The Beginner Photography Podcast

#58 James Wheeler has been photographing his life and travels with his family for years and discovered the process of uploading his photos to several websites can be time consuming and boring. He is the a co-founder of Photerloo, a social media management tool for photographers and you can find him and his photos photos on most photography and social media site, all the links are available from his website Souvenirpixels.   What you'll learn in this episode: What pushed James to purchase his first camera Why Traveling is so important to James Some of James's favorite photography courses that taught him so much What Microstock sites are How James makes money from his photography on the side What led James to create Photerloo software Why Metadata is so important to sell your photos How you can make money with your photography How to sell photos online  How James created a way to spend more time photographing what you love How James captured his most popular photo How much money James Has made off one photo he posted on a microstock site   Quotes: I didn't think photography would take me 10 years to learn half of it I bought too many books and courses and just started shooting I didnt understand how important post processing was! GET OUT AND SHOOT MORE Its so easy to read everything about photography and never do it. I just did it.   Like this episode? Check out more recent episode with other great guests!

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#57 Heidi Thompson is a business and marketing strategist for wedding professionals. One of the biggest problems she sees photographers having is not working with the ideal client so she litter. The ideal client is more than just being able to charge more for your photography, it's being able to charge what you are worth to people who will then go shout your name from the rooftops about how great you are! Heidi breaks it down into easy to understand ideas that are sure to help make photography more rewarding and fulfilling for you! Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

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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/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Its been a few weeks since you have heard from the beginner photography podcast. Like everyone life has has some unexpected twists and turns this past few weeks. I talk about whats been going on and some super exciting news about how I booked several weddings with a single facebook Ad!  I talk about the future of the podcast and some exciting new guests I'll have on soon!  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: I don't want to do todays question. Can we start a freeform friday? Today Paul wants to just shoot the shit. But he actually ends up asking some photography questions about paying deposits and when I would refund a couple their money if their wedding was canceled. It can be a tricky situation when a wedding is called off. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: What is a polite way to tell a client I wont give her the unedited photos for her family mini session? It's a common question every photographer will get at some point. "Can I just get the unedited photos" Typically the client by no means any ill will they assume it will save you a lot of time and will get them their photos faster. This is typically a problem of education. I always stress getting your photo right in camera and that editing is just the last 5% of the work. But that 5% is like "The Rug" that ties a whole room together. On its own its nice but in this room it SHINES! So when a client asks to just have the unedited photos, educate them. First off find out WHY they want the unedited photos. Is it because they do want them faster or is it because they think they can edit them better them selfs? Ask them why they hired you. Did they want a warm body to just press a button or were they hiring you for your talent? Let them know you don't feel comfortable with it and let them know the second the photos are ready. Don't let it be an option.  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: I looked at your website and I love your photos but are you ever worried that someone is going to steal your photos since you don't watermark them? When it comes to watermarking your photos, I understand the idea behind it. If you put your name on it, it cant be stolen, and if it is then people will know you took the photo and come back to hire you! Ive been there. When I started out I watermarked my photos. It was more about brand recognition than being worried my photos would be stolen but a watermark is a watermark. I stoped putting watermarks on my photos originally out of pure laziness. And never went back. Im just one local photographer in a sea of a 100 million. Im not saying it cant happen to me but there are far better photographers than I and if someone wanted to do themself a disservice and pass off my photos as their own work then good luck. If I was a large target or my business model revolved around prints then yeah watermarking might be a priority but I shoot photos for couples. The only people who would want to steal the photos are the couple, who have the photo, and sleeze bag photographers who would rather spend time looking for work to steal rather than just creating their own work.  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: What should someone who is getting interested in photography know? Photography is a great hobby. It can be rewarding, a great way to meet new people, and a creatively fulfilling outlet. Its not all roses and honey though. Photography can get frustrating at times. You see photos from other photographers you want to replicate and are confident you can nail it but when you try, nothing seems to be working right. Photography requires patience. There are a lot of new terms thrown at you every day that common photography lingo and you feel like you will never understand it. Photography requires patience! It will come to you. Don't over think it, just have fun with it! Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: I take a lot of photos of my kids that are great but when I take photos of other peoples kids they are never as good! What can I do to make kids more open around the camera? Im glad Im not the only one! Photographing kids can be challenging! When its your kids, they are comfortable around you. You can tell them to stand still so you can test out some light and they will have to listen. When you photograph other peoples kids it can be a complete disaster. They don't know who you are, the parents are getting frustrated trying to wrangle them all together which makes them sad or cry and no one wants those photos. Luckily Holly in the new Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group shared this link to a blog on Coles Classroom that really helped me understand how to handle the little ones and even a trick or two to deal with kids when Im at a wedding! Point is, let kids be kids but play to their strengths, wear them out so at the end you can get posed photos that they will sit still for! Click here to read the blog post! Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: [email protected]

Todays Question: I can't go back to auto but the Triangle of DEATH “The exposure triangle” frustrates me too much! Help make it “Click” for me. Pun intended. When you're starting out in photography all of the new technical terms can easily throw you off. I understand! So I hope this makes you feel better. After I had my Ahh-haa moment I never thought about the exposure triangle again. Still to this day. Its just intuitive. So keep working on it and once you get it you'll be set forever! In this episode I try to compare exposure to a glass of water, a faucet and a bucket. I know it does not make sense typed out, but just listen for yourself and see. Then if you have any follow up questions Ill be here to answer them!

#55 Mark Rossetto is a life and business coach for photographers. With decades of experience he is also an AIPP Master Photographer. Today he shares some great tips on how to get more photography clients and make more money! In this episode you will learn: How Mark got his accidental start in photography How to know when to start a photography business How to get more leads for your photography How to determine how to price your photography How to market your photography  Working on Photography sales funnels How to start with In Person Sales What to say when people ask if you're just starting out The most important aspect of photography you should be focusing on right now! What marketing should look like Setting goals for your photography Resources: Mark's Website Mark's Facebook Group Mark's Instagram Nicks Instagram Quotes: When the main photographer didnt show up to work, I was forced to learn photography quick! Photography is the end product not the catalyst to book you Educate the people you talk to that youre a good photographer I started in person sales immediately!  Get out of your circle of friends and get paying clients! Just deliver an incredible client experience  Let your clients know you're looking out for them Your one objective is to get their email of phone call, to start building a connection When youre starting out word of mouth is everything Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast 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!