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All New Photographers Should Know These 11 Things Sep 10, 2024

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I know from personal experience that when you first start out in photography, it can often feel very overwhelming and frustrating, and for many new photographers, this leads to you giving up, thinking you might "never get it" or that you're just not cut out for photography.

Which is why I want to share with you 11 things that I think you should know right at the start of your photography journey!

These are the things I wish that I had been told, realized or simply paid more attention to in the beginning, because it would have saved me so much TIME and got to where I wanted to be that much faster.

Tune in to learn:

How to approach learning photography so that you don't feel overwhelmed in the beginning
The biggest change you can make that will have a huge impact on your photos
What to ensure you learn in tandem with manual mode
How to avoid noise and grain in your image
What NOT to worry about in the beginning
Why gear is not the answer to your problems!
Why comparison is making you feel worse about your photos than you need to
The two crucial things to keep in mind when learning photography.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Photography Learning Blueprint: https://livesnaplove.com/blueprint

Auto to Awesome: https://livesnaplove.com/auto-to-awesome

Episode Show Notes:

https://livesnaplove.com/blog/things-new-photographers-should-know

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New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure to click that follow button to get notified when they land!

How to Plan a Fall Photoshoot Sep 03, 2024

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Fall is one of the best times of the year for portraits, whether that be of your child, your family, your pet, maternity or any type of portrait!

That's because nature creates a fantastic backdrop for us in fall (or autumn in you are in the UK) with the leaves on the trees turning into beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow, creating a vibrant, warm, cozy look to our portraits.

So in this week's episode, I'm sharing how you can plan for a fall photoshoot - from when to find the best time of year to shoot, what to think about when planning your outfits, lighting, practical tips and more.

In this episode we discuss:

How to find the best dates to shoot in the US and UK (starting now from mid-Nov)
Location ideas for your fall photoshoot.
The best times of day for a fall photoshoot, so you can get the best light for highlighting the beautiful fall colours
What to consider when outfit planning, and some accessories that can really help tie everything together.
Practical tips to help your fall photoshoot go smoothly!

RESOURCES

Check out all the resources on our show notes: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/plan-fall-photoshoot

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New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure to click that follow button to get notified when they land!

The What and Why of Lens Filters for Photography Aug 27, 2024

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One of the questions I get a lot from my students was about lens filters, so I created a free training for them inside our student community, the Live Snap Love Insiders Club.

But I thought that you would probably enjoy it too, so today on the podcast, I'm sharing the audio of that free training. Although it was obviously created with slides to show. you examples, I still think it will be incredibly interesting to listen to even with audio only (and if you are a student, you can watch the whole thing in our student community!)

(Not a student? Check out our range of courses here!)

In this episode, you are going to learn everything you ever wanted to know about lens filters, from the different types of filters available, what you would use each one for, what type of photographer will find them useful, and even how to use them! I'll also answer some questions that were posted by our students.

So tune into this episode to learn:

What exactly lens filters are, and the main reasons for using lens filters (even when you can do some of the effects back in post production!)
The different types of lens filters that are available, including UV, neutral density, graduated density, polarising filters and more
What each filter is used for, and the effects it can give you
A quick start guide on how to use each of the filters we talk about
Tips for buying filters and what to look for
Whether filters are a "must-have" in the digital age, and if so, which ones do you need
What filters you should start with, depending on the type of photography you do

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A Quick Start Guide to Aperture for New Photographers! Aug 20, 2024

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Have you heard the terms aperture, f-stop and depth of field and wondered what the **** they all are, and how they all work together?

Then this is the podcast episode for you! Today, listen is as we go over what Aperture is, what the term F-stop means, and how this impacts your depth of field, and how this changes the look of your photo. (Want to see pictures? See the full show notes for this episode here!)

In this episode you'll learn:

What exactly aperture is, and how it is really just a fancy term for a hole!
How you determine the size of the aperture, and what this looks like on your camera
How aperture changes the way your images LOOK by changing the depth of field
What depth of field is, and how you control it
A quick exercise you can do to see aperture and depth of field in action.

✅ Check out the Beginners Bootcamp here!

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Our New Student Community Is Open! Aug 13, 2024

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In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our brand new community for our students!

We recently moved our student community away from Facebook, and into a new home on our course website.

Today I want to get into what you'll find over at the new community, and why we made the switch, and how you access the community if you are a student, and what to do if you're not!

In this episode we discuss:

Who is this community for, why we have one (and why it's better than any free community out there!)
Why are we moving from Facebook, even though this wasn't in my plans until recently!
All the fun things you'll find inside the community - free resources, updates, support and deeper discussions (and so much more to come!)
How the structure of the new community makes more sense, and how it will help you find what you are looking for more easily.
How to access the community as a student, and how to get access if you're not!

➡️ Check out our programs and resources here!

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How to Get Started With Macro Photography Jul 24, 2024

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Learn how to get started with macro photography, from which gear you need, to camera settings and composition!

Macro photography has been an unexpected joy for me in my photography journey. .

It allows you to see the world in a whole new way, and appreciate the beauty that can be found everywhere if you get close enough!

So many people come to me and say that they would like to try macro too, but they don't know where to start. So that's exactly what we are going to look at today - how to get started with macro photography!

We'll cover what macro photography is, how to get started within spending a fortune on gear, finding subjects and what settings to use, along with tips for light, focus and composition!

Tune and learn:

What macro photography actually is
The gear you need for true macro photography, and how you get started without breaking the bank
The macro lens that I personally use and love
Some ideas for macro subjects that I recommend for getting started with (and the ones I don't!)
What camera settings you'll need to pay close attention to, along with where to start with your aperture settings
Tips for focusing when you are so close to your subject
More photography tips including light and composition

RESOURCES & LINKS

👉Check out the Everyday Macro Magic Course: Https://livesnaplove.com/macro
Go to the Show Notes for this episode: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/how-to-get-started-with-macro-photography

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New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure to click that follow button to get notified when they land!

No time for photography? Here's the fix! Jul 17, 2024

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How to find more time in your day for learning photographyWhenever I ask people about what the number one thing is that is holding them back from learning photography, one of the most common answers I get is not having enough time!

I can definitely relate to that - most of us are struggling, trying to juggle several plates at the same time, so learning photography can get shunted down to the bottom of the pile.

Although I can't help you add more hours to your day, I can try to help you work smarter in the hours that you DO have, and help you find time in your day for photography - and that's what we are going to dive into in this week's podcast!

Tune into this episode to discover:

Why scrabbling around trying to learn photography via disconnected tutorials is wasting your time
Why being more structured in how you approach learning photography will ultimately save you so much time
How to map out your own learning curriculum (or download my free blueprint if you are a beginner)
How to find time in your day for photography, or factor it into your existing schedule!

RESOURCES & LINKS

👉 Get the FREE Photography Learning Blueprint https://livesnaplove.com/blueprint

Go to the Show Notes for this episode: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/finding-time-for-photography

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5 Must Know Editing Tips to Help You Edit Like A Pro! Jul 09, 2024

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The 5 must-know editing tips to help you edit your photos like a pro!

If you have been following Live Snap Love for a while, you'll know that I LOVE editing photos. It's a HUGE part of photography for me, because it's another area where I get to be creative, or get the photo looking exactly the way I want it to look!

Editing is like the icing on the cake or the seasoning on your food - you might not technically need it, but without it, your photos can be a little bland and uninteresting.

But the good news is, even a little bit of editing with some basic tools can have a huge impact on your photos!

So in this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 must-know editing tips to help you edit your photos like a pro, so that they look more polished and professional, and help you get a more consistent style for your photos.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The first thing you'll need to do in editing, to make sure your photos look beautiful, fresh and natural.
How to turn your image from so-so to masterpiece by playing with the exposure
What to do if you want a specific style, like light and airy or dark and moody
Why you should avoid using presets to start with and learn how to take the wheel and drive yourself!
Where to start when it comes to editing your photos, and a good way to experiment with editing.

RESOURCES & LINKS

👉 Get the FREE Lightroom Starter Kit: Https://livesnaplove.com/lightroom-starter-kit
Go to the Show Notes for this episode: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/must-know-editing-tips

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3 tips to help you get better photos when shooting in full sun! Jul 02, 2024

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How many times have you heard that in order to get the best photos, you should try to shoot in the Golden Hour, in other words, the hour right before sunset or just after sunrise?

Probably a lot! However, many times, we simply cannot shoot at that time of day. Maybe we're taking our kids to the beach or the park later in the day, or we're photographing a wedding that is happening in the afternoon, or we're on holiday and sightseeing during the day, or maybe you're in business and your clients can't make the golden hour.

The good news is, there is a way to photograph people that allows you to get nice, soft, even light on your subject, even at midday, and is easy enough to use as a beginner!

In this episode, I'll give you a couple of tricks to try for shooting in full sun that will help you get better "people" photos, even in the height of summer.

Tune into this episode to discover:

Why shooting in full sun is generally considered "bad" for traditional portraits / people photos
How utilizing shade can help you get softer, more even light
Where you can find open or covered shade
What to do when there is no shade available
Some other ways to play with photography in full sun!

RESOURCES & LINKS

👉 Get the FREE Mastering Natural Light Starter Guide: https://livesnaplove.com/light-guide

Go to the Show Notes for this episode: https://livesnaplove.com/blog/shooting-in-full-sun

The Mastering Natural Light Course: https://livesnaplove.com/light

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Ai and Photography: Where Do YOU Draw The Line? Jun 25, 2024

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There has been a lot of chatter recently about the use of AI in photography, especially as Photoshop's AI tools have been growing steadily, and very recently both Lightroom and Lightroom Classic introduced a new generative AI tool inside Lightroom, making it even more accessible to use AI on your images.

So where do YOU draw the line when it comes to the use of AI in photography? I'm definitely no expert in AI but it did prompt me to think more closely about the use of AI in my own work!

From tagging and noise reduction to generative AI tools, together we will explore the ethical considerations and personal boundaries of AI in photography. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this episode will hopefully get you thinking about what is and isn't acceptable in your own photography journey!

You'll discover:

What AI is in Photography, and how we have maybe been using AI without realizing it!
Some recent examples of AI photos that made the news (including one that won a photography competition!)
What I personally use AI for, and where I draw the line.
Does it make a difference if you made the changes manually or using AI?
The ethical considerations of using AI in photography

GO TO THE SHOW NOTES

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/blog/ai-and-photography-where-do-you-draw-the-line

COME SAY HI!

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