beginners don't How important a mentor is for photographers Why an apprenticeship is a lost art Matt's personal experience with a mentor Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    073: Kyle Shultz - Taking Better Photos Of Kids Oct 30, 2017

    Kyle Shultz ran a successful photography studio shooting upwards of 40+ weddings and hundreds of portrait sessions a year before giving it all up and starting an online educational site called ShultzPhotoSchool where he focuses on teaching parents how they can take better photos of their kids! In this episode you'll learn: How Kyle got his start in photography How Kyle went from buying a camera to take photos while on his bike rides to booking weddings Why Kyle wanted to shoot less weddings How Shultz Photo School started The number one tip Kyle shares for parents to take better photos of your kids Simple beginner mistakes most parent photographers make and how you can fix them How watching movies can make you a better photographer Why you should be trying to tell a story with your photos rather than taking the best photo What the most powerful photos have and how you can get it in your photos Why you need to be protecting your photos and how Resources: Shultz Photo School Shultz Photo School on Facebook 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller Drobo Beyond Raid Hard Drive Drobo Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    072: Brooke Mendenhall - From Begging for Clients to Fully Booked Oct 23, 2017

    Brooke Mendenhall is a relatively new to the photography business who has gone from begging clients for a modest $75 for a session to now charging 10x that and keeping her calendar booked all while living in a small town. Today she shares some of her best tips to grow as well as how to get into the right mindset to make money. In this weeks episode you'll learn: How Brooke got into photography How Brooke went from making pennys to being fully booked and opening a studio in just 2 years Why you should focus less on the technicals and more on your client experiance Why Brooke says she wasnt booking clients even though she was cheaper than her compitition How Brooke shoots for free and makes more money than she ever has before Why hobbiest photographers have a hard time getting in the mindset of making money Why Brooke doesnt give the digital files until her clients buy prints How to make a better experience for your photography clients How a photography webinar on in person sales changed her bussiness for the best and why she wouldnt recommend it. Resources: Brookes Website Brookes Facebook Brookes Instagram Purple Cow By Seth Godin The Sprouting Photographer Podcast Quotes: When I got the camera I had no idea there was such a thing as Manual mode If I don't please my clients, why should they pay me? I didn't even have a camera when I first started photographing people Not having a studio space is no excuse to not do in person sales We need people to sneeze on their friends for us Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    071: Why You Should Be Shooting For Free Oct 02, 2017

    In This Episode You'll Learn: Why shooting for free isn't killing the industry How Matt build his career by shooting for free How shooting for free can make you more money How to use your free shoots to build your portfolio The exact strategy you can use to book more shoots by shooting for free The importance of blogging as a photographer How to book more photo shoots quick Why craigslist isn't the best place for photographers How shooting 1 free wedding got Matt 50 Inqueries and how you can do it too! How to use SEO to book more weddings Why people arnt buying your photography, and what they are really buying Resources: Sports Photography for Parents Course Vinny Pugliese Super Bowl Photographer Interview Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    070: Nick Page - How To Become A Landscape Photographer Sep 18, 2017

    Nick Page is a Landscape photographer who got his start in photography later than most after he found him self with too much free time when an accident left him bed ridden. Since then he has quickly become one of the top landscape photographers around and has just launched his own podcast "The Landscape Photography Podcast" which can be found in your favorite podcast player. In this episode you'll learn: How a horrible accident gave Nick his start in photography How Nicks start in videography got him interested in photography What some of the first tutorials Nick watched were What are some of the most difficult aspects of landscape photography How to make money with landscape photography How to get into landscape photography How much preparation goes into a great landscape photo The number 1 thing people get wrong with landscape photography What Nicks biggest tip for getting a great landscape photo it Why landscape photos take several hours to edit a single image in photoshop Some simple tricks to editing your landscape photography Common mistakes beginners make in their landscape photography Resources: Nicks Website Nicks Landscape photography podcast Nicks Instagram Digital Rev Youtube Gavin Hoey Youtube Channel Tony Northrup Youtube Channel Kai W Youtube Channel James Wheelers Podcast Interview Quotes: Like anyone else I started taking photos of my kid learning how to shoot in manual was the best thing I could have done if you shoot the same thing all the time youre going to get burnt out My favorite landscape images are from when I just got up and out of the house to go shoot There has to be a sacrifice to get a great landscape photo You can either be amazing at TV or amazing at photography. Not Both Landscape photography is such a saturated field You want a photo to be real and believable but also special and interesting Take the time to be creative before worring about the technicals Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    069: Ana Brandt Becoming a World Renowned Maternity and Newborn Photographer Sep 11, 2017

    Ana Brandt is a world renowned celebrity maternity and newborn photographer, an educator, fashion designer, super mom and incredible entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience. Today she talks about her journey into photography. How she got started photographing newborns and maternity photos and what she attributes her success to and what you need to know about photographing clients. Today you’ll learn: How Ana got started in photography What Ana went to school for and how it pushed her to become a full time photographer How Ana got into maternity and newborn photography How Ana got her first clients Why Ana recommends shooting for free How to get clients when you move to a new city What Ana says is the key to her success What Ana learned from her first maternity session How Ana got answers to her photography questions before Google How Ana made sure her first clients were so happy they gave her referals Why Ana wont shoot weddings What Ana says is a beginner mistake when photographing Newborns Why you need to have a second set of eyes when photographing a baby The importance of knowing who your clients are Resources Ana's Website Ana’s Maternity and Newborn Courses Ana’s Youtube Ana’s Facebook Ana’s Instagram Quotes My Photography Professor and I fought the entire semester You have to be completely immersed in your craft Video is the #1 reason why people all over the world hire me Marketing is telling the world who you are. No one else is going to do that for you ...Its the one thing you need to do the second you decide to become a photographer In the beginning you have to build your portfolio as fast as you can Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    068: Where To Invest Your Money In The Right Photography Gear! Sep 04, 2017

    In this episode of the podcast Destination Wedding Photographer Matt Druin and I talk about where we wasted our money on gear when we started out, where we wish we would have invested our money, and tips that will help you buy right so you dont have to buy twice! Consider becoming a patron of the show on Patreon and you'll get exclusives and tutorials that no one else gets! https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    067: Phillip and Eileen Blume. Use Photography To Change The World Aug 28, 2017

    Phillip and Eileen Blume are Wedding Photographers from just outside of Athens Ga who have figured out how to use their craft to change the world. Having been in the industry for the past 10 years they have no only proven that they are incredibly talented at shooting but running a business as well. They have sculpted their wedding photography business to fit their lives perfectly. From the way they raise their children, to the clients they want to work with, to the bigger picture of living a fulfilled life. Today they share their secrets and how you can give back too! In This Episode You'll Learn: What The Blumes Photograph How long the Blumes have been shooting professionally What Phillip and Elieen did before they became photographers The most important aspect of getting more business How to monetize and market your photography correctly How they got into shooting video for a passion project The important power we have as visual creators How to get involved with an organization that wants to change the world How the Blumes created a successful luxury photography studio in one of the highest poverty markets in America How you can get clients to go out of their way to meet with you! Resources: The Blumes Photography Website Blume Photography Freebie just for BPP Listeners ComeUnity Small Group Movie Quotes: We thought it would be cool to be wedding photographers but we had no idea what we were getting into As soon as the stranger called us we realized we could make a go at this! We invested in education and marketing rather than gear Giving a great client experience is the hallmark of our business We were overworked at first. We didnt understand systems or workflows. Keep the momentum. Photography is not a sprint, its a marathon. Passion Projects let us try something new without the pressure of a paying client A starving artist cant feed the hungry dont be offended when a bride shows you their pintrest board. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    066: Photography Education - Is It Worth It? Aug 21, 2017

    In this episode Destination wedding photographer Matt Druin and I talk about photography Education. We talk about weather or not you should go to college/photography school. I share some of my experiences in going to film school. We share how you can get a great photography education without taking a huge hit to your wallet and how you can build relationships. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    065: Marc Silber - Advancing Your Photography Aug 14, 2017

    Marc Silber is a photographer, filmmaker, author and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others. In this episode you'll learn: How mark got his start in photography Who was his most influential inspiration getting into photography How he decided to jumpstart into photography The biggest mistakes that Marc sees beginners making How Marc got into teaching photography to eager beginners The trap of the "Creative Gap" A tip to start taking better photos right away How the difference between a diner and a bistro applies to photography How videography taught Marc to be a better photographer An embarrassing moment Marc had while photographing one of the most powerful photographers alive Resources: Marc's website Marc's Youtube Advancing Your Photography: Marc's book on Amazon Marc's Facebook Marc's Instagram How to shoot a movie story Bambi Cantrell Annie Leibovitz Quotes: Get an idea of the photograph in your mind before you press the shutter dont underestimate the power of pre visualization Simplify your photos. Ask yourself what story do you want to tell with this photo People want you to give them directions. Otherwise they would take a selfie. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    064: $1Million Wedding Photography Lawsuit. Justified or Frivolous?? Aug 07, 2017

    In this episode of the podcast Destination Wedding Photographer, Matt Druin and I talk about the recent court ruling that awarded a wedding photographer a million dollars in a lawsuit against her past wedding clients. We talk about the lawsuit, what should have been done, and what Matt and I are going to do to protect our selfs from this happening to us. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    063: Every Wedding Photographers Worst Nightmare! Jul 19, 2017

    This week I chat with Matt Druin again after the positive feedback from our last episode. Today I have a story to tell about every wedding photographers worst nightmare and happened to me. I talk about my most recent wedding where I had to travel to. I talk about the accident that we got into on the way to the wedding and the most embarrassing mistake I could make as a wedding photographer. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    062: Taylor Jackson - Using Your Camera to Travel the World for Free! Jul 10, 2017

    Taylor Jackson is a travel and wedding photographer who shoots more than 60 weddings per year and flys around the world to create a travel show called "A Photographer In" that is popular on his youtube channel. Taylor teaches us today how he gets to travel the world for cheap or even free by just using your camera. In this episode you'll learn: How Taylor got into photography How he introduces himself at a party How Taylor decided to reach out to hotels or restaurants to ask if he could provide value to them How many hotels Taylor had to reach out to to get a response 3 Elements that will make your travel photos more engaging and interesting for others to view How to take great photos that hotels will want to share with their audience The importance of a well curated Instagram How Taylor grew his Instagram from under 1000 to over 35,000 in such a short amount of time! The important of in person gallery showings for Taylor The one thing Taylor would do if he could go back in time to kickstart business faster Resources Taylors Website Taylors Instagram Taylors Travel Photography show "A Photographer In" Taylors Course "How to Make Money with Travel and Landscape Photography" Focalmark - Instagram Hashtags Nikon D5500 Sigma 24mm f1.4 Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    061: Gear Really Does Matter... Kinda Jul 03, 2017

    Today I start a new series on the Beginner Photography Podcast with past podcast guest, destination wedding photographer Matt Druin. Matt approached me with the idea of having a segment where just 2 wedding photographers are just talking about an aspect of photography. This is our first attempt and hopefully you enjoy it. In this episode we talk about Gear! Every new photographers favorite subject and yet its arguably one of the least important. We talk about knowing when to buy what photography gear. We talk about renting your camera gear vs buying it. Resources: Fuji X-Pro2 GoPro Hero 5 Black DJI Spark Drone Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Fuji Instax Printer Canon 85mm 1.2 Indianapolis Wedding Photographers Raymond's website Atlanta Wedding Photographers Matt's website Did you enjoy this new segment? If you did email me and let me know at BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@Gmail.com Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    060: Bryan Caporicci - The Importance Of Prints Jun 26, 2017

    Bryan Caporicci is a wedding photographer, podcast host, software developer, and creator. Today he shares so much about why prints are so important and why your clients are not buying any! In this episode you'll learn Where Bryan got started in wedding photography What Bryan says he does Why photographers need to think like entrepreneur How long Bryan has been shooting How many weddings Bryan shot in his first year in business How many hours a week Bryan puts into his wedding photography How to price your photography The importance of prints How to get clients to purchase prints Why you're not selling your photos, and what you should be selling What the future of photography holds How you can wow your clients and get more referrals Resources Bryan Caporicci Wedding Photography Sprouting Photographer Pricing for Profit Free Book Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    059: Kimberly Houston - Making The Words On Your Website Not Suck May 22, 2017

    Kimberly Houston Is a copywriter for creatives professionals like photographers. Today she talks about what website copy is, why it's so important to your photography and finding the right clients. She helps you figure out why the words on your website is not working and what you can do to get potential clients to fall madly in love with your work. In This Episode You'll Learn: What a copy writer is What a copy writer does for your website Why you need a copy writer to make your photography website stand out How a copy writer can book you more clients How Kim got into copy writing and why she focus on working with photographers Why your photos don't tell the right story and how more words will help you The biggest mistake Kim sees beginner photographers make when it comes to the words they use on their website Why a Facebook page is not enough and why you should get a website How you can start writing better content today The most visited page on your website What page you should update and rework immediately What write on your photography website The importance of blogging Why your "About me" is terrible and not connecting with clients How to write a great "About Me" for Photographers How you can work with Kim one on one Resources: Kimberly Houstons Website Kimberly Houstons incredible list of resources Heidi Thompson's book "Clone Your Best Clients: Taking The Guest Work out of Your Marketing and Attract More Ideal Clients" Quotes: My photos should speak for them self I dont need a copywriter If you want to get found online you HAVE TO have copy on your website If you dont differentiate yourself with your copy your photos are going to be judged just on price ask yourself, what do you want people to do on your home page


    058: James Wheeler - Making Photography A Profitable Hobby May 08, 2017

    James Wheeler has been photographing his life and travels with his family for years and discovered the process of uploading his photos to several websites can be time consuming and boring. He is the a co-founder of Photerloo, a social media management tool for photographers and you can find him and his photos photos on most photography and social media site, all the links are available from his website Souvenirpixels. What you'll learn in this episode: What pushed James to purchase his first camera Why Traveling is so important to James Some of James's favorite photography courses that taught him so much What Microstock sites are How James makes money from his photography on the side What led James to create Photerloo software Why Metadata is so important to sell your photos How you can make money with your photography How to sell photos online How James created a way to spend more time photographing what you love How James captured his most popular photo How much money James Has made off one photo he posted on a microstock site Quotes: I didn't think photography would take me 10 years to learn half of it I bought too many books and courses and just started shooting I didnt understand how important post processing was! GET OUT AND SHOOT MORE Its so easy to read everything about photography and never do it. I just did it. Like this episode? Check out more recent episode with other great guests!


    057: Heidi Thompson - How To Find Your Ideal Client May 01, 2017

    Heidi Thompson is a business and marketing strategist for wedding professionals. One of the biggest problems she sees photographers having is not working with the ideal client so she litter. The ideal client is more than just being able to charge more for your photography, it's being able to charge what you are worth to people who will then go shout your name from the rooftops about how great you are! Heidi breaks it down into easy to understand ideas that are sure to help make photography more rewarding and fulfilling for you! Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    055: Mark Rossetto - Photography Business Coach- How To Book Clients Mar 22, 2017

    Mark Rossetto is a life and business coach for photographers. With decades of experience he is also an AIPP Master Photographer. Today he shares some great tips on how to get more photography clients and make more money! In this episode you will learn: How Mark got his accidental start in photography How to know when to start a photography business How to get more leads for your photography How to determine how to price your photography How to market your photography Working on Photography sales funnels How to start with In Person Sales What to say when people ask if you're just starting out The most important aspect of photography you should be focusing on right now! What marketing should look like Setting goals for your photography Resources: Mark's Website Mark's Facebook Group Mark's Instagram Nicks Instagram Quotes: When the main photographer didnt show up to work, I was forced to learn photography quick! Photography is the end product not the catalyst to book you Educate the people you talk to that youre a good photographer I started in person sales immediately! Get out of your circle of friends and get paying clients! Just deliver an incredible client experience Let your clients know you're looking out for them Your one objective is to get their email of phone call, to start building a connection When youre starting out word of mouth is everything Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    054: Dan Biggins - How To Stand Out and Get Your First Paid Clients Mar 13, 2017

    Dan Biggins is a UK based Kent Wedding Photographer. He shares some tips for photographers looking to transition out of just being a hobbiest, why making mistakes can be the best way to learn and grow your photography, and how he is using facebook ads to find new clients. In this episode you will learn: Dan's favorite kind of cake Where Dan shoots weddings Why Dans About Me page on his website has no mention of a camera Why Dan tries to add as much personality on his website as possible Why and how Dan tries to turn away potential clients Why Dan recommends trying to second shoot with other wedding photographers How Facebook Ads kickstarted Dans business What Dan did to progress his knowledge of photography One of my biggest photography mistakes How Dan handles a session if the photos are not working out How Dan uses Facebook ads to book more weddings Why Dan loves to make photography mistakes Some differences between Weddings in the US vs weddings in the UK Dans favorite piece of camera gear CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE NEW BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST LISTENER FACEBOOK GROUP! Resources: Dan's website Dan's Facebook Dan's Instagram Matt Druin's Interview Destination Wedding Photographer Matt Druin's Website Linda Baca Photography Canon 400D Brett Harkness Damien Lovegrove Photography Workshops Mastin Labs film presets Sigma 35mm 1.4 art Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    053: Timothy Faust - Building Trust to Book More Clients Mar 06, 2017

    Tim Faust is a Colorado Wedding Photographer with over 15 years of experience. From starting off shooting landscapes and editorials, getting published and even running an art gallery for his landscape work to now shooting weddings where he is one of the only photographers offering a 100% money back guarantee! Tim shares how he got started in landscape photography, how he transitioned into wedding photography and we're he got some of his best marketing ideas! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Tim got his accidental start in photography How Tim got his start shooting landscapes How to make money as a landscape photographer Why taking risks has been one of the best things for Tims photography growth How to balance getting the shots the clients want, and taking the shots you want How many photos Tim takes at a wedding How to shoot the photos you want to take at weddings to have more fun Why Tim opened a fine art photography studio for his landscapes Why opening a gallery was the wrong move for Tim Why its so hard to make money as a landscape photographer How Tim prepared for his first wedding When Tim decided to offer a 100% money back guarantee How to learn photography lighting What Tim wishes he knew when he first got started in photography Resources: Tims Website Tims Facebook Tims Instagram Dan & Janine Patitucci Quotes: I thought, I should really get an SLR but... I have no idea how to use it I saw all the photographers going one way, so I went the opposite way if you just duplicate other photographers you wont elevate your work You need to take a little risk to do something different After you get the safe shot, ask how you can change it up to make it your own I would never say no to a client If I could just take pictures while outside in nature, thats everything to me landscape photography is not an easy route to make a living off of If my clients dont like their photos, I wouldnt want them to pay for them Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    052: Matt Druin - How To Become A Destination Wedding Photographer Feb 27, 2017

    Matt Druin Is a Destination Wedding Photographer based in Atlanta Ga. Today on the Beginner Photography Podcast he shares how he markets his destination wedding photography, how he booked his first destination wedding, and his unique approach to shooting engagements! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Matt traded a tool box for his first camera How much Matt got for his first paid job How Matt went from 0 weddings to 25 weddings within just a year Some of the downsides to being a destination wedding photographer Some of the perks of being a destination wedding photographer Why a couple would hire a destination wedding photographer over a local photographer How to market yourself as a destination wedding photographer Setting up workflows to save you time How Matt booked his first destination wedding Matts unique approach to engagement photography Matts Destination wedding photography workflow Matts computer back up strategy What Matt would tell himself if he could go back in time Resources Matts website Matts Facebook Matts Instagram Sprout Studio The Knot Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    051: Alex Peterson - Success Tips For Running Your Photography as a Side Hustle Feb 20, 2017

    In This Episode I talk to Alex Peterson who is a wedding and newborn photographer from New Jersey. She is half of the Husband and Wife Team behind Idalia Photography and also runs the popular Facebook group "Blogging for Photographers". She talks about how she grew her photography business to shooting 30 weddings while still working a full time job as a teacher. She shares some of her favorite tools and tips to balancing working a day job and growing your photography empire! In This Episode You'll Learn: How a 365 photo a day challenge started her photography career How the cold winter months sparked Alexs creativity How blogging gave Alex a huge head start when she went full time When Alex decided it was time to leave her career to go full time in photography How important it was for Alex to switch to wordpress to start blogging more What Alex was doing to prepare to go full time How Alex gets inquiries without paying for advertising Some of the workflows Alex has in place to keep organized How Email templates save Alex tons of time Tips on what to write in your blogs when you hate to write An easy way to write 60+ blogs a year How often photographers should be blogging More blog ideas for photographers Where you can get a cheat sheet with the best tips to running your photography as a side hustle! Resources Alexs Website Alexs Facebook Alexs "Blogging for Photographers" group Alexs Instagram 17 Hats Client Management Software The Cheat Sheet for Running Your Photography as a Side Hustle Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com


    050: Vincent Pugliese - How To Become A Super Bowl Photographer Feb 13, 2017

    Vincent Puglises is an accomplished sports photographer having shot almost every major sporting event like the Super Bowl, The NBA Playoffs, and the World Series. Along with his wife they are also Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers. Vinny Pugliese has accomplished many things in his sports photography career lasting more than 20 years. He is a Super Bowl Photographer, a World Series Photographer, an NBA playoff photographer, and even with his wife accomplished Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers. Today he talks about how to become a sports photographer and the secret to long term success. In this episode you'll learn How long Vinny has been shooting sports and weddings Why Vinny got into photography The value of faking it until you make it Why Vinny wasnt even thinking of monitizing his sports photography Vinnys first portfolio review How Vinny started building relationships with the right people to shoot more games Who hires the photographers for sports teams Some of the best perks of being a sports photographer Sports photography workflow The biggest mistakes beginner sports photographers make How to shoot sports without spending $10k on a telephoto lens How to shoot sports with the gear you have Why the quiet moments can be more powerful than the action The once piece of advice Vinny wish he knew about sports photography when he first started Resources Vinnys Website Vinnys Facebook Vinnys Instagram Kyle Shultz Vinnys free sports course


    049: Josh Norem - The Pet FurrTographer Jan 30, 2017

    Josh Norem is a world class award winning pet photographer from San Francisco California specializing in dogs and cats. Josh shares some of his best tips to get started photographing pets and marketing yourself to pet owners. In Todays Interview You'll Learn How Josh got his start in photography and how he started shooting animals Some of the technical challenges of photographing animals Why a shallow depth of field can take be more distracting in pet photos One reason Josh thinks its easier to photograph animals than it is people Some tricks to getting animals comfortable in front of the camera Why Josh has a different lighting set up for cats and for dogs Hot to capture an animals personality in photographs How to get some action shots of dogs running Why Josh doesn't use a shot list to get photos of the animals Some tools Josh uses to get an animals attention The best time of day to shoot dog portraits How Josh uses flash to bounce lights for great photos of cats The questions Josh asks pet owners before taking their pets photos How To market your pet photography business How to get business right away when youre getting started How to much to charge for pet photography One of the biggest failures Josh made when first starting out Resources Joshs Website Joshs Facebook Joshs Instagram Nikon D810 Nikon 24-70 2.8 Nikon 24mm 1.4 Nikon 105mm 2.8 Nikon 70-200 2.8


    048: Corey Potter - Beginners Guide To SEO For Photographers Jan 23, 2017

    Corey Potter is a wedding photographer and seo specialist who runs the popular marketing and seo blog for photographers www.FuelYourPhotos.com SEO is a tricky subject. No one knows the exact algorithm search engines use to determine where you should rank when someone searches for "Your City Family Photographer". Todays Guest is Corey Potter who is a Wedding Photographer in Columbia South Carolina who also runs the popular website Fuel Your Photos which specializes in SEO and marketing tips for photographers. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Corey went from shooting 9 weddings a year to 27 thanks to SEO What SEO is, as described to a 5 year old How to add more text on your site when you mostly just put photos What ALT text is and how to add it to your photos What is better for SEO for Photographers, Squarespace or Wordpress How to set up your website blog for SEO How often you should be blogging How to figure out what keywords to rank for Why doing keyword research is important for your growth in google How long it could take you to get to the first page of google Why paying someone to work on your SEO can be a bad idea One think you should put on your website that will boost your rank immediately Why getting featured is so important Great tips on working with vendors to help you out in google Resources Fuel Your Photos Website Fuel Your Photos Facebook group Fuel Your Photos Guide to SEO Columbia Wedding Photographers Ablaze Photographers Moz KW Finder Style me pretty Rock and roll bride Huffington post weddings Quotes SEO is giving the clues that google needs to give the right answer Adding alt text is a great way to tell google what you do most people think they suck at writing but its probably fine for google if you can blog everyday, blog everyday But getting links to your website is not enough do the hard work because no one else is


    045: 5 Ways To Jump Start Your Photography In 2017 Dec 26, 2016

    In This Episode Of The Beginner Photography Podcast We Talk About How You Are Going To Grow Your Photography In 2017. The Actions You Will Take, The Projects You Will Take, The Photos You Will Create. All Of It To Make You A Better Photographer And Set You Up For Future Success.


    042: Happy Thanksgiving! Here Is Why Im Thankful For You! Nov 24, 2016

    In This Episode of the Podcast I share Why I am thankful for you the listeners! And I also share an incredible offer that is only good for this weekend!


    041: Full Frame Vs Crop Sensor Cameras Do You Need To Upgrade? WARNING: ADVANCED TOPIC Nov 22, 2016

    In this episode of the podcast I talk about the differance between full frame and crop sensor cameras. I talk about what camera is best for your photography.


    031: The Definitive Guide to Instagram Stories for Photographers Aug 08, 2016

    This week on the Beginner Photography Podcast you will hear from two wedding photographers who talk about how you can be using both snapchat and Instagram stories. Instagram stories is brand new and this is the perfect opportunity to grow your following on instagram.


    027: Lauren Grayson - Getting Over the Fear of Rejection when Starting Out Jun 20, 2016

    In this weeks Beginner Photography Podcast we talk to Lauren Grayson. An Akron Ohio Boudoir, Newborn, and Family Photographer who knows the value of having a thick skin and standing up for your work.


    025: Finding Inspiration in Your Photography Jun 06, 2016

    In this episode of the beginner photography podcast we talk about what inspires us in our photography. When shooting weddings and portraits inspiration can come from anywhere.


    019: An Introduction to Editing you photos Apr 25, 2016

    In this episode we talk about Adobe Lightroom. The Differance between Lightroom and Photoshop. Why Lightroom is probably the best choice for you.


    017: Someone STOLE my photos! Apr 11, 2016

    In todays episode of the beginner photography podcast we talk about the very serious topic of theft. With Callum finding out some of his photos had been stolen and claimed by another photographer we talk about why this is obviously wrong, why he did it, and what you can do to make your photography portfolio better instead of stealing other photographers work.


    009: All about Autofocus Feb 15, 2016

    In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast we talk all about your DSLRs autofocus. We walk through all of the different modes like AI Servo, One Shot, we talk about Back Button Focusing, and the different types of focusing points. Check out the shownotes at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com/podcast-posts/009 If you have any questions, head over to www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com/podcast-posts/009 Check out the show notes, leave us a comment, or shoot us an email! Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-posts-beginner-photography/id1076629098?mt=2


    008: Exposure Triangle - Bringing it all together Feb 09, 2016

    In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast we finish talking about the exposure triangle in todays podcast all about to put it all together. We talk about where to start when youre taking photos, how to adjust your other settings when you make a change, and how to use it to start taking better photos today.


    007: Exposure Triangle pt3 ISO Feb 01, 2016

    In this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast we continue our mini series on the exposure triangle with ISO. We talk about what ISO is, how it can affect your photos, and how you can best use it to start taking better photos today


    006: Exposure Triangle pt 2 Shutter Speed Jan 25, 2016

    In this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast we continue our mini series on the exposure triangle with Shutter Speed. We talk about how shutter speed will affect your cameras photo and how to best utilize it.


    005: Exposure Triangle pt 1 APERTURE Jan 21, 2016

    In this Episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast this its the first of a 4 part podcast series of the Exposure Triangle. Today we talk about Aperture and how it effects your photos.


    004: Why lenses are so expensive and why you don't need them Jan 18, 2016

    Show notes for the Beginner Photography Podcast Episode 004. We talk all about camera lenses. What makes up the price difference in $100 lens and a $1400 lens. Glass vs plastic in len's, Larger apertures, Chromatic Aberrations, and Zoom vs Prime len's.

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    003: Why gear isnt as important as you may think Jan 18, 2016

    Show notes for the Beginner Photography Podcast where we talk about why you gear and cameras and fancy len's truly does not matter in the larger picture of your photo journey.

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    002: Start Shooting Manual Today to Bring Your Photography to the Next Level Jan 18, 2016

    Show notes for The Beginner Photography Podcast for episode 002. All about shooting with your cameras manual setting and why you should start using it today.

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    001: The First Episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast Jan 16, 2016

    The first episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast by Raymond Hatfield and Callum Pinkney.

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