The Beginner Photography Podcast

#331 This year you downloaded the Beginner Photography Podcast more than 600,000 times! Thats more than 38 consecutive years of photo education!In this part 1 episode, I take the best lessons from the most downloaded interviews of the year and compile them into this mega photography education extravaganza! Photographers featured in this episode:Jason MatiasValerie JardinAve PildasLissa ChandlerGavin WadeHeather DaenitzPete SouzaSign 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!

#330 In this weeks episode of the podcast I take you with me to my last wedding of the year. I walk you through how I get ready, what I do before I walk in, I let you hear me pose the guys, photograph the dress, ceremony, bridal portraits, and then we wrap the day with lessons learned. If you shoot weddings don’t miss this episode!In what is the last wedding of the year, I share my routine for the day leading up to the wedding. Unforeseen rainy conditions mean photos will now have to take place indoors and I share details of how I tried to make the best of the lack of natural light. Plus, what to eats to ensure Im fueled through the lengthy day.The Big Ideas:Show up early and preparedEat snacks for energyBe relaxed and naturalEnjoy the momentBe clear who has jewelryCapture emotion in photosBudget your time when shooting portraitsShoot with intention and purposeFind your passion in photographyTime Stamps00:05:06 Eat to stay energized.00:07:00 Arrive early and be prepared.00:16:05 Be relaxed and natural.00:26:10 Enjoy a cocktail together.00:33:05 Be clear who has jewelry.00:37:59 Capture emotions in photos.00:56:59 Plan for extra time for events.00:04:28 Use prime lenses for better photos.01:09:14 Shoot what you love.01:12:09 Discover your passion in photography.Resources: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!

#329 Evan Tanaka is a Los Angeles based product photographer who has had a meteoric rise in success since starting his photography studio. Tanaka didn't set out initially to be a photographer but picked up the craft when starting his own athleisure brand. He was teaching himself how to take photos and received his first job even though it was not paid. Tanaka goes on to discuss his creative journey and what form of education he found helpful to learn photography. Working with brands like White Claw, Liquid IV, Cupcake Wines, and One Plus. Today Evan talks about being open to creative ideas that fulfill you as an artist as well as capturing images the client needs. Tanaka has no mentor and hasn't experienced formal education in photography, but through self-teaching has become well-versed with producing amazing results in simple setups.The Big Ideas:Start with small stepsLearn by solving problemsYou are in control of the final imageBe flexible with clientsStart shooting with what you haveGet it right in cameraGet all the details firstErr on the side of making the client happyExperiment and try new thingsShoot more to get betterTime Stamps00:03:00 Learn photography through trial and error.00:06:09 Learn by solving problems.00:16:48 Have control and be creative.00:17:03 Explore creative ideas with brands.00:27:59 Start with camera, subject, shoot.00:33:01 Get it right in camera.00:37:03 Get all the details first.00:43:59 Err on the side of making clients happy.00:47:39 Experiment and take risks.00:53:45 Shoot more to improve.Resources:Los Angeles based Product Photographer Even Tanakas websiteFollow Evan 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!

Happy Thanksgiving week! This is a special bonus episode from the BPP vault. In this interview you will hear from professional photographers Nick Church, Matt Payne, and Andrew Hellmich who will each share their best tips on how to get started in photography!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!

#328 Tracy Kirkland is a boudoir photographer who found it difficult to grow her business when social media would keep taking down her photos. Tracy has went on to build a 7 figure boudoir photography business without having to rely on positing her photos on social to attract clients. Tracy shares the fine line images must tow and the way to get started in boudoir photography, and provide tips about lighting and posing for photos. In this interview we talk about organic ways you can start and grow boudoir photography without depending on social media. Tracy also shares boudoir posing and lighting tips that will be sure to help out at your next session!The Big IdeasLearn camera settings to create artDive in 100%Exaggerate curves with lightHire models to promote businessPlan ahead for successFocus on business firstKnow lighting, posing, settingsShoot today, be better tomorrowTime Stamps00:03:04 Learn photography to control your life.00:06:12 Dive in and learn.00:19:31 Emphasize curves with light.00:25:37 Hire models to promote work.00:30:06 Plan ahead for success.00:37:45 Focus on business first.00:41:52 Take control of your business.00:45:44 Shoot more, become better.Resources:Boudoir Photographer Tracy Kirkland’s websiteFollow Tracy 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!

Zenia Monteagudo is a member of the BPP community who has been photographing concerts for quite some time and is now looking into transitioning into family portrait photography with a emphasis on candid moments. In this interview we talk about breaking into concert photography, dealing with self doubt, and having endless curiosity with what to shoot. Resources:Follow Zenia on Instagram!Join 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!

#327 Gerard Exupery is a New York street photographer that has been shooting since the mid 1970’s. In that time Gerard has captured a number of compelling and dynamic images of life in New York. After publishing his first book '“Subway”, Gerard is back again with his new book “Women Hold Up Half The Sky”. In this interview we talk about the process of finding a story, selecting images, imposter syndrome, and of course the power of print. Gerard recounts how his mother reacted to him wallpapering his room with photography magazines and how physical prints offers something that digital photos can't. He sees creating a book as a way to preserve his work for future generations.The Big Ideas:Preserve your work with a bookPhotography is personal explorationLife experience shapes creativityDocument life through photographyGrow through past relationshipsFollow your creative passionOrganize photos efficientlyShoot now, improve laterTime Stamps00:06:08 Preserve your work in a book.00:06:37 Photography is a personal journey.00:13:09 Life experience shapes art.00:19:37 Document life through photography.00:27:01 Grow through self-reflection.00:37:54 Organize for success.00:38:17 Organize, catalogue, and share.00:46:37 Shoot more, get better.Resources:Gerard Exupery’s websiteFollow Gerard 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!

#326 In todays episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast a magical wormhole opens up revealing a time machine tape recorder allowing me to send a messages and advice to my younger self. So here are the 6 pieces of advice I give to my younger self. Pick something and stick with itYour Canon 40D is not whats holding you backYou’re not the star of the wedding dayThe “one thing” never changes everythingInvest in tools that help you achieve more with lessHave a life outside of photographyResources:Check out Octobers Personal Photo DumpJoin 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!

#325 Anna Gabriel is a Fine Art Portrait Photographer who’s new book, Eye-D offers a unique and close up look at some of the worlds biggest celebrities. From Jonny Depp, Susan Sarandon, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Gabriel and more. In this interview Anna talks about the power of your eyes and how we are able to understand someones feelings and thoughts just by taking a closer look at their eyes. She shares her photography journey, revealing how her love for visual arts began in her childhood when her father had a Super 8 camera. Anna also shares tips on creating a project of your own and the troubles she faced when creating project. Time Stamps of The Big Ideas00:02:02 Photography captures emotion.00:10:03 Be open to mistakes.00:17:00 Be open to creative possibilities.00:21:08 Capture emotion in detail.00:33:59 Let go and move on.00:40:52 Adaptability is key.00:41:09 Adapt quickly and stay on target.Resources:Fine Art Portrait Photographer Anna Gabriel’s websiteFollow Anna on InstagramGrab Annas new book "Eye-D”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!

#324 Pete Souza, former Chief White House Photographer, speaks with Raymond Hatfield on the Beginner Photography Podcast about what led him to photography and his journey from sports writer to photographer. Hear stories from Souza’s time taking photos of two presidential administrations and how he captured the first digital portrait of a sitting president. Be sure to check out Souza’s new book, The West Wing and Beyond, for a unique look at the people who make the presidency work.On top of his incredible career working for publications such as National Geographic and The Chicago Sun Times, Pete Souza has documented the presidential administrations for Ronald Regan and was the Chief White House Photographer for the Obama administration. Today Pete Souza comes on the Beginner Photography Podcast to talk about what its like working in the Presidential Bubble and his new book “The West Wing and Beyond” which gives us a behind the scenes look at the people and the human element that goes into supporting an administration. Time Stamps of the Big Ideas00:02:48 Photography is magical and Rewarding.00:08:52 Reagan photographer to Obama's chief.00:17:03 Capture human side of history.00:23:00 Document history for the future.00:33:00 Anticipation is key to success.00:43:44 Share behind-the-scenes photos.00:53:30 Capture the moment quickly.00:56:12 Have your Camera settings ready00:59:00 Practice makes perfect.Resources:Former Chief White House Photographer Pete Souzas websiteGrab your copy of Petes newest book “The West Wing and Beyond”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!