Phillip and Eileen Blume have spoken on the photography world’s biggest stages about helping photographers earn a living with their camera. After a rocky start in photography that almost bankrupted them, they discovered how powerful the mini session could be when just starting out and even in an established photography business. Today Phillip shares what they did for his business and what it can do for yours too! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Phillip went from high school English teacher to ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Scott Strazzate is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist with more than 30 years of experience shooting for publications like the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. Scotts Book “Common Ground” is a 2 decades-long exploration of a piece of land that transitioned from Homestead Farm to Sprawling Suburbs. Today we talk about the long-term project, what to look out for, and ideas for you to start your own long-term project. Key Takeaways: Scott narrates his experience starting in ph...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of the podcast I break down the top 3 ways you can get to know your camera better to be best prepared for them the moment arises. In This Episode You'll Learn: Read the Manual - Learn things you never knew your camera was capable of! Spend a few hours with the camera shooting - Get to know the tool you use to capture the world and blur the line between visualization and capture! Ask WHY you feel limited - When you know the limitations of your camera you know how to best use your ...
Mar 23, 2021•50 min
Vanessa Joy is an award-winning wedding photographer with more than 20 years in business. In 2020 she was named one of Canons Explorers of Light. An exclusive position reserved for photographers who have dedicated their lives to the craft. Today she talks about how she almost chose a different career path and what it was that brought her back to photography. Episode Timeline: Vanessa describes her early interest in photography, and when she knew that photography was going to play a big role in h...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Eung Ju Kim (Sean) has become a staple in the Beginner Photography Podcast community since buying his camera in early 2018. Since then he has been sharing his work and it continues to develop and advance. His landscapes and beach scenes are simple and relaxing. Today we talk about what photography means to him and his plans to progress is photography in the future. Key Takeaways: Starting his photography career with nature sceneries was associated with hiking, which he did more often following a...
Mar 11, 2021•58 min
James Patrick is a Phoenix AZ-based commercial and fitness photographer. He has shot more than 500 magazine covers and today we break down what makes a cover photo unique and how to capture the concept. Episode Timeline: James narrates how he began his photography career. What was the main source of your photography education? How do you handle the concern that someone may take your photography style and compete with you after teaching them? What is the job description of a Fitness Photographer ...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Ellie McKinney is a North Carolina based wedding photographer who in her first year full time earned six figures. She attributes much of her success to being open, vulnerable, and taking a stand for a cause she believes in. In this interview Ellie breaks down how she sees the world through her lens and the elements she sees and helping her achieve so much success. What You’ll Learn: Ellie describes how she got into photography. Looking back at old photos, what are the things you think you would ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Bryan Caporicci is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the youngest Canadian photographers to receive this level of achievement. Bryan is the host of the Business of Photography Podcast with over 2 million downloads. He teaches at workshops across North America, including industry-leading conventions and con...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Adam Taylor spent years as one of the top BMX photographers in the country before changing career paths to Real Estate and architecture photography. Adam found that he could grow his earnings by licensing the photos he took of high-end homes, to the cabinet, faucet, tile, and furniture manufacturers. Today Adam breaks down how to adopt the licensing mindset and start making more with your images in this interview. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Adam got started in photography What shooting BM...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min
The second week of February is when we struggle most to keep going with our new years resolutions. Completing a 365 project (photo a day) was at the top of the list for many photographers. So I wanted to provide some inspiration and motivational tips to help keep you going strong! 5 Ways to Practice Photography At Home In The Cold Winter Months Carry your camera with you everywhere: Get a light and a comfortable strap to carry your camera around with you everywhere. You don’t need to feel any pr...
Feb 09, 2021•42 min
Jen Pierce is a Columbus GA based Wedding and Maternity photographer. In just a few short years she went from hobbyist to 6 figure business that just opened up a studio, and she attributes her success to one thing, Authenticity. Today she shares how she got started, the struggles she faced, and how to be more authentic with your own images. In This Episode You'll Learn: [03:20] Jen shares the story of how she got started in photography. [06:40] Birth Photography as a major part of her work. [21:...
Feb 02, 2021•56 min
Mike Wilhelm is a Filmmaker and co-host of the Video Maker podcast. Today Mike comes on to talk about getting started with video and how video is different from photography when telling a story. In This Episode You'll Learn: The power of storytelling What is a 3 act structure The Fundamentals of telling a story in a single frame How to push the envelope without going too far How to tell a long term story How to come up with creative ideas Resources: The Video Maker Podcast Video Maker on Instagr...
Jan 26, 2021•58 min
Jessica Bellinger is an Orlando Florida based wedding photographer and author of a new book called The Humility Paradox. Jessica had a rough start in photography that helped her to see that our life's purpose really boils down to how we treat people that are hard to love. She shares how that has affected the way her photography grew into what it is today. In This Episode You'll Learn: [04:45] When did you know that photography was going to play a major role in your life? [07:38] What do you thin...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Sandra Garzon is a Kilkenny Ireland based photographer who joined the Beginner Photography Podcast Daily Photo Challenge last year. After completing her first year I wanted to have her on to chat about what she learned about photography after making photography a daily practice and how she grew as a photographer. Resources: Sandra Garzon’s website Sandra Garzon on Instagram Sandra Garzon on Facebook Join the Beginner Photography Podcast Community Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free gui...
Jan 13, 2021•45 min
Marc Silber is a 3X 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. This is his 4th time joining me on the Beginner Photography Podcast. 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 F...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Now that we are in a new year, this week I sit down and brain dump some thoughts on how to become a better photographer in 2021. Come join the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community to take part in Photo Minute Mondays where I share a bite-sized photography video every Monday. Some weeks will be technical, others theoretical. Some weeks will be educational while others will have actionable challenges. Resources: Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community Learn What Camera Settings ...
Jan 05, 2021•44 min
2020 Brought us many interviews from some of the best photographers on how they see and capture the world. Today we hear the continue the conversation and hear from 6 more photographers on the importance of community and the real power of your camera. Ashley Marston Gary Crabbe Heather Lahtinen Rhea Whitney Joseph Cultice Jon Soohoo 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 Connec...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 14 min
2020 brought us many great guests who shared their insights as to how they see the world and continue to make a difference with their cameras. In this episode, we hear from 6 amazing photographers who share some of their best tips and tricks to getting eye-catching photos. Seth Miranda Seth Brown Mary Fisk-Taylor Pierre Lambert Cris Duncan Jenny Stein Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide! https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.Deliv...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we explore the 1 thing that’s holding you back from growing as a photographer and how you can overcome your biggest obstacle to grow in 2021! Resources: Become a premium member to join the Plan Your 2021 Marketing Calendar Live Training https://www.patreon.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast 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 ...
Dec 08, 2020•43 min
It’s that time of the year where we slow down and reflect on the year past. The podcast has had a lot of growth this year and it is all thanks to you! Today I talk about the state of the podcast and your wins as well! 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 ...
Dec 01, 2020•21 min
Andrew Bernstein is a sports photographer with more than 40 years of experience shooting Basketball. Andy is a Naismith Hall of Fame Photographer and co-authored The Mamba Mentality with Kobe Bryant using Andy’s vast collection of images he captured over his 20-year basketball career. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Andrew Bernstein got started in Photography How Andy got started photographing sports What Andy learned in his long career photographing Kobe Bryant How working with high-level ath...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Alexis Meschi is a personal branding photographer who works with women business owners to create personalized branding assets to grow their businesses. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Alexis accidentally fell into photography and when she knew it was going to play an important roll in her life What Alexis struggled with most when starting out The difference between marketing and branding photography The job description of a branding photographer What you need to capture to start building your ...
Nov 17, 2020•50 min
Heather Lahtinen is a wedding photographer and educator at the Flourish Academy. Today we talk about how to deal with overwhelm when getting started in photography and the simple mindset tips you can use to feel more motivated today! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Heather accidentally got into photography What Heather struggled with when learning to use her camera The one mindset switch that will remove the overwhelm around learning photography Dealing with imposter syndrome and how to stand ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Chris Grunder teaches photography at Sonoma State University and is a Director at the Bass and Reiner art gallery in San Francisco . Today we talk about contemporary art and the role that photography can play within it. This is a fun and deep theoretical conversation about why we shoot what we shoot. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Chris got into photography How failing at his first few dozen rolls of film pushed him to shoot more What is contemporary art Why Chris moved to New York to work wi...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Dana Arnold is a soon to be Monterey California wedding photographer and Navy wife who has to pack up her business and move to a new part of the country every 18 months. Today she shares the challenges she faces when starting over every and how you can overcome them. In This Episode You'll Learn: How Dana got into photography What Dana struggled with when learning photography and how she overcame it Why Dana chose to shoot weddings over families or portraits How Dana developed her style and how ...
Oct 27, 2020•56 min
Most photographers get into photography before they get into editing. So when we start editing our photos there are some pretty common mistakes most new photographers make but there are 4 here today that I think you need to make that will actually help you become a better photographer. Check out the show notes to see some of my FIRST DSLR photos taken back in 2007 https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/221 The 4 Editing Mistakes you MUST Make to Become a Better Photographer Mistake #...
Oct 20, 2020•39 min
Tori Wright is a model with more than 10 years of experience turned photographer. Her understanding of both sides of the camera has helped her grow quick and plant a foundation in the photographic community. Today we talk about the do’s and dont’s of working with models for new photographers. This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecontractvault.com...
Oct 13, 2020•59 min
Kelly Lawson left her health care career of 7 years to pursue photography. Shortly after needing to take her own product photos for her business website did she fall in love with product photography. Today on top of shooting products for brands she is also teaching product photography to new photographers. This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingertips. www.thecon...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Mark Hemmings is a travel photographer and educator that just published his newest book iPhone Photography for Dummies. An all in one resource for those looking to take better photos with the gear they already have! Today Mark shares many tips on getting better compositions, what apps to use, and how to see light better. This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photography contracts you need right at your fingert...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Kim Beil is an art history lecturer and associate director at Stanford University. Kim’s new book “ Good Pictures ” chronicles 50 of the most important photographic techniques over the past 170 years of American photography. Today we talk about just a few of them and dive deeper into how the past mistakes and successes of photography got us to where we are today. This Episode is Sponsored by The Contract Vault. Do your business a favor. Check out The Contract Vault. You’ll find all the photograp...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min
