

The Beginner Photography Podcast
Raymond Hatfield
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 when they got started so you can grow your creative photography skills faster! The podcast is brought to you by CloudSpot.io, the client gallery system that is always #EmpoweringPhotographers
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Feb 15, 2022 • 60min
Push Through Fear to Find What's Important with Craig Strong
#289 Craig Strong is the founder of Lens Baby lens systems for photographers. Lens Baby was born out of the curiosity and lack of options Craig had when he was a full time wedding photographer. He started with a homemade lens created out of parts from a hardware store and today help photographers enhance their creativity with more than 15 years. Today Craig talks about the secrets of capturing great images and how you have to step out side your comfort zone to achieve something really great.Resources:Learn more about Lens BabyFollow Lens Baby on InstagramListen to Magda Stoltes community spotlight interview discussing her Lens Baby journeyJoin 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!

Feb 10, 2022 • 51min
CS: Ann Mangum: Community Spotlight
Ann Mangum is a long time member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Community and Pensacola Beach Family Photographer. Today we Ann shares how she got started in beach portraits, how she stays creative when theres a mountain of client work to tackle, and seeing the power of family photography first hand.Resources:Pensacola Beach Family Photographer Ann Mangum’s WebsiteFollow Ann on FacebookFollow Ann on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!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!

Feb 8, 2022 • 60min
Become a Stand Out Photographer by Combining Your Passions with Henrique Murta
#288 Henrique Murta took his love for Biology and Photography and combined them into beautiful fine art drone landscape images. Today Henrique shares how combining these two passions allow him to deepen his art form, why the Drone allows him to think different in terms of access and composition, and simple tricks you can use when using your drone to photography the world around you. Resources:Fine Art Drone Photographer Henrique Murta’s websiteFollow Henrique on InstagramJoin 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!

Feb 1, 2022 • 26min
Photography Habits to Adopt
#287 Habits are who we are, who we want to be. They help us to become better versions of ourselves. They can help us achieve more can even be used to help us become better photographers. In this episode I’ll break down 5 habits you can adopt in 2022 to grow your skills as a photographer.Carry a camera with you everywhereReview your workWhen in doubt, just shoot through itSave your inspirationCall yourself a photographer Resources:Download our free 25 Page Posing Inspiration GuideJoin 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!

Jan 25, 2022 • 55min
Purposeful Limitation: How Less is More in a Photograph with Valerie Jardin
#286 Valerie Jardin is a Street photographer, educator, fuji x photographer, Host of the Hit the Streets podcast. She returns to the podcast today and we are talking about how limiting yourself with purpose can help you to see the world clearer and create better images. In this interview Valerie shares the importance of listning to your passion, why theres no such thing as bad light, and my personal favorite she equates photography to cake. Lots to learn today!Resources:Valerie Jardin’s WebsiteFollow Valerie on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityDeliver Beautiful Image Galleries with CloudSpot! Sign up for free!Free 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!

Jan 18, 2022 • 59min
Don't Ignore the Business of Being an Artist with Jason Matias
#285 Jason Matias is a fine art photographer from the pacific northwest who has a slightly wild and terrifying entry into photography and has over the years created some incredible works with a powerful message. Today Jason shares why fine art will always be relevant, the lies landscape photographers tell themselves , and Jason even helps ease us into the world of NFTs as a fine art photographer for what the world of the future could look like. Resources:Jason Matias site for BPP listenersArt of selling Art courseJoin 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!

Jan 13, 2022 • 54min
CS: Matt Austin: Community Spotlight
Today Im chatting with our pal Matt Austin. Over the past almost 2 years Matt has shared images from his photo journey in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook community and we have seen him grow from those early photos to where he is today, working with professional and semi professional sports teams. Today I really want to get to the heart of where that drive comes from.Resources:Matt Austins websiteFollow Matt Austin on InstagramFollow Matt Austin on TikTokJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!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!

Jan 11, 2022 • 58min
For The Love of Image Making with Melanie Issaka
#284 Melanie Issaka is a UK based fine art photographer who as you can tell is trying out some pretty fun and interesting things in photography and creating equally interesting work. In this episode Melanie shares the importance of personal projects, why trying new tools can help you tell a better story, and why having constraints can lead to better images.Resources:Melanie Issaka’s websiteFollow Melanie on InstagramJoin 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!

Jan 4, 2022 • 22min
The Key to Great Photos in 2022
#283 2022 is going to be the year you start your new photography hobby, or you are going to dive deeper into this beautiful world of photography and start capturing compelling moments with an intentional eye. No matter where you are, there is always room for improvement and in 2022 the way you are going to get better at photography is simply shoot more.Its simple, the more photos you take, the better you get. So start capturing photos now! Resources:Free eBook - Picture Perfect Camera Settings52 Free Lightroom Presets!Deliver Beautiful Photo Galleries - Get started for free80+ Posing Examples - Free Posing Guide for Weddings and EngagementsJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityConnect 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!

Dec 28, 2021 • 55min
Best Photo Lessons Of The Year - Pt 2
#282 2021 brought us many fantastic interviews with world class photographers. Today we reflect on the lessons learned from the year behind us. The stand out themes of this episode is “Building Yourself” and “The Next Level”Resources:Rachel GreimanBrad SmithAnna HarvingstonHuy NguyenJoin 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!