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10 Tips for Capturing Christmas Morning Dec 05, 2023

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Photographing Christmas morning can be a little tricky - there can be lots going on, the lighting is often less than ideal, and of course, you want to actually be present in the moment and not stuck behind a camera all the time!

Plus if your day starts out like my Christmas mornings used to work out, you're woken up by the kids, dragged downstairs half asleep, only to find that your camera is out of battery and you have a full memory card just when you want to start snapping away at the kids opening their presents!

So today I have 10 tips for you that will help you be prepared for anything on Christmas morning - these tips will help you with everything from choosing your camera settings, to how to use the light effectively, and practical tips that will all work together to help you capture awesome memories of your Christmas morning.

Tune in to learn:

The 3 things I always do the night before Christmas!
The type of lens I recommend that you use for Christmas morning "documentary" photos.
What to watch out for with your ISO and shutter speed settings.
Why turning off your on-camera pop up flash is a must!
What you can do in both natural light and artificial lighting situations.
The stress free way to get in the frame with your kids on Christmas morning!
And more!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Free Camera Settings Cheat Sheet

How to Shoot in Manual Mode (a Step By Step Guide!)

"Why are my photos grainy (and how to fix it) "

Sigma 35mm Art Lens (Canon Version but also available for Nikon etc)

Interval Timer (This is for my camera, find the version that fits yours!)

How to Take A Self Portrait

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Free Training Recording: How to Get Creative Light Bokeh Nov 28, 2023

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We're doing something a little bit different on the podcast today, as I'm sharing the audio from a free lesson we share in our FREE Christmas Photography Boot camp!

I highly recommend that you join the bootcamp to get the full video training, so that you can get the fun diagrams and image examples, plus of course, get the video training we have coming up on Day 2 and 3 of the boot camp too!

Today we're sharing the lesson from Day One, which is all about Creative Light Bokeh. We cover, step by step, how to get those little circles of light in the background, tips and tricks on how to improve them, and also how to take it to the next level by creating shaped bokeh.

JOIN US FOR THE CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP:

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/christmas

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The 7 Most Common Beginner Photography Mistakes You Should Avoid Nov 21, 2023

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Whenever you try your hand at anything new, you are bound to make a few mistakes along the way! And learning photography is definitely no exception.

Although making mistakes can actually be a good thing, as they are part and parcel of the process for learning photography, that doesn't mean that we need to keep making them, or indeed, make them in the first place!

I certainly made my fair share of mistakes when learning photography, but after teaching thousands of others over the last 7 years, I've definitely noticed that most beginner photographers keep making the same mistakes.

So in the spirit of trying to save you a ridiculous amount of time and energy, today I want to share with you the 7 most common mistakes beginner photographers make, so you can learn what to avoid, and most importantly, what to do instead so that you can master your camera, and get photos you love, much quicker, and with less frustration.

Tune in to learn:

The lighting mistake that most new photographers make, and what to do instead when you are just starting out.
The reason you're photos have a weird colour cast, and the two ways you can adjust it for accurate tones.
Why using the wrong mode can leave you stuck and unable to get the images you see in your head.
The simple composition rule that makes your images look more dynamic.
Why your photos might be a little soft and blurry, because of the settings your camera frequently picks for you when in AUTO or Aperture Priority Mode.
Why you panic when you're taking a shot, and the best antidote for this.

JOIN US FOR THE CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP:

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/christmas

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3 Reasons Manual Mode Will Improve Your Photos Nov 14, 2023

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I have no doubt that you have heard, time and time again, that if you want to improve your photos, and most importantly, get the images that you see in your head to translate to the camera, you need to learn how to shoot in manual mode.

But I also know that no matter how many times you hear that, you can feel reluctant to make that final switch to shooting in manual mode. I know because I went through the same time too! And I have taught thousands of students in my Auto to Awesome program who have done the same thing.

Which is why today, we're going to dive into exactly WHY making the switch to shooting in manual mode is so darn important, and the difference it can make to your photos.

Tune in to learn:

What manual mode is, and how this differs from AUTO or the semi automatic modes in your camera
Why shooting in manual mode will allow you to get more creative images that look exactly the way you want them to.
The reason you are getting inconsistent exposures, and why manual mode puts an end to all of that (and why shooting in manual mode can often be easier!)
The everyday lighting situations that your camera can't handle in any of the semi automatic modes (or at least not well or consistently!) and why being able to use trickier lighting situations will make for better photos.

GRAB YOUR FREE MANUAL MODE CHEAT SHEET:

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/manual-mode

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The 90 Day Photograph Starter Guide & Blueprint

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The Photography Learning Path To Take You From Beginner To Pro Nov 07, 2023

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Learning photography can often feel very overwhelming - there is much to learn, so many different factors and element, and so much information to get your head around, that it can feel very daunting to know where to start, or what to focus on next.

This is obviously worse at the very beginning of your photography journey, when everything is brand new to you! But even if you have been shooting a while, it can be hard to know where to focus your efforts to get your photos to the NEXT level.

I've had a camera in my hand for 17 years, and have taught thousands of photographers, of all levels and abilities over the last 10, so over the years I've been able to see what a typical learning path looks like….and where we can go off course or get stuck!

Which is why on the podcast today I'm sharing a Photography Learning path with you that will take you all the way from beginner to advanced photographer, through 4 different "stages"

Here's what we're talking about today:

The 4 main areas to learn in photography

The ever-so-important first stage in everyone's photography journey, and what you need to learn before you can progress any further.

How to approach learning the post production side of photography, and what you'll need to learn (and the optional but fun stuff!)

The element of photography that can make or break your photos, and the list of things you might not have even known about!

Why the fourth and final stage is the most fun, and what you can focus on here for more creative photos.

GRAB YOUR FREE 90 DAY LEARNING BLUEPRINT:

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/blueprint

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

All our courses & resources

Auto to Awesome Course

Launch into Lightroom Course

Advanced Light & Composition Course

The Magic Of Photoshop Course

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All our courses & resources

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My Photography Journey: What Worked, What Didn't & What Actually Moved The Needle Oct 31, 2023

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In this episode, I'm time traveling back to 2007 when I first picked up my camera, and giving you a guided tour of my photography journey over the last 17 years or so!

I'm sharing my ups and downs, the mistakes I've made, the challenges I've had, and the lessons I've learned along the way. Most importantly, I'll also be sharing what actually moved the needle the most for me in photography, what changed my photographs for the better, and what I would recommend to other photographers at different stages of their photography journey.

In this episode we discuss:

What got me started in photography, and why I gave it up just a few months in….and what made me pick up my camera again.
The struggles and mistakes I made in the first 3 years of learning photography, and why it took me so long to figure out how to get the image I saw in my head to translate to the camera.
The single thing I did that had the biggest impact on my photos (and what didn't move the needle at all!) and advice I would give to all new photographers.
What I did next to make my photos look more polished, and take them to the NEXT level.
The final turning point in my photography journey, and how this improved my photos, made me more confident behind the camera, and gave me more artistic, creative photos.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Auto to Awesome Course

Launch into Lightroom Course

Advanced Light & Composition Course

The Magic Of Photoshop Course

Macro Photography Course: Everyday Macro Magic

Finding Inspiration for Photos Beyond Child Photography

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Speedlight 101: On Camera Flash Kickstarter Guide

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Why You Might Want An External Flash Unit (Even As A Hobbyist) Oct 24, 2023

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Have you wondered about whether you should get an external flash unit, particularly if you are a hobbyist who doesn't shoot weddings - because you're just not sure when or where, or even why, you would use it?

If so, you're going to enjoy this week's episode, because I'm diving into why you might find that an external flash unit a good idea, the situations where you might want to use an external flash unit, and some suggestions on what to look for if you do decide to buy a flash unit, and more!

In today's episode I'll cover:

Why you want to avoid using your camera's pop up flash
The difference between a pop up flash and an external flash unit like a speedlight
How you can use a speedlight in low light
Why a speedlight can even be useful on sunny days!
The subtle difference you can add to portraits by combining a speedlight with natural light
The times when I personally have used a speedlight, despite never using it for paid work.
Finally, what to look for when buying a speedlight. (And you'll find some suggestions at the bottom of this post!)

GET THE SPEEDLIGHT 101: ON CAMERA FLASH KICKSTARTER GUIDE

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/speedlight

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Audrey's Amazon Top Picks

Neewer Speedlight:

Godox Speedlight:

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Free Camera Settings Cheat Sheet

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The 3 Step Guide to Choosing Your Settings In Manual Mode Oct 17, 2023

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One of the questions I get asked a lot is about how to go about choosing your camera settings when shooting in manual mode, and whether there is a correct order in which to set them.

I know it can feel a little daunting when you move from having the camera make decisions for you, to making ALL of them yourself, so in this week's episode, I'm going to talk about the best way to approach choosing your own camera settings, and what order to choose them in.

In today's episode you'll learn:

How to approach choosing your own camera settings, so you know where to start
The order to choose your camera settings
When aperture is the most important setting, and a rough guide to the numbers you might want to choose
When shutter speed is the most important settings, and a rough guide to the numbers you might want to choose
When ISO is the most important setting, and a rough guide to the numbers you might want to choose

GRAB YOUR FREE CAMERA SETTINGS CHEAT SHEET:

👉 https://livesnaplove.com/manual-mode

RESOURCES MENTIONED

How to Shoot in Manual Mode (a Step By Step Guide!)

Auto to Awesome

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