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The Beginner Photography Podcast episodes

December 08, 2020#1 Thing Holding You Back As A Photographer
#228 In this episode, we explore the 1 thing that’s holding you back from growing as a photographer and how you can overcome your biggest obstacle to grow in 2021!
Resources:
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https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast
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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
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43 min
December 01, 2020State of the Podcast Address 2020
#227 It’s that time of the year where we slow down and reflect on the year past. The podcast has had a lot of growth this year and it is all thanks to you! Today I talk about the state of the podcast and your wins as well!
Connect with Raymond!
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22 min
November 24, 2020The Mamba Mentality And Sports Photography with Andrew Bernstein
#226 Andrew Bernstein is a sports photographer with more than 40 years of experience shooting Basketball. Andy is a Naismith Hall of Fame Photographer and co-authored The Mamba Mentality with Kobe Bryant using Andy’s vast collection of images he captured over his 20-year basketball career.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Andrew Bernstein got started in Photography
How Andy got started photographing sports
What Andy learned in his long career photographing Kobe Bryant
How working with high-level athletes has made Andy a better photographer
How photographing sports has changed over the past 40 years
What Andy’s associate photographers must know before taking the court and shooting for him.
Resources:
Famed Sports Photographer Andy Bernstein’s website
Andy Bernstein on Instagram
Andy Bernstein on Twitter
Andy’s Legends of Sport Podcast
Legends of Sport on Instagram
Legends of Sport on Twitter

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 7 min
November 17, 2020Personal Branding Photography: Creating Valuable Images Clients will Love with Alexis Meschi
#225 Alexis Meschi is a personal branding photographer who works with women business owners to create personalized branding assets to grow their businesses.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Alexis accidentally fell into photography and when she knew it was going to play an important roll in her life
What Alexis struggled with most when starting out
The difference between marketing and branding photography
The job description of a branding photographer
What you need to capture to start building your personal brand
Premium Members Also Learn:
The most common objections from someone looking to hire a branding photographer
How to use branding assets and turn them into bookings
The secrets behind Alexis’ top social media posts with the most engagement
Resources:
Alexis Meschi’s website
Alexis on Instagram
Alexis 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!
50 min
November 10, 2020Avoiding Overwhelm When Starting Out in Photography with Heather Lahtinen
#224 Heather Lahtinen is a wedding photographer and educator at the Flourish Academy. Today we talk about how to deal with overwhelm when getting started in photography and the simple mindset tips you can use to feel more motivated today!
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Heather accidentally got into photography
What Heather struggled with when learning to use her camera
The one mindset switch that will remove the overwhelm around learning photography
Dealing with imposter syndrome and how to stand out
The difference between comparison and inspiration
A mistake Heather made early one that set herself up better or success
Premium Members Also Learn:
How to break past the $100 per session mindset
How to NOT lose all your clients when you raise your pricing
How to find and define your target client and how to get in front of them
Resources:
The Flourish Academy
The Flourish Academy on Instagram
Flourish Academy Episode 73: How to deal with imposter syndrome
Heathers Free Pricing guide for photographers
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 18 min
November 04, 2020Photography as Contemporary Art: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary with Chris Grunder
#223 Chris Grunder teaches photography at Sonoma State University and is a Director at the Bass and Reiner art gallery in San Francisco. Today we talk about contemporary art and the role that photography can play within it. This is a fun and deep theoretical conversation about why we shoot what we shoot.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Chris got into photography

How failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot more

What is contemporary art

Why Chris moved to New York to work with commercial photographers after getting his masters in fine art

What makes up the difference between someone just started in fine art photography and an experienced artist

Resources:
Chris Grunders Website

Bass and Reiner

Lightroom 101

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 15 min
October 27, 2020Moving Your Photography Business Across the Country with Dana Arnold
#222 Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Dana got into photography
What Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame it
Why Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraits
How Dana developed her style and how you can too
Premium Members Also Learn:
How Dana prepares her business for a move across the country
Dana’s online marketing strategy and how she connects with potential clients
Where Dana is spending money to guarantee bookings when she arrives
Resources:
Monterey Wedding Photographer Dana Arnold’s website
Dana Arnold on Instagram
Dana Arnold on Pinterest
Lightroom 101

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!
56 min
October 20, 2020The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer
#221 Most photographers get into photography before they get into editing. So when we start editing our photos there are some pretty common mistakes most new photographers make but there are 4 here today that I think you need to make that will actually help you become a better photographer.
Check out the show notes to see some of my FIRST DSLR photos taken back in 2007
https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/221
The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer
Mistake #1: Over Saturation
If a little extra color is good… a lot of extra color must be GREAT right?
Mistake #2: Selective Color
Selective color make your images artistic right?
Mistake #3: Not Taking Skin Tones Seriously
You mean every bride doesn’t want to look like zombie on their wedding day?
Mistake#4: Not Culling my Photos Enough
If its in focus, its getting delivered! Even if there are 29 of the exact same other phots.
Join the Free Skin Tones Made Simple 5-Day Challenge!
The free 5-Day challenge Starts Monday, Oct 26th. Click the link below to learn more and join!
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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!
40 min
October 13, 2020Working with Models 101: Pro Tips from a Fashion Model with Tori Wright
#220 Tori Wright is a model with more than 10 years of experience turned photographer. Her understanding of both sides of the camera has helped her grow quick and plant a foundation in the photographic community. Today we talk about the do’s and dont’s of working with models for new photographers.
This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
When Tori knew she wanted to focus on photography
Where Tori struggled most with technical settings when getting started
How Tori’s experience modeling helped prepare her for photography
How to pose models
How to reach out to models and what you need to tell them before they commit
When to know you’re ready to work with models
What is TFP
What separates a good photographer from a bad photographer for models to work with
Premium Members Also Learn:
How Tori booked her first paid shoot as a photographer
Where you need to be to start booking shoots with models
Whos pays the model
How much to pay a model and what to give them
Resources:
St Louis Headshot Photographer Tori Wright’s Website
Find Tori on Instagram
The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out
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!
59 min
October 07, 2020Product Photography for Beginners: Essential Product Photo Skills with Kelly Lawson
#219 Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers.

This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
What was the hardest part about photography to learn when getting started

How she got started photographing products and why

Where to come up with ideas for product photography shots

How to add expression and emotion to your product photography

Common mistakes made by new product photographers

Premium Members Also Learn:
How Kelly got her first client, and how you can too

What Kelly is doing this week to market her business

How to charge for product photography, and what to deliver

Resources:
Kelly Lawsons’ Product photography masterclass

Kelly Lawson’s website

Kelly Lawson on Instagram

Kelly Lawson on Pinterest

The Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check out

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 1 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…