The Beginner Photography Podcast

#261 Alex Vita is a photographer turned web designer for photographers. After more than 10 years and hundreds of happy photographers Alex shares some of the most common mistakes, he sees from photographers starting out with their first website and shares why you need a website, even if you’re not in business.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Alex’s Roots in photography
• How Alex transitioned into web design
• Why social media is a terrible place to host your portfolio
• Most common mistakes photographers make with their first website
• How you’re sabotaging your website traffic and how to fix it
• What is a Splash Page and why it’s a bad idea for your website
• A Perfect home page headline formula to give visitors all the info they need about you

Premium Members Also Learn:

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#260 Justin Anderson is a Manatoba Canada based landscape astro photographer. Justin works by day and chases the beautiful aurora by night. In this interview Justin shares some of his best tips for getting out and capturing the night sky.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Justin got started in astrophotography
• What Justin struggled with most when learning
• Why Justin loves shooting astrophotography even in the Canadian winter weather
• What elements Justin looks for in a good sky photo
• How Justin prepares for a night of Astrophotography
• Justin’s must-have camera gear to get great Astro images

Resources:

• Astrophotographer Justin Anderson’s website
• Follow Justin on Instgram
• Follow Justin on Facebook
• Follow Justin on Twitter
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!
• This episode of the podcast is sponsored by USB Memory Direct. Deliver personalized USB drives with your own branding to photography clients.

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• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#259 Dorie Howell is a Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer specializing in Family and Newborn images. Dorie has been running a successful portrait business for more than a decade and today talks about how to trust your own instincts as a photographer and capture beautiful and honest photos.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Dorie got started in photography
• Why Dorie loves capturing portraits
• How to get the moment and make sure you capture what the family wants
• How to trust yourself and your photographic instints

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The importance of getting on the phone with a potential client
• The Elements of crafting a perfect inquiry email

Resources:

• Photography Business Coach Dorie Howell’s website
• Follow Dorie on Instagram
• Dorie on Youtube
• Dorie on TicTok
• Dorie on Facebook
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#258 When just getting started in photography we can quickly find ourselves in situations where we feel over our heads and which can leave us feeling defeated and break down our confidence. Whether your shooting your first paid shoot or simply wish to be more proficient, in this interview I break down 3 elements to building more confidence while youre behind the camera.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

#1 Prep

A wise man once said that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. That couldn’t be more true than in photography. If you want to start taking photos with intention you need to know your gear and how it works inside and out. So the prep stage is knowing your gear, how it works, and how it reacts in different lighting sanarios. Take a listen to episode 243 where I break down step by step how to get to know your camera.

#2 Plan

If you want to be successful as a photographer you will need to shoot more than just reactionary photos but shoot with intention. Sometimes that means planning out your photos. Before a shoot really break down each element. What lens will you use, what lights will you use, how will your subject pose. Hammer those details out so when you get ready to shoot you won’t have to think on the fly, they are already planned out.

#3 Practice

You can read every tutorial and watch every video on youtube but if you don’t actually put in time behind the camera you won’t be retaining much. That’s why practice is so important. To be most efficient when practicing, have a clear goal and work on just one aspect of photography. When just getting started I recommend composition. Composition how you compose the frame of your image with the goal of leading your viewer’s eyes to the subject of the photo. Composition is something you can practice anywhere and even with just the camera on your phone which is why its such a great place to start.

Resources:

• How to Get to Know Your Camera Podcast Episode
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#257 Huy Nguyen is a photojournalist turned wedding photographer who spend more than 15 years taking chances at weddings to produce some of the most raw and authentic images of a wedding day. Upset that the wedding industry didn’t have a location for brides to find fearless documentary wedding photographers for their wedding day, he created Fearless Photographers. A place that highlights some of the best talent in honest, emotion-driven, creative documentary wedding photography. Today Huy shares some tips on how you can be a better and more fearless photographer.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The first photo Huy took that stood out to him
• How Huy got into photojournalism
• What lessons Huy took from photojournalism into wedding photography
• The 5 Bad Things Rule
• The 3 Elements to building an emotion-driven moment
• What to do when you’re TOO Fearless

Resources:

• See the work of some of the Best Documentary Wedding Photographers at Huy’s Fearless Photographers Website
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#256 Brad Smith is a photo editor with more than 35 years of experience working for some of the most notable publications including Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, WWE, and The White House. Today Brad shares what it takes to build and craft a stand-out portfolio!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is a Photo Editor
• How Brad got started in photography
• The Elements of a great portfolio
• How your photos can stand out even if you just shoot high school sports
• How to spot holes in your portfolio
• What its like working as the Director of Photography for the White House

Resources:

• Long Time Photo Editor Brad Smith’s Website
• The Art of Photo Editing Workshop
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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Magda Stolte is a New Jersey based photographer who has been shooting every day since 2018 and has been a pillar of strength and encouragement in the Beginner Photography Podcast Community since joining. The images that she captures of her life and children are intentional and inspiring and Magda shares exactly what makes her photos so dreamy.

Resources:

• Follow Magda on Instagram
• Check out LensBaby and get 10% off with Magdas code “WSTOLTE”
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
• Free Lightroom Presets!

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#255 Anna Harvingston is an Erie PA based documentary family photographer and contestant on Hulu’s photography competition show “Exposure”. Today we talk about her experience on the show, the challenges she faced shooting ONLY on a phone, and how her photography has already evolved since being on the show.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Anna got started in photography
• How Anna was picked as one of eight photographers for Hulu’s photography competition show, Exposure
• The most challenging part of the show's challenges
• How Anna was able to capture incredible photos with just a cell phone
• How to trust yourself in a high-stress situation
• How to critique your own images to capture better photos

Resources:

• Erie PA Family Documentary Photographer Anna Harvingston’s website
• Find Anna on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#254 Matt McGee is a Nashville Tennesee based Underwater Fashion Photographer. Matt works with models underwater to create beautiful dreamlike and ethereal images. Today Matt talks about the challenges of working with models underwater, how to create a vision for your image, and easy ways you can dip your toes in and get started.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Matt got started in underwater photography
• What Matt struggled with most when he started shooting underwater
• The process of working with models underwater safely
• How to keep your equipment safe underwater
• How to light a scene with strobes while shooting underwater or in a pool
• How to get started without making a major investment
• One big mistake Matt made while shooting underwater that destroyed his camera

Resources:

• Underwater Fashion Photographer Matt McGee’s website
• Find Matt on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#253 Summer is here and that means there’s an abundance of memories to capture and save. Today I’m going to share the 4 elements to capturing better summer memories to remember for years to come without being hyper-focused on the camera.

The 4 Elements of Capturing Better Summer Memories

#1 Prepare: Theres a fine line between capturing everything and being present in the summertime activities. That means you’re going to miss some photos and you have to be ok with that! Make summer time photos a game. Give your self a rule like Only one camera and one lens for the whole summer.

#2 Capture: Focus on just two photography elements this summer to skyrocket the quality of your photography. Composition and Action. Focusing on these two aspects of photography will force you to think quickly during the fast-paced summertime activities.

#3 Edit: The majority of the photos we take are in the 3-4 months that are summer, so you need to have a system to organize your images so they don’t get lost. I choose to orginize my family photos by year and month. That way I don’t have a million folders called “Kids at the Park”. Next, you want to spend your summertime enjoying the summer and not stuck behind a computer editing. Download my 52 Free Lightroom presets today to speed up your editing and unlock the full potential of your summertime images. www.FreePhotographyPresets.com

#4 Share: What good are summertime memories if you cant share them with family, friends, and your future self. Do yourself a favor and have your photos printed at your local big box store or make a summertime book within Lightroom and have it printed by Blurb.

Resources:

• Download your FREE 52 Lightroom Presets Now
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

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• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#252 Ramzi Mansour is a Cape Town South Africa-based Portrait and Fashion photographer with a strong focus on the classic look of black and white portraits. Today Ramzi talks about uncovering the true beauty within your subject to capture an image you’ll be able to connect with for a lifetime.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Ramzi got started in photography
• The struggles of learning photography self-taught and mistake Ramzi made
• Ramzis biggest photographic inspiration
• The simplicity of Ramzi’s compositions and photographs
• Why Ramzi shoots primarily in Black and white and the challenges over shooting in color
• How Ramzi is making a difference and giving back with his photography

Resources:

• Cape Town Fashion Photographer Ramzi Mansour’s website
• Follow Ramzi on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
• Download my FREE Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#251 Rachel Greiman is a Denver based documentary family photographer and copywriter for photographers. Over the years Rachel has helped hundreds of photographers to craft words on their websites that stand out rather than blend in. Today Rachel shares some tips for family photography and copywriting for photographers.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Rachel got started in photography
• The hardest part about photography for Rachel to learn when new
• Why Rachel focuses on Family Documentary Photography
• How Rachel got her start in creative copywriting and some common mistakes photographers make with the words on their website

Premium Members Also Learn:

• All the things wrong with the words on my own website and simple fixes that sound way more me.
• Why Focusing on SEO might not be the best strategy for your homepage
• How to layout the navigation on your website to guide visitors on the right journey

Resources:

• Photography Copywriter Rachel Greiman’s website
• Rachel’s Copywriting for Photographers DIY Guide : Get 15% off with promocode “Beginner15”
• Rachel on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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Quincy Worthington is a Munster Indiana-based photographer who has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community for his quick wit and helpful advice. Still new on his own photography journey Quincy share how hes able to learn and adjust quickly to take better photos.

Resources:

• Quincy’s Website
• Find Quincy on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
• Free Lightroom Presets!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#250 Angie Rose and Gina Brocker are Boston Massachusetts-based Wedding Photographers with an eye for the moment. Having shot hundreds of weddings they know first hand what it takes to capture beautiful moments and how to create a space for moments to happen in front of the camera. In today’s interview they share just how they are able to reveal the narrative of a wedding day.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Gina and Angie first got started in photography and what struggles they faced in the beginning
• Why Gina didn’t even consider shooting weddings for the first few years into her photography journey
• What has changed the most about their photography since they got started
• The importance of storytelling in your images
• Why Story trumps perfection
• How to ensure you’re in the right place at the right time so you don’t miss the moment.

Premium Members Also Learn:

• What Angie and Gina are doing today to market their businesses
• A great SEO strategy when it comes to blogging which will not only save you hours putting together but rank you higher in google.
• The Importance of a mission statement for your business and how to build one for yourself

Resources:

• Angie and Gina’s Documentary Wedding Photography Course, Revealing the Narrative
• Revealing the Narrative on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#249 Dina Goldstein began her career 30 years ago as a photojournalist, evolving from a documentary and editorial photographer into an independent artist focusing on large-scale productions of narrative photography tableaux. Goldstein’s work has been the subject of academic essays and dissertations and has been covered extensively in media around the globe. Goldstein continues to independently produce works and show internationally at commercial and public galleries, art centers, festivals, biennales and museums.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Dina knew photography was going to be an important part of her life
• What Dina struggled with most when starting out in photography
• Why Dina left photojournalism
• Where Dina got the idea for her staged project “Fallen Princesses”
• How Dina comes up with concepts for her different photo projects
• The struggle of choosing how to create which images for her various photo projects.

Resources:

• Narrative Photographer Dina Goldstein’s website
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#248 This week I talk about how having a beginner’s mindset will set you up best for success and continued growth in your photography journey. I break down 4 tips that will help you stay as much of a beginner as long as possible.

Tip 1: Do the Opposite

Go against what you’ve been told to try something new. Use a wide angle lens and get close to your subject or use a telephoto lens and get really far away so your subject is small in the frame.

Tip 2: Do what others won’t, to take photos like others can’t.

Last year I interviewed Shane Balkowitch photographers using an almost 200-year-old method to capture images. He doesn’t do it because it’s easy and because so few shoot wet plates he has quickly made quite a name for himself.

Tip 3: Change Your Rythm

When you start to feel bored of your photos like you’re taking the same photo over and over again producing the same images, change up your style and allow yourself complete creative freedom in your editing. I use many of the  52 Free Lightroom Presets we offer to go crazy on an image just to see different possibilities.

Tip 4: Share your Photos

Being open and sharing your image may feel scary but it’s the best way to learn and grow from others who have come before you to get valuable feedback.

Resources:

•  Download our 52 Free Lightroom Presets
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#247 Steven’s Wallace is a Banff and destination wedding photographer with a passion for film photography. Today we talk about Steven’s love of film, why the film vs digital debate is garbage, and great tips for new photographer looking to get started in film photography.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Steven got into photography
• What Steven struggled with most in the beginning and how he overcame it
• How Steven started shooting weddings
• Why the film vs digital debate is useless
• Stevens film photography workflow
• How Steven edits film and digital photos together to create a cohesive look
• Where to develop your own film
• Some great beginner cameras and films to start with

Resources:

• Banff Wedding Photographer Steven Wallace’s website
• Read why Steven loves shooting film
• Studioc41 Podcast
• Steven Wallace on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#246 Miquel Quiles is a portrait and beauty photographer, educator, and Sony Artisan. Miquel has a unique style of both photography and education. Miquel can break down complex photography topics into easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks that anyone can learn from. Today Miguel and I talk about the struggles of being a photographer and how to slow down and make it simple.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Miguel got started in photography
• What was the most difficult part of photography to learn when getting started and how he overcame it
• Being a sony artisan vs gear doesn’t matter
• How Miguel’s images have transformed since getting started in photography
• One piece of gear Miguel thought he needed but never uses.

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to know when Working for Exposure is worth it
• What is a forward agreement and what it can do to grow your business
• The #1 way new photographers sabotage their sales and what to do instead

Resources:

• Beauty and Portrait photographer Miquel Quiles’ website
• Find Miquel On Youtube
• Join me for a LIVE webinar with Phillip and Elieen Blume on how you can maximize your mini sessions.
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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Jim Sinicki is a Milwaukee WI based family and senior portrait photographer. After more than 2 years in the Beginner Photography Podcast Community, Jim has carved out his own space for sharing and helping others. In this interview, Jim and I talk about how he got stared, why he loves photography so much, and how his work has changed in a short amount of time.

Resources:

• Jim’s photography website
• Find Jim’s photography on Facebook
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#245 Phillip and Eileen Blume have spoken on the photography world’s biggest stages about helping photographers earn a living with their camera. After a rocky start in photography that almost bankrupted them, they discovered how powerful the mini session could be when just starting out and even in an established photography business. Today Phillip shares what they did for his business and what it can do for yours too!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Phillip went from high school English teacher to one of the worlds most respected photography educators
• Why Phillip and Eileen transitioned to minis after shooting weddings for years
• Why mini sessions are so good for new photographers looking to grow their portfolio
• How to shoot with intention and get the poses you need
• How to find the balance between posed and candid shots

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to build trust to grow your business faster
• How to increase profits AND make happier clients
• Why sending a gallery link will kill sales and excitement

Resources:

• Download the Maximizing Mini Session eBook
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#244 Scott Strazzate is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist with more than 30 years of experience shooting for publications like the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. Scotts Book “Common Ground” is a 2 decades-long exploration of a piece of land that transitioned from Homestead Farm to Sprawling Suburbs. Today we talk about the long-term project, what to look out for, and ideas for you to start your own long-term project.

Key Takeaways:

• Scott narrates his experience starting in photography, from his interest in childhood till he took up photography as a full-time job, rather than staying in the family business.
• Not having to face criticism in the early stages of his career was an advantage in a way, as Scott notes it may have discouraged him from pressing forward. On the other hand, less knowledgeable people appreciating his work kept him going.
• Studying the photography of other professionals also played a major role in keeping him motivated and inspired.
• The brightest spot of an image is usually where your eye goes first, and you can learn to control in a split second, how to compose an image that is pleasing to look at. 
• Scott describes the importance of focusing on creating images after gaining in-depth knowledge about your gear, rather than always trying to get new gear hoping to become a better photographer.
• Having to overcome the fear of interacting with people became paramount, as this was a challenge that came with expanding from sports photography.
• Scott narrates in detail, events leading up to his "Common Ground" photography project, with no initial plan to create it, as well as the emotion and serendipity surrounding the project. He notes that to date, it is the major work he is known for, and was a personal project rather than a product of affiliation with any paper.
• I tell photographers that if they want to do a book that people would enjoy, they should take photographs of one block or storefronts, make prints of these, and put them away for years, when these come out later, they will be greatly appreciated.
• Repetition is something that I always look for in photography, I think it's fascinating, and a good way to make a compelling image. If you can have one of something, two is better.
• Three acts in a photo story: A beginning, a middle, and an end. When doing a photo story you want this: a cat climbs up a tree, someone shakes the tree, the cat gets out of the tree.
• Scott describes a major challenge with photojournalism being having to leave people's lives when the story is over especially because you may not be able to continue to just hang around, even if they would want you to.

Resources:

• Scott Strazzante’s website
• Scott’s Prints for sale
• Scott Strazzante on Instagram
• Scott Strazzante on Twitter
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Standout Quotes:

• "I learned that the brightest spot of an image is usually where your eye goes first" - [Scott]
• "I don't like getting a new camera because I think the key fo

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#243 In this episode of the podcast I break down the top 3 ways you can get to know your camera better to be best prepared for them the moment arises.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Read the Manual - Learn things you never knew your camera was capable of!
• Spend a few hours with the camera shooting - Get to know the tool you use to capture the world and blur the line between visualization and capture!
• Ask WHY you feel limited - When you know the limitations of your camera you know how to best use your camera.

Resources:

• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

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• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#242 Vanessa Joy is an award-winning wedding photographer with more than 20 years in business. In 2020 she was named one of Canons Explorers of Light. An exclusive position reserved for photographers who have dedicated their lives to the craft. Today she talks about how she almost chose a different career path and what it was that brought her back to photography.

Episode Timeline:

• Vanessa describes her early interest in photography, and when she knew that photography was going to play a big role in her life.
• Vanessa shares personal shots from her early days in photography.
• What influenced your preference for portraits in photography?
• About Vanessa's plans to move to Texas.
• Vanessa was announced as one of Canon's Explorers of Light.
• Is there anything Vanessa thinks new photographers should know?

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The marketing efforts that have worked for Vanessa in New York over the past 20 years
• What marketing efforts Vanessa is using now to build authority when she moves to Texas

Key Takeaways: 

• The passion had always been there for photography, the realization that it would be a full-time career much later.
• Highlighting the benefits of her photography career, Vanessa talks about the love for it and the freedom to plan her schedule.
• Vanessa describes the drive behind her preference for portraits. In a lot of ways, I think I enjoyed photographing people in how I felt, so photographing people is a little bit of photographing them but a lot of expressing who I am.
• Combining two styles of portrait photography, one where every aspect of the picture is controlled with one where things are allowed to be more natural is possible, and do not have to be mutually exclusive.
• When you first start in photography it is understandably necessary to try many styles and then hone in on a particular one, but as you get better in that aspect, you get bored and have enough control of your craft to try other things and expand your photography interests while maintaining your brand.
• Discussing Vanessa's move to Texas, she noted some key differences regarding the technique in her photography.
• Asides from her technical know-how with the camera, another point Vanessa attributes her Explorers of Light announcement to, was her ability to find simple uses for the camera for the average person, knowing that the company would need that kind of market to make sales on a large scale.
• To new photographers: Gear doesn't matter, and should not stop you from being a great photographer, and as gear gets more expensive it's good if there's a particular reason. Just keep going at it, you have to love photography for the work itself because that's the thing that's your daily life, not the results.

Resources:

• Austin Texas Wedding Photographer Vanessa Joy’s Website
• Vanessa Joys Website for photographers
• Vanessa Joy on Youtube
• Vanessa Joy on Instagram
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Commu

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Eung Ju Kim (Sean) has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community since buying his camera in early 2018. Since then he has been sharing his work and it continues to develop and advance. His landscapes and beach scenes are simple and relaxing. Today we talk about what photography means to him and his plans to progress is photography in the future.

Key Takeaways:

• Starting his photography career with nature sceneries was associated with hiking, which he did more often following a distressing break up with his girlfriend.
• Sean describes 'finding the beauty of what's there, either in an ugly chaotic scene or in my stage of sadness was the key to finding the true beauty of my journey.
• Looking back, Sean explains how with experience, he started being able to identify things he could have done differently in a picture and how to look out for such things.
• Sean explains the motivation behind intentionally creating images with huge surroundings, landscape and people by noting that when we focus on something bigger, our problems seem to be small. His Christian faith also played a role in this preference.
• Sean explains that he is bored with taking pictures of people, and is trying to figure out what he can add to it.
• The inspiration for Sean's photography is his Christian faith.
• For new photographers: Go to a library, read a bunch of books and even if it doesn't make sense, consume it, even if you don't practice it, over time things will start to click. Once things start to click, you will have more questions and you can go and read it again, then it will make sense, and you will gain mastery.

Resources:

• Follow Sean On Instagram
• Flash in a Flash - Flash photography for beginners course
• Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!

Episode Timeline:

• [02:20] Introducing today's guest, Sean Kim as he narrates the events surrounding his entry into photography.
• [07:21] How did the relationship between your photography and nature sceneries come about?
• [14:10] Looking back, from a technical standpoint, when did you start to notice the things you were doing wrong.
• [17:04] What differences have you observed between street photography and photographing people after creating rapport.
• [23:34] How do you achieve the concept of comfort in an image that looks sad?
• [33:24] Sean discusses his editing method.
• [34:40] What are you currently struggling with, in photography?
• [39:05] About Sean's book on the year 2020.
• [41:09] What inspires you to take photos?
• [47:19] When it comes to the technical side of photography, what is it that you love?
• [48:38] Sean's advice for new photographers

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#241 James Patrick is a Phoenix AZ-based commercial and fitness photographer. He has shot more than 500 magazine covers and today we break down what makes a cover photo unique and how to capture the concept.

Episode Timeline:

• James narrates how he began his photography career.
• What was the main source of your photography education?
• How do you handle the concern that someone may take your photography style and compete with you after teaching them?
• What is the job description of a Fitness Photographer and how did you get into it?
• From a technical standpoint, what are you looking out for, that's going to make a photo stand out above the rest to be a cover shot?
• How do you come up with ideas for the photos that you need to capture?
• Starting out, was there a point where you had to just make do with your equipment because you didn't have the things you have today?

Key Takeaways:

• Starting as a journalist, James had some misapprehension about photography as it did not seem very sustainable as a career choice, he was however open to different options while trying to figure out his passion.
• James describes how he learned by testing constantly and working as an assistant photographer, even though he already had his own jobs. Key principles gained as an assistant included photography techniques, project bidding, client communication, the general business process, and most especially how to work with subjects onset.
• There are two extremes of types of photographers, the overly technical ones who focus on measurements and precision when shooting, and the ones who rather feel their way creatively through their imagery. The latter appealed to him more, shifting his focus from taking great pictures which can easily be learned and done, to making images that work, and this became his brand
• Ask for help, the more you ask, eventually, people will start to give you help.
• A popular misconception James shared earlier on was that he had to be involved in many niches in photography to have enough jobs, ironically during the recession, he started to lose jobs because many clients would rather hire a niche specialist than a Jack of all trades. This nearly made him give up.
• Following the decision to be intentional about photography, questions that started to arise include: what work do I need to create? Who do I need to be working with? What images do I need to be in my portfolio? Who do I need to be working for? James describes the importance of overcoming his fears so he could call companies to find people that would be interested in his work.
• Addressing a common mindset that you need to recreate your portfolio before contacting companies about your photography, it is critical to understand that there is no perfect portfolio. You get better only when you show your work to someone and get feedback, without which you're just in your head and consumer behavior determines everything.
• Shooting a cover is a construct. What I do with a cover is a commercially viable image. This is an image that is going to help sell the magazine, more often than not it is focusing on all the distracting things that you're removing from the photo, to create a post that's going to jump off the page without being too distracting from the message.
• We get through the stuff that doesn't work so we can get the one thing that

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#240 Ellie McKinney is a North Carolina based wedding photographer who in her first year full time earned six figures. She attributes much of her success to being open, vulnerable, and taking a stand for a cause she believes in. In this interview Ellie breaks down how she sees the world through her lens and the elements she sees and helping her achieve so much success.

What You’ll Learn:

• Ellie describes how she got into photography.
• Looking back at old photos, what are the things you think you would do differently?
• Elements of an Ellie McKinney photo.
• How do you ensure that you're able to get the interactions that you're looking for between a couple?
• Why do you think you've made a quick rise and success both in photography and business?
• What are those actionable things that you did that you think skyrocketed your success?
• Ellie describes her transition into full-time photography.

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#239 Bryan Caporicci is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the youngest Canadian photographers to receive this level of achievement.

Bryan is the host of the  Business of Photography Podcast with over 2 million downloads. He teaches at workshops across North America, including industry-leading conventions and conferences such as WPPI, Shutterfest and Canada Photo Convention. Bryan is also the CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio.

In today’s interview, Bryan talks about the key aspects of photography to focus on when just getting started.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is Clubhouse for photographers
• Who Bryan is and how he got started in photography
• His earliest struggles and how he overcame them
• How to avoid overwhelm when just learning photography
• What Bryan hopes to achieve by shooting film for personal work

Premium Members Also Learn:

• What to focus on now to build a business foundation
• How to leverage local relationships to build bookings
• The 3 most important pillars of stating a photo business
• The paradox of the growing heap and how it will help you better understand bookings

Resources:

• Bryan Caporicci Wedding Photography
•  The Business of Photography Podcast
• Sprout Studio - All in one studio management for photographers

Standout Quotes:

• "It was my marketing skills, just the fact that I looked at what I did as an entrepreneur...that's what got me to where I was". - [Bryan]
• "Take it a step at a time, I think that's probably the biggest mistake that I see photographers make, especially in those early days". - [Bryan]
• "That's when you become a good wedding photographer when you can look at things and go beyond the technical". - [Bryan]
• "Every overnight success is an overnight success 10 years in the making". - [Bryan]
• "The future is cheap if you pay for it now". - [Raymond]
• "Everyone wants success, no one wants to put in the work that success requires". - [Bryan]
• "Whatever gear you have, is all that you need right now". - [Bryan]

Key Takeaways:

• "Clubhouse" is an audio-only social media tool, that allows people to connect either as photographers or with other professionals
• Bryan shares he has always had a passion for the business side of photography.
• His experience knowing that most photographers aren't well equipped on the business side motivated the founding of Sprout Studios to offer strategies and tools to help photographers run their business.
• While most photographers start with an interest in photography and then later incorporate the business side, Bryan had been involved with the busines

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#238 Adam Taylor spent years as one of the top BMX photographers in the country before changing career paths to Real Estate and architecture photography. Adam found that he could grow his earnings by licensing the photos he took of high-end homes, to the cabinet, faucet, tile, and furniture manufacturers. Today Adam breaks down how to adopt the licensing mindset and start making more with your images in this interview. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Adam got started in photography
• What shooting BMX taught him about being a better business later in life
• What is licensing
• How to license your photos
• Who to license your photos to
• The differences between a real estate image and one you would shoot for a brand to license
• What gear you need for real estate photography

Resources:

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• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#237 The second week of February is when we struggle most to keep going with our new years resolutions. Completing a 365 project (photo a day) was at the top of the list for many photographers. So I wanted to provide some inspiration and motivational tips to help keep you going strong!

5 Ways to Practice Photography At Home In The Cold Winter Months

1. Carry your camera with you everywhere: Get a light and a comfortable strap to carry your camera around with you everywhere. You don’t need to feel any pressure towards taking photos. Just carry it for now if you wish to become more comfortable with having a camera on you.
2. Review old photographs: Look through your images of the past year or so and pick out your favorites. Take note of why you love them and focus on going deeper with that in future sessions.
3. Do an Hourly Challenge: There’s a saying “No matter where you are, there is always a great photo within 5 steps of you” Set a timer on your phone to go off every hour for a whole day and whenever it goes off, find that great photo wherever you are.
4. Try something new: If you need inspiration but don’t want to look through a thousand photos on Instagram, you can use Lightroom presets on your own work to see different possibilities. You can download my most popular 52 Lightroom Presets for free, below!
5. Start a long term photo project: Your photography will get proportionally better to how much work you put into it. Create a long-term project as a form of accountability and motivation to keep shooting.

Resources:

• Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge Group
•  Download 52 FREE Lightroom Presets

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#236 Jen Pierce is a Columbus GA based Wedding and Maternity photographer. In just a few short years she went from hobbyist to 6 figure business that just opened up a studio, and she attributes her success to one thing, Authenticity. Today she shares how she got started, the struggles she faced, and how to be more authentic with your own images.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [03:20] Jen shares the story of how she got started in photography.
• [06:40] Birth Photography as a major part of her work.
• [21:45] Can you describe your editing style?
• [26:56] How Jen was able to open her first photography studio in such a short amount of time
• [28:34] What advice would you give to a new photographer?
• [31:35] How small or big are the changes that you're making to your photography?
• [39:00] How to contact Jen

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The reason why Jen was able to go from hobby photographers to bringing in 6 figures
• Jens Step by step Instagram strategy to booking more clients
• What Jen is doing today to market her photography business to attract new clients

Resources:

• Jen Pierce’s website
• Jen Pierce on Instagram

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#235 Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The power of storytelling
• What is a 3 act structure
• The Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frame
• How to push the envelope without going too far
• How to tell a long term story
• How to come up with creative ideas

Resources:

• The Video Maker Podcast
• Video Maker on Instagram
• Video Maker on Facebook

Standout Quotes:

• "I believe truly that video and photography is really all about stories, no matter what kind of work you're doing" - [Mike]
• "It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, if it can record images and sounds, it's good enough, you can do amazing things with almost nothing" - [Mike]
• "Editing is just about making creative decisions in the process of creating and removing pieces that don't need to be there" - [Mike]
• "The more pieces there are, the more things that will capture people's attention, the harder time they'll have to figure out what's actually going on" - [Mike]
• "Essentially what we're doing is we're just capturing our lives as photographers" - [Raymond]

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#234 Jessica Bellinger is an Orlando Florida based wedding photographer and author of a new book called The Humility Paradox. Jessica had a rough start in photography that helped her to see that our life's purpose really boils down to how we treat people that are hard to love. She shares how that has affected the way her photography grew into what it is today.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [04:45] When did you know that photography was going to play a major role in your life?
• [07:38] What do you think it is about photography that just makes you feel so passionate about it?
• [09:35] What were the things you were shooting when you were just at home?
• [11:45] Was there anything in particular that you struggled with in the beginning?
• [14:26] Jessica shares that one major area of improvement so far, compared to when she started, is her editing style.
• [20:19] About Jessica's book "The Humility Paradox" and her backstory 
• [40:30] Who deserves to be a great photographer?
• [43:06] How to contact Jessica

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Humility has grown Jessicas Business
• The struggle between being humble and also charging more than most photographers for your own work
• An in-depth look into how Jessica uses Facebook ads to market her business

Resources:

• Jessica Bellinger’s Website
• Jessica Bellinger’s book The Humility Paradox
• Jessica Bellinger on Instagram

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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Sandra Garzon is a Kilkenny Ireland based photographer who joined the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge last year. After completing her first year I wanted to have her on to chat about what she learned about photography after making photography a daily practice and how she grew as a photographer.

Resources:

• Sandra Garzon’s website
• Sandra Garzon on Instagram
• Sandra Garzon on Facebook
• Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Community

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• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#233 Marc Silber is a 3X best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. This is his 4th time joining me on the Beginner Photography Podcast.

He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others. 

He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [02:15] Our guest for this week "Marc Silber", shares some insight on his recent efforts to reach out to budding photographers.
• [02:44] Marc points out that most photographers lack a technique for getting inspired, and shares his creative process.
• [12:58] From Marc's book "Advancing Your Photography": The 5 Stages of Photography
• [16:26] Where do you think most people get the visualization aspect wrong?
• [27:55] The biggest struggle with Composition is a lack of "Center of interest".
• [34:00] Marc explains the commonest goal among photographers. 
• [49:47] How can we dive deeper into the artistic realm of photography?
• [54:07] Discussing the concept of mentorship

Resources:

• Marc Silber’s Website
• Marc Silber on youtube
• Marc Silber on Instagram
• Marc Silber on Facebook

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#232 Now that we are in a new year, this week I sit down and brain dump some thoughts on how to become a better photographer in 2021. Come join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community to take part in Photo Minute Mondays where I share a bite-sized photography video every Monday. Some weeks will be technical, others theoretical. Some weeks will be educational while others will have actionable challenges.

Resources:

• Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

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#231 2020 Brought us many interviews from some of the best photographers on how they see and capture the world. Today we hear the continue the conversation and hear from 6 more photographers on the importance of community and the real power of your camera.

Ashley Marston

Gary Crabbe

Heather Lahtinen

Rhea Whitney

Joseph Cultice

Jon Soohoo

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#230 2020 brought us many great guests who shared their insights as to how they see the world and continue to make a difference with their cameras. In this episode, we hear from 6 amazing photographers who share some of their best tips and tricks to getting eye-catching photos.

Seth Miranda

Seth Brown

Mary Fisk-Taylor

Pierre Lambert

Cris Duncan

Jenny Stein

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#228 In this episode, we explore the 1 thing that’s holding you back from growing as a photographer and how you can overcome your biggest obstacle to grow in 2021!

Resources:

• Become a premium member to join the Plan Your 2021 Marketing Calendar Live Training
• https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#227 It’s that time of the year where we slow down and reflect on the year past. The podcast has had a lot of growth this year and it is all thanks to you! Today I talk about the state of the podcast and your wins as well!

Connect with Raymond! 

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#226 Andrew Bernstein is a sports photographer with more than 40 years of experience shooting Basketball. Andy is a Naismith Hall of Fame Photographer and co-authored The Mamba Mentality with Kobe Bryant using Andy’s vast collection of images he captured over his 20-year basketball career.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Andrew Bernstein got started in Photography
• How Andy got started photographing sports
• What Andy learned in his long career photographing Kobe Bryant
• How working with high-level athletes has made Andy a better photographer
• How photographing sports has changed over the past 40 years
• What Andy’s associate photographers must know before taking the court and shooting for him.

Resources:

• Famed Sports Photographer Andy Bernstein’s website
• Andy Bernstein on Instagram
• Andy Bernstein on Twitter
• Andy’s Legends of Sport Podcast
• Legends of Sport on Instagram
• Legends of Sport on Twitter

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#225 Alexis Meschi is a personal branding photographer who works with women business owners to create personalized branding assets to grow their businesses. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Alexis accidentally fell into photography and when she knew it was going to play an important roll in her life
• What Alexis struggled with most when starting out
• The difference between marketing and branding photography
• The job description of a branding photographer
• What you need to capture to start building your personal brand

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The most common objections from someone looking to hire a branding photographer
• How to use branding assets and turn them into bookings
• The secrets behind Alexis’ top social media posts with the most engagement

Resources:

• Alexis Meschi’s website
• Alexis on Instagram
• Alexis on Facebook

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#224 Heather Lahtinen is a wedding photographer and educator at the Flourish Academy. Today we talk about how to deal with overwhelm when getting started in photography and the simple mindset tips you can use to feel more motivated today!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Heather accidentally got into photography
• What Heather struggled with when learning to use her camera
• The one mindset switch that will remove the overwhelm around learning photography
• Dealing with imposter syndrome and how to stand out
• The difference between comparison and inspiration
• A mistake Heather made early one that set herself up better or success

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to break past the $100 per session mindset
• How to NOT lose all your clients when you raise your pricing
• How to find and define your target client and how to get in front of them

Resources:

• The Flourish Academy
• The Flourish Academy on Instagram
•  Flourish Academy Episode 73: How to deal with imposter syndrome
• Heathers Free Pricing guide for photographers

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#223 Chris Grunder teaches photography at Sonoma State University and is a Director at the Bass and Reiner art gallery in San Francisco. Today we talk about contemporary art and the role that photography can play within it. This is a fun and deep theoretical conversation about why we shoot what we shoot. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Chris got into photography
  
  
• How failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot more
  
  
• What is contemporary art
  
  
• Why Chris moved to New York to work with commercial photographers after getting his masters in fine art
  
  
• What makes up the difference between someone just started in fine art photography and an experienced artist
  
  

Resources:

• Chris Grunders Website
  
  
• Bass and Reiner
  
  
•  Lightroom 101
  
  

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#222 Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Dana got into photography
• What Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame it
• Why Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraits
• How Dana developed her style and how you can too

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Dana prepares her business for a move across the country
• Dana’s online marketing strategy and how she connects with potential clients
• Where Dana is spending money to guarantee bookings when she arrives

Resources:

• Monterey Wedding Photographer Dana Arnold’s website
• Dana Arnold on Instagram
• Dana Arnold on Pinterest
• Lightroom 101

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#221 Most photographers get into photography before they get into editing. So when we start editing our photos there are some pretty common mistakes most new photographers make but there are 4 here today that I think you need to make that will actually help you become a better photographer.

Check out the show notes to see some of my FIRST DSLR photos taken back in 2007

https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/221 

The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer

Mistake #1: Over Saturation

If a little extra color is good… a lot of extra color must be GREAT right?

Mistake #2: Selective Color

Selective color make your images artistic right?

Mistake #3: Not Taking Skin Tones Seriously

You mean every bride doesn’t want to look like zombie on their wedding day?

Mistake#4: Not Culling my Photos Enough

If its in focus, its getting delivered! Even if there are 29 of the exact same other phots.

The free 5-Day challenge Starts Monday, Oct 26th. Click the link below to learn more and join!

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Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#220 Tori Wright is a model with more than 10 years of experience turned photographer. Her understanding of both sides of the camera has helped her grow quick and plant a foundation in the photographic community. Today we talk about the do’s and dont’s of working with models for new photographers. 

This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Tori knew she wanted to focus on photography
• Where Tori struggled most with technical settings when getting started
• How Tori’s experience modeling helped prepare her for photography
• How to pose models
• How to reach out to models and what you need to tell them before they commit
• When to know you’re ready to work with models
• What is TFP
• What separates a good photographer from a bad photographer for models to work with

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Tori booked her first paid shoot as a photographer
• Where you need to be to start booking shoots with models
• Whos pays the model
• How much to pay a model and what to give them

Resources:

• St Louis Headshot Photographer Tori Wright’s Website
• Find Tori on Instagram
• The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#219 Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers.

This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What was the hardest part about photography to learn when getting started
  
  
• How she got started photographing products and why
  
  
• Where to come up with ideas for product photography shots
  
  
• How to add expression and emotion to your product photography
  
  
• Common mistakes made by new product photographers
  
  

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Kelly got her first client, and how you can too
  
  
• What Kelly is doing this week to market her business
  
  
• How to charge for product photography, and what to deliver
  
  

Resources:

•  Kelly Lawsons’ Product photography masterclass
  
  
• Kelly Lawson’s website
  
  
• Kelly Lawson on Instagram
  
  
• Kelly Lawson on Pinterest
  
  
• The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out
  
  

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#218 Mark Hemmings is a travel photographer and educator that just published his newest book iPhone Photography for Dummies. An all in one resource for those looking to take better photos with the gear they already have! Today Mark shares many tips on getting better compositions, what apps to use, and how to see light better.

This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How to take better photos with an iPhone
  
  
• Some of the strengths and challenges when shooting with an iPhone
  
  
• Why there is room for mobile photography and professional dslr photography
  
  
• How to use composition to take better photos without changing your camera settings
  
  
• How to use your iPhone to capture the best moments
  
  
• When you should NOT use an iPhone to shoot
  
  

Resources:

• Mark Hemmings Website
  
  
• Mark Hemmings on Instagram
  
  
• Mark Hemming’s iPhone Photography for Dummies Book
  
  

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#217 Kim Beil is an art history lecturer and associate director at Stanford University. Kim’s new book “Good Pictures” chronicles 50 of the most important photographic techniques over the past 170 years of American photography. Today we talk about just a few of them and dive deeper into how the past mistakes and successes of photography got us to where we are today.

This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How the rules for taking good pictures are always shifting.
• How the Vignette came to be
• Why foreground interest took the world by storm in the mid 1860s
• The impact Kodak had on the photography industry
• Why night photography wasn’t possible until 1890 and what were some of the major challenges.
• Why there was a swing from technical perfection to intentionally breaking long standing photography rules to create images in the 1950s and 60s
• Why capturing Candids was looked down upon by many established photographers for almost a century
• What the future of photography looks like.

Resources:

• Kim Beil’s website
• Kim Beil on Instagram
•  Buy Kims Book “Good Pictures”

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#216 Gary Crabbe is an award-winning photographer and author living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gary began his photographic career spending nearly a decade managing the image library for famed National Geographic photographer Galen Rowell. Since then, his own client and publication credits include the National Geographic Society, New York Times, Forbes Magazine, TIME Magazine, Victoria's Secret, The North Face, Sunset, L.L. Bean, Subaru, The Nature Conservancy, and The Carnegie Museum of Natural History to name but a few.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Gary got started in photography
  
  
• The hardest part about photography for Gary to learn early on
  
  
• What elements go into every great landscape photo
  
  
• The tale-tell signs of an amateur landscape photo
  
  
• How to start focusing on composition
  
  
• What to do when the weather does not cooperate
  
  

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to start selling your landscape photos
  
  
• Shooting on assignment vs Shooting personal work
  
  
• All about licensing. How it has changed and how to charge for your work
  
  

Resources:

• Landscape photographer Gary Crabbe’s website
  
  
• Gary Crabbe on Twitter
  
  
• Gary Crabbe on Facebook
  
  
• Gary Crabbe on Instagram
  
  

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Connect with Raymond! 

• Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!