The Beginner Photography Podcast

Donato DiCamillo is a New York based street and portrait photographer who today shares how he learned photography while incarcerated. Today Donato captures compelling portraits of people on the street that make you stop and want to explore the image more.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Donato got interested in photographyHow Donato taught himself photography without a camera while incarceratedWhat Donato photographed once he got out but was still on house arrestHow he transitioned to shooting on the streetThe most important element Donato looks for when approaching a stranger to photograph themHow Donato interacts with his subjectsHow Donato deals with frustration when what hes shooting isnt working.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!

Shane Wilkie is a Sidney Nova Scotia based photographer. In this community spotlight interview we talk about the struggles of getting started, knowing where you want to go, and figuring out how to get there and what to ignore. Shane also shares what elements he loves to include in his photos and how he finds inspiration.Resources:Follow Shane 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!

Kate & Nick Storey are digital marketing specialist, copywriter, social media experts for wedding business owners, and run Book More Brides. Book More Brides, helps wedding business owners around the world to better understand how to identify their perfect clients, what to say to get them to book, and how to create strategic online content that builds relationships and sales. In this interview we talk about the real reason you’re not making enough sales in your wedding photography business. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Nick and Kate got into the wedding businessCommon objections from couples, and solutionsWhy you need to focus on creating your style before creating a businessHow to get at the heart of what your client wantsWhy selling feels like a 4 letter wordHow to know which marketing platform is right for youResources:Book more brides websiteFollow Book more brides 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!

This week we are talking all about curiosity. Building up your creative muscles takes time. The skills needed to work on are similar to how a chef needs to master knife skills before they get to a stove top. Or how a musician needs to practice scales before they can produce face melting solos. Photography is the same. Build the foundation now to free up your mind to be more creative.Resources:Join Auto to AmazingJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityFree 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!

Tom Watson is a hobbiest photographer and co creator of the new photo sharing community for photographers, Glass. In this episode we talk about how the app came to be, how its different than just about any other social media you’ve ever used, and what makes it a fantastic place for photographersIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Tom got started in photography and DesignToms reaction to Instagram announcing they are no longer photo focusedHow Glass came to be and how it challenges many “traditional” social media appsThe benefits of a subscription based communityThe vision for glass in the futureResources:Glass Photo Sharing and Community AppJoin 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!

Chrystofer Davis is a Newark NJ based fine art photographer who today talks about the importance of documenting your community and the people within it.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Chrys got started in photographyWhat Chrys struggled with most in the beginning and how he overcame itWhen Chrys started shooting Film and why it is his preferred mediumWhat elements go into a Chrys Davis photoHow getting to know a single person can make the biggest impact on your communityHow to interact with interesting strangers to photograph on the streetsResources:Chrystofer Davis’s websiteFollow Chrys 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!

Erika Greco is a Charleston South Carolina based photographer and member of the Beginner Photography Podcast for more than 4 years. Over that time she has proved her dedication to growing her skills as a photographer with every photo she uploads. Today she talks about her journey and why she’s done with the “Side Hustle” mentality pushed on many new photographers.Resources:Follow Erika 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!

Mary Fisk Taylor is the current president of the PPA and co owns and operates a high end portrait photography studio. This week we talk about the struggles of operating a photography business during a pandemic and what she saw other photographers going through, first hand in her position at the PPA.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Mary got started in PhotographyMarys involvement with the PPAHow the pandemic changed the photography industry foreverHow Mary leaned into her brands story to dug deeper to come out better than beforeWhat Mary focused on from a business perspective to keep her photography business aliveWhat listeners currently in lockdown can do to grow their new businessResources:Marys personal websiteHayes and Fisk Photography StudioGet your Shoot Together PodcastBuilding a Story Brand bookProfit First BookMindset bookJoin 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!

The thought of making a mistake can raise anxiety levels in many of us. Making a mistake forces us to acknowledge that we are no master at our craft and thats painful. We want to be good, we want to be great and although it may sound like a contradiction, mistakes are the only way to get there. Today I chat about why making mistakes are a powerful tool for growth and how to recognize a good mistake over a bad mistake.Resources:Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityFree 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!

Todd Laffler is one of the most awarded wedding photographers by Fearless for his creativity and ability to turn an ordinary scene into an extraordinary work of art. Today Todd shares how to keep your eyes open to visualize a potential image and also how to spot a special moment out of your controlIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Todd got started in photography and moved into weddingsHow to weigh the pros and cons of getting a cool shot vs getting the safe shotHow to keep your eyes open for whats happening around you to capture the events of the dayWhat elements go into a portfolio worthy Todd Laffler imageHow to capture images that really matter and are not just creative for creativity sakeResources:Wedding Photographer Todd Lafflers websiteFollow Todd 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!