The Beginner Photography Podcast

#235 Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story.In This Episode You'll Learn:The power of storytellingWhat is a 3 act structureThe Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frameHow to push the envelope without going too farHow to tell a long term storyHow to come up with creative ideasResources:The Video Maker PodcastVideo Maker on InstagramVideo Maker on FacebookStandout Quotes:"I believe truly that video and photography is really all about stories, no matter what kind of work you're doing" - [Mike]"It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, if it can record images and sounds, it's good enough, you can do amazing things with almost nothing" - [Mike]"Editing is just about making creative decisions in the process of creating and removing pieces that don't need to be there" - [Mike]"The more pieces there are, the more things that will capture people's attention, the harder time they'll have to figure out what's actually going on" - [Mike]"Essentially what we're doing is we're just capturing our lives as photographers" - [Raymond]Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#234 Jessica Bellinger is an Orlando Florida based wedding photographer and author of a new book called The Humility Paradox. Jessica had a rough start in photography that helped her to see that our life's purpose really boils down to how we treat people that are hard to love. She shares how that has affected the way her photography grew into what it is today.In This Episode You'll Learn:[04:45] When did you know that photography was going to play a major role in your life?[07:38] What do you think it is about photography that just makes you feel so passionate about it?[09:35] What were the things you were shooting when you were just at home?[11:45] Was there anything in particular that you struggled with in the beginning?[14:26] Jessica shares that one major area of improvement so far, compared to when she started, is her editing style.[20:19] About Jessica's book "The Humility Paradox" and her backstory [40:30] Who deserves to be a great photographer?[43:06] How to contact JessicaPremium Members Also Learn:How Humility has grown Jessicas BusinessThe struggle between being humble and also charging more than most photographers for your own workAn in-depth look into how Jessica uses Facebook ads to market her businessResources:Jessica Bellinger’s WebsiteJessica Bellinger’s book The Humility ParadoxJessica Bellinger on InstagramGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Sandra Garzon is a Kilkenny Ireland based photographer who joined the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge last year. After completing her first year I wanted to have her on to chat about what she learned about photography after making photography a daily practice and how she grew as a photographer.Resources:Sandra Garzon’s websiteSandra Garzon on InstagramSandra Garzon on FacebookJoin the Beginner Photography Podcast CommunityGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#233 Marc Silber is a 3X best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. This is his 4th time joining me on the Beginner Photography Podcast.He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshops all over the country, he became renowned as an engaging and helpful speaker and coach, as his greatest joy comes from helping others. He loves adventure and you'll find him out backpacking surfing or snowboarding, or maybe just chilling, taking a walk through Carmel with his wife and Golden Retriever.  In This Episode You'll Learn:[02:15] Our guest for this week "Marc Silber", shares some insight on his recent efforts to reach out to budding photographers.[02:44] Marc points out that most photographers lack a technique for getting inspired, and shares his creative process.[12:58] From Marc's book "Advancing Your Photography": The 5 Stages of Photography[16:26] Where do you think most people get the visualization aspect wrong?[27:55] The biggest struggle with Composition is a lack of "Center of interest".[34:00] Marc explains the commonest goal among photographers. [49:47] How can we dive deeper into the artistic realm of photography?[54:07] Discussing the concept of mentorshipResources:Marc Silber’s WebsiteMarc Silber on youtubeMarc Silber on InstagramMarc Silber on FacebookGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#232 Now that we are in a new year, this week I sit down and brain dump some thoughts on how to become a better photographer in 2021. Come join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community to take part in Photo Minute Mondays where I share a bite-sized photography video every Monday. Some weeks will be technical, others theoretical. Some weeks will be educational while others will have actionable challenges.Resources:Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#231 2020 Brought us many interviews from some of the best photographers on how they see and capture the world. Today we hear the continue the conversation and hear from 6 more photographers on the importance of community and the real power of your camera.Ashley MarstonGary CrabbeHeather LahtinenRhea WhitneyJoseph CulticeJon SoohooGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#230 2020 brought us many great guests who shared their insights as to how they see the world and continue to make a difference with their cameras. In this episode, we hear from 6 amazing photographers who share some of their best tips and tricks to getting eye-catching photos.Seth MirandaSeth BrownMary Fisk-TaylorPierre LambertCris DuncanJenny SteinGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#228 In this episode, we explore the 1 thing that’s holding you back from growing as a photographer and how you can overcome your biggest obstacle to grow in 2021!Resources:Become a premium member to join the Plan Your 2021 Marketing Calendar Live Traininghttps://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcastGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#227 It’s that time of the year where we slow down and reflect on the year past. The podcast has had a lot of growth this year and it is all thanks to you! Today I talk about the state of the podcast and your wins as well!Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#226 Andrew Bernstein is a sports photographer with more than 40 years of experience shooting Basketball. Andy is a Naismith Hall of Fame Photographer and co-authored The Mamba Mentality with Kobe Bryant using Andy’s vast collection of images he captured over his 20-year basketball career.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Andrew Bernstein got started in PhotographyHow Andy got started photographing sportsWhat Andy learned in his long career photographing Kobe BryantHow working with high-level athletes has made Andy a better photographerHow photographing sports has changed over the past 40 yearsWhat Andy’s associate photographers must know before taking the court and shooting for him.Resources:Famed Sports Photographer Andy Bernstein’s websiteAndy Bernstein on InstagramAndy Bernstein on TwitterAndy’s Legends of Sport PodcastLegends of Sport on InstagramLegends of Sport on TwitterGrab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!