The Beginner Photography Podcast

#145 Over the past 3 years of hosting the beginner photography podcast, I have not only had the chance to talk to some of the worlds best photographers but also talk to countless listeners. Almost immediately I started getting emails, questions. Then I started the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group 2 years ago and the number of questions of new photographers has exploded.In that time I have come to see the 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make.Today I share them with you and share how to avoid them.1: New photographers think gear will make their photos better2: New photographers do a lot of heavy editing3: New photographers try to grow too quick without knowing the fundamentals4: New photographers want to start to business before they are ready5: New photographers do not give photography enough time https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/145Grab 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!

#144 Jeff Brown was a photographer in the Royal Navy for 10 years before setting out on his own to start 5 successful photography business. Today Im excited to talk about some of the challenges he faced as a photographer in the service and how it prepared him in becoming a professional photographer. Jeff is the author of the book The Photographers Missing Link-ed In helping photographers make connections and book gigs through linked in. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Jeff got his start in photographyThe rigorous process to become a Royal Navy PhotographerWhat the day of a Royal Navy Photographer looks likeHow Jeff ensures he can capture beautiful portraits of heads of state quicklyHow to know if your work is good enough to start chargingA difficult situation Jeff had to go through in his photography businessHow Jeff went on to start 5 successful photography businessThe most challenging aspect of running multiple brandsWhat makes Linked in a great place for photographersWhat to do after you set up a linked in pageResources:Jeff Brown’s websiteJeff on Linked InJeff Brown on YoutubeJeff Brown on FacebookJeff’s Photography Business 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!

#143 Roie Galitz is an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer who's life mission is to shoot photos that speak for those who can not speak for themselves. Having shot endangered animals on all 7 continents, Im so excited to talk about how we can make a difference in the world with our cameras. In This Episode You'll Learn:What is the job description of a Wildlife and Conservation PhotographerHow Roie love of photography lead him to natureWhy Roie says learning the technical side of photography is the easiest part to learnWhy you don’t need to be “creative” to be a successful photographerHow to prepare for the unpredictable nature or wildlifeHow are Roie makes bookingsHow Roie has seen his photography impact the worldRecommendations for new photographers getting into wildlife and conservation photographyWhat kind of gear you need to get started with wildlife photographyWhat you need to know before you go out and photograph wild animalsThe importance of having goals Resources:Wildlife and Conservation Photographer Roie Galitz WebsiteRoie Galitz 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!

#142 This week I share a story of what happened this week in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group of when Kimberly shared what happened when she asked a friend and fellow photography educator for some feedback on her work and got a less than favorable response.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!

#141 Today's guest is Mark Hemmings. A professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different continents. Today I’m excited to chat and find out how we can take better photos of our own travels! In This Episode You'll Learn:How Mark got his unconventional start in photographyWhen Marks love of photography and travel mergedHow to best prepare your camera gear for a trip you are excited forHow to avoid taking boring travel photosHow much gear you should bring with you on a tripTips to add more mood, feeling, and culture to your travel photographyMarks mobile editing workflow and how he travels and edits photos without a computerWays to best share your photos after editing themMarks favorite location in the world to travel for photographyResources:Travel Photographer Mark Hemming’s websiteMark Hemming’s InstagramMark Hemming’s FacebookLook at the contrast how much is hidden in the shadowsGrab 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!

#140 Co Hodges is the founder and one of the lead educators at the unraveled academy. A photography school and community that nurtures you as an artist. Today we are talking about building an engaged instagram following!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Co got into photographyWhy Co started using Instagram lateWhat made Co fall in love with instagramWhat Co attributes her success on instagram to, and how you can tooWhat kind of photos we should be uploadingWhy instagram captions dont have to be scaryThe best way to grow your instagram from scratchWhat is instagram engagement and how to use itGrab 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!

#139 Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the international association of professional birth photographers and personally, her work has been recognized by national geographic. In this interview, we talk about shooting professionally and personally.  In This Episode You'll Learn:What drew Ashley into photographyThe difficulties she faced when learning to use a cameraHow she got 2 of her photos chosen by national geographic as photos of the yearThe power of doing a 365 projectHow Ashley makes time for a project 365The difference between a lifestyle photographer and documentary photographerWhen each would be appropriateWhat excited Ashley about birth photographyWhat is a day in the life family session and whats the goaAshleys thought on the creative processHow Ashley puts herself in a creative mindsetHow Ashley booked her first birth clientThe best way to attract clients interested in birth photographyThe biggest objections she faces and how to overcome themWhat Ashley suggestions new photographers do to break into birth, with no experienceResources:Ashley Marston’s websiteAshley Marston’s FacebookAshley Marston’s 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!

#138 What if I told you, your camera is a waste of money, and spending more money on a better camera will never make you a better photographer?Well it is all true and today I’m going to prove it to you.Let’s talk about your camera, your baby. The thing that will unlock doors for you. Lets you explore your creativity, bring smiles to the faces of so many. The thing you treat like a baby. So precious you must protect it.Yet at the same time... you want to get rid of it. You would throw your camera away in a HEARTBEAT if it meant you could upgrade to a flagship professional grade camera body.Why you ask?Oh man, where to start, Its full frame, it can shoot 15fps, max shutter speed of 1/8000th (think of all the humming bird shots you could take!) its weather proof, can survive a bomb explosion, and will SURELY elevate you as a better photographer!That sounds incredible.However it is completely false.A new fancy camera will not improve your photos. It will not win you any awards. No one will come throwing money at you because of the camera you own. Why? No one cares but you. Why? Because the camera does not influence a photo as much as the person holding the camera does.Plain and simple.A professional camera does have its advantages sure. The rugged body, faster autofocus, and larger sensor. But which of those will make your photo stand out? None.Every camera ever has used just 3 settings to expose an image.Aperture, which is in the lens and not the camera.ISO which is the cameras sensitivity to lightAnd Shutter speed.The cameras sensitivity to light or ISO is determined by the cameras sensor. With the speed at which technology advances, $500 entry level cameras have the same ISO performance as $5000 flagship cameras did just a few short years ago. Where we are at right now, flagship cameras can pretty much shoot in the dark, which is awesome... but its not that practical. You would never really want to use a photo that you shot in the dark.I still get the allure. When I was shooting with a 8mp canon XT I lusted after the 5dmk2. Now I would rather have a new entry level camera rather than a 5dmk2. And you know what, an entry level camera today STILL cost less than a used 5dmk2.So what does that mean? It means you are lucky. You are fortunate to live in a time where it is cheaper and easier than ever to take amazing photographs.Now I know what you’re saying. If its easier than ever to take amazing photographs, how come my camera does not take amazing photographs?Its because YOU dont take amazing photographs.Now that was not a personal attack and I’m sure it was an incredibly hard pill to swallow.What I mean by that is simply that while the camera has some effect on the final image it is YOU who tells the camera how to take a photo. And if you dont know how a camera sees light, and you don’t which setting to change to get the photo you want, and you look at the photos you have taken on the computer wonder why they dont look like the photos you see online or in magazines, then the problem is you and not the camera.If you don’t believe me, rent your dream camera body. I rent all of my gear from CameraLensRentals.com and you can even getConnect 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!

#137 Andy Mumford is a landscape photographer based in Lisbon Portugal. He is also an author, and posts his adventures on his youtube channel where he shares extremely helpful tips to becoming a better landscape photographer. He is also the latest in an ever growing list of Fuji Ambassadors to join the podcast.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Andy got started in photographyThe most difficult element of photography for Andy to learnWhat Andy looks for technically in a great landscape photoHow Andy learned landscape photographyWhy Landscape photography is importantHow to get started in landscape photographyA personal story of the importance of failureThe Importance of having an instagram followingHow Andy grew his instagram following organicallyIf knowing an image will be sold does it affect how it is shotWorking and selling photos through stock sitesHow to get started selling prints and what to chargeResources:Andy Mumford’s websiteAndy Mumford YoutubeAndy Mumford 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!

#136 Todays guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his full time job as photography had replaced his income. Today I'm excited to talk about how Nick did it so quick!In This Episode You'll Learn:When was the first time Nick picked up a cameraHow Nick booked his weddingHow Nick handled shooting 40 weddings a year with his full time jobThe hardest part of photography for Nick to learnA common misconception people think about going full timeWhat Nick would do differently if he had to do it all over againBad info Nick hears being taught to new photographersAn embarrassing moment Nick had at a weddingHow to know when do go full timeWhy most photographers struggle to get bookingsNick’s Facebook ad strategy that you can implement right awaySome tools Nick uses in his photography business to keep him organizedResources:Nick Church’s WebsiteNick Church’s FacebookNick Churches 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!