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Camera Shake - What Is It And How Do I Stop It Happening? Hi and welcome to Episode 89 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

Camera shake is a term used to describe the camera moving faster than the shutter speed when you take a photo handheld resulting in blurry photos that cannot be corrected. Camera shake can be easily avoided by choosing a fast enough shutter speed, holding the camera properly and taking the photo carefully, or by putting the camera on a tripod or other stable platform.

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Episode 90 - Do I Really Have To Edit My Photos? Is Editing Photos Cheating?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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What Is Manual Mode? Do I Really Have To Learn How To Use It? Hi and welcome to Episode 88 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

In manual mode in photography you set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO manually. In manual mode when you take a photo the exposure is determined by what you tell the camera to do – the camera has no influence over the exposure achieved. Manual mode is used by photographers who want complete and creative control of the exposure of an image.

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Episode 89 - Camera Shake - What Is It And How Do I Stop It Happening?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Travel Photography All Done - And Now For Something Completely Different! Hi and welcome to Episode 87 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

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OK. I have done with travel photography which I loved talking about over the summer months. And now that summer is over I want to change the nature of the content. After 87 episodes cobbled together in an order that came out of my head I am going back to basics for a few episodes – let’s see how things go. But in this episode I want to quickly stop, take stock, and ask for your help and involvement.

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Episode 88 - What Is Manual Mode? Do I Really Have To Learn How To Use it?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Do You Want To Know How I Edit My Travel Photos In Lightroom? Hi and welcome to Episode 86 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

There are two stages of editing photos. The first stage is to choose the photos to edit. I choose the best of the best only. And then I process them in Lightroom with the freedom to create stand out, bright, vibrant, and different travel photos that I hope make the viewer want to be there. Travel photography is all about making the photos of interest to someone who has not been there, and to make them curious about a location.

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Episode 87 - Travel Photography - All Done - Now For Something Completely Different!

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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How To Organise Travel Photos In Lightroom To Save Time Later. Hi and welcome to Episode 85 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

I have a dead simple way of organising my travel photos in Lightroom. This is what I do.

1.  Import the photos
2.  Apply some processing on import.
3.  Quickly go through the photos and delete the one that I just do not want.
4.  Select the photos that I like the look of quickly – hit P
5.  Create a new folder
6.  Create a new sub-folder called Picks
7.  Add the picks
8.  Create a new sub-folder called All
9.  Add the rest
10.  Add all the photos to a collection and sync with Lightroom Mobile
11. Backup and format the memory cards

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What’s next?
Episode 86 - Do You Want To Know How I Edit My Travel Photos In Lightroom?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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10 Not So Obvious Bonus Travel Photography Tips From Me To You. Hi and welcome to Episode 84 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

My 10 not so obvious bonus travel photography tips are these

1.  Plan what you want to photograph
2. Know where the sun is all day
3.  Get up early - and stay out after sunrise
4.  Walk around a lot
5.  Record video walkthroughs on your phone
6.  Get a mini tripod
7.  Ditch a load of gear and travel light
8.  Photograph stuff you don’t normally photograph
9.  Experiment with your camera
10.  Just get out and have fun

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What’s next?
Episode 85 - How To Organise Travel Photos In Lightroom To Save Time Later.

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Is Travel Photography A Good Career? Sounds Lovely But What Is The Reality? Hi and welcome to Episode 83 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

Travel photography can be a career but there is tons of competition out there. To be successful in travel photography you need to be an excellent photographer, but more importantly excellent at marketing yourself and your excellent travel photos to the right people at the right time. The reality is that you can make some money from travel photography for sure, but I recommend that you have travel photography as part of a broader portfolio of products and services.

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Episode 84 - 5 Not So Obvious Bonus Travel Photography Tips From Me To You

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Do You Want To Know What Skills You Need To Be A Travel Photographer? Hi and welcome to Episode 82 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit.

You need the following skills to be a travel photographer

• Adventurous
• Interested in travel
•  Understand local cultures
•  Respect local traditions
•  A great communicator
•  Good at planning
•  Good at preparation
•  Good at research
•  Even better at wandering around
•  Patient
•  Confident
•  Happy on your own
•  Technically excellent at taking photos
•  Be the king of composition
•  See the wider picture
•  But also the details
•  Ready at all times
•  Equipped with the right gear
•  And know how to use it
•  Have great workflows

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What’s next?
Episode  83 - Is Travel Photography A Good Career? Sounds Lovely But What Is The Reality?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Travel Photography Gear For Beginners - 5 Things I Recommend. Hi and welcome to Episode 81 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit

The five bits of travel photography gear I recommend for beginners are the following

1. A camera and lens combo that is lightweight and portable
2. A nice backpack with room for gear and other stuff
3. A travel tripod
4. A Neutral Density (ND) filter and holder
5. The Photographers Ephemeris App 

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What’s next?
Episode 82 - Do You Want To Know What Skills You Need To Be A Travel Photographer?

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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How Do You Take Great Travel Photos Explained In Less Than 10 Minutes. Hi and welcome to Episode 80 of the Photography Explained podcast.

I’m your host Rick, and in each episode I will explain one photographic thing to you in plain English in less than 10 minutes (ish) without the irrelevant details. What I tell you is based on my lifetime of photographic experience. And not Google.

Here is the answery bit

This is what I do to try to take great travel photos

1. Research the area
2.  Look at other people photos of a location
3.  When you get there find things to photograph that no one else is publishing
4.  Check the weather
5.  Check timings of things
6.  Get the headline photos
7.  Explore, explore, explore
8.  Then look a bit deeper
9.  Get different things from the headlines
10.  Look for details
11.  Try unusual viewpoints and angles
12.  Remember you don’t have to travel to take travel photos
13.  Be prepared
14.  Gear choices
15.  Memory card management
16.  Put yourself in the frame!
17.  Try some new stuff
18.  Enjoy yourself
19.  Share what you have created

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What’s next?
Episode 81 - Travel Photography Gear For Beginners - 5 Things I Recommend

 My brand new course Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico, will teach you exactly how to get out at sunrise and come back with photos you love  all told in plain English. it includes real footage of me photographing an actual sunrise in Mexico with an entry level camera. Find out more at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

 If you want to start taking stunning sunrise photos, and why wouldn't you,  check out my Photography for Beginners: Sunrise in Mexico course at rickmcevoyphotography.com/courses.

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Get your question answered
This is what my podcast is all about: answering your photography questions. Just head over to my shiny new website to find out more about me, my podcast and my photography.

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Cheers from me Rick