The Beginner Photography Podcast

#108 Colby Brown is a world class travel, landscape, and philanthropic photographer who's portfolio covers all 4 corners of the globe. His world wide organization, The Giving Lens is helping connect photographers who want to give back with non profits in need of rich media. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How long Colby has been shooting
• Why Colby started a photography business
• How Colby made money as a photographer early on
• How Colby has such a diverse range of shooting
• Where Colby learned photography
• Why Colby started The Giving Lens
• How the Giving Lens is changing the world
• How to get involved in your local community
• How to get over the feeling of being in a creative rut
• One of the best investments Colby has mad in himself to become a better photographer

Resources:

• Colby Brown's Website
• Colby Brown's Instagram
• Colbys Norway Photography Workshop
• Colbys Iceland Photography Workshop
• The Giving Lens
• Brian Petersons book Understanding Exposure
• My interview with Marc Silber

Memorable Quotes:

• I felt that I know I want to do THIS but I don't really know what THIS is
• If I'm bored, I lose my creativity, that's why I like to shoot a wide variety of things
• After a shoot, I'll dive into the 93 crap photos to become my biggest critic
• Photography is a visual artform you can use to tell a story
• You have to figure out how to turn the photo you want to shoot into reality
• We give people the opportunity the document their lives 
• If you want something bad enough, you will always find a way to make it happen
• There will always be people who will tell you, you can't do things

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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!

#107 This week I talk about free shooting. 

The practice of shooting with no intention or expectation to build your skills and become a more creative photographer.

 
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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!

#106 Today's guest is Jessica Whitaker, a New York City photographer, social media influencer, and founder of Build and Bloom, a free workshop and photography resource center for young photographers. Today she shares how she got her start, tips she has learned from her youtube videos, and why she started Build and Bloom. 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Jessica got her start in Photography
• How Jessica learned to pose
• Why Jessica switched from Canon to Nikon
• Some of the challenges Jessica faces when moving from the PNW to NYC
• Something that surprises Jessica to read in the comments of her youtube videos
• Jessicas experience with her first paid clients
• The different types of clients Jessica would work with in Seattle and New York
• How Jessica makes her clients so comfortable 
• How to deal with inner comparison 
• Jessica's Tips for learning from the pros

Resources:

• Jessica's Youtube Channel
• Jessica's website
• Build and Bloom 
• Build and Bloom FB group

Memorable Quotes:

• Photography gear can be expensive, the education can be free
• You don't have to start learning photography young. The internet is an awesome teacher
• Continue to learn and interact with other photographers

 
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Have A Question? Reach out to us on social

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Or Email us at: [email protected]

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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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!

#105 Today's guest will be a familiar voice to a lot of you. She's the host of the Family Photographer podcast. Another podcast focused less on the gear and technicals and more on the legacy and power of storytelling through the photos you take. In this interview, we talk about so much more than photography like the importance your photos have on your children and being self-aware enough to live the life you want to through photography. I'm excited to talk with Jenny Stein.  

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Jenny got her start in photography early
• What was the hardest part about photography to learn for her
• How starting to shoot in manual set Jenny up for success
• How a daily photo project really pushed Jenny creatively 
• How looking at your past photos can grow your skills
• How to take photos of kids that are not your own
• How to share your photos with your family
• What advice Jenny would give to eager new photographers
• Why taking your camera out for the first time at your child's birthday is a terrible idea
• How to stop worrying about your camera, and focus more on getting the shot

Resources:

• Jenny's Podcast
• Jenny's Website
• CJ Chilvers

Memorable Quotes:

• Look at your photos everyday, and you will grow
• Take time practicing photography before an important event like a birthday
• Give yourself time. 
• Work on your thing, don't worry about what others think
• An expensive lens won't change the essence of what you do as a photographer
• The camera doesnt matter as much as you think, but you need something
• Find something to do with your photography that takes you out of your self

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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!

#104 Wade Steelman is a San Diego based commercial and real estate photographer with a focus on architecture. 

In this interview, you'll learn

• How Wade got his unconventional  start in photography
• How Wade chose his gear
• How Wade stopped focusing on the technicals and more on creative composition
• Where Wade places his tripod to showcase the size of a room
• Some of the technical tricks Wade uses in architecture that other genres of photography don't
• Some clear signs of amateur architecture photography
• The hardest part about getting started with architecture photography
• How Wade would recommend a new photographer builds their portfolio. 
• Why Wade recommends you save money on gear
• How Wade handled an embarrassing mistake he made when shooting

Resources:

• Wade Steelman's Website
• Wade Steelman's Instagram
• Scott Hargis Lighting for Real Estate Photography

Memorable Quotes:

• I focus on what a viewer will see when they walk into the property
• If you can produce great images with cheap gear you will be miles ahead of everyone else.

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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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!

#103 Brian Rodgers Jr is the founder of Digital Art that Rocks. A company that creates visual assets like and Indiana Product Photography for companies. Watch just one of his slew of photoshop time-lapse on youtube and you will be blown away! Today I welcome Brian Rodgers Jr!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Brian's high school class prepared him for photography and graphic design
• Why Brian walked away from what he thought was a dream job
• What book gave Brian a heightened sense of creativity
• How a $9 hardware store item taught Brian lighting
• The importance of photoshop in product photography
• Some obvious signs of amateur product photography
• Some of the most important tools Brian uses in Photoshop and what you can do with them
• An embarrassing moment Brian had while photographing architecture 
• Why Brian loves to photograph watches
• Some of the challenges of photographing small products and how Focus stacking helps

Resources:

• Indiana Product Photography Brian Rodgers Jr Website
• Brian's FStoppers Product Photography Course
• Brian's Instagram
• Digital Art That Rocks Edu
• Scott Kelby "The 7 Point System"

Memorable Quotes:

• I wanted a career in photography, so I just started producing my own work
• After reading Scott Kelby's book, I had a heightened sense of creativity! 
• I spent hours studying light with those cheap hardware store clamp lights
• Product photography is all about perfection

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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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!

#102 Photography is a much more powerful tool than you can imagine. There are so many ways you can create community and do good for the world with your photography. If you want to make the world a better place, you can do so with your camera. I promise you. You can change someone's life with your photography. If someone asked you if you wanted to change someone's life, would you do it? Being able to do it with the tool in your hand that you know and love makes this a win win. Today I talk all about the community that photography naturally creates and the communities you can better through your camera. 

Resources:

• The Giving Lens
• The Heart Project
• The Josephine Herrick Project

 
 Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com

Have A Question? Reach out to us on social

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Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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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!

#101 Rob Andrews is a food and lifestyle photographer from San Diego. Today he talks about the art of making food look delicious, how to light it, important food styling tips, and how I can up my Instagram game!  

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How Rob got his start in photography
• How a mentor helped Rob jumpstart his career
• How Rob transitioned from photographing products to food 
• What Food Styling is
• How to find your cheeseburgers "good side"
• Simple tips to make your place look better
• How long it takes to photograph a cheeseburger
• Does Rob Instagram his food
• How to create a compelling image from a subject with no emotion
• How much creative freedom Rob has in his food photography
• A $2 piece of gear that Rob uses at almost every shoot
• Why lighting is so important when it comes to photographing food

Resources:

• San Diego Food Photographer Rob Andrews Website
• Rob Andrews Facebook
• Rob Andrews Instagram
•  Robs Food Photography Course for beginners

Memorable Quotes:

• Sometimes Daylight and a window is all you need for great food photos
• My average food edit is about 5 minutes

Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com

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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!

#100 Callum Pinkney is a Toronto Wedding Photographer . Today he returns to share what he has been up to and how taking a 6-month road trip has improved his wedding photography 

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Where Callum has been for the past year and a half
• How Callum got his start in photography
• Why story is so important to Callum
• What simple techniques you can use to take better photos
• How to add more context to your wedding photos
• How to not get burnt out createily 

Resources:

• Callums Website
• Callums Facebook
• Callums Instagram

 
 Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com

Have A Question? Reach out to us on social

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Or Email us at: [email protected]

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!

#99 Last week I got an email that really made me upset. It felt like I took 2 steps back with the momentum I've built with you the listeners of the podcast. A listener asked a question that was clearly a blatant misunderstanding of not only cameras but photography in general. The question was trying to get the camera to do all of the work for the photographer. A Camera is simply a tool that does what you tell it to. No matter the tool, even if you have the worlds best tool, if you don't have an understanding of how to use the tool it will all be for nothing. 

I share how your entry level camera is a great tool and how its fully capable of shooting a wedding if you know how to use the tool in your hand. I share the roadmap of how to get to the point where you can shoot a wedding on an entry level camera. 

It takes 2 things. 

Practice & Patience. 

That's it.

 
 Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com

Have A Question? Reach out to us on social

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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!