#148 Today I take on your photography questions! Earlier this week I went live in the Beginner Photography Podcast facebook group where I answer group questions!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How to get from where you are, to where you want to be in photography
• How to get Lightroom Presets
• Do you really need a full frame camera to be competitive
• Are there any lightroom competitors that don’t have a monthly fee
• Weather it’s better to use your cameras viewfinder or LCD screen
• How to get started shooting weddings in a new city
• When you should use Hard light
• Do you need an external flash or not
• How to use Flash Correctly
• How to keep photos looking consistent in different lighting
• Why your landscape photos might be fuzzy
• How to run a photography business
• How to not kill your love of photography
• What focusing mode to use and when
• How to know when your photos are good enough
• Weather I use Photoshop or Lightroom more
• Do the number of focus points really matter
• How to get better at compositions
• How to take great photos indoors without off camera flash
• What settings to start off ever photo session
• How to properly size your photos to send to clients

Resources:

• Our Lightroom Presets
• Lightroom alternatives
• Learn Flash in a Flash online course
• Guide to composition
• BPP 50: Vincent Pugliese - How to Become a Super Bowl Photographer
• Youngnuo YN560 IV Flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
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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!

#147 A lot of you are taking snapshots, thinking they are photographs.

Today we are going to break down the difference between them and I’ll share some actionable tips on how you can take less snapshots, and more photographs.

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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/

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#146 The sad truth is, a camera is just a computer that does not know what it’s photographing or how you want to photography a scene. So when left in Auto mode a camera will just make average decisions and will strip you of all creative intention.

I willing to bet you did not invest in a camera to just take average photos that do not stand out. I am guessing you want to take photos that are both unique and valuable to you and the viewer.

So today I share what you can’t do in Auto mode to help give you the push to shooting in Manual.

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
http://freephotographypresets.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!

#145 Over the past 3 years of hosting the beginner photography podcast, I have not only had the chance to talk to some of the worlds best photographers but also talk to countless listeners. Almost immediately I started getting emails, questions. Then I started the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group 2 years ago and the number of questions of new photographers has exploded.

In that time I have come to see the 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make.

Today I share them with you and share how to avoid them.

1: New photographers think gear will make their photos better

2: New photographers do a lot of heavy editing

3: New photographers try to grow too quick without knowing the fundamentals

4: New photographers want to start to business before they are ready

5: New photographers do not give photography enough time

https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/145

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

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#144 Jeff Brown was a photographer in the Royal Navy for 10 years before setting out on his own to start 5 successful photography business. Today Im excited to talk about some of the challenges he faced as a photographer in the service and how it prepared him in becoming a professional photographer. Jeff is the author of the book The Photographers Missing Link-ed In helping photographers make connections and book gigs through linked in. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Jeff got his start in photography
• The rigorous process to become a Royal Navy Photographer
• What the day of a Royal Navy Photographer looks like
• How Jeff ensures he can capture beautiful portraits of heads of state quickly
• How to know if your work is good enough to start charging
• A difficult situation Jeff had to go through in his photography business
• How Jeff went on to start 5 successful photography business
• The most challenging aspect of running multiple brands
• What makes Linked in a great place for photographers
• What to do after you set up a linked in page

Resources:

• Jeff Brown’s website
• Jeff on Linked In
• Jeff Brown on Youtube
• Jeff Brown on Facebook
• Jeff’s Photography Business Website

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
http://freephotographypresets.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!

#143 Roie Galitz is an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer who's life mission is to shoot photos that speak for those who can not speak for themselves. Having shot endangered animals on all 7 continents, Im so excited to talk about how we can make a difference in the world with our cameras. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What is the job description of a Wildlife and Conservation Photographer
• How Roie love of photography lead him to nature
• Why Roie says learning the technical side of photography is the easiest part to learn
• Why you don’t need to be “creative” to be a successful photographer
• How to prepare for the unpredictable nature or wildlife
• How are Roie makes bookings
• How Roie has seen his photography impact the world
• Recommendations for new photographers getting into wildlife and conservation photography
• What kind of gear you need to get started with wildlife photography
• What you need to know before you go out and photograph wild animals
• The importance of having goals
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Resources:

• Wildlife and Conservation Photographer Roie Galitz Website
• Roie Galitz on Instagram

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
http://freephotographypresets.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!

#142 This week I share a story of what happened this week in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group of when Kimberly shared what happened when she asked a friend and fellow photography educator for some feedback on her work and got a less than favorable response.

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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!

#141 Today's guest is Mark Hemmings. A professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different continents. Today I’m excited to chat and find out how we can take better photos of our own travels! 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Mark got his unconventional start in photography
• When Marks love of photography and travel merged
• How to best prepare your camera gear for a trip you are excited for
• How to avoid taking boring travel photos
• How much gear you should bring with you on a trip
• Tips to add more mood, feeling, and culture to your travel photography
• Marks mobile editing workflow and how he travels and edits photos without a computer
• Ways to best share your photos after editing them
• Marks favorite location in the world to travel for photography

Resources:

• Travel Photographer Mark Hemming’s website
• Mark Hemming’s Instagram
• Mark Hemming’s Facebook

Look at the contrast how much is hidden in the shadows

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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!

#140 Co Hodges is the founder and one of the lead educators at the unraveled academy. A photography school and community that nurtures you as an artist. Today we are talking about building an engaged instagram following!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Co got into photography
• Why Co started using Instagram late
• What made Co fall in love with instagram
• What Co attributes her success on instagram to, and how you can too
• What kind of photos we should be uploading
• Why instagram captions dont have to be scary
• The best way to grow your instagram from scratch
• What is instagram engagement and how to use it

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
http://freephotographypresets.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!

#139 Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the international association of professional birth photographers and personally, her work has been recognized by national geographic. In this interview, we talk about shooting professionally and personally. 

 In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What drew Ashley into photography
• The difficulties she faced when learning to use a camera
• How she got 2 of her photos chosen by national geographic as photos of the year
• The power of doing a 365 project
• How Ashley makes time for a project 365
• The difference between a lifestyle photographer and documentary photographer
• When each would be appropriate
• What excited Ashley about birth photography
• What is a day in the life family session and whats the goa
• Ashleys thought on the creative process
• How Ashley puts herself in a creative mindset
• How Ashley booked her first birth client
• The best way to attract clients interested in birth photography
• The biggest objections she faces and how to overcome them
• What Ashley suggestions new photographers do to break into birth, with no experience

Resources:

• Ashley Marston’s website
• Ashley Marston’s Facebook
• Ashley Marston’s Instagram

Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at
http://freephotographypresets.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!