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7 Tips for Using a 50mm F1.8 Lens Mar 21, 2023

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If you have a Canon or Nikon 50mm F1.8 lens and not getting the results you want, then take a listen to this episode!

I'm giving you 7 different tips you can use today, to help you get the sharp, awesome images your 50mm lens is capable of taking. We're talking all about the f numbers you can use, what might be wrong if your lens starts whirring or having trouble focusing, how to get sharper photos and so much more.

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Get Out Of A Creative Rut With The 30 in 30 Challenge! Mar 14, 2023

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If you're feeling in a rut with your photography, or you just don't feel inspired to pick up your camera this episode is for you! I'm sharing with you a quick, 30 minute photography challenge you can do that will help you break out of your photography rut, Plus I'm going to give you some prompts for inspiration whilst doing it, so you'll have everything you need to feel inspired and creative again!

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10 Things You Wish You Knew About Shooting in Manual Mode Mar 07, 2023

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I know that switching to manual mode can feel a little scary, and it can feel hard at first - especially if you're not sure whether you're doing it right! But it really does make a huge difference to your photos, which is why I want to help you make the switch. So today I'm going to share 10 things with you that I wish I'd known when switching to manual mode that will hopefully take away some of that confusion, and help you get you where you want to be quicker!

You can also download a free manual settings cheat sheet that goes along with this episode. If you are finding it confusing to choose your own aperture, iso and shutter speed settings, I think you'll find this really helpful! You can grab it here:

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How to Set Up A Natural Light Photography Studio At Home Feb 28, 2023

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In this week's episode, I'm sharing how you can take beautiful studio style portraits at home, using nothing more than natural light and an expensive backdrop to create a simple yet effective home studio.

In fact, this is exactly how I set up my own studio, and I am thrilled with the results! I'm going to cover everything you need to have in place, using either what you already have, or cheap and cheerful equipment that you can pick up for under $200.

You'll also find links to some suggested equipment over at the show notes for this episode at livesnaplove.com/012 so be sure to head over there too!

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Why You Need To Focus On Your Own Photography Journey For Faster Growth Feb 21, 2023

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Do you ever find yourself feeling like you're being pulled in 10 different directions all at the same time when it comes to learning photography?

If so, don't worry, you're not alone! I spent the first few years of my photography journey focusing more on what OTHER photographers were doing, rather than focusing on my own photography journey.

The problem with this is it can send you down completely the WRONG path for where you are right now, as you try to skip ahead without having laid any of the foundational steps first.

Tune into this episode, where I'm talking about how to stay focused on your photography journey, so that you can move forward with purpose, and learn photography more quickly, and with less overwhelm.

Plus, to help you know exactly what YOUR next step should be, be sure to download our FREE 90 Day Photography Learning Blueprint & Guide. This breaks down what you need to learn in photography, and in what order, so you have your learning path laid out for you, PLUS you'll get an invite to my free training too!

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4 Must-Have Photography Tools That Will Help You Rock Your Photos Feb 14, 2023

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Photographers LOVE talking about camera gear, such as lenses, camera bodies, tools and accessories, so as a new photographer it can be confusing to know which photography tools are "must-haves" and which you can leave on the shelf! In today's episode, I'm talking about the 4 photography tools that I consider must-haves, because they will help you get better photos, save you time and make your life easier, and that you'll go on to use for the rest of your photography life! With each tool that I'm going to share, we're going to talk about who it's for, when to know you're ready to use it, and the major benefits of using this tool for your photography. I've also created a freebie for you that goes along with this episode, that has all the info, along with links and suggestions for each of these tools. You can find it here: LINK TO EPISODE FREEBIE: Essential Photography Gear Guide For full show notes, resources, links or to read a written version of this podcast, visit our website.

The 4 Reasons Editing Can Take Your Photos to The Next Level Feb 07, 2023

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Do you really need to edit your photos, and how much difference does it actually make to your images? That's exactly what we're going to talk about today! I'm going to break down the 4 reasons why editing your photos is an important part of the photography process, and how it can take your photos to the next level. I know editing is a whole other world of things to learn and master and as such it can be quite overwhelming! And because it's yet another thing you need to add to your "to learn" list, it can be tempting not to bother doing it, or slap an action / preset on and call it a day. But I believe that editing your images is an important part of the photography process and one that you should at least start to learn as soon as possible, so tune in to find out why! EPISODE FREEBIE Link to Lightroom Starter Kit For full show notes, resources, links or to read a written version of this podcast, visit our website.

The 5 Types of Camera Lenses (And What To Use Them For!) Jan 31, 2023

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One of the things that used to REALLY confuse me when I first started learning photography was all the different camera lenses that were available, and trying to figure out which lenses would work best for the photos I wanted to take. As we all know, lenses aren't exactly cheap, so we always want to make sure that we get the best lens for our genre and style of photography! That's exactly what we're going to talk about in this week's episode. I'm going to break down the 5 main types of camera lenses, and what each one is typically used for, but also how you can use it for different types of photography. EPISODE FREEBIE Which Lens Kickstarter Guide For full show notes, resources, links or to read a written version of this podcast, visit our website.

How To Find Your Unique Photography Voice & Style Jan 24, 2023

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Style and voice are two things that photographers, and artists in general, talk about a lot, but what does it really mean? What is your style, and what is your voice? And since this often isn't a concrete thing that you can grasp hold of, learn how to do in a tutorial, or have someone else show you, how do you even start to find your photography voice? That's exactly what we are going to look at today! I'm going to share with you what the difference is between voice and style, examples that will help you see this in action, and give you 4 tools that can help you find your OWN unique style and voice. For full show notes, resources, links or to read a written version of this podcast, visit our website. EPISODE FREEBIE: Watch the free class here!

The 10 Settings I Change On A New Camera Jan 17, 2023

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A year ago I switched from my trusty Canon 5d m3 to the Canon R6 mirrorless camera, and one of the first things I did was to change some settings that I consider crucial before I can even start to think about shooting.

In this episode, I'm going to share with you the 10 settings that I personally change when I get my hands on a new camera, so that I have my camera set up exactly the way I want it.

You'll hear what metering setting I use, how I set my camera up for focus, along with white balance settings, playback and more, so this is a really juicy episode for you to dive into!

So if you've ever been curious about how I set up my camera, grab your pen and paper and get ready to take some notes!

Now if you are new to photography, some of these terms might be a little confusing to you, if so, or you just want a guide to what you should be learning in photography, be sure to download my FREE photography guide and starter kit! If you are learning photography it's worth it's weight in gold, so be sure to download it below:

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