The Beginner Photography Podcast

#155 Emily Brunner is a Performance dance photographer from Philadelphia PA who says She loves dance photography because of the way it allows us to see the movement, the lines, and the power in a way that we cant with our own eyes. Today she talks about the 1 trait you need to master to be great at dance photography. In This Episode You'll Learn:When Emily got her first cameraHow she started shooting dance even though she didn’t dance when she was youngerWhat goes into creating dance photographyThe different types of performance dance photographyHow much posing and directing the photographer doesHow important focal length is to dance photographyA simple trick that will make the dancer look better immediatelyHow to choose which lens to use when photographing dance photographyThe best way to photograph a dance performanceSigns of an amateur dance photographerA common misconception people have about dance photographyHow Emily booked her first dance clientWho hires the dance photographerThe best way to sell photos online to parentsEmilys advice on how much products to offer when starting outResources:Dance Photographer Emily Brunner’s websiteEmily Bruner on FacebookEmily Bruner 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!

#154 Kevin Mullins is a London Documentary wedding photographer in the truest form. Kevin has an incredible ability to capture rich stories in a single frame with next to no interaction. Today we clear up some misconceptions about what it means to be a documentary wedding photographer and some of the challenges he has to face.In This Episode You'll Learn:How an article in a magazine convinced Kevin to leave his IT job to start shooting weddingsDocumentary wedding photographers that inspired KevinThe definition of documentary wedding photography and why most people get it wrongHow Kevin interacts with his couples to best prepare them for the wedding dayHow to tell a story with documentary wedding photographyA comon misconception of documentary wedding photographyHow much posed photos Kevin does at a wedding and his philosophy on group photos.Why Kevin does not use artificial light in low lightHow to convey the power of documentary photography in a world of bright airy popularityHow to tell the story of a wedding through the wedding albumHow Kevin builds his documentary wedding photography packagesResources:London Documentary wedding photographer Kevin Mullins websiteKevin Mullins 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!

#153 Now more than ever it is hard to stand out as a photographer. Anyone can create amazing photos with the phone in their pocket. So how to you stand out and become the photographer you are meant to be?Know that gear does not matter. Like I said earlier incredible photos can be taken with a telephone. You need to have an understanding of the most basic elements in photography before you can move on and start your journey to stand out.Learn about my mini course “Conquer Your Camera” herehttps://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/conquer-your-camera Once you understand the basic elements of photography you can move on to taking the steps to stand out.Step 1: Develop your StyleYou do not pick your style, your style picks you. It can not be created just refined by taking thousands and thousands of photos.Step 2: Focus on ONE THINGDon’t be a jack of all trades. Focus on one thing and go deep. Don’t be a portrait photographer, be a lifestyle portrait photographer for families with multiple foster children over 7 years old. Don’t worry about the clients you are cutting out. McDonalds is the most profitable resturant in the world and is not worries about those people who want tacos.Step 3: Charge MoreIf budget was not an issue would you rather hire a $500 wedding photographer or a $5000 wedding photographer? Chances are you would choose the $5000 wedding photographer because even though you have not seen their photos, they must be better to charge that much money. It is all perceived value.Step 4: Care about PeopleGo 1 on 1 as often as possible. You could pay to have an ad shown to 2000 people to hire you and 1 might book. But if you were in a room with 100 potential clients and you talked to them individually I bet 5 would book you. Take the time to understand people and they will feel valued and want to help you and share you with their friends. All of this takes time. I know I still need to work on caring for people better. But all of this is not possible if you don’t know the essentials of photography.Chances are you can not implement all of this tomorrow because you don’t know who you are as an artist, as a business owner if thats where you want to go, or how you want to make the world a better place.If you have ever been on a shoot and it just wasn’t working and you didn’t know how to fix it, you need to be working on that first. Thats step 1. Because if you still get lost just trying to make sure your photo isn’t way too bright or too dark then developing your style can not be your priority.That exact reason is why I have created a mini course called Conquer your Camera. I dont want you to feel stuck when shooting, I want to give you a helping hand so this is not your average mini course.In Conquer your Camera I go over the essentials you need to know before moving ahead to the next step.In Conquer Your Camera you will learn about the 3 most important elements in photographyWhat is exposure and how its controlledGrab 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!

#152 Jessica Rae is a Vancouver boudoir photographer. Take one look at her website and you will see she has an incredible ability to create soul and tell a powerful story through the images she takes. Today we chat about how shes and creates such beautiful images.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Jessica got started in photographyChallenges she faced when learning photographyJessicas main source of photography educationHow Jessica got into Boudoir PhotographyWhat Boudoir photography isHow to get intimate lighting when shooting boudoir to add mysteryWhat it means to be a Believer in the power of VulnerabilityWeather or not you need a studio to shoot boudoirHow to approach someone to do boudoir when you’re building your portfolioHow to make clients comfortable when in a venerable state of being partially clothed in front of a strangers cameraHow to book more clients when its hard to share images on social mediaResources:Vancouver Boudoir Photographer Jessica Rae’s websiteJessica Rae on InstagramJessica Rae 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!

#151 Steve Brokaw is an Indianapolis Fashion Photographer with more than a decade of experience. Today he breaks down the different types of fashion photography and how to break into the business when just getting started.In This Episode You'll Learn:What drives Steve to shoot fashionWhy fashion photography is not always about hard lines and angry looking modelsThe different types of fashion photographyThe job description of a fashion photographerHow many people are involved in a fashion shootHow much styling is needed to shoot fashionWho is responsible to find and hire modelsThat is is possible to be successful in fashion even if you dont live in Los Angeles of New YorkStep by Step guide to breaking in to fashion photographyHow to book paying fashion shootsWho your client is as a fashion photographerHow to make money as a fashion photographerResources:Indianapolis Model Photographer Steve Brokaw’s websiteSteve Brokaw on TwitterSteve Brokaw on InstagramSteve Brokaw 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!

#150 Todays guest is Michael Sasser. Southern Californias premier boudoir photographer. As you might have guessed he is also a male. Today I'm excited to talk about how he built an incredibly strong boudoir brand while facing the challenged of being a male in a predominantly female industry! In This Episode You'll Learn:When Michael got started in photographySome challenges Michael faced learning photographyWhy Michael got into boudoirWhat is the goal of a successful boudoir shootThe challenges Michael faces being a male photographer shooting boudoirSome of the terminology MichaelHow to make images that are tasteful and dont get weird and trashy2-3 actionable posing tips new photographers can createHow to capture women of all sizes beautifully and how to make them comfortablePremium Members Also Learn:Where to shoot and weather or not you need a studio spaceHow Michael booked his first boudoir shoot and how it wentWhat most clients buy from MichaelResources:Southern California Boudoir Photographer Michael Sasser’s WebsiteFollow Michael Sasser’s on Youtube for Boudoir Photography Tips and EducationMichael Sasser 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!

#149 Todays guest is Sara Blanco, a family lifestyle photographer in San Antonio, TX using natural light to capture those little moments that mean everything to you. Her website says "I wake up every day excited to meet new people and create images they will carry for the rest of their lives." Today I am excited to talk about creating more personal family photography!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Sara got her start in Photography despite not being drawn to it from an early ageHow Sara learned photographyWhat was most challenging for Sara to learn about photographyThe important roll Light played in Saras photographyHow Sara creates interactions with the families she photographsSaras editing workflowreoccurring challenges she faces when shooting and how she handles themand bad info that commonly told to new photographersHow to know what to charge what youre worthWhy so many photographers are not booking sessions and loosing out on moneyHow Sara handles prints with her packagesResources:San Antonio Family Photographers Sara Blanco’s WebsiteSara Blanco on InstagramSara Blanco 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!

#148 Today I take on your photography questions! Earlier this week I went live in the Beginner Photography Podcast facebook group where I answer group questions!In This Episode You'll Learn:How to get from where you are, to where you want to be in photographyHow to get Lightroom PresetsDo you really need a full frame camera to be competitiveAre there any lightroom competitors that don’t have a monthly feeWeather it’s better to use your cameras viewfinder or LCD screenHow to get started shooting weddings in a new cityWhen you should use Hard lightDo you need an external flash or notHow to use Flash CorrectlyHow to keep photos looking consistent in different lightingWhy your landscape photos might be fuzzyHow to run a photography businessHow to not kill your love of photographyWhat focusing mode to use and whenHow to know when your photos are good enoughWeather I use Photoshop or Lightroom moreDo the number of focus points really matterHow to get better at compositionsHow to take great photos indoors without off camera flashWhat settings to start off ever photo sessionHow to properly size your photos to send to clientsResources:Our Lightroom PresetsLightroom alternativesLearn Flash in a Flash online courseGuide to compositionBPP 50: Vincent Pugliese - How to Become a Super Bowl PhotographerYoungnuo YN560 IV Flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, FujiGrab 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!

#147 A lot of you are taking snapshots, thinking they are photographs.Today we are going to break down the difference between them and I’ll share some actionable tips on how you can take less snapshots, and more photographs.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!

#146 The sad truth is, a camera is just a computer that does not know what it’s photographing or how you want to photography a scene. So when left in Auto mode a camera will just make average decisions and will strip you of all creative intention.I willing to bet you did not invest in a camera to just take average photos that do not stand out. I am guessing you want to take photos that are both unique and valuable to you and the viewer.So today I share what you can’t do in Auto mode to help give you the push to shooting in Manual.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!