The Beginner Photography Podcast

You have photo questions, I want to answer them for you here on the show.Whenever you have a question about photography, day or night, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, head to https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa , and send me your questions.After shooting for more than a decade and interviewing 300+ world class photographers, its time to share some of that practical information with you!Todays Photography Questions:Can you market yourself as a weekday wedding photographer?Can you use CloudSpot in Sweden?What tips do you have for orginizing all of your photos from vatious locations into one place?What to use, Lightroom or Lightroom ClassicHow do you deal with imposter syndrome when the more you learn about photography the more critical you becomeHow can photographers earn money in a recession when luxury items are typicly the first expense cut.Resources:Ask your photography questions to get answered on the show!Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#348 Gary Pope is a self-proclaimed Geeky Wedding Photographer. We discuss the importance of niching down when marketing yourself and why it’s important to find the right audience in order to better align with your goals. Gary shares his story of learning how to use his camera for YouTube videos and taking photos for a whole year before he realized he loved wedding photography.THE BIG IDEASFind your niche and stand outAlways keep learningPay attention to guestsFind a way to stand outBe a friend with a cameraServe clients with careBe polarizing and uniqueBe true to your nichePassion draws people inBe creative and realisticPlan ahead for photosEnjoy your niche passionKnow your worthResources:Check out Geeky Wedding Photographer Gary Pope’s WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Stephanie Robinson is a Denver-based wedding and elopement photographer and a member of the Beginner Photography Podcast community. Growing up, Stephanie had an affinity for photography and was encouraged by her dad who, like her, was a photography enthusiast. After having her own Covid wedding, Stephanie decided to take the plunge into professional photography and left law school, where she was studying. Stephanie noted that with photography, her left brain and right brain are equally used, which is something she found satisfying and engaging.Big Take AwaysLearned photography with engineering backgroundWork to capture authentic momentsPrioritize urgent projects firstBack up your dataBe confident and preparedAuthenticity is keyBuild a sustainable business modelInvest in help for successTrack analytics to succeedResources:Check out Denver wedding and elopement photographer Stephanie Robinson’s websiteFollow Stephanie on InstagramFollow Stephanie on TikTokJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todaySign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Today we are chatting with birth photographer Tavia Redburn and we get real technical about what you need and what you need to know before shooting your first birth session! In this episode Tavia talks about how she got interested in photography and the experiences that led her to becoming a birth photographer. She teaches beginners the technical aspects of the craft and encourages them to practice as much as possible for better results.Theres this phrase that says, you’re only an expert on something if you can explain it to a 5 year old and today, that is me, I may as well be a 5 year old with how little I know about birth photography and Tavia explains it as an expert and in a very pragmatic way that I know many of you will appreciate! She also host the From better half to boss podcast which is focused on the business side of photography but if you like Tavia’s teaching style here today, be sure to check out her podcast as well!The Big IdeasLearn to use the tools you have.Capture special moments.Control camera settings to capture vision.Capture moments authentically.Look for small details.Communicate expectations clearly.Embrace the grain in low light.Control light with flash.Timestamps00:05:17 Learn to use ingredients available.00:10:05 Photograph Anything and Everything.00:17:51 Adding a family member through birth.00:24:20 Control your camera for best results.00:25:11 Capture moments as they happen.00:31:20 Capture meaningful moments.00:40:25 Communicate non-negotiables upfront.00:47:47 Embrace the grain in birth photography.00:50:05 Control your light with flash.Resources:Tavia Redburn’s birth photography education websiteFollow Tavia on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Chrystofer Davis, is a documentary film street photographer in Newark New Jersey. His work has been shared in the Metropolitan Museum, the Schomburg, and the Newark Museum. Hes able to connect with his subjects quickly have them relax and then take a portrait of them. In this interview Chrystofer shares how he got started in photography at a young age. Through a memorable experience with his parents on a trip to Nassau, Chrystofer was given a Fujifilm disposable camera and taken a picture of a stairway that was perfectly composed with the sun shining through the windows. This visually striking moment motivated him to pursue photography professionally. The Big Ideas:Capture meaningful memories on film.Film photography pushed career forward.Film for archival purposes.Print your photos for longevity.Impact one person at a time.Honor your cities culture and people.Connect with people through photography.Learn from rejection and move on.Build rapport with subjects.Find the camera that fits you.Care for people and your city.Timestamps:00:09:01 Shoot with intention and passion.00:16:04 Film photography for archival purposes.00:22:45 Print photos for lasting memories.00:25:53 Impact one person at a time.00:30:07 Honor the past to build the future.00:38:59 Connect with kindness and enthusiasm.00:44:43 Be respectful and apologetic.00:46:10 Build rapport before photographing.00:56:57 Find a camera that fits you.00:58:13 Document people's stories.Resources:Chrystofer Davis’s websiteFollow Chrys on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

This is Part 1 of my 10 part Photography Manifesto series. In this episode we cover photography manifesto rule number 1, The Goal of Photography is to Enrich the Human Experience. I share with you the importance of photography, the difference between a document and art, and of course HOW you can best make an impact with your photography! To hear the full Photography Manifesto overview episode where I share all 10 manifesto rules listen now https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/334 Resources:Listen to the full Photography Manifesto Episode, BPP 334Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Connect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Dorie Howell has been shooting for years and has seen a lot of photographers who struggle to trust themselves. So today she's going to share some tips for you on how to listen to that artists voice inside you and then actually do the thing! She also shares a great story of how she got.. uncooperative subjects to open up and create an amazing image. Also, because Dorie has been in business a long time, she also shares with us the perfect inquiry email. So if you are struggling with what to say when someone reaches out to you just asking for more information… Dories got you covered today so listen close! In This Episode You'll Learn:How Dorie got started in photographyWhy Dorie loves capturing portraitsHow to get the moment and make sure you capture what the family wantsHow to trust yourself and your photographic instintsThe importance of getting on the phone with a potential client and what to sayThe Elements of crafting a perfect inquiry emailResources:Photography Business Coach Dorie Howell’s websiteFollow Dorie on InstagramDorie on YoutubeDorie on FacebookJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Damien Lovegrove, a BBC trained lighting expert and photographer, joins the Beginner Photography Podcast to talk about his experience with camera movements, lighting, and framing. He explains how he got interested in photography and how he captured stunning shots on film. Damien then shares his process for capturing light and shares how he learned about shutter speed and aperture. He also elaborates on the process of focusing, framing and understanding the controlling elements of exposure in order to create the best pictures.The Big Ideas:Know your exposure elements.Learn photography slowly and carefully.Working with LED interior lightingTake control of light.Control light for effect.Lighting creates symmetry.Get the camera lower.Explore light to create style.Experiment with different light sources.Timestamps:00:05:03 Plan and execute shots carefully.00:07:07 Learn photography slowly and carefully.00:18:46 Shoot at lower ISO settings.00:25:19 Take control of light.00:25:37 Control light for impact.00:33:07 Lighting is key to success.00:42:45 Get camera lower for better photos.00:44:37 Explore light to create style.00:50:13 Experiment with light sources.Resources:Damien Lovegrove’s photo blogDamien Lovegrove’s travel photography workshopsDamien Lovegrove’s Youtube ChannelJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

You have photo questions, I want to answer them for you here on the show.Whenever you have a question about photography, day or night, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, head to https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa , and send me your questions.After shooting for more than a decade and interviewing 300+ world class photographers, its time to share some of that practical information with you!Todays Questions:What white balance should you use when shooting indoors when also using flash?If you had 1 hour to shoot any photography assignment, what would it be?How do you plan the story before you shoot? Do you know what you want to capture or do you just react to the story in the moment?What do you all do to stay active with your photography in the winter?Do you use Auto ISO? If so, when. If not, why not?Is there an all purpose lens that will let me shoot close ups and wildlife a quarter mile away?Do you have any recommendations on a camera that geared more towards photography that would be great for shooting wildlife?What are other ways to make money from photography other than portraits, weddings, or events?Resources:Ask your photography questions to get answered on the show!Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets!Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Julie Christie is a family photographer turned mastermind behind The Photographers Voice. In this interview Julie discusses the importance of keeping things simple when beginning a photography business. She shares her personal experiences of growing up enthralled by photographs but needing time and persistence to understand the technical side of photography and professionally recognize it.The Big IdeasStart simple and persist.Learn to use light and shadows.Develop your own style.Marketing is connection.Introverts can be great marketers.Connection content builds audience.Create a website quickly.Timestamps00:03:17 Start small and be persistent. 00:06:27 Understand light and shadows. 00:14:35 Develop your own style. 00:22:24 Marketing is connection. 00:27:09 Introverts can be great marketers. 00:35:05 Connection content builds audience. 00:39:18 Build trust and visibility.https://thephotographersvoice.com/https://www.instagram.com/thephotographersvoice/Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!