GFWilliams is an automotive photographer from Great Britain. He has been ranked as one of the top supercar automotive photographers to follow online, take one look at his work and it’s clear to see why. In This Episode You'll Learn: How George got his start in photography The hardest part about photography to learn The job description of an automotive photographer How to create a story in your image when your subject has no face How much planning is involved in an automotive shoot The importance...
Jul 15, 2019•57 min
Emily Brunner is a Performance dance photographer from Philadelphia PA who says She loves dance photography because of the way it allows us to see the movement, the lines, and the power in a way that we cant with our own eyes. Today she talks about the 1 trait you need to master to be great at dance photography. In This Episode You'll Learn: When Emily got her first camera How she started shooting dance even though she didn’t dance when she was younger What goes into creating dance photography T...
Jul 08, 2019•56 min
Kevin Mullins is a London Documentary wedding photographer in the truest form. Kevin has an incredible ability to capture rich stories in a single frame with next to no interaction. Today we clear up some misconceptions about what it means to be a documentary wedding photographer and some of the challenges he has to face. In This Episode You'll Learn: How an article in a magazine convinced Kevin to leave his IT job to start shooting weddings Documentary wedding photographers that inspired Kevin ...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr
Now more than ever it is hard to stand out as a photographer. Anyone can create amazing photos with the phone in their pocket. So how to you stand out and become the photographer you are meant to be? Know that gear does not matter. Like I said earlier incredible photos can be taken with a telephone. You need to have an understanding of the most basic elements in photography before you can move on and start your journey to stand out. Learn about my mini course “Conquer Your Camera” here https://l...
Jun 24, 2019•43 min
Jessica Rae is a Vancouver boudoir photographer. Take one look at her website and you will see she has an incredible ability to create soul and tell a powerful story through the images she takes. Today we chat about how shes and creates such beautiful images. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Jessica got started in photography Challenges she faced when learning photography Jessicas main source of photography education How Jessica got into Boudoir Photography What Boudoir photography is How to ge...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Steve Brokaw is an Indianapolis Fashion Photographer with more than a decade of experience. Today he breaks down the different types of fashion photography and how to break into the business when just getting started. In This Episode You'll Learn: What drives Steve to shoot fashion Why fashion photography is not always about hard lines and angry looking models The different types of fashion photography The job description of a fashion photographer How many people are involved in a fashion shoot ...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Todays guest is Michael Sasser. Southern Californias premier boudoir photographer. As you might have guessed he is also a male. Today I'm excited to talk about how he built an incredibly strong boudoir brand while facing the challenged of being a male in a predominantly female industry! In This Episode You'll Learn: When Michael got started in photography Some challenges Michael faced learning photography Why Michael got into boudoir What is the goal of a successful boudoir shoot The challenges ...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Todays guest is Sara Blanco, a family lifestyle photographer in San Antonio, TX using natural light to capture those little moments that mean everything to you. Her website says "I wake up every day excited to meet new people and create images they will carry for the rest of their lives." Today I am excited to talk about creating more personal family photography! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Sara got her start in Photography despite not being drawn to it from an early age How Sara learned p...
May 27, 2019•58 min
Today I take on your photography questions! Earlier this week I went live in the Beginner Photography Podcast facebook group where I answer group questions! In This Episode You'll Learn: How to get from where you are, to where you want to be in photography How to get Lightroom Presets Do you really need a full frame camera to be competitive Are there any lightroom competitors that don’t have a monthly fee Weather it’s better to use your cameras viewfinder or LCD screen How to get started shootin...
May 20, 2019•48 min
A lot of you are taking snapshots, thinking they are photographs. Today we are going to break down the difference between them and I’ll share some actionable tips on how you can take less snapshots, and more photographs. Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide! https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Connect 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/q...
May 13, 2019•32 min
The sad truth is, a camera is just a computer that does not know what it’s photographing or how you want to photography a scene. So when left in Auto mode a camera will just make average decisions and will strip you of all creative intention. I willing to bet you did not invest in a camera to just take average photos that do not stand out. I am guessing you want to take photos that are both unique and valuable to you and the viewer. So today I share what you can’t do in Auto mode to help give yo...
May 06, 2019•34 min
Over the past 3 years of hosting the beginner photography podcast, I have not only had the chance to talk to some of the worlds best photographers but also talk to countless listeners. Almost immediately I started getting emails, questions. Then I started the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group 2 years ago and the number of questions of new photographers has exploded. In that time I have come to see the 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make. Today I share them with you and share how to avoid...
Apr 29, 2019•35 min
Jeff Brown was a photographer in the Royal Navy for 10 years before setting out on his own to start 5 successful photography business. Today Im excited to talk about some of the challenges he faced as a photographer in the service and how it prepared him in becoming a professional photographer. Jeff is the author of the book The Photographers Missing Link-ed In helping photographers make connections and book gigs through linked in. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Jeff got his start in photogra...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Roie Galitz is an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer who's life mission is to shoot photos that speak for those who can not speak for themselves. Having shot endangered animals on all 7 continents, Im so excited to talk about how we can make a difference in the world with our cameras. In This Episode You'll Learn: What is the job description of a Wildlife and Conservation Photographer How Roie love of photography lead him to nature Why Roie says learning the technical side of p...
Apr 15, 2019•56 min
This week I share a story of what happened this week in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group of when Kimberly shared what happened when she asked a friend and fellow photography educator for some feedback on her work and got a less than favorable response. Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide! https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Connect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answer...
Apr 08, 2019•31 min
Todays guest is Mark Hemmings. A professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different continents. Today I’m excited to chat and find out how we can take better photos of our own travels! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Mark got his unconventional start in photography When Marks love of photography and travel merged How to best prepare your camera gear for a trip you are excited for How to avoid taking boring travel photos How much gear you s...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Co Hodges is the founder and one of the lead educators at the unraveled academy. A photography school and community that nurtures you as an artist. Today we are talking about building an engaged instagram following! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Co got into photography Why Co started using Instagram late What made Co fall in love with instagram What Co attributes her success on instagram to, and how you can too What kind of photos we should be uploading Why instagram captions dont have to be...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the international association of professional birth photographers and personally, her work has been recognized by national geographic. In this interview, we talk about shooting professionally and personally. In This Episode You'll Learn: What drew Ashley into photography The difficulties she faced when learning to use a camera How she got 2 of her photos chosen...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr
What if I told you, your camera is a waste of money, and spending more money on a better camera will never make you a better photographer? Well it is all true and today I’m going to prove it to you. Let’s talk about your camera, your baby. The thing that will unlock doors for you. Lets you explore your creativity, bring smiles to the faces of so many. The thing you treat like a baby. So precious you must protect it. Yet at the same time... you want to get rid of it. You would throw your camera a...
Mar 04, 2019•12 min
Andy Mumford is a landscape photographer based in Lisbon Portugal. He is also an author, and posts his adventures on his youtube channel where he shares extremely helpful tips to becoming a better landscape photographer. He is also the latest in an ever growing list of Fuji Ambassadors to join the podcast. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Andy got started in photography The most difficult element of photography for Andy to learn What Andy looks for technically in a great landscape photo How And...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Todays guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his full time job as photography had replaced his income. Today I'm excited to talk about how Nick did it so quick! In This Episode You'll Learn: When was the first time Nick picked up a camera How Nick booked his wedding How Nick handled shooting 40 weddings a year with his full time job The hardest part of photography for Nick to learn A common misconcep...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Todays guest is Rachel Brenke, a licensed attorney in Virginia and Texas focusing on small business law including contracts, business formation and intellectual property such as copyright and trademarks. She is also the face behind The Law Tog which is the only dedicated legal resource for photographers. I can not wait to get into todays interview With Rachel Brenke In This Episode You'll Learn: How Rachel got started with Law and photography What is a photography contract Where to get a free po...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Dealing with imposters syndrome is no joke. It can hold you back for years. But how do you know if you are dealing with Imposter syndrome or just a case of beginners nerves? In todays episode you will find out! Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide! https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Connect 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 you...
Feb 04, 2019•33 min
Today's guest is Valerie Jardin. World Renowned Street photographer with more than 20 years of experience. A born artist, her bio says "while other kids had posters of rockstars on their walls, I had framed photos from my favorite photographers" She is also the host of the popular "Hit The Streets" Podcast, Today I'm excited to find out what those 20 years have taught her about shooting the streets. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Valerie got her start in Street photography Why Street photogra...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Todays return guest is Corey Potter. The Best SEO Specialist for Photographers. Focusing on helping photographers understand search engine optimization and proving an incredible amount of help Corey is here to day to talk about mistakes photographer make when blogging and expert SEO tips for your photography website. In This Episode You'll Learn: Which photography website builder to use and why Why have a photography website Why blogging is so important What to blog if you don’t have any recent ...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Todays Guest is Alison Winterroth. A Tampa Florida newborn, maternity, and family photographer . She’s a self-proclaimed Baby Whisperer who loves to photograph the newest and tiniest human to help preserve the hectic time of life having a child is. Today I'm excited to talk to her about getting started working with newborns! In This Episode You'll Learn: The hardest aspect of photography for Alison to learn What the job description of a newborn photographer is Why Newborn photography is importan...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Todays guest is Chris Mar-quart. A photographer, author, and host of the Future of photography podcast . What better time to talk about the future of photography than the start of a new year? In This Episode You'll Learn: A brief history of photography Why we humans cant be happy with the camera technology we have today What misconceptions people think about the future of photography What specifications would be in the perfect camera for Chris Marquardt The worst thing Chris hears being taught t...
Jan 07, 2019•57 min
For all of December I like to do these personal episode where I talk about things I learned throughout the year or things I think could help you in the new year and as usual I had a blast. But this is the last episode of 2018 so next week we will be back to our regularly scheduled interviews. Which I’m sure is welcome news to those sick of listening to my voice. The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the past year and look to the future. Last year I made a list of 5 way to jump star...
Dec 31, 2018•40 min
The overarching theme this month is obviously winter. The extra time we have from not shooting out in 4 feet of snow. Now maybe you are out shooting in 4ft of snow. That’s awesome and you’re stronger than me for sure. But if you’re not shooting in 4ft of snow (like me) I don’t want you to get lazy or think that you cant do anything photography related for a whole season. If you have been listening for the past 2 weeks you will know that winter is an opportunity. And I want to help you take advan...
Dec 24, 2018•34 min
I'm looking out my window right now and its snowing. It’s 27degrees. This isn’t prime time for weddings. The winter months offer a lot more time freedom for wedding photographers than the warm summer months. These winter months although you may not be shooting as much as you were when you could walk out the front door with your camera at a moments notice, can still prove to be a time of growth for the next year. I honestly love this time of year as a photographer. Too many times you go out to sh...
Dec 17, 2018•22 min
