Podcasts Posts - The Beginner Photography Podcast

#114 Today's guest, Megan DiPiero is a well known headshot and beauty portrait photographer from southwest Florida. She is also an acclaimed photography business mentor and coach for photographers and the creator of the the popular Rise to the Top Facebook group where she shares her business tips to help and encourage other photographers to grow and live a life of abundance. Today I welcome Megan DiPiero   In This Episode You'll Learn: When Megan Started to take photography seriouslyHow Megan learned photographyHow Megan built a photography business while raising kidsWhat is Womans beauty photographyWho inspired Megan to pursue beauty photogrpahyHow Megan deals with “Difficult” clientsWhy Megan does not recommend going to college to learn photographyHow to figure out what to charge for your photographyHow to handle clients when you have raised your photography pricingHow Megan defines marketing for photographersSimple marketing tips that new photographers can implimentHow Megan makes decisions on wh

#113 This week I chat with Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie Greenroyd who shares her tips on getting started with family and children photography and some mistakes to avoid when you are fresh in photography.  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Natalie got into photographyThe main source of Natalies Photography educationWhat Natalie would say is the job description of a family photographerThe story of how Natalie got her first client and how it wentCommon mistakes Natalie sees amateur photographers making How Natalie gets kids to be open and comfortable around her and her cameraNatalie's tricks on taking more authentic photos of your familyNatalie's process when posing families vs capturing them candidlyAn embarrassing moment Natalie had while workingWhere you can find Natalie OnlineResources:Oklahoma city family photographer Natalie's WebsiteNatalie's InstagramSign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Ph

#112 This Week I share the Story of how Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield helped a couple get closure after their wedding photographer never delivered their wedding photos from more than 5 years ago. The bride, Tracy had became good friends with a girl who wanted to get into photography and begged to shoot their wedding. She knew her friend took great photos but she also wanted to make sure her wedding day was captured professionally. Tracy reluctantly agreed. She shares her story of what happened and what she would do differently if she could do it all over again. Watch the video below  How to avoid being the friend that won't deliver. 1: Put yourself in checkYou know how to shoot in manual, you have shot some pretty awesome photos of your dog or your kids that your friends on facebook and instagram love. These are important steps in your photography journey but know that you have so much more to learn about photography. Take a moment to think about how important of a day this is for yo

#111 Matt Payne is a Colorado Landscape Photographer and host of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" Photography podcast  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Matt got his start in photographyHow Matt used his first cameraWhat motivated Matt to learn photographyWhere Matt got inspired to grow his knowledge of photographyHow much photography is planned vs how much of a shot is magicThe best thing Matt ever did to grow his photography communityThe lessons Matt's parents instilled in him to make him a better photographerSome must have gear for getting started with Landscape photographyHow night photography helped Matt better understand his camera settings One of the hardest aspects of landscape photography to learnImmediate signs of an amateur landscape photographerWhat Matt does when he shows up at a location and the conditions do not work outResources:Colorado Landscape Photographer Matt Payne's website F-Stop Collaborate and Listen PodcastMatt Paynes InstagramMemorable Quotes:When I first

#110 Abe Kislevitz is the Senior Creative Director for GoPro. That means he is in charge of shooting those incredible images you see plastered on billboards and videos shown to millions on TV commercials. He has been with the company almost since the start and today I talk with him about the in's and out's to shooting with a camera with little to no manual controls.   In This Episode You'll Learn: What Abe does at GoPro The coolest thing Abe has seen done with a GoPro How Abe made the transition in his life from Mechanical Engineering to producing content with the GoPro Why you get terrible results from your DSLR when shooting in Auto Why you get amazing results from your GoPro when shooting in Auto How shooting with such a wide perspective forces you to see the world differently How to edit your GoPro Images How to get the most out of cameras with small sensors How much of your photography should be intentional vs spontaneous The best investment Abe has ever made in himself The best advice Abe

#109 I just got back from shooting my first wedding in Alaska. I'm not a destination wedding photographer so traveling with my gear did not come naturally to me. I learned a lot about my photography and shooting wedding during this trip. Today I share the 7 things I learned while shooting a destination wedding in Alaska. The 7 Things I Learned While Photographing A Wedding In Alaska1: Scout LocationsWhen shooting destination weddings or shooting in a location you are not familiar with, do your due diligence and scout locations. Know where the couple will be getting married and how much time you will have for photos as this will determine how far to look for locations to shoot at. Use tools like google maps to street-view a location or google "Location Name Wedding" to see what other photographers have done when in your shoes. 2: Don't Pack Everything You OwnBeing in a new location offers several challenge for photographers but the biggest is the fear of not being prepared. So we will bring

#108 Colby Brown is a world class travel, landscape, and philanthropic photographer who's portfolio covers all 4 corners of the globe. His world wide organization, The Giving Lens is helping connect photographers who want to give back with non profits in need of rich media. In This Episode You'll Learn:How long Colby has been shootingWhy Colby started a photography businessHow Colby made money as a photographer early onHow Colby has such a diverse range of shootingWhere Colby learned photographyWhy Colby started The Giving LensHow the Giving Lens is changing the worldHow to get involved in your local communityHow to get over the feeling of being in a creative rutOne of the best investments Colby has mad in himself to become a better photographerResources:Colby Brown's WebsiteColby Brown's InstagramColbys Norway Photography WorkshopColbys Iceland Photography WorkshopThe Giving LensBrian Petersons book Understanding ExposureMy interview with Marc SilberMemorable Quotes:I felt that I know I w

#107 This week I talk about free shooting. The practice of shooting with no intention or expectation to build your skills and become a more creative photographer.  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.comSign 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!

#106 Today's guest is Jessica Whitaker, a New York City photographer, social media influencer, and founder of Build and Bloom, a free workshop and photography resource center for young photographers. Today she shares how she got her start, tips she has learned from her youtube videos, and why she started Build and Bloom. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Jessica got her start in PhotographyHow Jessica learned to poseWhy Jessica switched from Canon to NikonSome of the challenges Jessica faces when moving from the PNW to NYCSomething that surprises Jessica to read in the comments of her youtube videosJessicas experience with her first paid clientsThe different types of clients Jessica would work with in Seattle and New YorkHow Jessica makes her clients so comfortable How to deal with inner comparison Jessica's Tips for learning from the prosResources:Jessica's Youtube ChannelJessica's websiteBuild and Bloom Build and Bloom FB groupMemorable Quotes:Photography gear can be expensive, the e

#105 Today's guest will be a familiar voice to a lot of you. She's the host of the Family Photographer podcast. Another podcast focused less on the gear and technicals and more on the legacy and power of storytelling through the photos you take. In this interview, we talk about so much more than photography like the importance your photos have on your children and being self-aware enough to live the life you want to through photography. I'm excited to talk with Jenny Stein.  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Jenny got her start in photography earlyWhat was the hardest part about photography to learn for herHow starting to shoot in manual set Jenny up for successHow a daily photo project really pushed Jenny creatively How looking at your past photos can grow your skillsHow to take photos of kids that are not your ownHow to share your photos with your familyWhat advice Jenny would give to eager new photographersWhy taking your camera out for the first time at your child's birthday is a t

#104 Wade Steelman is a San Diego based commercial and real estate photographer with a focus on architecture.  In this interview, you'll learnHow Wade got his unconventional  start in photographyHow Wade chose his gearHow Wade stopped focusing on the technicals and more on creative compositionWhere Wade places his tripod to showcase the size of a roomSome of the technical tricks Wade uses in architecture that other genres of photography don'tSome clear signs of amateur architecture photographyThe hardest part about getting started with architecture photographyHow Wade would recommend a new photographer builds their portfolio. Why Wade recommends you save money on gearHow Wade handled an embarrassing mistake he made when shootingResources:Wade Steelman's WebsiteWade Steelman's InstagramScott Hargis Lighting for Real Estate PhotographyMemorable Quotes:I focus on what a viewer will see when they walk into the propertyIf you can produce great images with cheap gear you will be miles ahead of e

#103 Brian Rodgers Jr is the founder of Digital Art that Rocks. A company that creates visual assets like and Indiana Product Photography for companies. Watch just one of his slew of photoshop time-lapse on youtube and you will be blown away! Today I welcome Brian Rodgers Jr!In This Episode You'll Learn:How Brian's high school class prepared him for photography and graphic designWhy Brian walked away from what he thought was a dream jobWhat book gave Brian a heightened sense of creativityHow a $9 hardware store item taught Brian lightingThe importance of photoshop in product photographySome obvious signs of amateur product photographySome of the most important tools Brian uses in Photoshop and what you can do with themAn embarrassing moment Brian had while photographing architecture Why Brian loves to photograph watchesSome of the challenges of photographing small products and how Focus stacking helpsResources:Indiana Product Photography Brian Rodgers Jr WebsiteBrian's FStoppers Product Photogr

#102 Photography is a much more powerful tool than you can imagine. There are so many ways you can create community and do good for the world with your photography. If you want to make the world a better place, you can do so with your camera. I promise you. You can change someone's life with your photography. If someone asked you if you wanted to change someone's life, would you do it? Being able to do it with the tool in your hand that you know and love makes this a win win. Today I talk all about the community that photography naturally creates and the communities you can better through your camera. Resources:The Giving LensThe Heart ProjectThe Josephine Herrick Project  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.comSign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comCo

#101 Rob Andrews is a food and lifestyle photographer from San Diego. Today he talks about the art of making food look delicious, how to light it, important food styling tips, and how I can up my Instagram game!  In This Episode You'll Learn:How Rob got his start in photographyHow a mentor helped Rob jumpstart his careerHow Rob transitioned from photographing products to food What Food Styling isHow to find your cheeseburgers "good side"Simple tips to make your place look betterHow long it takes to photograph a cheeseburgerDoes Rob Instagram his foodHow to create a compelling image from a subject with no emotionHow much creative freedom Rob has in his food photographyA $2 piece of gear that Rob uses at almost every shootWhy lighting is so important when it comes to photographing foodResources:San Diego Food Photographer Rob Andrews WebsiteRob Andrews FacebookRob Andrews Instagram Robs Food Photography Course for beginnersMemorable Quotes:Sometimes Daylight and a window is all you need for great

#100 Callum Pinkney is a Toronto Wedding Photographer . Today he returns to share what he has been up to and how taking a 6-month road trip has improved his wedding photography In This Episode You'll Learn:Where Callum has been for the past year and a halfHow Callum got his start in photographyWhy story is so important to CallumWhat simple techniques you can use to take better photosHow to add more context to your wedding photosHow to not get burnt out createily Resources:Callums WebsiteCallums FacebookCallums Instagram  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.comSign 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

#99 Last week I got an email that really made me upset. It felt like I took 2 steps back with the momentum I've built with you the listeners of the podcast. A listener asked a question that was clearly a blatant misunderstanding of not only cameras but photography in general. The question was trying to get the camera to do all of the work for the photographer. A Camera is simply a tool that does what you tell it to. No matter the tool, even if you have the worlds best tool, if you don't have an understanding of how to use the tool it will all be for nothing. I share how your entry level camera is a great tool and how its fully capable of shooting a wedding if you know how to use the tool in your hand. I share the roadmap of how to get to the point where you can shoot a wedding on an entry level camera. It takes 2 things. Practice & Patience. That's it.   Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhoto

#98 Ryan Schembri is the youngest recipient of the Austrailian Institute of professional photography's "Master Photographer" award. He is a Canon ambassador, wedding and portrait photographer who has shot all around the world he is also an educator and advocates to fellow photographers to help them grow their skills and knowledge about the world of photographyIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Ryan got into the photography business so youngRyans first mentor and what he was taughtRyan's main goal for the day when he shows up to every weddingHow to build a relationship with your clientsWhy Ryan thinks wedding photography is the hardest form of photographyHow Ryan was taught to read light for 2 years before taking a photoHow to deal with less than ideal lighting conditionsWhat Ryan see new photographers missing out on and how it set him up for successHow to determine the most important story to tell of the wedding dayThe biggest shifts in wedding photography he has seen since watching the

#97 Today's guest is known around the world to many budding photographers for his constant thirst for photography education. An author, his last book "Advancing Your Photography: Secrets to Amazing Photos from the Masters" taught us how to take your photos past "point and shoot" his NEW book "The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos: 83 Composition Tools from the Masters" dives deeper into one of my favorite subjects Composition. You remember him when he came on the podcast back in interview 065, today I'm excited to welcome BACK Marc Silber!In This Episode You'll Learn:What composition isHow Marc defines compositionWhat Marc sees happening to most photographers over and overHow to learn the language of compositionMarcs favorite compositional toolsWhat to look for in your everyday world to add interest in your photographsThe power of pre visualizationWhere to get started using compositionHow to use composition for portraitsHow lighting can affect/create compositionWh

#96 Ryan Brenizer is an NYC Wedding Photographer with a long list of credentials. Starting out as a newspaper editor who was given a camera he eventually grew and worked his way into weddings where he focuses on standing out and telling the best story possible. Probably most known to other photographers for his Brenizer Method of shooting today we talk about creativity, style, and lighting. In This Episode You'll Learn:How many weddings Ryan Brenizer shoots in a yearHow Ryan shot 5 weddings in a rowHow Ryan Brenizer got his start in photographyHow Ryan and his wife has joined forces to create a photography business they loveWhat is the Brenizer MethodHow Ryan Brenizer developed the Brenizer methodWhy is it so important to develop a photography styleWhy shooting manual might not be the most important skill for beginners to learnHow Experimenting in your photography will push you forwardWhy Ryan Brenizer envies new photographersWhere Ryan finds inspirationWhat piece of information Ryan Brenizer thinks begi

#95 Jerry Ghionis is one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world, WPPI Grand Master, Inventor of several photography lighting tools, Nikon ambassador, Educator, Author, and Philanthropist, I am incredibly grateful to be talking to Jerry GhionisIn This Episode You'll Learn:Why Jerry dropped out of formal photography educationJerry's 7 Do or Die photos to shoot after the wedding ceremonyThe simple mindset shift Jerry made to push himself to create better imagesThe problem Jerry sees with the incoming generation of wedding photographersHow to get started with and understand lightingHow to photograph the Taj MahalJerry teaches some advanced posing methodsWhy Jerry started teaching photography to othersThe importance of honing in your styleWhy Photography competitions are so important for your growthResources:Jerry Ghionis Wedding Photography WebsiteJerry's Photography Training SiteSign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beg