In this episode, I’m sharing with you the 4 simple things that I’m going to be focusing on with my photography in 2025. 

I’m sharing what my goals are, and why I’ve decided to focus on these 4 things to help grow my photography skills and (hopefully!) get out of a creative rut.

Of course, I don’t expect you to have the same goals as me, so I’ll also share some ideas of how you can adapt this to different stages of your photography journey, or different types of photography.

In this episode we discuss: 

• My photography plans for 2025

• Why I’m focusing on a Project 365 again this year (even though I’ve failed the last three years)

• Why a Project 365 is good for photographers of all levels 

• The lens that I bought that I’m going to try to get to grips with in 2025 (and what you can do if you don’t have the funds for a new lens)

• How printing my photos can help you when it comes to editing your photos, and seeing how to improve

• And more! 

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In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a detailed month-by-month plan for learning photography in just three months!

I know that learning photography can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, and many people feel like they are being pulled in 10 different directions in the same time.  And what can often happen is that you end up learning lots of things in photography, but nothing connects together, and you’ve ended up missing out so much important information!

So in this podcast, my goal is to give you a clear path as to how you can use the next three months to learn the crucial foundational elements of photography, with detailed breakdown of exactly what to focus on each month!

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In this episode we discuss: 

• How you can learn photography in just three months or under

• Detailed step by step breakdown of what to focus on each month

• The solid foundation you need to have in place before you can move onto learning about anything else

• Why we start shooting indoors rather than outdoors

• Why practice with knowledge (rather than just practice) is so important 

• The order of operations for learning photography, and why it’s so important to get the order right

• The shortcut that allows you to get all this done in far less time and with less frustration!

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Did you get a your first ever DSLR or Mirrorless camera this year? Then right now you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed! I get it, there’s so many dials, buttons and menu options that it can feel a bit daunting to know exactly what you are meant to do first!

The first thing I want you to know is that you are not alone. I have over 17 years experience in photography, and been teaching for nine of those! Plus I literally taught thousands of students in my Auto to Awesome program, so I know that I can help you get to where you want to be.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing with you what steps you should take right now (as in this week) to help get you started in photography.

• What to look for in a memory card

• The two other items you’ll need before you can get started with photography!

• Why your camera manual is worth it’s weight in gold

• How to take your first steps away from AUTO (and why you want to do it)

• Why finding educational resources is SO important

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In this episode, I’m answering a question I get a lot, especially at this time of year…

Which order should I take the Live Snap Love courses in?

We have quite a few courses on offer (which you can check out here!) so I understand it can be difficult to know where to start….and what to learn next!

In this episode, I’ll break down a typical learning path, the reasons why I recommend this order, and the Live Snap Love courses that align with that learning pathway. 

Even if you are not interested in any particular course, or indeed, getting any of our courses, you will still want to give this podcast episode a listen, because it will help you figure out your own curriculum, and where you should be focusing next!  

This will help you not waste your time and money on things that won’t move the needle for you, or understand what might be missing from your current curriculum. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The four key areas of photography that everyone needs to learn!

• The all important areas you must learn as a strong foundation for everything else

• Why getting an organization system for your photos is something you should do as early as possible in your photography journey

• The key area that most (if not all) pro photographers will want to control themselves

• The “next stage”  course I recommend that EVERYONE takes, because it’s so darn important. 

• The key skills you need to learn to become a more proficient photographer

• What to work on when you’ve got the crucial technical skills down!

• The advanced editing skills you’ll want as you progress. 

• The order to layer on the Live Snap Love courses. 

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In this week’s episode, we are diving into Lightroom Presets - what they are, what they do, and how they can help you speed up your editing process, so you can get more done in less time!

In this episode we discuss: 

• What Lightroom Presets are, and how they work

• https://livesnaplove.com/bloWhy many photographers, from beginners to pros use presets

• Why presets are not the be all and end all when it comes to editing, and what to watch out for

• What we have coming up for you in the store! 

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Although I don’t always want to remove day to day clutter from my frame (for example for more documentary photos) there are times when I want a cleaner, more streamlined look to my images than my cluttered, messy home will allow! 

Over the years I have come up with lots of tricks to help me create beautiful, clean photos in less-than-picturesque environments, from my home, to clients home, or even just being out and about with my camera. 

So in this week’s episode, I’m sharing with you 6 tips and tricks that will help you use your space - even a normal everyday home - and turn it into a great location for clean uncluttered photos! 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The simplest way to get a “clean” background absolutely anywhere! 

• What to look for in your home for a clean backdrop. 

• How to use your window to create a clean, bright area behind your subject.

• Another way you can use the light in your home to create a black background. 

• And more!

Are you planning on taking your own family portraits this year, but not sure how to go about it? Then listen to this week’s episode as I walk you, step by step, through how to take your own family photos!  

Being able to take your own family photos, either for a traditional portrait to hang on your wall, for your holiday cards, or just to have a snapshot of your family at this stage of life,  is actually pretty simple to do - you just need to have a few basics down. 

Tune in to learn: 

• What equipment you’ll need for taking your own family photos (less than you think!) 

• What to consider when planning your family photoshoot. 

• The tripod I use, or what you can use instead to support your camera. 

• How to set your camera to take photos without you being there to press the shutter! 

• A quick tip on your camera settings.

• The most crucial aspect of taking your own family photos - getting the focus right! 

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In this episode, I’m talking with an incredible photographer, Pam McIntyre, who was actually a student of Live Snap Love many years ago, but has gone on to do amazing work in all different genres.

The story of her photography journey is an interesting one - she had a highly technical job in a male dominated industry, and took up photography as a way of having a creative outlet. 

She then recently retired, and worried that her life would lack focus and purpose, so she started a blog, and has been sharing her work and journey through the process of retirement there, along with sharing her fabulous photos.

Here we talk about her personal journey and the importance of finding purpose after retirement, how she stays creative, what things helped her grow the most, starting a blog, photographing birds and landscapes, her gear and so much more! 

Here’s just a few things we cover:  

• Why Pam was worried about losing purpose after retirement, and what she did to overcome it

• What her biggest game changer in photography was…..and what wasted her time.

• The type of photography she started with, and what she focuses on now

• Her favorite lenses for bird photography and landscape photography

• How she is using photography as a way for mindful thinking 

• And so much more! 

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The Auto to Awesome Course

The Mastering Natural Light Course

All our Freebies & Courses

PAM’S LINKS MENTIONED:

Pam’s Blog 

Pam’s Instagram Page

GAS Syndrome Blog Post

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Have you heard people talking about Lensbaby lenses, and wondered what they are, and why the heck you might want one?  Or maybe you’ve already been thinking about adding a Lensbaby to your collection but not sure which one you should get, or even if they are the right choice for you?

I have coveted a Lensbaby for years, but was never sure which one I wanted, or what the difference was between the various options! So I’ve been busy doing my homework, researching all the options, and in this week’s podcast episode, I’m going to share all my recently gained knowledge with you!

We’ll dive into all things Lensbaby - what they are, some of the different types you get, who they are for, what to watch out for, and why they might be a great addition to your camera bag.

Tune into this episode where we discuss: 

• What a lensbaby is

• A quick and dirty guide to some of the different types of Lensbabies you can get and the “look” each one provides. 

• The 2 different mounting options you can choose from

• Who would use these lenses, and what type of photography they are often used for

• Some important things to consider when buying a Lensbaby 

• Who should and who shouldn’t get  Lensbaby

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In this episode, I’m answering a question from one of our listeners, Emma, who wanted to know a little bit more about documentary and lifestyle photography, and what the difference was between the two. She asked:

“I’m never sure whether to call myself a lifestyle or documentary photographer. I like capturing unposed shots, and more candid moments, but I’m not really sure of the difference between the two. And does it matter?”

So tune into this week’s episode where we’ll chat about both forms of photography, what makes them different, and whether it really matters which one you call yourself!

Tune in to listen to me chat about:

• An overview on what documentary is

• An overview of what lifestyle photography and how this differs from documentary photography

• Whether this is relevant to you as a “hobby” photographer, and whether this changes when you are in business

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