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The Beginner Photography Podcast episodes

October 15, 2018The Challenge of Professional Birth Photography with Ashley Diamond Siegert
#118 Ashley Diamond Siegert is a successful birth photographer from College Station and Bryan Texas who has been shooting professionally since 2011. A Certified professional photographer and master photographer craftsmen, Today she shares how she brings the world of portraits to telling the story of a birth though photographs!
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Ashley got her start in photography
The hardest part of photography for Ashley to learn
What a Master Photography Craftsmen is and how you can become one too
The benefits of being a certified professional photographer
The job description of a birth photographer
How Ashely booked her first birth session
How to keep from getting in the way of the Doctors and nurses when shooting birth
What Ashley would say is the hardest part of her job
An embarrassing moment Ashely had while shooting a birth
How Ashley handles life while being on call for the demanding schedule of birth photography
How Ashley ensures she doesn’t have 2 births at once
How much money is in Birth photography
How you can book your first birth session and how much you should charge
How to handle an emergency situation in the hospital
Resources:
College Station and Bryan Texas Photographer Ashley Diamond Siegert’s Website
Ashley’s Facebook Page
Ashley’s Facebook Group
Ashley’s Instagram
Ashley’s ebook “Birth Photography: The Art and Business of Labor and Delivery Photography”
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1 hr 21 min
October 08, 2018Crafting Child and Family Portraiture with Hannah Marie
#117 Hannah Marie is a family and child portrait photographer from Kitchener Ontario who’s clients say things like "She’s a true artist with a gift" and "Her photos convey real, raw, and intimate emotions. They will forever remind me of this special time in my life". Today Im really excited to chat with her to discover how she can deliver such powerful images!
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Hannah got her start in photography
The hardest part about the technicals of photography to learn
The job description of a child portrait photographer
How Hannah booked her first clients
What Hannah tries to capture when photographing children
Bad info Hannah hears being taught to new photographers
Obvious signs of an amateur photographer
How to connect with kids when taking their portrait
The legalities of working with kids and posting their photos online
How to build your portfolio when just getting started
What to focus on after you know how to use your camera
Why the client experience is everything!
How taking a year off of photography set her business and life up for success
Resources:
International Family Photographer Hannah Marie’s Website
Hannah Marie’s Photography Education Site
Hannah Marie on Facebook
Hannah Marie on Instagram
Hannah Marie’s photographer Facebook group
Hannah Marie’s Creative Live Course
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1 hr 19 min
October 01, 2018What I've Learned from 300 Photographers with Andrew Hellmich
#116 Andrew Hellmich is responsible for opening up my eyes to the business side of photography with his podcast PhotoBizX where he interviews photographers not to talk about the technicals of photography but everything behind the curtain. Marketing, SEO, Sales, and so so so much more. Today Im thrilled to be speaking with Andrew Hellmich.

In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Andrew booked 20 weddings at his first bridal fair
How Andrew advertised his photography 20 years ago
How many weddings Andrew was shooting per year
How Andrew dealt with burn out
A lesson leaned from his first paid shoot
Some of the hardest aspects of running a photography business
Some of the best perks of being a photographer
What Andrew thinks about running a business by himself
If we should focus on one subject in photography or shoot a variety of subjects
The biggest lesson Andrew has learned in his almost 300 podcast interviews
Some bad info that Andrew hears being taught to new photographers
Resources:
Andrews Photography Website
Andrew’s PhotoBizX Podcast
Memorable Quotes:
You can make photography fit around your life
I wouldn’t have the lifestyle I have now if it wasn’t for photography

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43 min
September 24, 2018Capture Authentic Portraits by Connecting with your Models with Gina Milicia
#115 Gina Milicia has over 25 years of experience in the photography industry and is one of Austrailia’s top celebrity, portrait and lifestyle photographers, she regularly travels the world shooting for some of Austrailia’s top magazines. She is also the co-host of the popular "So you want to be a photographer" podcast which was actually one of the inspirations for me to start the beginner photography podcast. Today she shares how she connects so well with models to create authentic portraits.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Gina got an unconventional start in photography
What others told Gina when she said she wanted to become a artist
How sweeping floors and cleaning toilets in a photographers studio set her up for success
The hardest thing technically to learn about photography
The biggest misconception people think about being a traveling portrait photographer
The difference between working with Models and people not use to being in front of the camera
How to deal with the pressure to perform when the stakes are high
How to connect with your subjects to create authentic portraits
Dealing with subjects who have insecurities about their body
Gina’s tip to keeping fresh eyes in your subjects
Tips for getting couples to interact more authentically with each other for an engagement or wedding day
Some of Ginas favorite go to poses to make people look their best
An embarrassing moment

Resources:
Gina Milicia’s Photography Website
So You Want To Be A Photographer Podcast
Gina Milicia’s Instagram
Memorable Quotes:
If you have nothing to do, make yourself useful
Gear and portfolio is important, but relationships are more useful
99% of a successful shoot is the connection you make with the person you are photographing
My own family thinks I just pick up a camera and point it at people. They don’t understand the pressure.
Whatever someone is thinking, their face will show it in their photo
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1 hr 8 min
September 17, 2018Picture This: Set Up Your Photography Business For Success with Megan DiPiero
#114 Today's guest, Megan DiPiero is a well known headshot and beauty portrait photographer from southwest Florida. She is also an acclaimed photography business mentor and coach for photographers and the creator of the the popular Rise to the Top Facebook group where she shares her business tips to help and encourage other photographers to grow and live a life of abundance. Today I welcome Megan DiPiero
In This Episode You'll Learn:
When Megan Started to take photography seriously
How Megan learned photography
How Megan built a photography business while raising kids
What is Womans beauty photography
Who inspired Megan to pursue beauty photogrpahy
How Megan deals with “Difficult” clients
Why Megan does not recommend going to college to learn photography
How to figure out what to charge for your photography
How to handle clients when you have raised your photography pricing
How Megan defines marketing for photographers
Simple marketing tips that new photographers can impliment
How Megan makes decisions on what to work on in her business
The one thing Megan wants all photographers to know about shooting manual
Resources:
Megan DiPiero’s Website
Megan DiPiero’s Coaching
Sue Bryce

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51 min
September 10, 2018Capture the Magic of Family: Authentic Children Photography with Natalie Greenroyd
#113 This week I chat with Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie Greenroyd who shares her tips on getting started with family and children photography and some mistakes to avoid when you are fresh in photography.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Natalie got into photography
The main source of Natalies Photography education
What Natalie would say is the job description of a family photographer
The story of how Natalie got her first client and how it went
Common mistakes Natalie sees amateur photographers making
How Natalie gets kids to be open and comfortable around her and her camera
Natalie's tricks on taking more authentic photos of your family
Natalie's process when posing families vs capturing them candidly
An embarrassing moment Natalie had while working
Where you can find Natalie Online
Resources:
Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie's Website
Natalie's Instagram
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47 min
September 03, 2018Photographer Friend Ruins Wedding, How Not to Make The Same Mistakes
#112 This Week I share the Story of how Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield helped a couple get closure after their wedding photographer never delivered their wedding photos from more than 5 years ago. The bride, Tracy had became good friends with a girl who wanted to get into photography and begged to shoot their wedding. She knew her friend took great photos but she also wanted to make sure her wedding day was captured professionally. Tracy reluctantly agreed. She shares her story of what happened and what she would do differently if she could do it all over again. Watch the video below

How to avoid being the friend that won't deliver.
1: Put yourself in check
You know how to shoot in manual, you have shot some pretty awesome photos of your dog or your kids that your friends on facebook and instagram love. These are important steps in your photography journey but know that you have so much more to learn about photography. Take a moment to think about how important of a day this is for your couple. Watch the video above and see how it has affected them and their lives. I'm not trying to add pressure but I just want you to remember that you are working with the couples best interests in mind today. Even if you REALLY want that awesome creative shot you see in your head, get everything else they need first.
2: Be Prepared
Wedding days can be hectic so do your best to prepare before hand. Ask the couple for a timeline. Even if it very basic it will help you look for any potential problems. If the couple are taking a limo from the ceremony to the reception, do they want you in the limo? What will you do with your car?
3: Have a shot list
As you progress shooting wedding you may not need a shot list but for your first 5-10 weddings its smart to have a shot list as a reference guide. This is primarily helpful for portraits. You know you need a shot of the cake and decorations, no need for that to take up space on the list. Things like. Bride on grooms shoulder looking back at camera, wide shot of couple walking towards camera laughing, groom facing bride smiling, bride and groom close together looking at camera. Come up with half a dozen shots you know you have to get and then get them. If there is any time left to shoot, you can streach your creative muscles.
4: Get help with family photos
Family photos are always a mess. There is 100 people walking around talking not paying attention and you don't know who anyone is. Ask the couple for a list of must have family photos and ask them to designate one person to help you help call out the family members you don't know.
5: Shoot on small cards
I think want happened to the photographer in Tracy and Durans story is either camera or card failure. While its hard to prepare for these things, there is something you can do. Some cameras have dual card slots, space for 2 memory cards. If one memory card fails, you still have the other to save the day. If your camera does not have dual card slots I highly recommend using small memory cards like 4-8gb. The reason being if you shoot a whole wedding on one memory card and it fails... the whole wedding is gone. If you shoot with multiple cards and one card fails, well then you just lost a small portion of the day and can still deliver the majority of their wedding day.
6: Have a contract
They may be your best friends and would never screw you over but a contract will not only protect you but also them. Write in the contract exactly what they will receive so there is no confusion later and also state exactly when you will deliver the wedding by. This will keep you on track and keep them from asking when the photos will be ready.
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44 min
August 27, 2018Combining Mountain Climbing & Landscape Photography with Matt Payne
#111 Matt Payne is a Colorado Landscape Photographer and host of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" Photography podcast
In This Episode You'll Learn:
How Matt got his start in photography
How Matt used his first camera
What motivated Matt to learn photography
Where Matt got inspired to grow his knowledge of photography
How much photography is planned vs how much of a shot is magic
The best thing Matt ever did to grow his photography community
The lessons Matt's parents instilled in him to make him a better photographer
Some must have gear for getting started with Landscape photography
How night photography helped Matt better understand his camera settings
One of the hardest aspects of landscape photography to learn
Immediate signs of an amateur landscape photographer
What Matt does when he shows up at a location and the conditions do not work out
Resources:
Colorado Landscape Photographer Matt Payne's website
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast
Matt Paynes Instagram
Memorable Quotes:
When I first started, I just pointed the camera at everything and didn't know what I was doing.
I checked out every photography book at the library and became self-taught
I have this struggle between my passions of climbing tall mountains and taking photos
I would spend a couple hours a night experimenting with my camera to gain a better understanding of settings.
Don't be afraid to other photographers question
Sometimes you have to make the best of what nature gives you

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54 min
August 20, 2018Capture Epic Action Shots: Tips From GoPro’s Senior Creative Director with Abe Kislevitz
#110 Abe Kislevitz is the Senior Creative Director for GoPro. That means he is in charge of shooting those incredible images you see plastered on billboards and videos shown to millions on TV commercials. He has been with the company almost since the start and today I talk with him about the in's and out's to shooting with a camera with little to no manual controls.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
What Abe does at GoPro
The coolest thing Abe has seen done with a GoPro
How Abe made the transition in his life from Mechanical Engineering to producing content with the GoPro
Why you get terrible results from your DSLR when shooting in Auto
Why you get amazing results from your GoPro when shooting in Auto
How shooting with such a wide perspective forces you to see the world differently
How to edit your GoPro Images
How to get the most out of cameras with small sensors
How much of your photography should be intentional vs spontaneous
The best investment Abe has ever made in himself
The best advice Abe would give a smart and driven new photographer about to start out on their journey
The most embarrassing moment Abe had while using a GoPro
Resources:
Abe Kislevitz's website blog
Abe Kislevitz's Instagram
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46 min
August 13, 2018The 7 Things I Learned Shooting A Wedding In Alaska
#109 I just got back from shooting my first wedding in Alaska. I'm not a destination wedding photographer so traveling with my gear did not come naturally to me. I learned a lot about my photography and shooting wedding during this trip. Today I share the 7 things I learned while shooting a destination wedding in Alaska.
The 7 Things I Learned While Photographing A Wedding In Alaska
1: Scout Locations
When shooting destination weddings or shooting in a location you are not familiar with, do your due diligence and scout locations. Know where the couple will be getting married and how much time you will have for photos as this will determine how far to look for locations to shoot at. Use tools like google maps to street-view a location or google "Location Name Wedding" to see what other photographers have done when in your shoes.
2: Don't Pack Everything You Own
Being in a new location offers several challenge for photographers but the biggest is the fear of not being prepared. So we will bring every piece of gear we have ever bought so that we don't miss anything. This causes too much weight and stress. Maybe you don't need the drone or film cameras. Pack just the essentials and shoot within your limitations.
3: Get a Timeline and Addresses
Having a timeline will ensure you are prepared. Even if the wedding day does not go according to plan you will still have one less thing to worry about. Be sure to get address of where every one will be getting ready as well! I've seen some timelines that show a 15 mile distance between getting ready locations but only 5 mins of travel time budgeted. Being able to foresee any potential problems can save the day,
4: Find the Best Light
Getting the address is crucial to being able to find the best light. Knowing that the reception was going to be in the mountains I could find out that even thought the sunset is officially at 9pm the light would pass over the mountian at 745 and I needed to be outside shooting by then if I want to capture great images. You can use apps like "Golden Hour" Or "SOL" for iOS
5: Rent A Car
This can be quite an expense. About $100/day for several days but it will save you a world of headaches. Ive been to wedding where everyone could get TO the first location but once you fill the car with extras that need to be taken to the second location there is no more room. So having your own transportation is essential for a stress free wedding day when travilng.
6: The iPad Can't Replace A Computer, Yet.
Since my main editing rig is an iMac and not portable and I don't have a laptop decided to try using an iPad and a wireless hard drive to backup my photos. Its not like I had lofty ideas of being able to edit the wedding by the time I was home but it would have been nice to cull through some images. This was just to painfully slow of a process to be effective. It took me 10x longer (5 hours vs 30mins) to use an iPad vs doing the same task on a computer.
7: Don't Work Too Hard
I am going to guess that the reason you got into shooting destination weddings was because you want to travel more and see cool things. Not fly in hours before a wedding, work all day and then fly right back out without enjoying any of the local sites. So do your preparation before you arrive so you can take 2-3 hours to see the town or do some cool touristy stuff and get your travel fix.

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41 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…