On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, you will learn about the different metering modes for reading and seeing light on a camera, and how to use LED colored lights to practice balancing exposure, tips for improving creativity through setting personal rules and turning photography into a game. In addition, you'll learn about using flash to enhance lighting and how to assess the condition of a used camera before purchasing. Lastly, I cover shooting outdoors with flash, using ND filters, and shooting at high shutter speeds to combat light. Tune in to improve your photography skills!Big Ideas with Timestamps[00:03:28] "Photography Rules for Creative Composition Experimentation"[00:05:07] "Mastering Composition: Finding Your Photo's Subject"[00:11:30] "Understanding Camera Metering Modes for Better Photography"[00:18:05] "Assessing the Condition of a Used Camera"[00:26:10] "Start with the cheapest camera to progress"[00:29:15] "Mastering Flash Photography for Consistent Wedding Shots"[00:32:15] "Practice Indoor Photography with LED Lights"[00:39:20] Submit Your Photo Questions for Our Podcast!Whenever you have a question about photography, day or night, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, head to https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa , and send me your questions. Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at [email protected] Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, we chat with Megan DiPiero who discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI technology brings to the photography industry. She shares their experiences with integrating high-quality service brands and emphasizes the importance of providing an exceptional experience to clients. We also touch on the future of marketing, the challenges of attracting clients, and the value of authenticity and human service. Listen in to discover how to create a successful photography business in a changing industry!Big Ideas with Timestamps[00:04:17] "When Launching a Business, Expect the Unexpected"[00:10:35] Mastering One Skill at a Time: Entrepreneur's Journey.[00:15:24] "Unlocking the $10,000 Sale: A Success Story"[00:18:39] "Elevating your photography business above AI threat"[00:25:54] Solving Your Client's Biggest Problem: Outfit Woes.[00:31:00] "Affordable photography experiences for everyone who values it"[00:40:38] "The Importance of Authenticity in Marketing: Fantasy vs Reality"[00:48:25] "Empathy Advantage: Free Audiobook & Business Conference Launch"[00:50:04] "3 Takeaways for Photographers: AI, Service & Finding Clients"Links and ResourcesMegan's Photography Coaching siteGrab a free copy of Megan's "She Sells" Audio bookBusiness of Photography Convention Info Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at [email protected] Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

On this Community Spotlight episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with Sheila Bragg, an active member in the BPP community. Sheila shares her journey into photography and how she struggled with understanding aperture and shutter speed until discovering the podcast. Sheila also shares tips on lenses, finding inspiration, and understanding the exposure triangle. We discuss Sheila's ultimate goal of establishing herself as a photographer and traveling the world. Finally, the conversation shifts to framing, where I ask Sheila about the hardest aspect of composition for her. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this episode offers valuable insights and tips to take your photography skills to the next level.Sheila Bragg grew up spending her summers in Ohio with her family's portrait studio where she developed a passion for photography. She always carried a camera with her and loved taking pictures of everything, but it wasn't until she found a podcast that explained aperture and shutter speed in a way that made sense to her that she started shooting manually. Now she can adjust her settings without looking at the camera and even experiments with underexposing her photos for a different effect. Although people always told her she should pursue photography, Sheila never took it seriously until she quit her degree program.The Big Ideas with Timestamps[00:01:41] Discovering Photography: From Disposable Cameras to Manual Settings[00:05:45] "Photographer sets 10-year goal to travel world"[00:11:10] "Judging Photography: Quality, Framing, and Lighting"[00:23:04] "Maximizing Image Quality: The Art of Cropping"[00:31:02] "Navigating the Lens Jungle: Which One to Use?"[00:33:49] "Adjusting to a New Lens: My Journey"[00:39:20] "Capturing Inspiration: A Photographer's Quest for Improvement"[00:46:56] "Discovering the Power of Podcasts While Learning"[00:52:44] "Exposure Triangle: Understanding the Three Settings Together"[00:54:57] "Expand Your Photography Skills with Unexpected Shots"Resources and LinksCheck out Sheila Bragg's WebsiteFollow Sheila on FacebookJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets! Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at [email protected] Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, I speak with Mark Fox who shares his journey from humble beginnings to being a successful nature photographer, documenting the Amazon jungle. We talk about facing self-doubt in photography and how to overcome it, provide tips on planning photo trips, and emphasize the importance of personal development in photography. Mark also discusses indigenous communities in the Amazon and the changes in their integration with society. Mark further talks about his own personal and professional struggles, from figuring out how much to charge as a photographer to battling imposter syndrome. Mark Fox is an avid nature enthusiast, spending his days capturing stunning photographs of wildlife. While it can be frustrating when animals do not show up at his designated spot, he loves the rewarding feeling of getting up close and personal with the creatures he photographs. Mark finds a sense of calm and connection with nature through his photography and loves learning more about the animals he interacts with.The Big Ideas with Timestamps[00:03:48] Transitioning from High School to Photography Career.[00:08:23] "The Struggles of a Professional Photographer's Self-Doubt"[00:10:18] "Overcoming Self-Criticism in Wildlife Photography Career"[00:13:00] Advancing photographic skills through wedding photography experience.[00:20:23] "From ITV Cameraman to Jungle Photographer: Journey"[00:25:28] "Photographer turns focus to people and communities"[00:27:30] "Photographer takes unpaid Amazon work for portfolio"[00:34:53] "Photographer captures indigenous culture in Amazon trips"[00:39:43] "Indigenous Communities: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Technology"[00:44:39] "Pollution-Free Canoeing to Amazon"Links and ResourcesAmazonian Documentary Photographer Mark Fox's WebsiteFollow Mark on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets! Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at [email protected] Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, Raymond Hatfield interviews art history lecturer Kim Beil about the history of popular American photography. Kim shares insights on the evolution of photography from its experimental origins to the emergence of aesthetic training. The conversation delves into the development of anti-halation plates and the intentional manipulation of Polaroid images. The guest also discusses her book on 50 techniques that have made advancements in photography, starting with the vignette. Listen in to learn how techniques like vignetting in photography were initially seen as failures but later became creative and artistic. Gain inspiration from the history of photography to try new creative ideas and perspectives.The Big Ideas with Timestamps[00:04:06] "Memories of learning photography with my dad"[00:09:54] How iPhone Photography Changed the Rules Forever.[00:15:36] "Creating Artistic Photographs Using Vignette Technique"[00:22:36] "Why early landscape photos lacked foreground interest"[00:25:01] "Landscape Photography in the Early Days: Challenges"[00:27:10] "Kodak Revolutionizes Photography with One Innovation"[00:31:27] "The Evolution of Anti-Halation Plates in Photography"[00:35:22] "Reappropriating Photographic Failures: Embracing Motion Blur"[00:36:25] "Flash technology revolutionizes photography in mid-20th century"[00:44:55] The art of manipulating Polaroids: Exploring methods.Links and Resources:Photography Art Lecturer Kim Beil's WebsiteFollow Kim on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast CommunitySign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries todayFree Lightroom Presets! Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at [email protected] Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!