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Are you holding your camera like a cheese and pickle sandwich? 🥪 One hand, casual, not really thinking about it? 

In this episode, Rick covers six practical techniques that will make your photos sharper — starting the moment you pick up your camera. No kit required. No settings to change. Just how to hold, how to stand, and how to breathe. All of it free. All of it doable today. 📸 

In this episode 🎙️ 

1. How to grip your camera with your right hand (and why most beginners get this wrong) 
2. Why your left hand is your best camera stabiliser — and how to use it properly 
3. How using your viewfinder creates a third point of contact — and makes you a human tripod 
4. Why tucking your elbows in reduces camera shake more than you'd think 
5. How foot position and stance affect your camera stability 
6. The breathing technique that gives you sharper photos instantly 

Full episode and show notes 📖 

Are You Holding Your Camera Like a Cheese and Pickle Sandwich? 

Related episodes 🎧 

Episode 93 — How Do You Hold a Camera Properly? This Is Very Important! 

Episode 89 — Camera Shake — What Is It and How Do I Stop It Happening? 

Next episode 💝 

You've sorted your grip. You're holding the camera properly. You press the shutter. And then — oh no. Another blurry photo. 

Episode 234 — 'Oh No. Another Blurry Photo. Here's How to Stop It Right Now.' — out Friday 5th June 2026. 

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