The Beginner Photography Podcast

#195 Seth Miranda is a creative commercial photographer whose work just has to be seen to be fully understood who had a really unconventional start in photography. Today we talk about the creative journey that he has taken and how he builds a shot from what it is that he sees in his head. Seth is also a contributor to Adorama TVIn This Episode You'll Learn:What about Photography Clicked for SethThe technical skills Seth learned shooting BMX on filmThe hardest part of learning photography with the long review process of filmWhen Seth transitioned from shooting BMX to working in a studioWhere the ideas come from for Seths photosHow close a final photo turns out compared to the vision in his headHow to make do with the lighting gear you haveWhat most new photographers dont understand about lightingWhere Seth draws inspiration fromWhere Seth sees the creative limitResources:Seth Mirandas WebsiteSeth Miranda on InstagramSeth Miranda on YoutubeFind Seth On Adorama TVSeth’s Fuji GFX100 ReviewGrab 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!

#194 Pierre T. Lambert is a travel photographer and youtuber with more than 183,000 subscribers who follow him for his photography challenges and tutorials. Today we talk about how you can take better photo of your next travels.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Pierre got started in photographyWhat about photography connected so well with himWhat Pierre struggled with most when learning to shootThe difference between travel and landscape or street photographyTips for photographing strangersHow much gear to pack on a vacationHow to keep your photos safe and backed up on the roadWhat new photographers get wrong when shooting their own travelsResources:Pierre Lambert’s websiteSubscribe to Pierre Lambert on YoutubeFollow Pierre Lambert 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!

#193 March 31st is world backup day and what better excuse to we need to ensure our photos are backed up and safe from potential disaster. Head to the show notes to download the image backup workflow PDF.https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/193 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!

#192 Todays guest is Lubbok Tx Family and Portrait photographer Cris Duncan. Cris's work displays incredible use of lighting and today I look forward to learning more about how he sees the world and masters light.In This Episode You'll Learn:Checklist for a great imageHow Cris got his start in photographyThe hardest part of photography to learn when Cris got startedWhere Cris’s love for lighting startedWhy Lighting is so importantWhat to look for to find the best light, natural or artificialHow new photographers get lighting wrongWhere to start with getting into lighting equipmentHow Cris had to make do with what he had when he first startedPremium Members Also Learn:How lighting can increase your salesHow to break past the $75 price point when starting out shooting portraitsHow to make clients feel special when working with themResources:Cris Duncans WebsiteGrab 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!

#191 Gary Hughes is a headshot photographer from Orlando Florida and co-host of the PhotoBomb Podcast. Today I’m excited to chat about organizing and shooting high volume headshots. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Gary got started in photographyWhat Gary struggled with most when learning photographyWhat is the the job description of a headshot photographerWhat the difference between a headshot taken by a professional and an amateur3 steps to building a headshotHow to make do with the lighting gear you haveHow to make do without a studio and be taken seriously as a professional photographerHow to approach every new person who sits in front of your camera to take their photoPremium Members Also Learn:How to price 500 headshotsThe tools to marker yourself and your photography businessA simple but effective marketing strategyHow to spend less time editing and delivering to maximize your profitResources:Gary Hughes WebsiteGary Hughes on InstagramGary Hughes on TwitterGary Huges on Facebook Fuji x100V reviewGrab 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!

#190 Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we can add it to the services we offer. In This Episode You'll Learn:The unconventional way Melissa got her start in photographyWhat aspect of photography Melissa struggled with most to learnWhat is personal branding photography and why its importantWhats the difference between a portrait or headshot session and a personal branding photography sessionWhat Melissa looks for to nail her personal branding sessionsHow Melissa had to make do with the gear she had to complete a jobPremium Members Also Learn:How clients find Melissa to book a personal branding sessionHow we can add personal branding photography services to increase our revenueHow to create packages for personal branding photographyWhat 3 questions you can ask to bring your clients more business and build them out a marketing planResources:Melissa Dusette’s websiteMelissa Dusette on InstagramMelissa Dusette 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!

#189 Luci Dumas has always been crazy about kids which is good because she’s been photographing them for more than 30 years. She’s a certified master photographer through the PPA and has won numerous top awards in local and national competitions for her beautiful photographs. Recently she has started sharing all of her years of experience as the host of  The Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci DumasIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Luci got started in photographyWhere Luci struggled most when learning photography and how she overcame itTips to get kids to slow down and listen during a shootHow to make do with the gear you haveA tip listeners can use to take better photos of kidsThe photogrpahy industry Luci sees is explodingPremium Members Also Learn:How to double your income with one small tweakHow Luci manages working and having clients come in and out of her homeThe biggest hurdle Luci had to overcome when transitioning from weddings to familiesThe power of being a trusted advisorThe perception of “custom”Resources:Luci Dumas PhotographyLuci Dumas CoachingGrab 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!

#188 Is editing cheating?It is a question that’s been asked for a long time by new photographers. Having your skills be at a level to be able to get your photos right in-camera is something many photographers strive for and in a world where we slap an instagram filter on everything before posting it, the legitimacy of editing is often questioned. But is it cheating? A  recent study said that wedding photographers spend 55% of their time editing and just 4% of their time shooting. There is a huge gap there.The key is to be more efficient with Lightroom. If even professional photographers can get this wrong and spend 12x more time editing than shooting there is a clear gap that you can take advantage of to be able to edit with speed and organization. It all comes down to mastering the fundamentals.That is why I have created Lightroom 101.From Import to Export create a powerful photo editing workflow to spend less time wondering what sliders do what and spend more time shooting what you love!Click below to learn more. Enrollment closes March 5th.https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/lightroom-101 Resources:Learn Lightroom 101 Wedding Photography StatsClick the image to learn how to finally master Lightroom"> 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!

#187 Jenny Stein is the host of the Family Photographer Podcast. On season 2 of her show, she explored how to make the world a better place with our cameras. Today we chat about what Jenny learned during her interviews and we explore the 365 a lot deeper for the challenges we face.Resources:The Family Photographer podcastDaily Photo Challenge Facebook GroupGrab 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!

#186 Sean Brown is a Senior portrait photographer in Portland Or who left the "Safe" Pre-med path to pursue photography. Today Im excited to learn about what made Sean make the switch and the difficulties faced by learning the new technical path of photography.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why Sean transitioned from Per-Med to photographyWhat was the hardest part of photography to understand for Sean and how he overcame itHow Sean achieved what he wanted to early on with entry-level gearHow to be smart about being uniqueHow Sean ensures each senior portrait session is unique to the senior while remaining consistentWhat it means to be a senior portrait photographerSomething early on Sean overlooked in photography but wished he hadn’tWhy so many photographers struggle to break past $75 and how you can do itThe importance of social media for seniors and the best platform that books Sean most of his gigs.The importance of physical products and how to communicate the value of physical productsGrab 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!