The Beginner Photography Podcast

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The Beginner Photography Podcast episodes

November 17, 2022Rewind: 3 Ways to Get to Know Your Camera
In this episode of the podcast I break down the top 3 ways you can get to know your camera better to be best prepared for them the moment arises.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
Read the Manual - Learn things you never knew your camera was capable of!
Spend a few hours with the camera shooting - Get to know the tool you use to capture the world and blur the line between visualization and capture!
Ask WHY you feel limited - When you know the limitations of your camera you know how to best use your camera.
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46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

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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!
51 min
November 15, 2022Breaking into Boudoir Photography: Growing a Photo Business without Social Media with Tracy Kirkland
#328 Tracy Kirkland is a boudoir photographer who found it difficult to grow her business when social media would keep taking down her photos. Tracy has went on to build a 7 figure boudoir photography business without having to rely on positing her photos on social to attract clients. Tracy shares the fine line images must tow and the way to get started in boudoir photography, and provide tips about lighting and posing for photos. In this interview we talk about organic ways you can start and grow boudoir photography without depending on social media. Tracy also shares boudoir posing and lighting tips that will be sure to help out at your next session!

The Big Ideas
Learn camera settings to create art
Dive in 100%
Exaggerate curves with light
Hire models to promote business
Plan ahead for success
Focus on business first
Know lighting, posing, settings
Shoot today, be better tomorrow
Time Stamps
00:03:04 Learn photography to control your life.
00:06:12 Dive in and learn.
00:19:31 Emphasize curves with light.
00:25:37 Hire models to promote work.
00:30:06 Plan ahead for success.
00:37:45 Focus on business first.
00:41:52 Take control of your business.
00:45:44 Shoot more, become better.
Resources:
Boudoir Photographer Tracy Kirkland’s website
Follow Tracy on Instagram
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
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Free Lightroom Presets!
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!
48 min
November 10, 2022CS: Zenia Monteagudo - Community Spotlight
Zenia Monteagudo is a member of the BPP community who has been photographing concerts for quite some time and is now looking into transitioning into family portrait photography with a emphasis on candid moments. In this interview we talk about breaking into concert photography, dealing with self doubt, and having endless curiosity with what to shoot.
Resources:
Follow Zenia on Instagram!
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
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!
51 min
November 08, 2022Women Hold Up Half The Sky: Photographing the Strength of Women with Gerard Exupery
#327 Gerard Exupery is a New York street photographer that has been shooting since the mid 1970’s. In that time Gerard has captured a number of compelling and dynamic images of life in New York. After publishing his first book '“Subway”, Gerard is back again with his new book “Women Hold Up Half The Sky”. In this interview we talk about the process of finding a story, selecting images, imposter syndrome, and of course the power of print. Gerard recounts how his mother reacted to him wallpapering his room with photography magazines and how physical prints offers something that digital photos can't. He sees creating a book as a way to preserve his work for future generations.

The Big Ideas:
Preserve your work with a book
Photography is personal exploration
Life experience shapes creativity
Document life through photography
Grow through past relationships
Follow your creative passion
Organize photos efficiently
Shoot now, improve later
Time Stamps
00:06:08 Preserve your work in a book.
00:06:37 Photography is a personal journey.
00:13:09 Life experience shapes art.
00:19:37 Document life through photography.
00:27:01 Grow through self-reflection.
00:37:54 Organize for success.
00:38:17 Organize, catalogue, and share.
00:46:37 Shoot more, get better.
Resources:
Gerard Exupery’s website
Follow Gerard on Instagram
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
Free Lightroom Presets!
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!
50 min
November 03, 2022Rewind: Misha Wynn - How To Become A Second Shooter
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
Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com
Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group

Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa

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

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
52 min
November 01, 2022If only I could tell my younger self... 6 pieces of photography advice
#326 In todays episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast a magical wormhole opens up revealing a time machine tape recorder allowing me to send a messages and advice to my younger self. So here are the 6 pieces of advice I give to my younger self.
Pick something and stick with it
Your Canon 40D is not whats holding you back
You’re not the star of the wedding day
The “one thing” never changes everything
Invest in tools that help you achieve more with less
Have a life outside of photography

Resources:
Check out Octobers Personal Photo Dump
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
Free Lightroom Presets!
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!
34 min
October 27, 2022Rewind: Seth Miranda - How to Find The Creative Realm in Photography
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
Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com
Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group

Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa

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

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
1 hr 12 min
October 25, 2022Eye-D: Intimate Images Of Your Favorite Celebrities with Anna Gabriel
#325 Anna Gabriel is a Fine Art Portrait Photographer who’s new book, Eye-D offers a unique and close up look at some of the worlds biggest celebrities. From Jonny Depp, Susan Sarandon, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Gabriel and more. In this interview Anna talks about the power of your eyes and how we are able to understand someones feelings and thoughts just by taking a closer look at their eyes. She shares her photography journey, revealing how her love for visual arts began in her childhood when her father had a Super 8 camera. Anna also shares tips on creating a project of your own and the troubles she faced when creating project.

Time Stamps of The Big Ideas
00:02:02 Photography captures emotion.
00:10:03 Be open to mistakes.
00:17:00 Be open to creative possibilities.
00:21:08 Capture emotion in detail.
00:33:59 Let go and move on.
00:40:52 Adaptability is key.
00:41:09 Adapt quickly and stay on target.
Resources:
Fine Art Portrait Photographer Anna Gabriel’s website
Follow Anna on Instagram
Grab Annas new book "Eye-D”
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
Free Lightroom Presets!
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!
45 min
October 20, 2022Rewind: Bryan Caporicci - Focusing On The Right Things In Photography
Bryan Caporicci is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the youngest Canadian photographers to receive this level of achievement.
Bryan is the host of the Business of Photography Podcast with over 2 million downloads. He teaches at workshops across North America, including industry-leading conventions and conferences such as WPPI, Shutterfest and Canada Photo Convention. Bryan is also the CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio.
In today’s interview, Bryan talks about the key aspects of photography to focus on when just getting started.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
What is Clubhouse for photographers
Who Bryan is and how he got started in photography
His earliest struggles and how he overcame them
How to avoid overwhelm when just learning photography
What Bryan hopes to achieve by shooting film for personal work
What to focus on now to build a business foundation
How to leverage local relationships to build bookings
The 3 most important pillars of stating a photo business
The paradox of the growing heap and how it will help you better understand bookings

Resources:
Bryan Caporicci Wedding Photography
The Business of Photography Podcast
Sprout Studio - All in one studio management for photographers
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
Free Lightroom Presets!
Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/
Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group

Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa

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

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
1 hr 7 min
October 18, 2022Inside The Presidential Bubble : A Photographers Perspective with Pete Souza
#324 Pete Souza, former Chief White House Photographer, speaks with Raymond Hatfield on the Beginner Photography Podcast about what led him to photography and his journey from sports writer to photographer. Hear stories from Souza’s time taking photos of two presidential administrations and how he captured the first digital portrait of a sitting president. Be sure to check out Souza’s new book, The West Wing and Beyond, for a unique look at the people who make the presidency work.
On top of his incredible career working for publications such as National Geographic and The Chicago Sun Times, Pete Souza has documented the presidential administrations for Ronald Regan and was the Chief White House Photographer for the Obama administration. Today Pete Souza comes on the Beginner Photography Podcast to talk about what its like working in the Presidential Bubble and his new book “The West Wing and Beyond” which gives us a behind the scenes look at the people and the human element that goes into supporting an administration.

Time Stamps of the Big Ideas
00:02:48 Photography is magical and Rewarding.
00:08:52 Reagan photographer to Obama's chief.
00:17:03 Capture human side of history.
00:23:00 Document history for the future.
00:33:00 Anticipation is key to success.
00:43:44 Share behind-the-scenes photos.
00:53:30 Capture the moment quickly.
00:56:12 Have your Camera settings ready
00:59:00 Practice makes perfect.
Resources:
Former Chief White House Photographer Pete Souzas website
Grab your copy of Petes newest book “The West Wing and Beyond”
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community
Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today
Free Lightroom Presets!
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!
1 hr 4 min

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The Beginner Photography Podcast is a free weekly podcast hosted by professional photographer Raymond Hatfield who interviews world class photographers of all genres who share what they wish they knew…