The Beginner Photography Podcast

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The Definitive Guide to Instagram Stories for Photographers Aug 08, 2016

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#31 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.

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Getting Over the Fear of Rejection when Starting Out in Photography with Lauren Grayson Jun 20, 2016

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#27 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.

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Finding Inspiration in Your Photography Jun 06, 2016

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#25 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.

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An Introduction to Editing Your Photos Apr 25, 2016

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#19 In this episode we talk about Adobe Lightroom. The Differance between Lightroom and Photoshop. Why Lightroom is probably the best choice for you.

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Someone STOLE my photos! Apr 11, 2016

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#17 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.

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All about Autofocus Feb 15, 2016

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#9 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

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Learn the Exposure Triangle - Bringing It All Together Feb 09, 2016

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#8 We talk about where to start when you're taking photos, how to adjust your other settings when you make a change, and how to use it to start taking better photos today.
In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, we share tips on how to use the exposure triangle to start taking better photos today. They suggest starting with aperture to set the scene, then adjusting shutter speed depending on whether you have shaky hands, and finally setting the ISO to the correct exposure.

The Big Ideas with Time stamps

00:06:48 Learn manual by experimenting.
00:07:09 Practice and experiment to master photography.
00:19:30 Control exposure with triangle.
00:26:48 Fast shutter speed freezes motion.
00:27:30 Shoot fast and high ISO.
00:40:44 Take photos that make you happy.
00:44:51 Start shooting today!

In this episode you will learn:

How to start and bring together all the pieces of the exposure triangle.
Where to start adjusting when you go out with your camera
When you should start adjusting your aperture first
When you should start adjusting your ISO first
How to decide what is most important in your photograph
Where your eye will go first time you see a photo
How to utilize that psychology to take better photos
How to change your settings for darker conditions
Why you will need to compensate every time you change a setting
Why Newton's 3rd law of motion is important to the Exposure triangle
Why getting a phone call in the middle of a podcast is a bad
When you should be changing your settings for a creative photo
How to set up your camera to freeze a subject
How to have your shutter open longer but keep the same exposure
We share some of our own photos

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Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt3 ISO Feb 01, 2016

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#7 Today we are discussing techniques for taking good photos, networking with other photographers and business ventures, as well as their own experiences, such as a rock climbing engagement shoot. They then move on to explaining the concept of ISO in relation to the exposure triangle in photography, and how it can be used to increase sensitivity to light.

The Big Idea with Time Stamps

00:06:04 Adjust ISO for lighting.
00:12:53 Use lower ISO in bright light.
00:13:20 Use lower ISO for cleaner images.
00:20:37 Increase ISO for brighter photos.
00:27:11 Shoot for cleanest image.
00:32:38 Practice changing ISO.

In Todays Episode You Will Learn:

What ISO stands for
How to visualize how ISO works
How your sensors sensitivity affects your images
Why you don't want to "Burn your steak"
What Grain is
What Grain has to do with your ISO
The balance between grain and capturing the moment.
Why high ISO performance is important
When shooting at a lower ISO is ideal
Why you shouldn't just set your ISO to a high number to set it and forget it
What Latitude is and how ISO affects it
How to change your ISO if you want a shallow depth of field
Why increasing your ISO can affect print quality
Why you didn't have the same flexibility with ISO with film as you do with digital
How to get the cleanest image
We share examples of High ISO shots that saved the day

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Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt2 Shutter Speed Jan 25, 2016

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#6 Today we talk about the different aspects of photography and the exposure triangle composed of shutter speed, aperture and ISO. We carry out an experiment to demonstrate how shutter speed works and its effect on images. We also provide tips on how to optimize shutter speed to capture ideal photos. Listeners are given free access to a comprehensive camera settings cheat sheet to help them better understand photography.

The Big Ideas with Time stamps

00:05:30 Exposure time affects image clarity.
00:09:30 Fast shutter speeds for motion.
00:17:18 Take pictures with flash.
00:23:11 Faster shutter speeds = creativity.
00:26:38 Experiment with shutter speed.

In Todays episode you will learn:

How to imagine your shutter as if you were blinking
What your camera's shutter speed affects
How to best utilize your shutter speed
When its best to have a slow shutter speed
When its best to have a high shutter speed
How your ISO will effect your shutter speed
The difference between shutter speed and exposure time
What sorts of shutter speeds race photographers use
Where to change your shutter speed
What changing your shutter speed looks like
How using a higher shutter speed can help create an artistic portrait
How using a slower shutter speed can help frame a subject
How to best experiment with shutter speed

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Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt1 Aperture Jan 21, 2016

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#5 This is the first part of 4 episodes where we discuss the exposure triangle. Specifically in this episode the concept of aperture which is a hole in the lens through which light travels. They compare the concept to the human eye, explaining how the pupil expands and contracts based on the amount of light available.

The Big Ideas with Time stamps

00:04:41 Control light with aperture.
00:07:01 Limit light to control depth.
00:13:01 Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO.
00:20:06 No perfect exposure, use subjectivity.
00:27:50 Experiment to learn aperture.
00:34:07 Learn by experimenting.
00:39:26 Practice to improve photography.

In todays episode you'll learn:

What Aperture means
How your lenses aperture can dramatically changes your photos
Where you can find your cameras aperture
How to best control the aperture
What the difference between aperture and f-stop
How the aperture relates to your eyes
The boring mathematical equation to figuring out your aperture
When you want to use a smaller aperture
The benefits of using a larger aperture
How to visualize how your len's aperture works
The 3 aspects of the exposure triangle
How Aperture affects your exposure
What a PERFECT exposure is
Why there is no right or wrong answer
You can't find your style in a book
The best way to learn how to use your aperture
How you can practice getting use to your cameras settings
How the "Nifty Fifty" can grow your understanding immediately for just $100

We encourage you to put your camera put your camera into aperture priority mode (A for Nikon and AV for Canon) set you lens the the smallest aperture number your camera will allow you to. Shoot everything you can for an hour. Shoot things up close, shoot things far away, shoot everything in the middle. Once you're done, change your aperture to F8 and take all the same photos at the new aperture so when you put them on your computer you can see directly the differences in the photos.

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