The Beginner Photography Podcast

The Beginner Photography Podcast is a free weekly podcast hosted by professional photographer Raymond Hatfield who interviews world class photographers of all genres who share what they wish they knew when they got started so you can grow your creative photography skills faster! The podcast is brought to you by CloudSpot.io, the client gallery system that is always #EmpoweringPhotographers

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005: Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt1 Aperture

This is the first part of 4 episodes where we discuss the exposure triangle. Specifically in this episode the concept of aperture which is a hole in the lens through which light travels. They compare the concept to the human eye, explaining how the pupil expands and contracts based on the amount of light available. The Big Ideas with Time stamps 00:04:41 Control light with aperture. 00:07:01 Limit light to control depth. 00:13:01 Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO. 00:20:06 No perfect exposure, use su...

Jan 21, 2016•41 min

004: Why lenses are so expensive and why you don't need them

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 Zo...

Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 4 min

003: Why gear isnt as important as you may think

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.com The 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...

Jan 18, 2016•56 min

002: Start Shooting Manual Today to Bring Your Photography to the Next Level

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 Podcast Raymond 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, feed...

Jan 18, 2016•48 min

001: The First Episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast

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://beg...

Jan 17, 2016•59 min

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