The Beginner Photography Podcast

#225 Alexis Meschi is a personal branding photographer who works with women business owners to create personalized branding assets to grow their businesses. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Alexis accidentally fell into photography and when she knew it was going to play an important roll in her lifeWhat Alexis struggled with most when starting outThe difference between marketing and branding photographyThe job description of a branding photographerWhat you need to capture to start building your personal brandPremium Members Also Learn:The most common objections from someone looking to hire a branding photographerHow to use branding assets and turn them into bookingsThe secrets behind Alexis’ top social media posts with the most engagementResources:Alexis Meschi’s websiteAlexis on InstagramAlexis 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!

#224 Heather Lahtinen is a wedding photographer and educator at the Flourish Academy. Today we talk about how to deal with overwhelm when getting started in photography and the simple mindset tips you can use to feel more motivated today!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Heather accidentally got into photographyWhat Heather struggled with when learning to use her cameraThe one mindset switch that will remove the overwhelm around learning photographyDealing with imposter syndrome and how to stand outThe difference between comparison and inspirationA mistake Heather made early one that set herself up better or successPremium Members Also Learn:How to break past the $100 per session mindsetHow to NOT lose all your clients when you raise your pricingHow to find and define your target client and how to get in front of themResources:The Flourish AcademyThe Flourish Academy on Instagram Flourish Academy Episode 73: How to deal with imposter syndromeHeathers Free Pricing guide for photographersGrab 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!

#223 Chris Grunder teaches photography at Sonoma State University and is a Director at the Bass and Reiner art gallery in San Francisco. Today we talk about contemporary art and the role that photography can play within it. This is a fun and deep theoretical conversation about why we shoot what we shoot. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Chris got into photographyHow failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot moreWhat is contemporary artWhy Chris moved to New York to work with commercial photographers after getting his masters in fine artWhat makes up the difference between someone just started in fine art photography and an experienced artistResources:Chris Grunders WebsiteBass and Reiner Lightroom 101Grab 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!

#222 Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Dana got into photographyWhat Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame itWhy Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraitsHow Dana developed her style and how you can tooPremium Members Also Learn:How Dana prepares her business for a move across the countryDana’s online marketing strategy and how she connects with potential clientsWhere Dana is spending money to guarantee bookings when she arrivesResources:Monterey Wedding Photographer Dana Arnold’s websiteDana Arnold on InstagramDana Arnold on PinterestLightroom 101Grab 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!

#221 Most photographers get into photography before they get into editing. So when we start editing our photos there are some pretty common mistakes most new photographers make but there are 4 here today that I think you need to make that will actually help you become a better photographer.Check out the show notes to see some of my FIRST DSLR photos taken back in 2007https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/221 The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better PhotographerMistake #1: Over SaturationIf a little extra color is good… a lot of extra color must be GREAT right?Mistake #2: Selective ColorSelective color make your images artistic right?Mistake #3: Not Taking Skin Tones SeriouslyYou mean every bride doesn’t want to look like zombie on their wedding day?Mistake#4: Not Culling my Photos EnoughIf its in focus, its getting delivered! Even if there are 29 of the exact same other phots. Join the Free Skin Tones Made Simple 5-Day Challenge!The free 5-Day challenge Starts Monday, Oct 26th. Click the link below to learn more and join!https://SkinTonesMadeSimple.com/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!

#220 Tori Wright is a model with more than 10 years of experience turned photographer. Her understanding of both sides of the camera has helped her grow quick and plant a foundation in the photographic community. Today we talk about the do’s and dont’s of working with models for new photographers. This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.In This Episode You'll Learn:When Tori knew she wanted to focus on photographyWhere Tori struggled most with technical settings when getting startedHow Tori’s experience modeling helped prepare her for photographyHow to pose modelsHow to reach out to models and what you need to tell them before they commitWhen to know you’re ready to work with modelsWhat is TFPWhat separates a good photographer from a bad photographer for models to work withPremium Members Also Learn:How Tori booked her first paid shoot as a photographerWhere you need to be to start booking shoots with modelsWhos pays the modelHow much to pay a model and what to give themResources:St Louis Headshot Photographer Tori Wright’s WebsiteFind Tori on InstagramThe Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check outGrab 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!

#219 Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers.This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.In This Episode You'll Learn:What was the hardest part about photography to learn when getting startedHow she got started photographing products and whyWhere to come up with ideas for product photography shotsHow to add expression and emotion to your product photographyCommon mistakes made by new product photographersPremium Members Also Learn:How Kelly got her first client, and how you can tooWhat Kelly is doing this week to market her businessHow to charge for product photography, and what to deliverResources: Kelly Lawsons’ Product photography masterclassKelly Lawson’s websiteKelly Lawson on InstagramKelly Lawson on PinterestThe Contract Vault - Save 20% off your month by using the code BPP at check outGrab 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!

#218 Mark Hemmings is a travel photographer and educator that just published his newest book iPhone Photography for Dummies. An all in one resource for those looking to take better photos with the gear they already have! Today Mark shares many tips on getting better compositions, what apps to use, and how to see light better.This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.In This Episode You'll Learn:How to take better photos with an iPhoneSome of the strengths and challenges when shooting with an iPhoneWhy there is room for mobile photography and professional dslr photographyHow to use composition to take better photos without changing your camera settingsHow to use your iPhone to capture the best momentsWhen you should NOT use an iPhone to shootResources:Mark Hemmings WebsiteMark Hemmings on InstagramMark Hemming’s iPhone Photography for Dummies BookGrab 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!

#217 Kim Beil is an art history lecturer and associate director at Stanford University. Kim’s new book “Good Pictures” chronicles 50 of the most important photographic techniques over the past 170 years of American photography. Today we talk about just a few of them and dive deeper into how the past mistakes and successes of photography got us to where we are today.This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com and use promo code BPP for 20% off your first month.In This Episode You'll Learn:How the rules for taking good pictures are always shifting.How the Vignette came to beWhy foreground interest took the world by storm in the mid 1860sThe impact Kodak had on the photography industryWhy night photography wasn’t possible until 1890 and what were some of the major challenges.Why there was a swing from technical perfection to intentionally breaking long standing photography rules to create images in the 1950s and 60sWhy capturing Candids was looked down upon by many established photographers for almost a centuryWhat the future of photography looks like.Resources:Kim Beil’s websiteKim Beil on Instagram Buy Kims Book “Good Pictures”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!

#216 Gary Crabbe is an award-winning photographer and author living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gary began his photographic career spending nearly a decade managing the image library for famed National Geographic photographer Galen Rowell. Since then, his own client and publication credits include the National Geographic Society, New York Times, Forbes Magazine, TIME Magazine, Victoria's Secret, The North Face, Sunset, L.L. Bean, Subaru, The Nature Conservancy, and The Carnegie Museum of Natural History to name but a few.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Gary got started in photographyThe hardest part about photography for Gary to learn early onWhat elements go into every great landscape photoThe tale-tell signs of an amateur landscape photoHow to start focusing on compositionWhat to do when the weather does not cooperatePremium Members Also Learn:How to start selling your landscape photosShooting on assignment vs Shooting personal workAll about licensing. How it has changed and how to charge for your workResources:Landscape photographer Gary Crabbe’s websiteGary Crabbe on TwitterGary Crabbe on FacebookGary Crabbe 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!