Sean Brown is a Senior portrait photographer in Portland Or who left the "Safe" Pre-med path to pursue photography. Today Im excited to learn about what made Sean make the switch and the difficulties faced by learning the new technical path of photography. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why Sean transitioned from Per-Med to photography What was the hardest part of photography to understand for Sean and how he overcame it How Sean achieved what he wanted to early on with entry-level gear How to be...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Last month I traveled to Nashville TN to attend the Imaging USA conference put on by the PPA . I was there for 4 days and meet some of the most amazing people including some past guests of the show, and new friends. I asked each photographer the same 5 questions to get their take on the industry and how to stand out past your photos. Resources: Vanessa Joy’s Website Vanessa Joy’s Off-Camera Flash Book Bernie Griffiths Website Phillip and Eileen Blume Atlanta Headshot Photographer Eric Bern Canda...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Today’s guest is Rob Tannenbaum a New York City Headshot and Corporate Event Photographer . A master photographer with more than 15 years of professional shooting experience, today we are going to talk about the world of headshot photography and how you can get started In This Episode You'll Learn: How Rob got his start in Photography How studying for his Masters in Communication helped Rob become the photographer he is today Where Rob struggled most to learn photography and how he overcame it W...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Hope Taylor is a Charleston SC senior portrait photographer who has build quite a following with her signature look and client experience. Today I’m looking forward to talking about client experience, posing and attracting clients! In This Episode You'll Learn: What is Senior Photography How hope got into photographing seniors What Hope struggled with most behind the camera Posing tips to help self-conscious teens feel comfortable and confident How to manage your fall schedule when everyone want...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Martin Moore is a commercial product photographer for KOSS Headphones from Milwaukee Wisconsin who after 20 years as a mechanic left his job to become a full-time staff photographer. Today we’re going to chat about leaving your job and following your passion. In This Episode You'll Learn: The unconventional start Martin got in photography What it was about photography that got Martin so excited while working as a mechanic Where Martin learned photography How Martin booked and shot his first wedd...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min
To be a photographer is to grow. Photography is as much a technical skill as it is a creative escape yet we fall hard in the trap of how much gear matters and how important certain aspects of photography are that we get lost and have a hard time finding out own path which leads to losing the creativity. Today I break down the 3 biggest lessons you need to learn in 2020 to grow as a photographer. Lesson 1: The Gear Does Not Matter When building the fundamentals it does not matter if you use a $25...
Jan 07, 2020•29 min
2019 has been a fantastic year for the podcast. I learned a lot about photography through the interviews I had with photographers, and so did you! I took the top 10 most downloaded podcast interviews of 2019 and reached out to you the listeners for your biggest takeaways and shared them here in this 2019 wrap up episode. The top 10 most downloaded interviews of 2019, in numerical order, are Valerie Jardin Nick Church Andy Mumford Mark Hemmings Sara Blanco Marc Silber Chris Owens Dan Milnor Dave ...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Congratulations on your new camera! You are about to embark on a long and fulfilling journey into the world of photography. You are full of hopes and momentum to start taking great photos and I am here to help you get there. But with all the buttons and dials on your camera, you may be feeling overwhelmed. So today I’m going to help you get started with your new camera! It all comes down to just 3 settings that will control every image you take. ISO Aperture and Shutter Speed. Today I break down...
Dec 23, 2019•25 min
Setting goals can be a difficult task. Well, setting goals isn’t difficult but setting goals that stick is a difficult task. We know this because 83% of new years resolutions are broken by February. Therefore the problem to solve is how to set BETTER goals. Today I share my 9 steps process for setting photography goals that stick. Step 1: Realize you need to make a change You can only make change when you WANT to change. Step 2: Figure out WHERE you need to make a change Ask yourself “What feels...
Dec 16, 2019•48 min
Today is the state of the podcast address. I share how the podcast grew in 2019 and some of the biggest takeaways for new photographers. 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 your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!...
Dec 09, 2019•17 min
Throughout all of 2019 I ended every episode with a reminder to focus on yourself. A Reminder that we are all artists and in a world of youtube videos telling what camera gear to buy, blogs showing exactly where our lights should be places, and facebook posts telling us why we are doing it all wrong, that sometimes we need to step back and do what WE want to do. Explore what we want to explore. Today I chat with 3 members of the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group who I personally saw su...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Chris Orwig is a Portrait photographer from sunny southern California. He is known for his ability to create portraits that are truly authentic and captivating. Today I’m excited to dive in and find out more about the process of capturing the human essence in a single frame. In This Episode You'll Learn: How a car accident got Chris into photography The hardest part of photography and the technical side for Chris to learn What a portrait photographer does How to get great portraits What is the g...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Dima Sytnik is the Cheif Technical officer of Skylum , the company behind the photo editing software Luminar. With their newest release Luminar 4 they promise to save you time when editing by using AI to assist in the most mundane parts of the editing process. Click Here To Learn How AI Can Speed Up Your Editing Workflow and Order Now! Use Code “BPP” for $10 OFF Your Order of Luminar 4! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Skylum got started in photography How AI can speed up our editing The privac...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr
Misha Wynn is a luxury wedding photographer from Dallas Texas who today talks about how to be the best second shooter you can be! In This Episode You'll Learn: What is a second shooter in photography Why become a second shooter The roll a second shooter plays with the main photographer The biggest challenges finding a second shooter Do second photographers edit their own photos The difference between a good second shooter and a great second shooter A misconception people have about being a secon...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr
A business model is a conceptual structure that supports the viability of a product or company and explains how the company operates, makes money, and how it intends to achieve its goals. Choosing the right business model is more important than you could know for creating a photography business that can support you and your family financially and live a life with less stress and overwhelm. The two business models that are at polar opposites of each other are Shoot and Burn Boutique Everything el...
Nov 05, 2019•44 min
Gavin Wade is a wedding photographer from Orange county whos clients can not stop singing his name. You have to see the length of the reviews his clients leave about his photos. Gavin is also the founder of CloudSpot the Client photo gallery and delivery system that has quickly won over my heart. Today we are going to be talking about how to deliver a world-class client experience with your photography! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Gavin started his wedding photography business Why Gavin lo...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Vincent Pugliese is a photographer and business coach with more than 25 years of photography experience with both Sports and Weddings. He has built his business without spending any money on advertising or facebook ads. He shares how he did it with the only marketing strategy you’ll ever need to be successful. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Vinny got the opportunity to photograph the Stanley Cup Championship What makes building a personal network better than running facebook ads Why there is ...
Oct 21, 2019•55 min
Shooting Film has always been seen as the purists’ form of photography. All mechanical and get it right in camera. Today with digital photography film is seen as the ultimate test of your abilities as a photographer. If you can shoot film you are great at photography. Today I talk about the stigma that shooting film has and whether or not shooting film is right for you! \n","url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WyFKx-yW1Y","resolvedBy":"youtube","floatDir":null,"thumbnail_width":480,"authorNam...
Oct 14, 2019•39 min
Social media overwhelm is real. And after Kimberly in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group asked of its importance I knew this topic had to be talked about. So today I share how you can be successful as a photographer without social media and tips on how you can simply remove the overwhelm of using social media to promote your photography. Resources: 6 Step Photography Business Plan Canon drops photographer for lack of followers Hootsuite Planoly Dan Milnor Interview Beginner Photogra...
Oct 07, 2019•26 min
With the launch of my course Auto to Amazing students got access to several live Q&A sessions with well respected and successful photographers where they could ask specific questions they had about getting started in photography. This is a mega interview with Photographers Nick Church, Matt Payne, and Andrew Hellmich. Resources: Nick Church Photography Matt Payne Photography F Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast Andrew Hellmich - Impact Images Andrew Hellmich PhotoBizX Podcast Online Photogr...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Emma O'Brien has been a portrait and pup photographer (as in dogs) for more than a decade. Her series " The Black Series " gained her international attention and raised awareness for shelter animals that I cant wait to talk about. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Emma got into photography What came first people or pets Why Emma left wedding photography What was Emma’s main source of photography eduction The hardest part about photography to learn Where Emma got the idea for The Black Series Whe...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Hannah Chia is a vegan food blogger from Portland Oregon. She photographs her recipes and then shares the delectable looking images for the world to see. Today I am excited to chat about the impact learning photography has had on her success. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Hannah got her start in photography The hardest part about photography for Hannah to learn Why Hannah upgraded from her cell phone to a DSLR to photograph her food What is food styling How to start food styling The importan...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Dave Maze is a professional camera gear reviewer for Kinotika and host of the Polar Pro Golden Hour Podcast. It is his job to tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly of the new cameras on the market so you can make better-informed buying decisions! Because lets face it, camera gear is not cheap. Today Dave and I talk in depth about camera gear and how to make the right decision for you! Click for a Full List of Photography Terms In This Episode You'll Learn: How Dave learned camera exposure The...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Nur Tucker, an underwater photographer with decades of experience whos work has to be seen to be believed! Today I am excited to to chat about some of the challenges that shooting underwater presents! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Nur got into photography What drew Nur to underwarter photography What came first, Nurs love of photography or diving Some Safety concerns photographers need to worry about while underwater How Nur plans to photograph sea life like sea lions, clown fish, and turtle...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Photography can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. But it can be difficult to find time to shoot when you have a full plate with a family and full time job. Today I share 7 steps that will help you regain lost time so you can get out and spend more time shooting and practicing photography! Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide! https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Pho...
Aug 26, 2019•43 min
Daniel Milnor is a self proclaimed creative evangelist, disinclined to social media, film shooter his work can be found in the Los Angeles museum of art, and the George Eastman house. Today we talk all finding and telling the best story. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Daniel got started with photography Why Daniel went to college to learn photography What Daniel hoped to learn by going to college If Daniel thinks college is still relevant for photographers What Daniel has to capture to consid...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Aaron Nace is the host of Phlearn the educational website and amazing youtube channel focused on photography and post production with Lightroom and Photoshop Tutorials . In this interview we talk all about editing with all the options available for mobile! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Aaron got started in Photography and Photoshop Tutorials What a post production artist does and why Aaron considers himself equally a photographer The difference between lightroom and photoshop Why you should ...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Chris Owens is the manager of photo operations at the Indianapolis motor speedway, home of the Indy 500. Today Chris talks about the logistics of how to cover such a large event. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Chris got his start in photography What an indy car photographer does and the job title of photography manager of the indianapolis motor speedway What Chris shoots monday through friday when there is no race How persistence paid off when trying to get hired as a race car photographer Ho...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 22 min
In todays episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast I share how a rubix cube made me a better photographer and how you can take the lessons I learned and apply them to your own photography journey! Interested in enrolling in Auto to Amazing? Click the link below to enroll now! https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/auto-to-amazing Here are some of my bad photos that I thought just because I was shooting in manual, they had to be great. As you can see, they were far from great! Learn Wh...
Jul 29, 2019•27 min
Marc Silber is a best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography. He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional standards at the famed San Francisco Art Institute. Marc moved into teaching photography in workshop...
Jul 22, 2019•57 min
