The Beginner Photography Podcast

#175 Chris Orwig is a Portrait photographer from sunny southern California. He is known for his ability to create portraits that are truly authentic and captivating. Today I’m excited to dive in and find out more about the process of capturing the human essence in a single frame.In This Episode You'll Learn:How a car accident got Chris into photographyThe hardest part of photography and the technical side for Chris to learnWhat a portrait photographer doesHow to get great portraitsWhat is the goal of every image Chris takesHow much preparation goes into each shootHow much posing Chris doesA common misconception Chris hears being taught to new portrait photographersWhat an amateur portrait looks likeThe one thing you need to focus on in 2020 to take better portraitsPremium Members Also Learn:How Chris booked his first client and how it wentHow Chris communicates value more than just the ole 15 mins and 4 imagesHow important printed products are for Chris’s photography businessResources: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!

#174 Dima Sytnik is the Cheif Technical officer of Skylum, the company behind the photo editing software Luminar. With their newest release Luminar 4 they promise to save you time when editing by using AI to assist in the most mundane parts of the editing process.Click Here To Learn How AI Can Speed Up Your Editing Workflow and Order Now!Use Code “BPP” for $10 OFF Your Order of Luminar 4!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Skylum got started in photographyHow AI can speed up our editingThe privacy concerns with AI and how Skylum solved themWhy Luminar 4 is different than any other photo editorHow AI Sky replacement worksMost common issues photographers face when retouching portraits and how Luminar 4 solves themWho Luminar 4 is perfect forResources:Learn More About Luminar 4 HERE 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!

#173 Misha Wynn is a luxury wedding photographer from Dallas Texas who today talks about how to be the best second shooter you can be!In This Episode You'll Learn:What is a second shooter in photographyWhy become a second shooterThe roll a second shooter plays with the main photographerThe biggest challenges finding a second shooterDo second photographers edit their own photosThe difference between a good second shooter and a great second shooterA misconception people have about being a second photographerWhat do you pay a second shooterHow to get your first opportunity second shootingHow to know when you can financially afford a second shooterHow to protect yourself legally when hiring a second shooterResources:Misha Wynns websiteMisha Wynn on FacebookMisha Wynn 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!

#172 A business model is a conceptual structure that supports the viability of a product or company and explains how the company operates, makes money, and how it intends to achieve its goals.Choosing the right business model is more important than you could know for creating a photography business that can support you and your family financially and live a life with less stress and overwhelm.The two business models that are at polar opposites of each other areShoot and BurnBoutiqueEverything else falls in between these two.Shoot and burn photography is focused more on high volume at lower prices. As a shoot and burn photographer, you are simply selling your time.Boutique photography is client focused shooting less volume but at higher prices. As a boutique photographer, you are selling your art and vision.In this episode, I go more in-depth on the two different business models and share how you can eliminate all competition. Resources:Picture Perfect Pricing LIVE Workshop - November 14th 6pm EST. https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/picture-perfect-pricing-live-workshopGrab 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!

  #171 Gavin Wade is a wedding photographer from Orange county whos clients can not stop singing his name. You have to see the length of the reviews his clients leave about his photos. Gavin is also the founder of CloudSpot the Client photo gallery and delivery system that has quickly won over my heart. Today we are going to be talking about how to deliver a world-class client experience with your photography!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Gavin started his wedding photography businessWhy Gavin loves shooting weddingsHow many weddings Gavin has shotThe simple thing many new photographers overlook that is costing them successThe importance of focusing on the client experienceHow to ensure your photos are unique and personal for each clientGrab 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!

#170 Vincent Pugliese is a photographer and business coach with more than 25 years of photography experience with both Sports and Weddings. He has built his business without spending any money on advertising or facebook ads. He shares how he did it with the only marketing strategy you’ll ever need to be successful.  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Vinny got the opportunity to photograph the Stanley Cup ChampionshipWhat makes building a personal network better than running facebook adsWhy there is so much push back on in person networkingThe simplest way to so appreciation to someone who has given you valuePremium Members Also Learn:How Vinny moved to a new state and booked a high ticket wedding the first day they movedHow to build relationships with venuesand a step by step process for who to reach out to and what to say when growing your personal networkResources:Download Vinny’s free audiobook “Freelance to Freedom”Vinny’s podcast “Total Life Freedom”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!

#169 Shooting Film has always been seen as the purists’ form of photography. All mechanical and get it right in camera. Today with digital photography film is seen as the ultimate test of your abilities as a photographer. If you can shoot film you are great at photography. Today I talk about the stigma that shooting film has and whether or not shooting film is right for you!\n","url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WyFKx-yW1Y","resolvedBy":"youtube","floatDir":null,"thumbnail_width":480,"authorName":"Willem Verbeeck","version":"1.0","title":"How I Develop Color Film at Home","resolved":true,"type":"video","thumbnail_height":360,"providerName":"YouTube","description":"In this video I show you how to develop color negative film at home. This is the easiest way to develop film. This process is very simple and it works well with 35mm or medium format film. This is the cheapest way to shoot film by far.","providerUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/"}" data-block-type="22"> 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!

#168 Social media overwhelm is real. And after Kimberly in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group asked of its importance I knew this topic had to be talked about. So today I share how you can be successful as a photographer without social media and tips on how you can simply remove the overwhelm of using social media to promote your photography.Resources:6 Step Photography Business Plan Canon drops photographer for lack of followersHootsuitePlanolyDan Milnor InterviewBeginner Photography Podcast 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!

#167 With the launch of my course Auto to Amazing students got access to several live Q&A sessions with well respected and successful photographers where they could ask specific questions they had about getting started in photography. This is a mega interview with Photographers Nick Church, Matt Payne, and Andrew Hellmich.Resources:Nick Church PhotographyMatt Payne Photography F Stop Collaborate and Listen PodcastAndrew Hellmich - Impact ImagesAndrew Hellmich PhotoBizX PodcastOnline Photography Course for Beginners - Auto to AmazingGrab 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!

#166 Emma O'Brien has been a portrait and pup photographer (as in dogs) for more than a decade. Her series "The Black Series" gained her international attention and raised awareness for shelter animals that I cant wait to talk about.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Emma got into photographyWhat came first people or petsWhy Emma left wedding photographyWhat was Emma’s main source of photography eductionThe hardest part about photography to learnWhere Emma got the idea for The Black SeriesWhen Emma first got involved with shelter animal photographyHow Emma keeps her subjects still and focusesHow to add emotion and story to your photos of petsCommonly bad info Emma hears being taught to new photographersHow to make money photographing petsHow to convince pet owners to the worth of pet photographyGrab 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!