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4 Summer Photography Projects That Will Help You Bottle Up The Season Jun 11, 2024

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In need of a new photography project for summer? Then I've got you covered! In this episode of the Photography Made Simple podcast, I'm giving you 4 ideas of photography projects you can do that will help you document summer, get more creative photos, or just motivate you to pick up your camera.

Whether you are photographing your young family, or you're retired and capturing your travels or you just want to capture the beauty of your days and the world around you, there will be a summer photography project here that will suit you!

So join me in today's episode and discover:

How a Summer Photography Project can help you get back on track and taking photos again if you've hit a slump
The projects you can do that will help you document your days, along with special tips for families.
Summer photography projects that don't involve shooting people, but instead inspire you to explore different photography subjects and techniques

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5 Ways to Show Motion in Photography Jun 04, 2024

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The way that you show movement or motion in your photos can give your images a totally different look and feel, and today on the podcast, we are looking at all the different ways you can capture it!

Using motion is a great way to make your images look more creative, have stronger compositions, or just play and have fun! You can choose to freeze the motion, have motion blur in the background, have motion blur on your subject, introduce motion blur just by camera movement and even do time lapse photography!

In this week's podcast, we'll look at all 5 different ways to capture motion in your photos, along with some tips and ideas for using each one.

So join me in today's episode and discover:

The 5 different ways to show motion and movement in your photos.
How to ensure that you "freeze" the motion in your images.
How to introduce intentional motion blur on your subject
How to show the motion in the background, but keep your subject sharp
What time lapse photography is

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Wondering why you need Photoshop? Here's 5 reasons. May 28, 2024

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As much as I love using Lightroom Classic for editing my photos, it doesn't mean that it can do absolutely everything you need!

There's a damn good reason why Adobe bundled both Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop CC together in their Photography Plan - because when you have access to both programs, you can do absolutely anything your little editing heart desires!

But when should you use Photoshop - and what can it do that Lightroom Classic can't?

That's exactly what we're covering today on the podcast!

I'm going to go into detail on the 5 main reasons to take your images into Photoshop for advanced editing, and give you some ideas for each one so you can get a feel for the whole treasure trove of adjustments you can make in Photoshop!

So join me in today's episode and discover:

The type of pixel adjustments that you will take your image into Photoshop for
How Photoshop can help you play with colour in your images
The types of overlays and filters that can add extra magic to your photos
Some advanced portrait retouching I find myself doing from time to time
Why Photoshop is a must-learn for all types of photographers!

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8 Questions To Help You Determine The Best Lens for YOU May 14, 2024

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Choosing a lens can feel like a difficult and overwhelming task- there is so much choice that it can be hard to narrow it down and decide which would be the best lens for YOU.

Let's face it, lenses are expensive, so it's an important thing to get right! Although you can always sell your lenses if they turn out not to be the one for you, it's easier and more cost effective to get it right the first time.

So today on the podcast, I'm going to walk you through 8 questions you should ask yourself when shopping for a new camera lens.

These questions will help you determine the best lens for you, based on your genre, interest and style of photography, but also practical considerations such as weight or brand loyalty.

So join me in today's episode and discover:

The 3 questions you should ask yourself to help you choose the best focal length for your genre and style of photography.
Why focal length is about more than simply how much you want to fit in the frame.
The practical considerations to take into account, such as whether to get a zoom or prime, and whether weight is a factor
How to get better quality lenses for a more affordable price
All 8 questions you should ask yourself to choose the best lens for YOU.

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Why I've Revamped Our Courses (and what's coming up!) May 07, 2024

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This week's episode is a little bit of an indulgent one, because I'm talking all about the courses we have at Live Snap Love, and the biggish changes we are making to these in 2024, and what we have coming up!

If you are new to the world of Live Snap Love, then you'll learn exactly what courses are coming up, so you can see what might suit you based on where you currently are on your photography journey, and what you need help with. And if you've been here a while and were planning on taking one of our courses in the near future, how these are changing for the better!

Finally, if you're already a student and wondering how this affects your purchase, don't worry, we'll be covering that too!

So join me in today's episode and learn:

Why the product suite we had at the end of 2023 just didn't feel like it was working anymore.
How I've optimized all our courses for ease, speed and simplicity.
Why I've decided to make all of our courses available all year round.
What all this means for students of our "old" courses
The courses we currently have on offer, and the course we're working on next.
Some sneak peeks for what's coming up!

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How to Find Dramatic & Interesting Light For All Your Photos Apr 23, 2024

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Do you know how to find beautiful, dramatic, interesting light for your photos?

Light is EVERYTHING in photography. Good light will illuminate your subject, draw your eye to what you want the viewer to focus on, minimize distractions, make images more dramatic or magical, give them a three dimensional quality and just generally make our images more compelling and unique.

Thats why learning how to see the light, use it in different ways, and be able to control or manipulate it is crucial for photographers of all genres.

So today on the podcast, I'm giving you advice on how you can find more interesting and dramatic light for your photos, regardless of whether you take photos to document your family, capture still lifes or portraits, so it really is for everyone.

You can also find out more about our Mastering Natural Light course here.

Why taking time to slow down as a photographer is the first steps in learning how to get more interesting photos
The biggest takeaway our Mastering Natural Light students leave the course with
The one thing that nearly all images will benefit from - and it's all to do with the light.
How to experiment with the same light in different ways to get more interesting images
The end vision to have in mind that will enhance both the look and feel of your images.

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Want to start shaping light? Get a reflector! Apr 16, 2024

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Learning how to use and modify light is essential for taking your photos to the next level in photography because how you use and control the light will determine how your photos turn out!

One tool you can use to modify and shape light is called a reflector.

If you've heard people talking about using a reflector, but weren't quite sure what it does, or indeed whether you need one, then I created this episode for you!

Simply put, a reflector is simply a tool that will help you change or mold the light to suit your vision, and help you get your images to look the way you want them to.

In today's episode, I'm going to cover what a reflector is, when you might want to use one, when the right time is to get one, and if you do, which one you should get.

Tune into today's episode to learn:

What exactly a reflector is
Why you use a reflector, and some specific situations you might find yourself using one
When and why you should consider getting a reflector, even if it is just for learning about light
The type and size of reflector I recommend that most people get (bonus, it's only around $40!)
What each side of the 5 in 1 reflector does.

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8 Photography lighting ideas that will supercharge your photos! Apr 09, 2024

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Light is the single most important element of your photo, and is one that can lift a mediocre, mundane scene into something incredible and awe-inspiring. That's why learning how to use light to its full potential is so incredibly important if you want to take your photos to the next level.

However, I understand that working with natural light can seem a little overwhelming at first, because you don't get to choose the light you are given on any particular day!

But that doesn't mean you don't have any control - far from it. If you can learn how to work with light you've got, or how to modify the light to suit your vision, then you will have mastered a crucial component of photography that will leave you feeling inspired and creative, and creating photos that WOW.

In this episode I'm giving you just a few different photography lighting ideas so you can experiment using the light around you. My goal is a simple one - I want to inspire you to pick up your camera and start looking at the LIGHT as your inspiration!

If you're interested in learning more about light, be sure to download our FREE Mastering Natural Light Starter Guide where I'll walk you through six essential types of natural light and how you can use them today!

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