Podcasts Posts - The Beginner Photography Podcast

#251 Rachel Greiman is a Denver based documentary family photographer and copywriter for photographers. Over the years Rachel has helped hundreds of photographers to craft words on their websites that stand out rather than blend in. Today Rachel shares some tips for family photography and copywriting for photographers.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Rachel got started in photographyThe hardest part about photography for Rachel to learn when newWhy Rachel focuses on Family Documentary PhotographyHow Rachel got her start in creative copywriting and some common mistakes photographers make with the words on their websitePremium Members Also Learn:All the things wrong with the words on my own website and simple fixes that sound way more me.Why Focusing on SEO might not be the best strategy for your homepageHow to layout the navigation on your website to guide visitors on the right journeyResources:Photography Copywriter Rachel Greiman’s websiteRachel’s Copywriting for Photographers DIY Guide : Get 15% off wi

Quincy Worthington is a Munster Indiana-based photographer who has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community for his quick wit and helpful advice. Still new on his own photography journey Quincy share how hes able to learn and adjust quickly to take better photos.Resources:Quincy’s WebsiteFind Quincy on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!Free Lightroom Presets!Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening &

#250 Angie Rose and Gina Brocker are Boston Massachusetts-based Wedding Photographers with an eye for the moment. Having shot hundreds of weddings they know first hand what it takes to capture beautiful moments and how to create a space for moments to happen in front of the camera. In today’s interview they share just how they are able to reveal the narrative of a wedding day.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Gina and Angie first got started in photography and what struggles they faced in the beginningWhy Gina didn’t even consider shooting weddings for the first few years into her photography journeyWhat has changed the most about their photography since they got startedThe importance of storytelling in your imagesWhy Story trumps perfectionHow to ensure you’re in the right place at the right time so you don’t miss the moment.Premium Members Also Learn:What Angie and Gina are doing today to market their businessesA great SEO strategy when it comes to blogging which will not only save you hours putting tog

#249 Dina Goldstein began her career 30 years ago as a photojournalist, evolving from a documentary and editorial photographer into an independent artist focusing on large-scale productions of narrative photography tableaux. Goldstein’s work has been the subject of academic essays and dissertations and has been covered extensively in media around the globe. Goldstein continues to independently produce works and show internationally at commercial and public galleries, art centers, festivals, biennales and museums.In This Episode You'll Learn:When Dina knew photography was going to be an important part of her lifeWhat Dina struggled with most when starting out in photographyWhy Dina left photojournalismWhere Dina got the idea for her staged project “Fallen Princesses”How Dina comes up with concepts for her different photo projectsThe struggle of choosing how to create which images for her various photo projects.Resources:Narrative Photographer Dina Goldstein’s websiteJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast F

#248 This week I talk about how having a beginner’s mindset will set you up best for success and continued growth in your photography journey. I break down 4 tips that will help you stay as much of a beginner as long as possible.Tip 1: Do the OppositeGo against what you’ve been told to try something new. Use a wide angle lens and get close to your subject or use a telephoto lens and get really far away so your subject is small in the frame.Tip 2: Do what others won’t, to take photos like others can’t.Last year I interviewed Shane Balkowitch photographers using an almost 200-year-old method to capture images. He doesn’t do it because it’s easy and because so few shoot wet plates he has quickly made quite a name for himself.Tip 3: Change Your RythmWhen you start to feel bored of your photos like you’re taking the same photo over and over again producing the same images, change up your style and allow yourself complete creative freedom in your editing. I use many of the  52 Free Lightroom Presets we offer to go

#247 Steven’s Wallace is a Banff and destination wedding photographer with a passion for film photography. Today we talk about Steven’s love of film, why the film vs digital debate is garbage, and great tips for new photographer looking to get started in film photography.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Steven got into photographyWhat Steven struggled with most in the beginning and how he overcame itHow Steven started shooting weddingsWhy the film vs digital debate is uselessStevens film photography workflowHow Steven edits film and digital photos together to create a cohesive lookWhere to develop your own filmSome great beginner cameras and films to start withResources:Banff Wedding Photographer Steven Wallace’s websiteRead why Steven loves shooting filmStudioc41 PodcastSteven Wallace on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at http

#246 Miquel Quiles is a portrait and beauty photographer, educator, and Sony Artisan. Miquel has a unique style of both photography and education. Miquel can break down complex photography topics into easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks that anyone can learn from. Today Miguel and I talk about the struggles of being a photographer and how to slow down and make it simple.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Miguel got started in photographyWhat was the most difficult part of photography to learn when getting started and how he overcame itBeing a sony artisan vs gear doesn’t matterHow Miguel’s images have transformed since getting started in photographyOne piece of gear Miguel thought he needed but never uses.Premium Members Also Learn:How to know when Working for Exposure is worth itWhat is a forward agreement and what it can do to grow your businessThe #1 way new photographers sabotage their sales and what to do insteadResources:Beauty and Portrait photographer Miquel Quiles’ websiteFind Miquel On YoutubeJo

Jim Sinicki is a Milwaukee WI based family and senior portrait photographer. After more than 2 years in the Beginner Photography Podcast Community, Jim has carved out his own space for sharing and helping others. In this interview, Jim and I talk about how he got stared, why he loves photography so much, and how his work has changed in a short amount of time.Resources:Jim’s photography websiteFind Jim’s photography on FacebookJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group!Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting

#245 Phillip and Eileen Blume have spoken on the photography world’s biggest stages about helping photographers earn a living with their camera. After a rocky start in photography that almost bankrupted them, they discovered how powerful the mini session could be when just starting out and even in an established photography business. Today Phillip shares what they did for his business and what it can do for yours too!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Phillip went from high school English teacher to one of the worlds most respected photography educatorsWhy Phillip and Eileen transitioned to minis after shooting weddings for yearsWhy mini sessions are so good for new photographers looking to grow their portfolioHow to shoot with intention and get the poses you needHow to find the balance between posed and candid shotsPremium Members Also Learn:How to build trust to grow your business fasterHow to increase profits AND make happier clientsWhy sending a gallery link will kill sales and excitementResources:Down

#244 Scott Strazzate is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist with more than 30 years of experience shooting for publications like the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. Scotts Book “Common Ground” is a 2 decades-long exploration of a piece of land that transitioned from Homestead Farm to Sprawling Suburbs. Today we talk about the long-term project, what to look out for, and ideas for you to start your own long-term project. Key Takeaways:Scott narrates his experience starting in photography, from his interest in childhood till he took up photography as a full-time job, rather than staying in the family business.Not having to face criticism in the early stages of his career was an advantage in a way, as Scott notes it may have discouraged him from pressing forward. On the other hand, less knowledgeable people appreciating his work kept him going.Studying the photography of other professionals also played a major role in keeping him motivated and inspired.The brightest spot of an image is usua

#243 In this episode of the podcast I break down the top 3 ways you can get to know your camera better to be best prepared for them the moment arises.In This Episode You'll Learn:Read the Manual - Learn things you never knew your camera was capable of!Spend a few hours with the camera shooting - Get to know the tool you use to capture the world and blur the line between visualization and capture!Ask WHY you feel limited - When you know the limitations of your camera you know how to best use your camera.Resources:Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#242 Vanessa Joy is an award-winning wedding photographer with more than 20 years in business. In 2020 she was named one of Canons Explorers of Light. An exclusive position reserved for photographers who have dedicated their lives to the craft. Today she talks about how she almost chose a different career path and what it was that brought her back to photography.Episode Timeline:Vanessa describes her early interest in photography, and when she knew that photography was going to play a big role in her life.Vanessa shares personal shots from her early days in photography.What influenced your preference for portraits in photography?About Vanessa's plans to move to Texas.Vanessa was announced as one of Canon's Explorers of Light.Is there anything Vanessa thinks new photographers should know?Premium Members Also Learn:The marketing efforts that have worked for Vanessa in New York over the past 20 yearsWhat marketing efforts Vanessa is using now to build authority when she moves to TexasKey Takeaways: The

Eung Ju Kim (Sean) has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community since buying his camera in early 2018. Since then he has been sharing his work and it continues to develop and advance. His landscapes and beach scenes are simple and relaxing. Today we talk about what photography means to him and his plans to progress is photography in the future. Key Takeaways:Starting his photography career with nature sceneries was associated with hiking, which he did more often following a distressing break up with his girlfriend.Sean describes 'finding the beauty of what's there, either in an ugly chaotic scene or in my stage of sadness was the key to finding the true beauty of my journey.Looking back, Sean explains how with experience, he started being able to identify things he could have done differently in a picture and how to look out for such things.Sean explains the motivation behind intentionally creating images with huge surroundings, landscape and people by noting that when we focus

#241 James Patrick is a Phoenix AZ-based commercial and fitness photographer. He has shot more than 500 magazine covers and today we break down what makes a cover photo unique and how to capture the concept.Episode Timeline:James narrates how he began his photography career.What was the main source of your photography education?How do you handle the concern that someone may take your photography style and compete with you after teaching them?What is the job description of a Fitness Photographer and how did you get into it?From a technical standpoint, what are you looking out for, that's going to make a photo stand out above the rest to be a cover shot?How do you come up with ideas for the photos that you need to capture?Starting out, was there a point where you had to just make do with your equipment because you didn't have the things you have today?Key Takeaways:Starting as a journalist, James had some misapprehension about photography as it did not seem very sustainable as a career choice, he was

#240 Ellie McKinney is a North Carolina based wedding photographer who in her first year full time earned six figures. She attributes much of her success to being open, vulnerable, and taking a stand for a cause she believes in. In this interview Ellie breaks down how she sees the world through her lens and the elements she sees and helping her achieve so much success.What You’ll Learn:Ellie describes how she got into photography.Looking back at old photos, what are the things you think you would do differently?Elements of an Ellie McKinney photo.How do you ensure that you're able to get the interactions that you're looking for between a couple?Why do you think you've made a quick rise and success both in photography and business?What are those actionable things that you did that you think skyrocketed your success?Ellie describes her transition into full-time photography.Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photogra

#239 Bryan Caporicci is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the youngest Canadian photographers to receive this level of achievement.Bryan is the host of the  Business of Photography Podcast with over 2 million downloads. He teaches at workshops across North America, including industry-leading conventions and conferences such as WPPI, Shutterfest and Canada Photo Convention. Bryan is also the CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio.In today’s interview, Bryan talks about the key aspects of photography to focus on when just getting started. In This Episode You'll Learn:What is Clubhouse for photographersWho Bryan is and how he got started in photographyHis earliest struggles and how he overcame themHow to avoid overwhelm when just learning photographyWhat Bryan hopes to achieve by shooting film for personal workPremium Membe

#238 Adam Taylor spent years as one of the top BMX photographers in the country before changing career paths to Real Estate and architecture photography. Adam found that he could grow his earnings by licensing the photos he took of high-end homes, to the cabinet, faucet, tile, and furniture manufacturers. Today Adam breaks down how to adopt the licensing mindset and start making more with your images in this interview.  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Adam got started in photographyWhat shooting BMX taught him about being a better business later in lifeWhat is licensingHow to license your photosWho to license your photos toThe differences between a real estate image and one you would shoot for a brand to licenseWhat gear you need for real estate photographyResources:Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https:/

#237 The second week of February is when we struggle most to keep going with our new years resolutions. Completing a 365 project (photo a day) was at the top of the list for many photographers. So I wanted to provide some inspiration and motivational tips to help keep you going strong! 5 Ways to Practice Photography At Home In The Cold Winter MonthsCarry your camera with you everywhere: Get a light and a comfortable strap to carry your camera around with you everywhere. You don’t need to feel any pressure towards taking photos. Just carry it for now if you wish to become more comfortable with having a camera on you.Review old photographs: Look through your images of the past year or so and pick out your favorites. Take note of why you love them and focus on going deeper with that in future sessions.Do an Hourly Challenge: There’s a saying “No matter where you are, there is always a great photo within 5 steps of you” Set a timer on your phone to go off every hour for a whole day and whenever it goes off, find

#236 Jen Pierce is a Columbus GA based Wedding and Maternity photographer. In just a few short years she went from hobbyist to 6 figure business that just opened up a studio, and she attributes her success to one thing, Authenticity. Today she shares how she got started, the struggles she faced, and how to be more authentic with your own images.In This Episode You'll Learn:[03:20] Jen shares the story of how she got started in photography.[06:40] Birth Photography as a major part of her work.[21:45] Can you describe your editing style?[26:56] How Jen was able to open her first photography studio in such a short amount of time[28:34] What advice would you give to a new photographer?[31:35] How small or big are the changes that you're making to your photography?[39:00] How to contact JenPremium Members Also Learn:The reason why Jen was able to go from hobby photographers to bringing in 6 figuresJens Step by step Instagram strategy to booking more clientsWhat Jen is doing today to market her photograph

#235 Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story.In This Episode You'll Learn:The power of storytellingWhat is a 3 act structureThe Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frameHow to push the envelope without going too farHow to tell a long term storyHow to come up with creative ideasResources:The Video Maker PodcastVideo Maker on InstagramVideo Maker on FacebookStandout Quotes:"I believe truly that video and photography is really all about stories, no matter what kind of work you're doing" - [Mike]"It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have, if it can record images and sounds, it's good enough, you can do amazing things with almost nothing" - [Mike]"Editing is just about making creative decisions in the process of creating and removing pieces that don't need to be there" - [Mike]"The mo