The Beginner Photography Podcast

John Greengo is a Seattle Washington based Travel Photographer and photography educator who in this interview shares what it takes to build a great image.In This Episode You'll Learn:How John got into photographyWhat John struggled with most when getting started in photographyThe elements John focuses on when shooting travel and landscape photographyHow being self aware will help you grow as a photographerHow to deal with the stress of capturing a great photo when you have a limited time in a locationHow to know what gear to choose when looking to buy a new piece of kitResources:John Greengo’s websiteJohn Greengo 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!

Louis Stevenson is Tacoma Washington based photographer and long time member of the Beginner Photography Podcast community. Today Louis shares how he got started in photography, the struggles he faced and how it lead him to shooting motorsports.Resources:Louis Stevenson’s WebsiteJoin 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!

Simon Ringsmuth has been doing a weekly 50 project for more than 8 years. Consistently taking and posting photos the whole time all while having a family, kids with activities, and a full time job. Today we talk about that process and how he balances family and photography.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Simon got started in photographyWhy Simon started a weekly 50 project 8 years agoHow the pandemic changed Simons photographyHow Simon balances his photography hobby with family timeThe importance of setting goals in your photographyResources:Simon’s Weekly 50 Photography Project blogStillwater OK Family Photographer Simon Ringsmuth’s websiteJoin 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!

Michael Sasser is a Boudoir photographer in Los Angeles and educator who today shares how having a WHY in what you shoot can help you capture more powerful photos and capture more qualified clients to grow your business.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Michael got started in boudoir photographyThe importance of having a WHY in photographyHow your WHY can influence the way you shootWhy boudoir photography is more of a service than a productHow Michael inspires confidence in his clientsPremium Members Also Learn:Why Michael implemented a wait list and how it has helped him gain control over his time and book more qualified clientsThe Email sequence Michael sends his to generate excitement for those on the waitlistHow you can set up the same system even if you’re just getting started or shooting another genre.Resources:LA Boudoir Photographer Michael Sasser’s websiteMichaels Boudoir education coursesJoin 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 difference between knowledge and wisdom may seem small but its a Grand Canyon that treasures waiting for you once you cross over to the other side. Today I talk about the difference between Knowledge and Wisdom, why knowledge is overrated and how you can transform yourself into the wise old photographer everyone looks up to for guidance.Resources:Free eBook: Picture Perfect Camera SettingsJoin 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!

Alex Vita is a photographer turned web designer for photographers. After more than 10 years and hundreds of happy photographers Alex shares some of the most common mistakes, he sees from photographers starting out with their first website and shares why you need a website, even if you’re not in business.In This Episode You'll Learn:Alex’s Roots in photographyHow Alex transitioned into web designWhy social media is a terrible place to host your portfolioMost common mistakes photographers make with their first websiteHow you’re sabotaging your website traffic and how to fix itWhat is a Splash Page and why it’s a bad idea for your websiteA Perfect home page headline formula to give visitors all the info they need about youPremium Members Also Learn: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!

Justin Anderson is a Manatoba Canada based landscape astro photographer. Justin works by day and chases the beautiful aurora by night. In this interview Justin shares some of his best tips for getting out and capturing the night sky.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Justin got started in astrophotographyWhat Justin struggled with most when learningWhy Justin loves shooting astrophotography even in the Canadian winter weatherWhat elements Justin looks for in a good sky photoHow Justin prepares for a night of AstrophotographyJustin’s must-have camera gear to get great Astro imagesResources:Astrophotographer Justin Anderson’s websiteFollow Justin on InstgramFollow Justin on FacebookFollow Justin on TwitterJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityFree Lightroom Presets!This episode of the podcast is sponsored by USB Memory Direct. Deliver personalized USB drives with your own branding to photography clients.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!

Dorie Howell is a Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer specializing in Family and Newborn images. Dorie has been running a successful portrait business for more than a decade and today talks about how to trust your own instincts as a photographer and capture beautiful and honest photos.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 instintsPremium Members Also Learn:The importance of getting on the phone with a potential clientThe Elements of crafting a perfect inquiry emailResources:Photography Business Coach Dorie Howell’s websiteFollow Dorie on InstagramDorie on YoutubeDorie on TicTokDorie 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!

When just getting started in photography we can quickly find ourselves in situations where we feel over our heads and which can leave us feeling defeated and break down our confidence. Whether your shooting your first paid shoot or simply wish to be more proficient, in this interview I break down 3 elements to building more confidence while youre behind the camera.In This Episode You'll Learn:#1 PrepA wise man once said that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. That couldn’t be more true than in photography. If you want to start taking photos with intention you need to know your gear and how it works inside and out. So the prep stage is knowing your gear, how it works, and how it reacts in different lighting sanarios. Take a listen to episode 243 where I break down step by step how to get to know your camera. #2 PlanIf you want to be successful as a photographer you will need to shoot more than just reactionary photos but shoot with intention. Sometimes that means planning out your photos. Before a shoot really break down each element. What lens will you use, what lights will you use, how will your subject pose. Hammer those details out so when you get ready to shoot you won’t have to think on the fly, they are already planned out. #3 PracticeYou can read every tutorial and watch every video on youtube but if you don’t actually put in time behind the camera you won’t be retaining much. That’s why practice is so important. To be most efficient when practicing, have a clear goal and work on just one aspect of photography. When just getting started I recommend composition. Composition how you compose the frame of your image with the goal of leading your viewer’s eyes to the subject of the photo. Composition is something you can practice anywhere and even with just the camera on your phone which is why its such a great place to start. Resources:How to Get to Know Your Camera Podcast EpisodeJoin 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!

Huy Nguyen is a photojournalist turned wedding photographer who spend more than 15 years taking chances at weddings to produce some of the most raw and authentic images of a wedding day. Upset that the wedding industry didn’t have a location for brides to find fearless documentary wedding photographers for their wedding day, he created Fearless Photographers. A place that highlights some of the best talent in honest, emotion-driven, creative documentary wedding photography. Today Huy shares some tips on how you can be a better and more fearless photographer.In This Episode You'll Learn:The first photo Huy took that stood out to himHow Huy got into photojournalismWhat lessons Huy took from photojournalism into wedding photographyThe 5 Bad Things RuleThe 3 Elements to building an emotion-driven momentWhat to do when you’re TOO FearlessResources:See the work of some of the Best Documentary Wedding Photographers at Huy’s Fearless Photographers WebsiteJoin 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!