This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected] or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg

If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast

We have today Jeff Jenkins of Nashville based Jeff Jenkins Photography

Instagram @jeffjenkinsphotography

Facebook at facebook.com/Jeffjenkinsphoto

His website jeffjenkinsphotography.com

If you want to support his work you can go to Ko-Fi.com/jeffjenkins

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected] or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg

If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast

FLICKR

“You're the best around. Nothing's gonna ever keep you down”

(Amaurie, insert clip of song “You’re the Best” by Joe Esposito)

Well known to photographers, established brand.

Pro ($7 mo.)  gives you unlimited uploads, photo back-up and a photo printing service

Free version has ads and limits you to 1000 photos

500PX

For serious pro photographers, one of the best spots to socially network with other photographers.

Like Flickr, premium users get unlimited uploads and other professional services

You can sell your photos as royalty-free artwork through the site

SMUGMUG

Ecommerce for pro photographers to sell their photos

Lots of customizable templates, unlimited storage.

No free subscription

GOOGLE PHOTOS

Best for backing up photos automatically. Good integration with Android.

“Unlimited storage” for photos from smartphone. Space limited for larger photos such as those taken by DSLR cameras

Editing, organizing, tagging, and sharing

INSTAGRAM

The best for filtering up your pics. LOL

A free way to promote your photography and a huge photography community 

It’s the best at social networking due to the amount of users and exposure you can get through there but not the best at sharing to other websites due to the low resolution.

no ability to sell or license your photos. 

YOUR OWN WEBSITE

Total control of your photos and content. Use Wordpress or Squarespace.

Like Smugmug

OTHERS:

Dropbox, imgur, pinterest, photo bucket, Apple iCloud, Tumblr.

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — spider webs. “So we talked about websites today, so lets take shots of spider webs. Best time to take a photo of them is to do so in the morning when due is on the web.” Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

“You’re the best” by Joe Esposito Can be found on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/youre-the-best/1440739716?i=1440740331

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected] or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg

If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast

WHY MIRRORLESS INSTEAD OF DSLR?

I think the mirrorless cameras have come a long way since their introduction and that’s why it’s very difficult to recommend a regular DSLR. 

PROS

* Face/Eye detection. Some brands have animal Eye AF

* Edge to Edge focus read out

* Lightweight, portable

* Image stabilization (5 Axis IBIS)

* Video quality

* Shooting speed

* Electronic shutter

* Electronic Viewfinder

CONS

* Battery life ( majority of models )

* Not made for bigger hands (ergonomics)

* Lens selection not as wide as DSLR’s

* Accessories

https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/dslr-vs-mirrorless-cameras

CAMERAS

Canon EOS RP - $999.99 Full Frame 

Nikon Z50 - $856.95 APS-C

Fujifilm X-T3 - $999 APS-C

Sony a6600 - $1399.99 APS-C

Random thought: are camera phones considered mirrorless?

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We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — Leaves. “It’s autumn and leaves are falling, get out there and capture the beautiful fall foliage.” Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected] or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg

If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast

7 Photography Tips 

1- Use the focus point

2-Use the camera grid

3-Avoid zooming in

4- Use HDR

5- Use Long Exposure (iPhone)

6- Use Editing/Photography apps

7- Use Camera accessories 

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — MOBILE. “Take a photo of older mobile devices: could be really old 1980-90’s tech, early 2000’s, or from 7 years ago. Extra bonus points if it’s a photo from a really early camera phone!” Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact the Fire Podcasting Group for everything related to editing like audio, voices, cutting you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected] or just go to their social accounts @produccionesfpg

If you want to support the podcast you can go to our Patreon account https://www.patreon.com/focuspointspodcast

10 EASY BEGINNER PROJECTS

* Photo per day project

    * 30 day / 365 projects / 52 weeks

* Choose a subject

    * Ideas: cars, flowers, signage, specific colors

* Bokeh

    * Produced in out-of-range parts of a photo so who doesn’t want to create those lovely and aesthetic blurs?

* Faces in things

    * We tend to see faces in things and with this fun project you’ll take photos of hidden faces you see. After you’ve collected several faces, share them with friends and see if they can guess what they are looking at.

* Still life

    * a collection of items, typically against a plain backdrop: foods like fruit, drinks, pottery, vintage electronics, house plants/flowers

* Self portraits

    * So many ways to play with this one and more creative than a typical selfie

* Silhouettes

    * 

* Choose Theme

    * Black and white, light, happiness, seasons, specific colors 

*  Make anything a project

*  Portraiture

    * People, Pets, Kids

*  Panoramas

    * Create it with a smartphone or with multiple shots from your camera

* The Focus Points Pod Project of the Week :)

    * Every week we give you an idea, best deal ever

Amaurie’s personal projects  

1. Strangers 

2. Lonely Tree

3. Long Exposure Portraits

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We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — PUMPKINS. “Fall/Autumn started but the pumpkin season comes first these days. Take a photo of actual pumpkins or the ever popular PSL for example. Get creative”. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact them, they will help you with the editing, audio, voices, you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected]

Lenses

Quick description on the few more popular lenses out there

Prime lenses

Prime lenses are a specific group of lenses that only have one focal length. You can find them from very wide to telephoto reach and they’re very popular for their fast apertures. Since the lens don’t have the extra glass and mechanism inside they’re more sharper that zoom lenses.

Zoom lenses

Zoom lenses are the more versatile group that gives you more that one focal length. You can get wide zooms all the way to telephoto. Having a zoom lens its more practical because you’ll have more options in one package. They’re not as fast as the primes and not as sharp but it will let you shoot more since you don’t have to switch the lens or get to your other camera if you have one to get another focal length. Also the fastest the aperture the more expensive they get.

Telephoto lenses

This ones you can find them from 70mm all the way to 600mm and maybe more. They’re more used on weddings, wildlife and sports for their long reach. They come in prime and zoom options also. You can also used them for portraiture because it will give you a very nice bokeh thanks to the separation that you’ll get between the subject and the background.

Macro lenses

Macro in photography means short or closeups. They’re used for getting very small subjects in frame. Wedding photographers use them for getting details like rings and accessories and other photographers get insects or items in frame that is not be able to so with other lenses like zooms. They come with different focal lengths from 60mm all the way to 100mm or maybe more

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

If want to start a podcast, you have the idea but don’t know how do it. You can contact them, they will help you with the editing, audio, voices, you name it. You can send them an email to [email protected]

Finding the right photography resource 

* Photography Life (specifically their Complete Beginners Guide - https://photographylife.com/photography-basics

    * A good starting point for beginner photographers. The website includes other learning topics such as Portraiture, Post-Processing, and Advanced Tutorials

* Cambridge in Colour - https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/

    * Various tutorials covering Concepts & Terminology, Photography Techniques & Styles, Camera Equipment, and more 

* Exposure Guide - https://www.exposureguide.com/

        * I used this site in the beginning. They have various photography tips (such as Nature, Events, Sports, Travel), photography basics for beginners (basics for cameras, lens, accessories, and maintenance)

* Digital Photography School - https://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners/

    * Comprehensive topics for beginners. dPS offers a free downloadable guide, ebooks, workbooks, and courses for sale

* Guide to Film Photography - http://www.guidetofilmphotography.com/

    * A great website to use if you want to start with film as opposed to digital.

YouTube Channels to check out 

* Tony and Chelsea Northrup - Photography Educators 

* Matt Grenger - Photographer, Educator, Portrait Photographer 

* Omar Gonzalez - Wedding and Portrait Photographer, Youtuber 

* Peter Mackinnon - Creator, Youtuber, Entrepreneur 

* Thomas Heaton - Landscape Photographer 

* Andy Mumford - Landscape Photographer

* Elia Locardi - Moments in Time Landscape Photographer 

* Kevin Mullins - Documentary Wedding Photographer 

Join a photography group, Go to workshops, Read books about photography

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — YELLOW color theme. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

Applications that we talked on the show

* Lightroom

* Photoshop

* Luminar 4

* On 1

* Capture One

* Affinity Photo

* Corel Paintshop Pro 2021

* Apple Photos

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — Pets / Animals. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

In 2013 we took a flew to San Francisco to do a Northern California road trip. In part 1 we shared our memories and experiences, and in part 2 we’ll discuss and give tips on how to  plan, research, and budget your own photo road trip.

PLANNING

* Have an itinerary

    * Gives you a guideline of the places you want to visit.

    * Keep it flexible: plans change whether due to unexpected events, weather, or closures/cancelations.

    * Use google maps for routes and estimated travel times. This will give you an idea how much time you can    spend at each location and how many places you can visit in a day.

BUDGETING

* Transportation

    * car rentals, air fare, taxi, tolls, gasoline per day, Etc.

* Lodging

    * Pricing and availability

* Food

* Items you need

* Gear rentals if you’re going to take some with you 

RESEARCH

* General weather/climate conditions of locations you plan to visit

* Availability - is it currently open or closed for business. Has it been temporarily shut down. What are the times of operation?

* Check for open roads and park entrances if it has multiple ones

* Make reservations in advance for places that require it and/or with high tourist activity

* Type of car you’ll need

TIPS

* Keep it light especially when flying to your location

* Know your essentials (i.e. medication)

* We recommend renting a hybrid to save fuel costs

* Get a GPS navigator

* Get a cheap cellphone with a carrier you don’t have. Verizon

* Carry multiple memory cards or take a portable HD for storage on the go if you don’t want to carry your computer.

    * I’d say not to take your laptop, it’s a source of distraction and add to bulk. -R

* Always carry a cleaning kit for you camera with cloths so you can clean your lenses

* Carry snacks if you’re going to a remote place and you’re planning to stay

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We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — countryside or nature landscapes. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology

This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts

ORIGINS

In 2013 we took a flight to San Francisco to do a Northern California road trip. We wanted two things: First, to travel to new locations with amazing sights not available in Florida. Second, to experience good coffee.

As already mentioned, we chose to travel to Northern California for 8 days. I found a route through a website called TakeMyTrip.com that took us through Northern California, Nevada, and Southern Oregon. We modified the route based on our interest, for example by starting and finishing in San Francisco.

(For show notes: http://takemytrip.com/trip-crater-lake-yosemite/)

From the start we knew this trip had to be as inexpensive as possible in order to maximize the places we could visit and stay. Since we would be on the road the majority of the time, we knew we would stay in economic (but not cheap) hotels that could be booked anytime; we would book a room depending wherever we might be that night.

We wanted to start in San Francisco because one of our first shared interests was Tech.

We were and still are to varying degrees so we HAD to visit Silicon Valley and check out—first and foremost—the Apple campus and then the Googleplex.

WHAT WE DID

Our route took us from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, Reno, Pyramid Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake, Redwood & Humboldt National Parks, a last minute trip to Yosemite, and back to SF.

Because we didn’t have reservations, we could alter the schedule depending on the situation—for example, if we planned to stay at a place for 2 hours but it actually took us 1. We added places or removed some, depending on the situation.

* San Francisco and Half Moon Bay

* Silicon Valley

* Weather

* Lake Tahoe

* Reno, Pyramid Lake, and getting lost.

* McArthur-Burney Falls

* Crater Lake

* Oregon scenery

* The winding roads at night near redwoods

* Crescent City and Klamath Cove

* Yosemite

* All the good coffee shops

Pyramid Lake was alright but I wouldn’t visit again. I would rather visit a place like Mount Shasta or some of the Oregon coast

We want to give a shoutout to Geramel Castellanos—on Instagram as @geramel88—that submitted two photos to our previous project Sunrise and Sunsets. He submitted a wide shot of a sunset in the park. Keep up the good work Geramel

We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — roadscapes. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

For our lens art in the logo go to https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/technology