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 year How Ryan shot 5 weddings in a r...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 4 min
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 Ghionis In This Episode You'll Learn: Why Jerry dropped out of formal photography education Jerry's 7 Do or Die photos to shoot after the wedding ceremony The simple mindset shift Jerry made to push himself to create better images The problem Jerry sees with ...
Apr 16, 2018•54 min
Standing out as a photographer is the best way to differentiate yourself from your competition but standing out can be difficult. How do you stand out? What can you do to stand out? Can I just pick something right now? Standing out with your photography is the best way to separate yourself from your competition. There are a lot of ways to stand out as a photographer and today I talk about how you can find your unique thing that makes you stand out. Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcas...
Apr 10, 2018•35 min
Meg and Josh Souder are the Nashville Wedding and Engagement Photographers behind Love Is A Big Deal. They are also the creators of the Unposed Field Guide. A collection of prompts for photographers to get their couples or families comfortable in front of the camera quickly. In this interview you'll learn: How Meg and Josh fell into photography Whats more important than megapixels when it comes to photographing your couples How Meg and Josh learned to not pose and focus on the experience How com...
Apr 02, 2018•53 min
Kat Carney is an outdoor adventure photographer working with brands like British Airways, REI, and Powerbar. Today she talks about how she got her start in photography and transitioned into adventure photography and how you can too! In today's episode you'll learn: All about Kat's home on wheels, Hooper How Kat first got interested in Photography How Instagram helped launched Kat's career The importance of networking and making connections The one thing more important than your photography to bo...
Mar 26, 2018•45 min
Today's guest is photography business coach, Bernie Griffiths. Coming from a working class family in England, Bernie Griffiths has owned a wedding and portrait business for over 40 years. While he still photographs weddings and portraits his passion is now teaching and consulting with photographers, to help them fast-track their businesses. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Bernie got his start in photography How much Bernis bought a photography studio for What Bernie learned as the head photogr...
Mar 19, 2018•46 min
Today's guest is Courtney Slaznik. An ex-teacher who turned photographer who now runs the popular photography blog Click it up a Notch which Huffington post named one of the top 5 blogs for momtographers. In Todays Interview You Will Learn: The moment Courtney decided to pursue photography How breaking her first camera was the catalyst to growing her skills What mistakes Courtney sees new photographers making most Courtney's views on breaking the rules in photography The unconventional way Court...
Mar 12, 2018•47 min
In this episode, I tackle the topic of Anticipation in your photography. Anticipation has several meanings in photography. You can anticipate a moment or anticipate the results of a new camera technique. In This Episode You'll Learn: What anticipation is in terms of photography What anticipation looks like at different levels of growth from beginners to intermediate Why anticipation should never end What I anticipate as a professional photographer The difference between excitement and anticipati...
Mar 05, 2018•31 min
Ryan Welch is a South Wales Wedding Photographer who started shooting weddings at 16 years old. He has grown his career exponentially since then and has gone off to start Freedom Edits. A photo outsourcing company that lets you regain time back into your life. Today he shares tips on how he dealt with being so young getting started, how he grew his business, and why he started a new business that gives time freedom back to photographers. In This Interview You'll Learn: How Ryan got started shoot...
Feb 26, 2018•46 min
Kerstin Pressler is a fine arts artist, creative business coach , and host of The Sparkling Creatives Podcast from Germany living the creative's dream. Today she's here to chat with us about the myth of the starving artist. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why knowing your camera settings is not enough How being a creative is so rewarding How to take inventory of what you have and what you need Why a business coach for creatives focuses on to help you grow What an abundant lifestyle is How you can ...
Feb 19, 2018•39 min
Today's guest is Allie Siarto. A wedding and lifestyle photographer from East Lansing Michigan. She is also the host of the Photo Field Notes Podcast where she focuses on business growth by interviewing other successful photographers. Allie shares some great tips on how to deliver an experiences that will blow your clients away! In this episode you'll learn: How Allie left her corporate job to pursue photography What Allie learned while working at a big ad agency How Allie booked her first weddi...
Feb 12, 2018•58 min
Jordan Younce is a Real Estate photography out of North Carolina and host of the Road to Full Time Podcast. Today he shares so much on the world of Real Estate photography, how to get started, how to make money, and what to shoot. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Jordan got into Real Estate photography The passion Jordan finds in Real Estate photography What Jordan looks for when he shows up to a new house to photograph Where Jordan Learned Real Estate Photography How Jordan used the internet ...
Feb 05, 2018•57 min
Matthew Jordan Smith is a Celebrity, Fashion, and Beauty photographer with over 30 years of experience. Photographing everyone from Hallie Berry, Mandy Moore, Tyra Banks, Samuel l Jackson, Oprah, and my personal favorite, Jeff Goldblum, it goes without saying that he is a master at his craft. And luckily for you, he is also an author and educator. Today I'm incredibly lucky to be talking to Matthew Jordan Smith! In Today's Interview You'll Learn: How Matthew got his start in photography How Matt...
Jan 29, 2018•45 min
Michael Bollino is a pacific northwest landscape photographer with over 20 years of experience. Michael has found a way to marry his desire for adventure and love of photography into a rewarding practice. In This Interview You'll Learn: Where Michaels love of photography came from The surprising way Michael learned landscape photography before the days of Google Michaels mindset when he switched from film to digital How Michaels experience shooting film has made him a better digital photographer...
Jan 22, 2018•52 min
Todays Guest is Mark Gee. A New Zealand astrophotographer whos work second to none. In 2013 he won the prestigious AstroPhotographer of the year award, His work is so good that NASA has shared it! In This Interview You'll Learn: The type of astrophotography Mark shoots The challenges of astrophotography Simple mistakes Mark sees new astrophotographers make What settings Mark uses as a base to start shooting the stars Why New Zealand is so great for astrophotography What you need to look for in a...
Jan 15, 2018•40 min
Welcome to the new year! If you are here, there is a good chance that you may have got a new camera for the holidays and you want help to master this new tool in your hands so you can start taking better photos today. Before we get started I want you to put your camera in manual mode. It single will unlock the true potential of your camera. That green box mode will do nothing but hold you back! If you want to learn more about shooting manual, scroll to the bottom of this post and sign up for our...
Jan 01, 2018•33 min
In today's episode, I talk about the growth of the Beginner Photography Podcast in 2017. I talk about the plans I made for last year, whether or not I kept them, and why. I also talk about the challenges I faced and what I plan to do about them in the upcoming year. 1: Share Your Photos I can't tell you how bad I wish I had shared more of my photos when I first started out. But there simply was not an easy way to do it like there is now. Take advantage of this great time to be alive and share yo...
Dec 25, 2017•43 min
This is a massive episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast. I have gone back and looked at all of my interviews in 2017 to compile a list of my biggest takeaways from our great guest photographers. From learning great shooting techniques to business advice to life lessons this, The Beginner Photography Podcast has taught me so much, I want to share it with you! 1: There is Room For All of Us! New photographers tend to think their market is always so saturated and that it is impossible to make...
Dec 18, 2017•42 min
In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield Talks about the value leaned from working with beginner photographers. I share the joy and excitement I get working with brides in my wedding photography and the pleasure I get helping beginner photographers learn and grow their skills and abilities. Being a podcast host to you photographers has been such a pleasure and has taught me sooo much about my own self and photography! Today I want to...
Dec 11, 2017•34 min
Ben Hartley is a Columbus Wedding Photographer who co-owns a six-figure wedding photography studio, runs a popular photography podcast, and is a prominent speaker at multiple photography conventions. Today he comes on the podcast to share some of his best tips to not only start a photography studio but how and why you should focus on serving your clients first. In Todays Interview You'll Learn: Where Ben's Creativity Came from How to decided when to open up a photography studio How Ben got his s...
Nov 27, 2017•48 min
In this episode, Indianapolis Wedding Photographer Raymond Hatfield talks about failing as a photographer. Since the explosion of digital photography, the amount of photographers has skyrocketed. It can be difficult to gain traction and notoriety. What can be more frustrating is when there are a half-dozen other photographers who give twice as much for half the cost (Double Frustrating if their work is sub-par!). But there is good news. You're going to fail. How is that good news? Well if you go...
Nov 20, 2017•30 min
Brian Leahy is an LA-based luxury destinaion wedding photographer who despite living in one of the most saturated markets for wedding photographers thrives and commands a higher starting price than most photographers top package. Today we talk about how to stand out amongst the competition and how to set yourself apart! In This Episode You'll Learn: What Brian shoots How Brian got into destination wedding photography How Brian is able to get clients with luxury weddings What Brian does to stand ...
Nov 13, 2017•55 min
In the age of youtube and google where we can find all the information we could ever possibly want in just seconds, why would we want a mentor? Today we talk about the value of a mentor what they mean to you and your growth and how its better than just searching for photography tutorials for beginners. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why top level CEOs have mentors but beginners don't How important a mentor is for photographers Why an apprenticeship is a lost art Matt's personal experience with a ...
Nov 06, 2017•49 min
Kyle Shultz ran a successful photography studio shooting upwards of 40+ weddings and hundreds of portrait sessions a year before giving it all up and starting an online educational site called ShultzPhotoSchool where he focuses on teaching parents how they can take better photos of their kids! In this episode you'll learn: How Kyle got his start in photography How Kyle went from buying a camera to take photos while on his bike rides to booking weddings Why Kyle wanted to shoot less weddings How ...
Oct 30, 2017•58 min
Brooke Mendenhall is a relatively new to the photography business who has gone from begging clients for a modest $75 for a session to now charging 10x that and keeping her calendar booked all while living in a small town. Today she shares some of her best tips to grow as well as how to get into the right mindset to make money. In this weeks episode you'll learn: How Brooke got into photography How Brooke went from making pennys to being fully booked and opening a studio in just 2 years Why you s...
Oct 23, 2017•39 min
In This Episode You'll Learn: Why shooting for free isn't killing the industry How Matt build his career by shooting for free How shooting for free can make you more money How to use your free shoots to build your portfolio The exact strategy you can use to book more shoots by shooting for free The importance of blogging as a photographer How to book more photo shoots quick Why craigslist isn't the best place for photographers How shooting 1 free wedding got Matt 50 Inqueries and how you can do ...
Oct 02, 2017•43 min
Nick Page is a Landscape photographer who got his start in photography later than most after he found him self with too much free time when an accident left him bed ridden. Since then he has quickly become one of the top landscape photographers around and has just launched his own podcast "The Landscape Photography Podcast" which can be found in your favorite podcast player. In this episode you'll learn: How a horrible accident gave Nick his start in photography How Nicks start in videography go...
Sep 18, 2017•47 min
Ana Brandt is a world renowned celebrity maternity and newborn photographer, an educator, fashion designer, super mom and incredible entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience. Today she talks about her journey into photography. How she got started photographing newborns and maternity photos and what she attributes her success to and what you need to know about photographing clients. Today you’ll learn: How Ana got started in photography What Ana went to school for and how it pushed her to ...
Sep 11, 2017•46 min
In this episode of the podcast Destination Wedding Photographer Matt Druin and I talk about where we wasted our money on gear when we started out, where we wish we would have invested our money, and tips that will help you buy right so you dont have to buy twice! Consider becoming a patron of the show on Patreon and you'll get exclusives and tutorials that no one else gets! https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Re...
Sep 04, 2017•49 min
Phillip and Eileen Blume are Wedding Photographers from just outside of Athens Ga who have figured out how to use their craft to change the world. Having been in the industry for the past 10 years they have no only proven that they are incredibly talented at shooting but running a business as well. They have sculpted their wedding photography business to fit their lives perfectly. From the way they raise their children, to the clients they want to work with, to the bigger picture of living a ful...
Aug 28, 2017•49 min
