The Beginner Photography Podcast

#4 Show notes for the Beginner Photography Podcast Episode 004. In this episode we talk all about camera len's. From wide angle, standard, and telephoto len's. We talk about what makes them so expensive. The features you should look for in a new lens and what isn't important. Really focusing on what you WANT to shoot will help guide you in the right direction. What makes up the price difference in $100 lens and a $1400 lens. Glass vs plastic in len's, Larger apertures, Chromatic Aberrations, and Zoom vs Prime len's.Download our FREE 52 Lightroom Presets at www.FreePhotographyPresets.comThe Big Ideas with Time Stamps00:05:21 Love what you do.00:06:37 Passion is key to photography.00:18:45 Invest in lenses, not cameras.00:19:30 The importance of quality glass.00:29:06 Invest in lensed with image stabilization.00:33:14 Image stabilization is a lifesaver.00:40:25 Shoot primes for better quality.00:53:37 Compression affects connection.00:55:52 Save money on lenses.01:02:17 Shoot more to improve.In this episode you'll learn:Why you need to shoot personal workWhy photography is an adventureWhy there is such a huge difference in price for 50mm lensThe difference in quality between glass and plastic lenses Why the limitations of plastic lenses Why I would recommend the Canon 50mm 1.8 over the 50mm 1.4Why lenses are more important than your camera bodyWhy you should spend less on your camera and more on your lensWhat Chromatic Aberrations areAnd why they are so important to know aboutWhat the difference be Vibration Reduction and Image Stabilization isWhat Image Stabilization isHow it worksWhen NOT to use itWhat a Prime lens is Why Prime lenes are less versatile but generally more expensiveWhy some photographer would rather shoot with Prime lenses rather than ZoomsHow a lens can make you lazyWhen a zoom lens is better than a prime lensWhy you shouldn't just crop your photos closerWhat compression is when it comes to focal lengthsWhen you should use a 16mm vs a 50mm vs a 200mm lensThe differance between 135mm and 17mmHow to get a different connection with your imagesGrab 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!

#3 Raymond and Callum demonstrate that photography success doesn't depend on having expensive gear; even entry-level kits can create stunning results. They each showcase a photo of their own—Raymond shoots an engagement session at a state park—taken at F8, and edited exclusively with JPEGs.Download our FREE 52 Lightroom Presets at www.FreePhotographyPresets.comThe Big Ideas with Timestamps:00:12:00 Gear does not matter.00:15:03 Control shutter, aperture, ISO.00:25:53 Share your work online.00:29:30 Know your gear limits.00:34:13 Better gear does not equal quality.00:47:32 Get consistent results with your camera00:50:16 Have fun with photography00:54:10 Practice photography daily.In todays episode you will learn:We show off our #StopDown photos we challenged you with last weekA brief history of cameras and filmWhy shooting anything faster than ISO 800 was crazy 10 years agoWhy people still buy 50 year old film camerasWhy people never buy a 5 year old digital cameraWhy film vs digital is a never ending argumentHow buying a film camera can grow your skills We show off amazing shots from beginner camera kitsWe talk about what makes the photos amazingWhy camera history makes you think gear matterThe difference between cameras 60 years ago and the cameras todayWhy the exposure triangle is so importantHow to play to your cameras advantages at nightWhy we half jokingly consider selling our pro gear for entry level equipmentWe show off shots from Professional gear that are not spectacular 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!

#2 Shooting in manual is the fastest way to stat getting better photos. When you are aware of your controls and what they do, you can really manipulate your image with much more precision than you can in your cameras other shooting modes. This is Episode 2 of the Beginner Photography PodcastRaymond and Callum explore the importance of shooting manual in taking better photos and explain how it has helped them to take better images. They highlight the mindset of being positive and taking risks, feeding the body well for sharper focus, and making small adjustments that can lead to big differences in the photos. Download our FREE 52 Lightroom Presets at www.FreePhotographyPresets.comIn todays episode you will learn:What manual shooting isWhy its different from the other shooting modesThe pros of shooting manualThe cons of shooting manualWhat aperture meansWhat aspects of your camera you need to controlHow to make shooting in manual less scaryHow shooting manual gives you more creative controlHow to change your settings to preplan for lightHow shooting manual will save you time when editingTime Stamps of the Big Ideas00:03:11 Shoot manually for best results.00:07:57 Control aperture for exposure.00:17:44 Manual mode gives creative control.00:23:08 Experience is key for photography.00:30:54 Shoot in manual for faster editing.00:32:02 Amazing photo from beginner gear.00:43:19 Shoot in manual mode.00:44:25 Practice and experiment.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!

#1 This is so exciting! It’s real! The first episode! Episode 1 of the Beginner Photography Podcast. Raymond and Callum, two wedding photographers based in Indianapolis and Toronto respectively, host the first episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast. They discuss their personal stories of how they began their career, and Raymond announces a free ebook and community that can help aspiring photographers take their first steps. See our images that we share and reference in this episode https://beginnerphotopod.com/001Download your free copy of Picture Perfect Camera Settings guide at https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ In this episode you will learnWho are Callum Pinkney and Raymond HatfieldWhat they do as Professional Wedding PhotographersHow we got started down the path of photographyWho we want to help to become better photographersWhy we want to make the world full of great photographersYou'll see some of our first photos when we first startedWhy they are terrible photosWhat we learned from looking back at our beginningsAnd Whats the most important thing to focus on when first picking up a cameraTime Stamps of the Big Ideas00:02:06 Grow your photography skills.00:06:19 Learn photography basics for success.00:17:41 Technology has advanced drastically.00:19:06 Know your gear and settings.00:26:43 Learn to pose people.00:36:45 Practice makes progress.00:39:00 Capture the moment.00:43:21 Grow and learn through photography.00:48:44 Join a Photography CommunityJoin the BPP Community on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1278078252272020 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!