The Beginner Photography Podcast

#215 Shane Balkowitsch is a wet plate photographer from Bismarck North Dakota. Prior to getting into wet plate photography, Shane had never owned a camera outside of his cell phone. Shane is currently on a mission to capture 1000 wet plates of northern plains native Americans. 

Shanes Wet Plate Process Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S86yNGXlpck 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is wet plate photography
• How Shane got started with wet plate photography
• How wet plate photography works
• Where Shane struggled most when learning wet plate photography
• Technical challenges of exposing wet plate photographs
• Why Shane stuck with Wet Plate Photography, knowing that digital photography is much quicker and eaiser to produce an image.

Resources:

• Wet Plate Photographer, Shane Balkowitsch’s website
• Shanes Instagram
•  Balkowitsch documentary on Amazon

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#214 In todays episode of the podcast we breakdown the roadmap in which to learn photography. From buying your first camera to creating beautiful works of art there is a proven roadmap to follow to focus on what matters most.

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The 4 photography business systems you need to take your photo business seriously

Resources:

•  Online Video Training Course to learn Flash in a Flash with Discount code attached
•  Earn Your First $100 With Photography Youtube Video
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#213 Nicole Begley is a Dog and Pet Photographer based in North Carolina. Today we talk about some of the challenges of photographing our four-legged friends and how to master your session. We also talk about the business side of pet photography and how to market to pet parents. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What Zoological training taught her about working with animals
• The hardest part about photography to learn when just starting out
• How to get pets to cooperate for a shot
• The difference between an amateur and a professional pet photo
• Tips for posing your pet

Premium Members Also Learn:

• Why Nicole jumped into an unproven market of photography
• The best form of marketing Nicole has found to book new clients
• What photography products pet owners are buying from the sessions
• How Nicole started booking sessions right away after moving to a new state

Resources:

• North Carolina Pet Photographer Nicole Begley’s website
• Nicole’s Pet Photography training website: Hair of the Dog

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#212 Wendy Yalom is a San Francisco based high-end personal branding photographer who discovered her passion of personal branding photography after shooting weddings for 10 years. Today we chat about why she chose to leave her successful wedding photography business to pursue an unproven path in photography. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why Wendy went to fine art school for photography
  
  
• If Wendy recommends going to school for photography
  
  
• Why Wendy left weddings after 10 years to pursue personal branding photography
  
  
• The difference between personal branding photography and a regular portrait session
  
  
• What Wendy needs to capture at every personal branding shoot to consider it a success
  
  

Premium Members Also Learn:

• Why Wendy believes in niching down and is not worried about turning away clients
  
  
• The 4 Marketing Misconceptions every new photographer makes
  
  
• How to market without selling
  
  

Resources:

• High-end personal branding photographer Wendy Yalom’s website
  
  

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#211 Gustavo Fernandez and a Corporate event photographer in San Francisco who started photography after leaving his job as a pharmaceutical rep. Having studied photography under world class wedding photographer Bambi Cantrel and Gustavo got into weddings for a number of years before discovering Corporate event photography. Today he shares why he made the switch and how hes able to make more money working less weekends.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why Gustavo felt so passionate about photography to leave his pharmaceutical rep job of more than 10 years to pick up a camera.
• How Gustavo organically discovered corporate event photography and how its similar to wedding photography
• How to overdeliver to your multinational publicly traded client
• How Gustavo turned $10 into $10,000

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to price for business to business events
• How to use your website to book the job every time
• Why Corporate events are a better business than weddings

Resources:

• San Francisco Corporate Event Photographer Gustavo Fernandez website
•  Enroll in the Sharp Shooter Academy for 70% off!

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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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#210 Rhea Whitney is a Houston Tx Wedding Photographer who left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full time. Today Rhea talks about building your Know Like and Trust factor to attract more clients than ever before and also deliver a world-class experience to your current clients.

Rhea Whitney is a Houston Tx Wedding Photographer who left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full time. Today Rhea talks about building your Know Like and Trust factor to attract more clients than ever before and also deliver a world-class experience to your current clients.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Rhea got into photography while working as a corporate accountant
• Rhea’s definition of the Know Like Trust Factor and what it means to her
• How to build your Know Like Trust factor when just getting started
• Where Rhea sees so many photographers get the KLT factor wrong in their marketing

Premium Members Also Learn:

• Rhea’s #1 tip to build KLT factor with new clients on Instagram
• Why you need an email list to keep in contact with potential clients and have them excited to book with you

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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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#209 Finding your creative voice in photography is important to standing out and being able to make an impact. But the road to find your creative voice is not as easy as finding it on amazon and getting 2 day shipping. It can take years to cultivate your voice. But in today’s podcast episode I break down the 4 stages of finding your creative voice.

The 4 Stages of Finding your Creative Voice

• Survive
• Share
• Stand out
• Serve

Survive: You’re just learning how to use your new camera as a tool

Share: You’re enjoying the process of learning and are happy to share your work as you see consistent progress

Stand out: You realize that its the photographer who makes photos unique and you can make your work stand out by being true to yourself

Serve: You are now proficient with your camera enough to be able to help others. Either directly, WITH your camera or indirectly by teaching others how to use their cameras to serve with their cameras.

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#208 Phillip and Elieen Blume are husband and wife wedding photographers from just outside Atlanta Georgia who stumbled upon a unique way of doing mini sessions that after years of refining has is now able to consistently earn them $10,000 in a single weekend without watering down their brand. Today we talk about how they do it!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What sets Phillip and Elieen Blume apart from other photographers in their area
• The rocky start Phillip and Elieen had with mini sessions in the beginning
• What they struggled with the most when booking mini sessions
• Why mini sessions are not just for clients who cant afford a regular session
• How youre going broke shooting $150 mini sessions and why you should be charging less!
• How their average sale is so high even in a country with the highest poverty rate in the country
• and how to get enough variety of images in a 20 min mini session
  
  

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to set up your mini session funnel
• Why most photographers get wrong when it comes to minis and how you can get it right
• How to turn mini session clients coming back year after year after year!
  
  

Resources:

• Join the LIVE Maximizing Mini Sessions Webinar July 29th at 2pm Est

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#207 Jon Soohoo is the head team photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has been photographing important moments in sports for more than 35 years and his photo of Kobe Bryant was used as the cover of ESPN’s memorial issue.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Jon SooHoo knew photography was going to play an important roll in his life
• One of the best lessons Jon learned while shooting under legendary sports photographer Andy Bernstein
• What the head photographer of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for shooting and covering
• How many team photographers shoot a Dodgers game
• How personally Jon SooHoo takes team losses
• Whether or not he documents team losses
• How Jon SooHoo prepared to shoot the LA Dodgers world series game
• If Jon would get a world series ring if the Dodgers Won the World Series
• How to prepare for big moments during a game
• How many photos Jon SooHoo takes in an average game
• What it takes for a photo to stand out
• If player superstitions rub off on him as the photographer
• The one thing Jon would tell a new team photo intern before they took the field
• How Jon’s day starts when he arrives at the stadium
• What Jon gets asked most by Dodger fans

Resources:

• LA Dodgers Photographer Jon SooHoo on Twitter
• Jon SooHoo on Instagram
• Los Angeles Dodgers Insider with photos posted after each game
• Sports Shooter Academy

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#206 Jesse Dittmar is a commercial portrait photographer based in Brooklyn who specializes in celebrities and other notable figures. Jesse had photographed celebrities like Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Sting, Charli D’Amelio, Tom Brady, George Takei, David Letterman, Uma Thurman and many many more. In this interview we chat about Jesses early start in photography, what he learned from assisting that he didnt in art school, and the transition to going out on his own and shooting for himself.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Jesse knew photography was going to be an important part of his life
• Struggles Jesse had with photography early on
• The magic of developing your own film
• What Jesse learned when going to art college
• Why Jesse started assisting other photographers after graduating
• Who books Jesse to take portraits of celebrities and notable figures
• How Jesse is able to connect with his subjects in an impossibly short amount of time
• The importance that music plays in Jesses life and in his photographs
• What kind of music Jesse plays when he photographs artists like Sting
• How Jesse approaches vision for his shoots when he just has minutes to grab the shot
• How much direction Jesse gives to his subjects
• The one thing Jesse needs from each shoot to consider it a success
• Why Jesse still shoots film and how he uses it to achieve a signature look

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to nail your client meetings
• What Jesse was surprised to learn after going out on his own and how he handled the stress
• What Jesse outsourced in his business to make him a better photographer
• How to overdeliver to your client to ensure they keep calling you back

Resources:

• Celebrity Portrait Photographer Jesse Dittmar’s website
• Jesse Dittmar’s Instagram
• Jesse Dittmar’s book “Two”

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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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#205 Gerard Exupery is a New York photographer who just published his new book Subway 1975-1985 which is filled with photos from the New York subway system taken in the late 70s and early 80s. In this chat we talk about the flow of life that happens on the New Yor subway system and the challenged of capturing an era. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Gerard knew photography was going to plan an important part of his life
• The hardest part about photography to learn when he got started
• What it was about the subway that captured Gerards attention
• How to find the decisive moment while in the flow of live on the subway
• Who are some of Gerards photography influences
• How Gerard put together a long term project that spanned a decade
• Some trouble Gerard got into while shooting in NYC in the late 70s
• What the process was of choosing photos out of a decade worth of images to put into his book
• What Advice Gerard would give to anyone wanting to take on a long term project

Resources:

• Gerard Exupery’s Website
•  Gerard Exerpery’s book Subway 1975-1985

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#204 Taking photos that are sharp is one of the hallmarks of a professional photographer. It shows a clear understanding of their abilities to not only read the scene in front of them but to use their technical knowledge to capture the scene with beauty.

For new photographers, getting sharp photos can be quite challenging and cause confusion. Part of the time photos don’t turn out sharp because of having the wrong technical settings while the other times, the gear could be at fault.

Today I break down the 4 reasons why you’re taking blurry photos and how to get sharply focused photos.

Reason #1: You Missed Focus

Reason #2: Chromatic Aberration

Reason #3: Your ISO is too High

Reason #4: Motion Blur

Knowing how to use your camera and the effect your camera settings has on an image is imperative to being able to capture sharp photos.

I'm officially reopening enrollment in my online photography course Auto to Amazing!

Auto to Amazing is the fastest way to learn photography guaranteed. 

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#203 TahJah Harmony is a southern Louisiana lifestyle photographer and wedding photographer who after several years of hustle to get her photography business going started to feel burnt out and went looking for a way to fill her creative health bucket. This interview and the importance of mental health and creative health is extremely relevant todays world climate. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How TahJah got started in photography
• What was the hardest part about photography for TahJah to learn
• The first sign of burn out TahJah felt and how it started to affect her mental health
• How TahJah defines creative health
• What aspects of Art school TahJah found most beneficial
• TahJah’s favorite activities to fill her creative health bucket
• How TahJah changed her home life to promote better mental health
• TahJahs favorite apps to help her creative health

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to decide what to do and not do in your business
• How to turn business tasks creative
• Knowing when it’s ok to hustle for work of if your just Hustling to hustle.
• How baking and rock climbing can make us better photographers for our clients.

Resources:

• TahJah Harmony’s website
• The Creative Health Podcast
• TahJah Harmony on Instagram
•  

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#202 After the birth of his child, Simon Ringsmuth discovered the power of photography when a friend shared a photo he took of Simons child. Determined to learn photography Simon started a website where he uploads photos weekly and shares what he learned and documents his progression.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Simon got started in photography
  
  
• What Simon struggled with most when he first started shooting and how he overcame it.
  
  
• What has been Simons main source of photography education
  
  
• Why Simon started the website
  
  
• How to protect yourself from burn out when committing to a long term project
  
  
• How to set your own goals
  
  
• Some common info that Simon found to not be helpful when learning photography
  
  
• What Simon was surprised to learn after shooting for the past 7 years
  
  

Resources:

• https://www.weeklyfifty.com/
  
  
• Register for the free live webinar “The 3 Secrets to Capturing Better Moments With The Camera Gear You Already Have!”
  
  

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#201 Corey Potter is an expert when it comes to SEO and helps teach SEO for Photographers. Corey has a refreshing take on SEO which is to stop blogging just to blog and start blogging with intention. In this interview, we talk about how you can blog less and grow your website traffic.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The importance of blogging and SEO is fr photographers
  
  
• What most photographers get wrong about blogging
  
  
• How to brainstorm ideas to blog about and then narrow them down to pick a winner
  
  
• What is a featured snippet and how you can utilize them to gain tons of website traffic
  
  
• How many images you should be putting in each blog post
  
  
• How to promote your blog post once its been published
  
  
• The difference between a page and a post
  
  
• How to get google to tell you what people search for
  
  
• 2 of the best paid tools and several free tools to use to get started
  
  
• The one blog family photographers need to write today
  
  
• How to follow up with content you have previously published
  
  

Resources:

• SEO for Photographers Fuel Your Photos website
  
  
• Fuel your photos FB group
  
  
• GTMetrix

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#200 In this special episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast that was recorded on Facebook Live, I pay my appreciation to listeners like you and past guests of the show share some special insights on growing as a photographer.

Resources:

• Chris Orwig
• Ashley Marston
• Sean Brown
• Cris Duncan
• Emily Brunner
• Emma O'Brien
• Mark Hemmings
• Martin Moore
• Matt Druin
• Mary Fisk-Taylor
• Nick Church

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#199 Megan Breukelman is a new york city-based wedding photographer who had an unconventional start into the industry. Today I'm excited to chat about how to grow a Personal Passion Project.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Megan got started in photography
• How Megan shot her first wedding at 14
• What Megan struggled with most when learning photography
• What is a photography passion project
• Why you would you want to grow a photography passion project
• How much detail we need to have when putting together a plan to start a personal project
• What to do if we dont have everything we need
• When to turn a passion project into a business
• How even if you are not making money with your personal project can grow your career
• Different ways to make money with your camera that you have already
• When to start considering other people opinions on what your project should be

Resources:

• New York City Wedding Photographer Megan Breukelman’s Website
• Megan Breukelman on Instagram
• Megan Breukelman on Twitter

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#198 Ashley Marston is a Vancouver BC based lifestyle birth and family photographer who has been doing a 365 project for the last 6 years. Her work has been recognized by National Geographic and she has recently released an online course on how to capture creative photos every day. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• When Ashley knew photography would play an important roll in her life
• Why she thinks so many struggle with creativity
• What Ashley does every year with her 365 images
• How Ashley is documenting her life with a family during the Corona Virus Pandemic
• How Ashley stays creative with Creativity Boosters
• Why she stopped photographing families to focus on birth photography
• Why you should not start a 365 in January
• The power of self-portraits and the 3 step process to shoot them well
• How Ashley puts a creative spin on her images
• The creative roll that editing has on Ashleys photos
• Who and what inspires Ashley creativly

Resources:

• Ashley Marston on Instagram
• Ashley Marton’s website
• Ashley’s Online Course “A Daily Occurrence: Creative Everyday”

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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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#197 Joseph Cultice is a creative commercial pop star photographer who has shots print and advertising campaigns for bands like no doubt, Ozzy Osborne, Kelly Clarkson, juicy J, 3oh3, moby, Korn, Enrique Iglesias, Marilin Manson, Christina Aguilera, Joe Satriani, nine-inch nails, Rod Stewart, Garbage, beck, kid rock, Boy George, sting, brjork, Outcast, the chemical brothers, The Jonas Brothers, Jeff Lynne, and Beyonce, just to name a few. Today we talk about what it takes to take photos of pop stars.

 In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Joseph got started in photography
• When Joseph Cultice knew photography would play a major role in his life
• What Joseph Cultice struggled with most when getting started in photography
• What is the job description of a pop star photographer
• Who reaches out to start a campaign for a musical artist
• How to build report when working with new artists
• How much of the final image comes from Joseph Cultice’s vision vs the bands vision
• A misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a pop star photographer
• One of the most challenging shoots Joseph Cultice has had and how he handled it
• How to create images unique for each artist while still keeping consistency across your body of work
• How Joseph Cultice knows if he did a good job
  
  

Resources:

• Pop Star Photographer Joseph Cultice’s Website
• Joseph Cultice on Instagram
  
  

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#196 Mary Fisk Taylor is a Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer and co host of the Get your Shoot Together podcast. Today Im excited to talk about sifting through the noise in this busy world of many photographers.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Mary got her start in photography
• What Mary struggled with most when learning photography
• As a long time member of the PPA her views on how the industry has changed the most
• How Mary has been able to keep up and sift through the noise of other photographers
• as adversity, Mary has to overcome to be the powerhouse she is today
• What misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a photographer for 20 years
• As a print competition judge, one thing that stands out to her immediately as an amateur photo

Premium Members Also Learn:

• Creating email campaigns for photographers
• how to use your marketing message
• Great third party marketing idea for family photographers
• Why Mary thinks so many photographers fail to break past that $75 starting price point

Resources:

• Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer Mary Fisk-Taylors website
• Get your Shoot Together Podcast

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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!

#195 Seth Miranda is a creative commercial photographer whose work just has to be seen to be fully understood who had a really unconventional start in photography. Today we talk about the creative journey that he has taken and how he builds a shot from what it is that he sees in his head. Seth is also a contributor to Adorama TV

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What about Photography Clicked for Seth
• The technical skills Seth learned shooting BMX on film
• The hardest part of learning photography with the long review process of film
• When Seth transitioned from shooting BMX to working in a studio
• Where the ideas come from for Seths photos
• How close a final photo turns out compared to the vision in his head
• How to make do with the lighting gear you have
• What most new photographers dont understand about lighting
• Where Seth draws inspiration from
• Where Seth sees the creative limit
  
  

Resources:

• Seth Mirandas Website
• Seth Miranda on Instagram
• Seth Miranda on Youtube
• Find Seth On Adorama TV
• Seth’s Fuji GFX100 Review
  
  

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#194 Pierre T. Lambert is a travel photographer and youtuber with more than 183,000 subscribers who follow him for his photography challenges and tutorials. Today we talk about how you can take better photo of your next travels.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Pierre got started in photography
• What about photography connected so well with him
• What Pierre struggled with most when learning to shoot
• The difference between travel and landscape or street photography
• Tips for photographing strangers
• How much gear to pack on a vacation
• How to keep your photos safe and backed up on the road
• What new photographers get wrong when shooting their own travels

Resources:

• Pierre Lambert’s website
• Subscribe to Pierre Lambert on Youtube
• Follow Pierre Lambert on Instagram
  
  

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#193 March 31st is world backup day and what better excuse to we need to ensure our photos are backed up and safe from potential disaster. 

Head to the show notes to download the image backup workflow PDF.

https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/193

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#192 Todays guest is Lubbok Tx Family and Portrait photographer Cris Duncan. Cris's work displays incredible use of lighting and today I look forward to learning more about how he sees the world and masters light.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Checklist for a great image
  
  
• How Cris got his start in photography
  
  
• The hardest part of photography to learn when Cris got started
  
  
• Where Cris’s love for lighting started
  
  
• Why Lighting is so important
  
  
• What to look for to find the best light, natural or artificial
  
  
• How new photographers get lighting wrong
  
  
• Where to start with getting into lighting equipment
  
  
• How Cris had to make do with what he had when he first started
  
  

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How lighting can increase your sales
  
  
• How to break past the $75 price point when starting out shooting portraits
  
  
• How to make clients feel special when working with them
  
  

Resources:

• Cris Duncans Website
  
  

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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!

#191 Gary Hughes is a headshot photographer from Orlando Florida and co-host of the PhotoBomb Podcast. Today I’m excited to chat about organizing and shooting high volume headshots. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Gary got started in photography
• What Gary struggled with most when learning photography
• What is the the job description of a headshot photographer
• What the difference between a headshot taken by a professional and an amateur
• 3 steps to building a headshot
• How to make do with the lighting gear you have
• How to make do without a studio and be taken seriously as a professional photographer
• How to approach every new person who sits in front of your camera to take their photo

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to price 500 headshots
• The tools to marker yourself and your photography business
• A simple but effective marketing strategy
• How to spend less time editing and delivering to maximize your profit

Resources:

• Gary Hughes Website
• Gary Hughes on Instagram
• Gary Hughes on Twitter
• Gary Huges on Facebook
•  Fuji x100V review

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#190 Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we can add it to the services we offer. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The unconventional way Melissa got her start in photography
• What aspect of photography Melissa struggled with most to learn
• What is personal branding photography and why its important
• Whats the difference between a portrait or headshot session and a personal branding photography session
• What Melissa looks for to nail her personal branding sessions
• How Melissa had to make do with the gear she had to complete a job

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How clients find Melissa to book a personal branding session
• How we can add personal branding photography services to increase our revenue
• How to create packages for personal branding photography
• What 3 questions you can ask to bring your clients more business and build them out a marketing plan

Resources:

• Melissa Dusette’s website
• Melissa Dusette on Instagram
• Melissa Dusette on Facebook

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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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#189 Luci Dumas has always been crazy about kids which is good because she’s been photographing them for more than 30 years. She’s a certified master photographer through the PPA and has won numerous top awards in local and national competitions for her beautiful photographs. Recently she has started sharing all of her years of experience as the host of  The Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Luci got started in photography
• Where Luci struggled most when learning photography and how she overcame it
• Tips to get kids to slow down and listen during a shoot
• How to make do with the gear you have
• A tip listeners can use to take better photos of kids
• The photogrpahy industry Luci sees is exploding

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How to double your income with one small tweak
• How Luci manages working and having clients come in and out of her home
• The biggest hurdle Luci had to overcome when transitioning from weddings to families
• The power of being a trusted advisor
• The perception of “custom”

Resources:

• Luci Dumas Photography
• Luci Dumas Coaching

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#188 Is editing cheating?

It is a question that’s been asked for a long time by new photographers. Having your skills be at a level to be able to get your photos right in-camera is something many photographers strive for and in a world where we slap an instagram filter on everything before posting it, the legitimacy of editing is often questioned. But is it cheating? A  recent study said that wedding photographers spend 55% of their time editing and just 4% of their time shooting. There is a huge gap there.

The key is to be more efficient with Lightroom. If even professional photographers can get this wrong and spend 12x more time editing than shooting there is a clear gap that you can take advantage of to be able to edit with speed and organization. It all comes down to mastering the fundamentals.

That is why I have created Lightroom 101.

From Import to Export create a powerful photo editing workflow to spend less time wondering what sliders do what and spend more time shooting what you love!

Click below to learn more. Enrollment closes March 5th.

https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/lightroom-101 

Resources:

• Learn Lightroom 101
•  Wedding Photography Stats

Click the image to learn how to finally master Lightroom
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#187 Jenny Stein is the host of the Family Photographer Podcast. On season 2 of her show, she explored how to make the world a better place with our cameras. Today we chat about what Jenny learned during her interviews and we explore the 365 a lot deeper for the challenges we face.

Resources:

• The Family Photographer podcast
• Daily Photo Challenge Facebook Group

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#186 Sean Brown is a Senior portrait photographer in Portland Or who left the "Safe" Pre-med path to pursue photography. Today Im excited to learn about what made Sean make the switch and the difficulties faced by learning the new technical path of photography.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why Sean transitioned from Per-Med to photography
• What was the hardest part of photography to understand for Sean and how he overcame it
• How Sean achieved what he wanted to early on with entry-level gear
• How to be smart about being unique
• How Sean ensures each senior portrait session is unique to the senior while remaining consistent
• What it means to be a senior portrait photographer
• Something early on Sean overlooked in photography but wished he hadn’t
• Why so many photographers struggle to break past $75 and how you can do it
• The importance of social media for seniors and the best platform that books Sean most of his gigs.
• The importance of physical products and how to communicate the value of physical products

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• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#185 Last month I traveled to Nashville TN to attend the Imaging USA conference put on by the PPA. I was there for 4 days and meet some of the most amazing people including some past guests of the show, and new friends. I asked each photographer the same 5 questions to get their take on the industry and how to stand out past your photos.

Resources:

• Vanessa Joy’s Website
• Vanessa Joy’s Off-Camera Flash Book
• Bernie Griffiths Website
• Phillip and Eileen Blume
• Atlanta Headshot Photographer Eric Bern
• Candace Ashfords Website
• Luci Dumas’s Website

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#184 Today’s guest is Rob Tannenbaum a New York City Headshot and Corporate Event Photographer. A master photographer with more than 15 years of professional shooting experience, today we are going to talk about the world of headshot photography and how you can get started

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Rob got his start in Photography
• How studying for his Masters in Communication helped Rob become the photographer he is today
• Where Rob struggled most to learn photography and how he overcame it
• What is a headshot
• Who gets headshots and what’s the point of a headshot
• How many photos Rob takes and delivers from each session
• The importance of micro-adjustments when posing
• How to get started with lighting headshots
• How to take acceptable headshots even if you’re using entry-level gear
• Some signs of what makes an amateur headshot
• How to price headshots
• How Rob handles retouching
• How other photographers complicate the process
• And what questions to ask your clients to get the best results

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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!

#183 Hope Taylor is a Charleston SC senior portrait photographer who has build quite a following with her signature look and client experience. Today I’m looking forward to talking about client experience, posing and attracting clients!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is Senior Photography
• How hope got into photographing seniors
• What Hope struggled with most behind the camera
• Posing tips to help self-conscious teens feel comfortable and confident
• How to manage your fall schedule when everyone wants photos
• How Hope delivers her photos to her clients
• How Hope makes her photos social ready to post
• What gear Hope brings to a session
• How to market to seniors
• Handling the Senior and Parent Relationship
• How to speak to a senior as an ideal client
• And the Legalities of photographing and posing photos of minors online
• What to do if a client doesn’t tag you in their photos they upload.

Resources:

• Charleston SC Senior Photographer Hope Taylor’s website

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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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#182 Martin Moore is a commercial product photographer for KOSS Headphones from Milwaukee Wisconsin who after 20 years as a mechanic left his job to become a full-time staff photographer. Today we’re going to chat about leaving your job and following your passion.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The unconventional start Martin got in photography
• What it was about photography that got Martin so excited while working as a mechanic
• Where Martin learned photography
• How Martin booked and shot his first wedding
• What about the technical side of photography is most challenging
• How a commercial product photographer gets ready for a shoot
• What its like working and shooting for a large company
• How much gear Martin uses and his most used piece of equipment during a shoot
• What Matin heard being taught as gospel to beginners but in practice is’’t as important

Premium Members Also Learn:

• What you need to be valuable in today’s workforce as a photographer
• The pros and cons of being a staff photographer vs a freelance photographer
• How to get the attention of a company you want to work for
• Why building a personal brand is so important even when working as an employee

Resources:

• Martin Moore Photography
• Martin Moore on Instagram
• Martin Moore on Youtube
• Martin Moore on Twitter

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• Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
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#181 To be a photographer is to grow. Photography is as much a technical skill as it is a creative escape yet we fall hard in the trap of how much gear matters and how important certain aspects of photography are that we get lost and have a hard time finding out own path which leads to losing the creativity. Today I break down the 3 biggest lessons you need to learn in 2020 to grow as a photographer.

Lesson 1: The Gear Does Not Matter

When building the fundamentals it does not matter if you use a $25 camera or a $2500 camera. Your results will look the same. I would argue that the more you limit yourself when getting started the stronger the photographer you will be later on. You can see examples of my iPhone 3G camera photos below. Use what you have to Make more.

Lesson 2: There Is No Competition

Competition seems everywhere. Coke v. Pepsi - AT&T v. Verizon - Ferrari v. Lamborghini. Sure each of these companies offer the same thing but they are all unique in the way they do it. There are a million other photographers out there, but some stand out, why? Because they are different, they don’t keep up with everyone else, they follow their passions and explore their creativity to create unique pieces. Don’t worry about others, do what feels right to you.

Lesson 3: You Don’t Have To Be An Expert to Start

An expert is someone with the knowledge and know how to create something in just about any situation. That knowledge and know how comes from experience. You don’t gain experience unless you actually do something, practice. You have more access to gear with whats in your pocket than ANYONE just 20 years ago. Make what you have work to gain the experience and grow into the photographer you want to be.

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#180 2019 has been a fantastic year for the podcast. I learned a lot about photography through the interviews I had with photographers, and so did you!

I took the top 10 most downloaded podcast interviews of 2019 and reached out to you the listeners for your biggest takeaways and shared them here in this 2019 wrap up episode.

The top 10 most downloaded interviews of 2019, in numerical order, are

Valerie Jardin

Nick Church

Andy Mumford

Mark Hemmings

Sara Blanco

Marc Silber

Chris Owens

Dan Milnor

Dave Maze

Hannah Chia

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#179 Congratulations on your new camera! You are about to embark on a long and fulfilling journey into the world of photography. You are full of hopes and momentum to start taking great photos and I am here to help you get there.

But with all the buttons and dials on your camera, you may be feeling overwhelmed. So today I’m going to help you get started with your new camera!

It all comes down to just 3 settings that will control every image you take.

ISO

Aperture

and Shutter Speed.

Today I break down what each one does and how you can use them to get the photos you dream of taking!

Resources:

• 5 Essential Pieces of Photography Gear for Beginner Photographers

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#178 Setting goals can be a difficult task. Well, setting goals isn’t difficult but setting goals that stick is a difficult task. We know this because 83% of new years resolutions are broken by February. Therefore the problem to solve is how to set BETTER goals. Today I share my 9 steps process for setting photography goals that stick.

Step 1: Realize you need to make a change

You can only make change when you WANT to change.

Step 2: Figure out WHERE you need to make a change

Ask yourself “What feels broken” “What do I need help with” because where you feel the most pain you can make the most growth.

Step 3: Set More Epic Goals

Don’t set goals too crazy or too simple. “Book 60 weddings” when you have never shot a wedding is crazy. “Learn Photography” it too simple. Create a goal thats in between.

Step 4: Write down your goals and make it seen

When you physically write out your goals on paper you’re 43% more likely to achieve them. When you post them somewhere you see them every day you increase that chance exponentially. My goals are posted above my computer.

Step 5: Make Baby steps

Make baby steps that it will take to achieve your goals to keep the momentum going.

Step 6: Make a challenge out of it

When you turn your goals into a game you’re more likely to keep up with the baby steps. Write them down on a calendar and mark them off every day.

Step 7: Check in with your goals

Set a date on your calendar quarterly to check in with your goals, re assess, and plan for the next quarter for new goals.

Step 8: Hang out with people who are also moving forward

“You are the sum of the 5 people closest to you” When you spend more time with photographers doing great things, you will elevate your skills and desire to do great things. Nowhere is that more important than when you go from hobby photographer to making money with your camera. Surrounding yourself a group of others dedicated to growing their business and making money is the key to quick growth.

Become a premium member and get access to the premium members facebook group to surround yourself with like-minded hungry photographers!

Step 9: Simulate what your life would look like after you hit your goals

Achieving your goals both planning and motivation. Picturing your life after you achieve your goals will give you the motivation you need to keep going!

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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#177 Today is the state of the podcast address. I share how the podcast grew in 2019 and some of the biggest takeaways for new photographers.

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#176 Throughout all of 2019 I ended every episode with a reminder to focus on yourself. A Reminder that we are all artists and in a world of youtube videos telling what camera gear to buy, blogs showing exactly where our lights should be places, and facebook posts telling us why we are doing it all wrong, that sometimes we need to step back and do what WE want to do. Explore what we want to explore. Today I chat with 3 members of the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group who I personally saw substantial growth in their work in 2020. I want to know what they did and how they focused on themselves to grow their skills. Special shoutout to Kimberly, Saul, and Jim for sharing with you all.

Become a premium member by December 18th and get your first month for free!

• Click Here to Learn more about the premium membership

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#175 Chris Orwig is a Portrait photographer from sunny southern California. He is known for his ability to create portraits that are truly authentic and captivating. Today I’m excited to dive in and find out more about the process of capturing the human essence in a single frame.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How a car accident got Chris into photography
• The hardest part of photography and the technical side for Chris to learn
• What a portrait photographer does
• How to get great portraits
• What is the goal of every image Chris takes
• How much preparation goes into each shoot
• How much posing Chris does
• A common misconception Chris hears being taught to new portrait photographers
• What an amateur portrait looks like
• The one thing you need to focus on in 2020 to take better portraits

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Chris booked his first client and how it went
• How Chris communicates value more than just the ole 15 mins and 4 images
• How important printed products are for Chris’s photography business

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/

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#174 Dima Sytnik is the Cheif Technical officer of Skylum, the company behind the photo editing software Luminar. With their newest release Luminar 4 they promise to save you time when editing by using AI to assist in the most mundane parts of the editing process.

Click Here To Learn How AI Can Speed Up Your Editing Workflow and Order Now!

Use Code “BPP” for $10 OFF Your Order of Luminar 4!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Skylum got started in photography
• How AI can speed up our editing
• The privacy concerns with AI and how Skylum solved them
• Why Luminar 4 is different than any other photo editor
• How AI Sky replacement works
• Most common issues photographers face when retouching portraits and how Luminar 4 solves them
• Who Luminar 4 is perfect for

Resources:

• Learn More About Luminar 4 HERE
•  

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#173 Misha Wynn is a luxury wedding photographer from Dallas Texas who today talks about how to be the best second shooter you can be!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is a second shooter in photography
• Why become a second shooter
• The roll a second shooter plays with the main photographer
• The biggest challenges finding a second shooter
• Do second photographers edit their own photos
• The difference between a good second shooter and a great second shooter
• A misconception people have about being a second photographer
• What do you pay a second shooter
• How to get your first opportunity second shooting
• How to know when you can financially afford a second shooter
• How to protect yourself legally when hiring a second shooter

Resources:

• Misha Wynns website
• Misha Wynn on Facebook
• Misha Wynn on Instagram

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#172 A business model is a conceptual structure that supports the viability of a product or company and explains how the company operates, makes money, and how it intends to achieve its goals.

Choosing the right business model is more important than you could know for creating a photography business that can support you and your family financially and live a life with less stress and overwhelm.

The two business models that are at polar opposites of each other are

Shoot and Burn

Boutique

Everything else falls in between these two.

Shoot and burn photography is focused more on high volume at lower prices. As a shoot and burn photographer, you are simply selling your time.

Boutique photography is client focused shooting less volume but at higher prices. As a boutique photographer, you are selling your art and vision.

In this episode, I go more in-depth on the two different business models and share how you can eliminate all competition.

Resources:

Picture Perfect Pricing LIVE Workshop - November 14th 6pm EST.

 https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/picture-perfect-pricing-live-workshop

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• Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

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#171 Gavin Wade is a wedding photographer from Orange county whos clients can not stop singing his name. You have to see the length of the reviews his clients leave about his photos. Gavin is also the founder of CloudSpot the Client photo gallery and delivery system that has quickly won over my heart. Today we are going to be talking about how to deliver a world-class client experience with your photography!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Gavin started his wedding photography business
• Why Gavin loves shooting weddings
• How many weddings Gavin has shot
• The simple thing many new photographers overlook that is costing them success
• The importance of focusing on the client experience
• How to ensure your photos are unique and personal for each client

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/

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#170 Vincent Pugliese is a photographer and business coach with more than 25 years of photography experience with both Sports and Weddings. He has built his business without spending any money on advertising or facebook ads. He shares how he did it with the only marketing strategy you’ll ever need to be successful. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Vinny got the opportunity to photograph the Stanley Cup Championship
• What makes building a personal network better than running facebook ads
• Why there is so much push back on in person networking
• The simplest way to so appreciation to someone who has given you value

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Vinny moved to a new state and booked a high ticket wedding the first day they moved
• How to build relationships with venues
• and a step by step process for who to reach out to and what to say when growing your personal network

Resources:

• Download Vinny’s free audiobook “Freelance to Freedom”
• Vinny’s podcast “Total Life Freedom”

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!

#169 Shooting Film has always been seen as the purists’ form of photography. All mechanical and get it right in camera. Today with digital photography film is seen as the ultimate test of your abilities as a photographer. If you can shoot film you are great at photography. Today I talk about the stigma that shooting film has and whether or not shooting film is right for you!

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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!

#168 Social media overwhelm is real. And after Kimberly in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group asked of its importance I knew this topic had to be talked about. So today I share how you can be successful as a photographer without social media and tips on how you can simply remove the overwhelm of using social media to promote your photography.

Resources:

• 6 Step Photography Business Plan
•  Canon drops photographer for lack of followers
• Hootsuite
• Planoly
• Dan Milnor Interview
• Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group

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!

#167 With the launch of my course Auto to Amazing students got access to several live Q&A sessions with well respected and successful photographers where they could ask specific questions they had about getting started in photography. This is a mega interview with Photographers Nick Church, Matt Payne, and Andrew Hellmich.

Resources:

• Nick Church Photography
• Matt Payne Photography
•  F Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
• Andrew Hellmich - Impact Images
• Andrew Hellmich PhotoBizX Podcast
• Online Photography Course for Beginners - Auto to Amazing

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!

#166 Emma O'Brien has been a portrait and pup photographer (as in dogs) for more than a decade. Her series "The Black Series" gained her international attention and raised awareness for shelter animals that I cant wait to talk about.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Emma got into photography
• What came first people or pets
• Why Emma left wedding photography
• What was Emma’s main source of photography eduction
• The hardest part about photography to learn
• Where Emma got the idea for The Black Series
• When Emma first got involved with shelter animal photography
• How Emma keeps her subjects still and focuses
• How to add emotion and story to your photos of pets
• Commonly bad info Emma hears being taught to new photographers
• How to make money photographing pets
• How to convince pet owners to the worth of pet photography

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!