The Beginner Photography Podcast

#237 The second week of February is when we struggle most to keep going with our new years resolutions. Completing a 365 project (photo a day) was at the top of the list for many photographers. So I wanted to provide some inspiration and motivational tips to help keep you going strong!

 

5 Ways to Practice Photography At Home In The Cold Winter Months

1. Carry your camera with you everywhere: Get a light and a comfortable strap to carry your camera around with you everywhere. You don’t need to feel any pressure towards taking photos. Just carry it for now if you wish to become more comfortable with having a camera on you.
2. Review old photographs: Look through your images of the past year or so and pick out your favorites. Take note of why you love them and focus on going deeper with that in future sessions.
3. Do an Hourly Challenge: There’s a saying “No matter where you are, there is always a great photo within 5 steps of you” Set a timer on your phone to go off every hour for a whole day and whenever it goes off, find that great photo wherever you are.
4. Try something new: If you need inspiration but don’t want to look through a thousand photos on Instagram, you can use Lightroom presets on your own work to see different possibilities. You can download my most popular 52 Lightroom Presets for free, below!
5. Start a long term photo project: Your photography will get proportionally better to how much work you put into it. Create a long-term project as a form of accountability and motivation to keep shooting.

Resources:

• Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge Group
•  Download 52 FREE Lightroom Presets

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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!

#236 Jen Pierce is a Columbus GA based Wedding and Maternity photographer. In just a few short years she went from hobbyist to 6 figure business that just opened up a studio, and she attributes her success to one thing, Authenticity. Today she shares how she got started, the struggles she faced, and how to be more authentic with your own images.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [03:20] Jen shares the story of how she got started in photography.
• [06:40] Birth Photography as a major part of her work.
• [21:45] Can you describe your editing style?
• [26:56] How Jen was able to open her first photography studio in such a short amount of time
• [28:34] What advice would you give to a new photographer?
• [31:35] How small or big are the changes that you're making to your photography?
• [39:00] How to contact Jen

Premium Members Also Learn:

• The reason why Jen was able to go from hobby photographers to bringing in 6 figures
• Jens Step by step Instagram strategy to booking more clients
• What Jen is doing today to market her photography business to attract new clients

Resources:

• Jen Pierce’s website
• Jen Pierce on Instagram

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!

#235 Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The power of storytelling
• What is a 3 act structure
• The Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frame
• How to push the envelope without going too far
• How to tell a long term story
• How to come up with creative ideas

Resources:

• The Video Maker Podcast
• Video Maker on Instagram
• Video Maker on Facebook

Standout Quotes:

• "I believe truly that video and photography is really all about stories, no matter what kind of work you're doing" - [Mike]
• "It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, if it can record images and sounds, it's good enough, you can do amazing things with almost nothing" - [Mike]
• "Editing is just about making creative decisions in the process of creating and removing pieces that don't need to be there" - [Mike]
• "The more pieces there are, the more things that will capture people's attention, the harder time they'll have to figure out what's actually going on" - [Mike]
• "Essentially what we're doing is we're just capturing our lives as photographers" - [Raymond]

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!

#234 Jessica Bellinger is an Orlando Florida based wedding photographer and author of a new book called The Humility Paradox. Jessica had a rough start in photography that helped her to see that our life's purpose really boils down to how we treat people that are hard to love. She shares how that has affected the way her photography grew into what it is today.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [04:45] When did you know that photography was going to play a major role in your life?
• [07:38] What do you think it is about photography that just makes you feel so passionate about it?
• [09:35] What were the things you were shooting when you were just at home?
• [11:45] Was there anything in particular that you struggled with in the beginning?
• [14:26] Jessica shares that one major area of improvement so far, compared to when she started, is her editing style.
• [20:19] About Jessica's book "The Humility Paradox" and her backstory 
• [40:30] Who deserves to be a great photographer?
• [43:06] How to contact Jessica

Premium Members Also Learn:

• How Humility has grown Jessicas Business
• The struggle between being humble and also charging more than most photographers for your own work
• An in-depth look into how Jessica uses Facebook ads to market her business

Resources:

• Jessica Bellinger’s Website
• Jessica Bellinger’s book The Humility Paradox
• Jessica Bellinger on Instagram

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!

Sandra Garzon is a Kilkenny Ireland based photographer who joined the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge last year. After completing her first year I wanted to have her on to chat about what she learned about photography after making photography a daily practice and how she grew as a photographer.

Resources:

• Sandra Garzon’s website
• Sandra Garzon on Instagram
• Sandra Garzon on Facebook
• Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Community

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!

#233 Marc Silber is a 3X best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. This is his 4th time joining me on the Beginner Photography Podcast.

He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others. 

He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever. 

 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• [02:15] Our guest for this week "Marc Silber", shares some insight on his recent efforts to reach out to budding photographers.
• [02:44] Marc points out that most photographers lack a technique for getting inspired, and shares his creative process.
• [12:58] From Marc's book "Advancing Your Photography": The 5 Stages of Photography
• [16:26] Where do you think most people get the visualization aspect wrong?
• [27:55] The biggest struggle with Composition is a lack of "Center of interest".
• [34:00] Marc explains the commonest goal among photographers. 
• [49:47] How can we dive deeper into the artistic realm of photography?
• [54:07] Discussing the concept of mentorship

Resources:

• Marc Silber’s Website
• Marc Silber on youtube
• Marc Silber on Instagram
• Marc Silber on Facebook

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!

#232 Now that we are in a new year, this week I sit down and brain dump some thoughts on how to become a better photographer in 2021. Come join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community to take part in Photo Minute Mondays where I share a bite-sized photography video every Monday. Some weeks will be technical, others theoretical. Some weeks will be educational while others will have actionable challenges.

Resources:

• Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

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!

#231 2020 Brought us many interviews from some of the best photographers on how they see and capture the world. Today we hear the continue the conversation and hear from 6 more photographers on the importance of community and the real power of your camera.

Ashley Marston

Gary Crabbe

Heather Lahtinen

Rhea Whitney

Joseph Cultice

Jon Soohoo

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!

#230 2020 brought us many great guests who shared their insights as to how they see the world and continue to make a difference with their cameras. In this episode, we hear from 6 amazing photographers who share some of their best tips and tricks to getting eye-catching photos.

Seth Miranda

Seth Brown

Mary Fisk-Taylor

Pierre Lambert

Cris Duncan

Jenny Stein

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!

This has been a busy week preparing for the Plan You 2021 Marketing Calendar Live workshop this Friday at 6pm EST in the Premium members Facebook group.  So this episode is more of a check in and update with help from a familiar voice!    To join the premium membership and get access to the Plan your 2021 Marketing Calendar click the link below to become a premium member and I will refund your membership dues for December!  https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast