Season 3, Episode 39: Having A Portfolio. Just like we talked about the importance of having a website in Episode 34, a portfolio is just as important. There's so many ways to have a portfolio and today Renee and I are going to talk about some of those ways. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 39
In this episode, Dawn and Renee take a glance back and talk about all the episodes in the Season 2. We will be ending Season 2 with this episode. Although we will not be recording, we will still be going on adventures and communicating it on our Instagram Page, Photography_adventures_podcast. You are welcome to contact us there. Season 3 will begin again on our podcast anniversary in May, 2022. Thank you so much for listening and you will hear from us in the spring. Ya'll come back now!
Oct 14, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Season 2, Episode 37: "Make Yourself A Better Photographer". Photographer's should strive everyday to make themselves a better photographer. Nobody can do that but us. Just like a golfer or a tennis player, you have your manager but when the game starts there's nothing they can do but be the cheerleader on the sidelines. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.co...
Oct 05, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Season 2, Episode 36-A "A Do-Over" Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shoot in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...and that is where the trouble begins. ***The first EP36 was a failure on my part; I do apologize.*** Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com ...
Oct 03, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shooting, in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...
Sep 30, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 36
One Saturday my family and I decided to take a ride around the local area just to get out of the house and sightsee. As we crossed over Potomac River, I remembered a peaceful spot down by the riverside where I used to frequent. I made a mental note of it because Dawn and I are always looking for places to photograph. In this episode Dawn and I will be talking about this hidden gem…what we saw, how we felt and some of our experiences that happened that day.
Sep 16, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Do you know that Photography Websites are STILL just as important today as the rest of social media? Today, we're going to talk about the importance of websites and how each photographer should have at least one.
Sep 02, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
No matter what area of photography you do, whether it is landscapes, product, portrait, etc, have you ever stopped and thought about shooting what is directly around you? In today’s podcast, Dawn and I are going to discuss what we found in my backyard. She challenged us to find 10 things in my yard, photograph them, and discuss them with you all. Once you listen to what we found may you can try this for yourself.
Aug 12, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Season 2, Episode 32: Blackwater Falls, WV: In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about their trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia. You will hear stories about what they saw, how they chose to photograph the falls, and what they learned during this trip. Sit back, relax, learn, and laugh along with them as tell of their experiences during their latest Photography Adventure. Dawn - Website: www.dawndhester.com; Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com Instagram: @dawndhes...
Jul 29, 2021•27 min
Season 2, Episode 31: Your Photography Bubble". In this Episode Renee & I talk about photography bubble or as some would say your photography community. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional photography, photographers need someone to "shoot the breeze with". Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
Jul 14, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Season 2, Episode 30 Types of Photography You Won't Do. This episode Renee and I talk about the types of photography we won't do. If you like to share your types of photography please send us a message. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
Jul 01, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Season 2, Episode 29: How To Add WOW Into Your Old Photographs. In this episode we talk about how to go back to old photographs and add WOW to them. Sometimes we want to just throw them away...but not too fast. Listen to some of the ways we would give them a second or third chance. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
Jun 18, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Season 2, Episode 28: Hilltop Hotel, Harper's Ferry WV. In this episode Renee and I talk about Hilltop Hotel, a hotel that if you knew of Harper's Ferry, you knew about the Hilltop Hotel. After all the years of deterioration, the hotel is finally coming down. Not only talking about the hotel but also how each of us documenting this historical (in our eyes) landscape. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishin...
Jun 03, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Season 2, Episode 27: Bunker Hill, WV. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventures together at Giles Mill and Morgan Morgan Cabin; both located in Bunker Hill, West Virginia. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
May 20, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Season 1, Episode 26: Photography Books. In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about what type of photography book(s) they would create. Also they discuss the many ways of getting your book published from the old traditional way of having a Literary Agent or creating a Zine. Listed below is the information of an author and a photography article. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Season 1, Episode 25 "An Unexpected Photoshoot. Have you ever had a photoshoot that had your mind all over the map? In this episode, Renee and I talk about one of those unexpected photoshoots and how we handled the entire shoot. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
Mar 31, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Season 1, Episode 24 Photography Books and Magazines of Interest. In this episode we discussed photography books of interest as well as photography magazines. Below are the list of we discussed...and also an upcoming Exhibit: 1. Unseen - Unpublished Black History From The New York Times Photo Archives By Darcy Eveleigh, Dana Canedy, Damien Cave, and Rachel L. Swarms 2. Fashion & Lifesyle Photography By Dixie Dixon 3. Black - A Celebration of a Culture By Deborah Willis 4. Light, Gesture &...
Mar 18, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Season 1, Episode 23 "Different Adventures, Different Themes 2. This episode, Renee and I discuss our latest, different adventures with our photography. Renee talks about her in-home portrait shoot and STILL dealing with COVID; Dawn talks about some new camera gear she purchased. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto...
Mar 03, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Season 1, Episode 22: Staying Inspired, Keeping Motivated. This episode Renee and I talk about even before COVID-19 when we got into slumps (or where they slumps?), how did we get out of them. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Feb 18, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Season 1, Episode 22: Downtown Shepherdstown WV At Night. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventure, photographing downtown Shepherdstown WV in the middle of winter.... in the cold winter. Did they survive? Listen as they talk about their adventure. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Feb 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Season 1, Episode 20: Reflections 2020. Renee and I discuss and reflect back on the year 2020. Shaun Wilson, owner of Wilsons Graphics : www.shaun-wilson.com Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Jan 20, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Season 1, Episode 19: Burwell Morgan Mill & Shiloh Baptist Church. This Episode, Renee and I visited Burwell Morgan Mill and Shiloh Baptist Church. We discuss our thoughts about each and of course how we photographed it historical buildings. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Dec 29, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18: Sunrise At North Fork Shenandoah River. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventure photographing North Fork Shenandoah River at sunrise. Listen as we talk about our gear and how we approached the entire shoot. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Dec 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: Flying Circus Air Show. The Flying Circus Air Show is a weekend full of hot air balloons and old two-seater airplanes located in Bealeton, VA.Weather permitting the hot air balloons launch in early morning and afternoon. Both the balloons and planes give out rides throughout the day. This is a day to play for kids as well as adults. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Dec 09, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Season 1, Episode 16: Data Storage Podcast. In this Episode, Renee and I discuss how we save EVERYTHING (especially our photographs) to different storage places - at home and in the cloud. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Nov 25, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Season 1, Episode 15 - OUR WORKFLOW WITH PHOTOGRAPHY Your workflow matters. We all have things that we do whether it’s during taking photographs, editing our work, or just cleaning our photography gear. Or maybe the biggest question is “have you ever noticed the things you do or is it just molded into what you do and you don’t think about it?” Listen to Renee and Dawn as they talk about their workflow; maybe it may help you if you’re still trying to get into rhythm. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmai...
Nov 11, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventures with different themes. Dawn talks about photographing an event for a book promo while Renee discusses photographing a new born. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Oct 28, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Season 1, Episode 13 - DREAM SHOOT Imagine having a Dream Shoot of a life time. Renee and I talk about what would be our Dream Shoot, how we would handle it from A-Z. Do you have a Dream Shoot? Reach out to us and let us know what yours would be. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Oct 14, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
BIG BUG ADVENTURE. On this photography adventure, Renee & I went to The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley , located in Winchester VA to see David Rogers Big Bugs . What made this adventure so special is that we invited another photographer - an eight year old. What a day it was!! For more information about The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley check out there website: https://www.themsv.org . Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; htt...
Sep 30, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11 - DIFFERENT ADVENTURES, DIFFERENT THEMES. Renee and I both had two different photography adventures. In this episode we discussed our shootings and how those adventures went. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com...
Sep 16, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
