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6 Ways to Kickstart Your Creativity In Photography Feb 27, 2024

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I've always said that photography is a game of two halves - one side of our brain needs to focus on the technical aspects, such as our camera settings, where to focus, finding the light etc. The other side needs to see the creative possibilities - the composition, angles, or unique twist we can stamp on our photos!

As photographers, it's pretty common to focus more on the technical side, and don't set aside some time for nurturing or practicing our creativity!

While learning the technical side is incredibly important (we need to know HOW to create the vision in our head into a photograph!) spending a wee bit of time nurturing our creativity can be rewarding too.

If you feel your creativity is a little lacking or you're stuck in a rut, tune in to listen to today's podcast where I've given you some ideas to kickstart your creative side!

So tune into today's episode to learn:

Why keeping an idea journal can be beneficial, and what to look for when writing down ideas.
How limiting yourself can actually make you more creative!
Some ideas for photography projects you can do that will force you to be more creative.
A cheap and cheerful hack to use your existing lens in a different way
Editing ideas to get more creative without picking up your camera!

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20 PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT IDEAS

10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY THIS WEEKEND

HOW TO EDIT LIKE A PRO IN LIGHTROOM CLASSIC

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3 Reasons Shooting in Manual Mode will Improve Your Photos

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5 Reasons Your Photos Aren't Turning Out The Way You Want! Feb 20, 2024

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There were so many times back at the early stages of my photography journey where I felt totally disheartened and frustrated, because no matter what I did, my photos just didn't turn out the way that I had envisaged in my head, and nothing like the photos I wanted to take.

Of course, there can be several reasons why each individual image doesn't quite hit the mark, but if it's happening frequently, and most importantly, you don't know what you're doing wrong, it's time to take control and do something about it!

That's what we're talking about in today's episode; the 5 MOST likely reasons why your images just aren't turning out like you see in your head, and how to fix it!

Here's what we're talking about today:

Why your exposure settings plays such a big role in how your image looks, and why taking control of them matter so much
The biggest "ingredient" in your photo to get right.
How to approach a scene so that you get the best results.
Why you need to get your camera manual into your hands today!
What to STOP thinking about for now, and what to focus on instead.

Links Mentioned

Auto to Awesome Course

5 Simple Questions That Will Change Your Photos

Photography Case Study Katie Lynn

Photography Case Study Erica Heinrichs

The 90 Day Photograph Starter Guide & Blueprint

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5 Simple Questions That Will Change Your Photos Feb 13, 2024

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Do you ever feel like you're not really in control of your image? That you're just winging it, and hoping for the best when you press the shutter? Or maybe you get all flustered and not sure what you should be doing?

Then you are going to love this week's episode!

In it, I'm going to break down the FIVE questions you should ask yourself when you take your photo. Asking yourself these questions will help you shoot more purposefully, which in turn, will help you get better photos!

So join me in today's episode and learn:

Why thinking about the end result can help you make camera decisions when you take the shot
The most important factor in any image, and what to look for on your subject
How to check for distractions in the frame, and some options for you for minimizing them
Some tips for using what is around you to make a more interesting photograph!

LINKS MENTIONED

💻 Sign up to watch our free-class!

📷The 3 Step Guide To Choosing Your Settings In Manual Mode

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

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When are you ready to start your own photography business? Jan 30, 2024

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Are you thinking of starting your own photography business, but wondering if you are ready to take the plunge and start charging for your work? Or how long you need to have been shooting for? Or what experience do you need??

Then this week's episode is for you!

I'm going to talk about some of the things that I personally think you should have in place, and be able to do, before you start charging for your skills.

Tune in to learn:

Why deciding what type of business - and who you want to serve - matters.
The key photography skills you should have mastered before you start charging.
What experience you need, and how you can get it (without seeming like the bargain basement option)
Why consistency is one of the most important things you need before starting to find clients.
How understanding your costs BEFORE you start doing free / low cost practice sessions is SO important, and some of the things you need to consider.
An action plan for starting to charge money for your skills.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out the "Photography Biz Start Up Kit" https://livesnaplove.com/business/

Auto to Awesome

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Sigma 35mm Art Lens for Canon

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What is a fast lens and why should I get one? Jan 23, 2024

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In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about lenses, specifically one type of lens, called "fast lenses".

You may have already heard this term bandied about and wondered what the heck it refers to! Or maybe you've already heard of it, but not sure exactly WHY you might want one, if this is something you should get, and what you should look for if you did!

So tune in as I break down exactly what fast glass refers, and why adding one to your lens collection is a good idea!

I must warn you, we talk a bit about settings in this episode, where I give you some numbers for aperture, shutter speed and ISO and give comparison numbers. If you are the type of person who needs to see a number written down for it to make sense (I do!) then be sure to grab a pen and bit of paper so you can see the numbers in front of you as we go along.

Here's what we'll cover today:

What exactly people mean when they talk about fast glass, and how it gets its name.
The key reason people get a fast lens, and the benefits it can bring.
A real life example of the difference having a fast lens can make to your settings, and the options you have.
Some suggestions for fast lenses if you're ready to move away from the kit lens.

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED

Canon 50mm F1.8

Canon 50mm F1.4

Yonghuo 50mm F1.8 Lens

Nikon 50mm F1.8 Lens

Nikon 50mm F1.4 FX Lens

Tamron 35mm F1.4 Lens for Canon

Canon 85mm F1.8

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6 Tips for Successfully Organizing Your Photos in Lightroom Classic Jan 16, 2024

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As we kick off a brand new year, it's a great time to think about how to organize and clean up your digital image files, and a great program that can really help you do this, is Lightroom Classic. In fact, that is exactly why Lightroom Classic was created - to give photographers like yourself a tool to manage your photos with a complete end to end workflow.

So today on the podcast, I'm going to give you 6 tips for helping you organize your images using Lightroom Classic.

Now if you don't use Lightroom Classic, you can still take the tips that I'm going to give you, and apply them to your chosen software, so if you don't have Lightroom Classic, this can still apply to you!

Tune in to learn:

Why setting up folder system head of time will help you when it comes to saving and importing your photos
Tips to help you stay on top of your image collection once you have imported them.
How to use keywords and filenames to help you find your image files at a later date
The MOST important element of your post production workflow.
Why having a repeatable workflow will save you getting back into a mess in the future.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out "Get Organized In Lightroom Classic" https://livesnaplove.com/get-organized/

My 4 Step System For Culling Photos with Intention

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