Phillip and Elieen Blume are husband and wife wedding photographers from just outside Atlanta Georgia who stumbled upon a unique way of doing mini sessions that after years of refining has is now able to consistently earn them $10,000 in a single weekend without watering down their brand. Today we talk about how they do it!In This Episode You'll Learn:What sets Phillip and Elieen Blume apart from other photographers in their areaThe rocky start Phillip and Elieen had with mini sessions in the beginningWhat they struggled with the most when booking mini sessionsWhy mini sessions are not just for clients who cant afford a regular sessionHow youre going broke shooting $150 mini sessions and why you should be charging less!How their average sale is so high even in a country with the highest poverty rate in the countryand how to get enough variety of images in a 20 min mini sessionPremium Members Also Learn:How to set up your mini session funnelWhy most photographers get wrong when it comes to minis and how you can get it rightHow to turn mini session clients coming back year after year after year!Resources:Join the LIVE Maximizing Mini Sessions Webinar July 29th at 2pm Est Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Jon Soohoo is the head team photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has been photographing important moments in sports for more than 35 years and his photo of Kobe Bryant was used as the cover of ESPN’s memorial issue.In This Episode You'll Learn:When Jon SooHoo knew photography was going to play an important roll in his lifeOne of the best lessons Jon learned while shooting under legendary sports photographer Andy BernsteinWhat the head photographer of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for shooting and coveringHow many team photographers shoot a Dodgers gameHow personally Jon SooHoo takes team lossesWhether or not he documents team lossesHow Jon SooHoo prepared to shoot the LA Dodgers world series gameIf Jon would get a world series ring if the Dodgers Won the World SeriesHow to prepare for big moments during a gameHow many photos Jon SooHoo takes in an average gameWhat it takes for a photo to stand outIf player superstitions rub off on him as the photographerThe one thing Jon would tell a new team photo intern before they took the fieldHow Jon’s day starts when he arrives at the stadiumWhat Jon gets asked most by Dodger fansResources:LA Dodgers Photographer Jon SooHoo on TwitterJon SooHoo on InstagramLos Angeles Dodgers Insider with photos posted after each gameSports Shooter AcademyLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Jesse Dittmar is a commercial portrait photographer based in Brooklyn who specializes in celebrities and other notable figures. Jesse had photographed celebrities like Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Sting, Charli D’Amelio, Tom Brady, George Takei, David Letterman, Uma Thurman and many many more. In this interview we chat about Jesses early start in photography, what he learned from assisting that he didnt in art school, and the transition to going out on his own and shooting for himself.In This Episode You'll Learn:When Jesse knew photography was going to be an important part of his lifeStruggles Jesse had with photography early onThe magic of developing your own filmWhat Jesse learned when going to art collegeWhy Jesse started assisting other photographers after graduatingWho books Jesse to take portraits of celebrities and notable figuresHow Jesse is able to connect with his subjects in an impossibly short amount of timeThe importance that music plays in Jesses life and in his photographsWhat kind of music Jesse plays when he photographs artists like StingHow Jesse approaches vision for his shoots when he just has minutes to grab the shotHow much direction Jesse gives to his subjectsThe one thing Jesse needs from each shoot to consider it a successWhy Jesse still shoots film and how he uses it to achieve a signature lookPremium Members Also Learn:How to nail your client meetingsWhat Jesse was surprised to learn after going out on his own and how he handled the stressWhat Jesse outsourced in his business to make him a better photographerHow to overdeliver to your client to ensure they keep calling you backResources:Celebrity Portrait Photographer Jesse Dittmar’s websiteJesse Dittmar’s InstagramJesse Dittmar’s book “Two”Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Gerard Exupery is a New York photographer who just published his new book Subway 1975-1985 which is filled with photos from the New York subway system taken in the late 70s and early 80s. In this chat we talk about the flow of life that happens on the New Yor subway system and the challenged of capturing an era. In This Episode You'll Learn:When Gerard knew photography was going to plan an important part of his lifeThe hardest part about photography to learn when he got startedWhat it was about the subway that captured Gerards attentionHow to find the decisive moment while in the flow of live on the subwayWho are some of Gerards photography influencesHow Gerard put together a long term project that spanned a decadeSome trouble Gerard got into while shooting in NYC in the late 70sWhat the process was of choosing photos out of a decade worth of images to put into his bookWhat Advice Gerard would give to anyone wanting to take on a long term projectResources:Gerard Exupery’s Website Gerard Exerpery’s book Subway 1975-1985Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Taking photos that are sharp is one of the hallmarks of a professional photographer. It shows a clear understanding of their abilities to not only read the scene in front of them but to use their technical knowledge to capture the scene with beauty.For new photographers, getting sharp photos can be quite challenging and cause confusion. Part of the time photos don’t turn out sharp because of having the wrong technical settings while the other times, the gear could be at fault.Today I break down the 4 reasons why you’re taking blurry photos and how to get sharply focused photos.Reason #1: You Missed FocusReason #2: Chromatic AberrationReason #3: Your ISO is too HighReason #4: Motion BlurKnowing how to use your camera and the effect your camera settings has on an image is imperative to being able to capture sharp photos.I'm officially reopening enrollment in my online photography course Auto to Amazing!Auto to Amazing is the fastest way to learn photography guaranteed.  Learn more here https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/a2a/?product_id=1217358&coupon_code=FASTMOVER40 Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

TahJah Harmony is a southern Louisiana lifestyle photographer and wedding photographer who after several years of hustle to get her photography business going started to feel burnt out and went looking for a way to fill her creative health bucket. This interview and the importance of mental health and creative health is extremely relevant todays world climate. In This Episode You'll Learn:How TahJah got started in photographyWhat was the hardest part about photography for TahJah to learnThe first sign of burn out TahJah felt and how it started to affect her mental healthHow TahJah defines creative healthWhat aspects of Art school TahJah found most beneficialTahJah’s favorite activities to fill her creative health bucketHow TahJah changed her home life to promote better mental healthTahJahs favorite apps to help her creative healthPremium Members Also Learn:How to decide what to do and not do in your businessHow to turn business tasks creativeKnowing when it’s ok to hustle for work of if your just Hustling to hustle.How baking and rock climbing can make us better photographers for our clients.Resources:TahJah Harmony’s websiteThe Creative Health PodcastTahJah Harmony on Instagram Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

After the birth of his child, Simon Ringsmuth discovered the power of photography when a friend shared a photo he took of Simons child. Determined to learn photography Simon started a website where he uploads photos weekly and shares what he learned and documents his progression.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Simon got started in photographyWhat Simon struggled with most when he first started shooting and how he overcame it.What has been Simons main source of photography educationWhy Simon started the websiteHow to protect yourself from burn out when committing to a long term projectHow to set your own goalsSome common info that Simon found to not be helpful when learning photographyWhat Simon was surprised to learn after shooting for the past 7 yearsResources:https://www.weeklyfifty.com/Register for the free live webinar “The 3 Secrets to Capturing Better Moments With The Camera Gear You Already Have!”Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Corey Potter is an expert when it comes to SEO and helps teach SEO for Photographers. Corey has a refreshing take on SEO which is to stop blogging just to blog and start blogging with intention. In this interview, we talk about how you can blog less and grow your website traffic.In This Episode You'll Learn:The importance of blogging and SEO is fr photographersWhat most photographers get wrong about bloggingHow to brainstorm ideas to blog about and then narrow them down to pick a winnerWhat is a featured snippet and how you can utilize them to gain tons of website trafficHow many images you should be putting in each blog postHow to promote your blog post once its been publishedThe difference between a page and a postHow to get google to tell you what people search for2 of the best paid tools and several free tools to use to get startedThe one blog family photographers need to write todayHow to follow up with content you have previously publishedResources:SEO for Photographers Fuel Your Photos websiteFuel your photos FB groupGTMetrixLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

In this special episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast that was recorded on Facebook Live, I pay my appreciation to listeners like you and past guests of the show share some special insights on growing as a photographer. Resources:Chris OrwigAshley MarstonSean BrownCris DuncanEmily BrunnerEmma O'BrienMark HemmingsMartin MooreMatt DruinMary Fisk-TaylorNick ChurchLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Megan Breukelman is a new york city-based wedding photographer who had an unconventional start into the industry. Today I'm excited to chat about how to grow a Personal Passion Project.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Megan got started in photographyHow Megan shot her first wedding at 14What Megan struggled with most when learning photographyWhat is a photography passion projectWhy you would you want to grow a photography passion projectHow much detail we need to have when putting together a plan to start a personal projectWhat to do if we dont have everything we needWhen to turn a passion project into a businessHow even if you are not making money with your personal project can grow your careerDifferent ways to make money with your camera that you have alreadyWhen to start considering other people opinions on what your project should beResources:New York City Wedding Photographer Megan Breukelman’s WebsiteMegan Breukelman on InstagramMegan Breukelman on TwitterLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Ashley Marston is a Vancouver BC based lifestyle birth and family photographer who has been doing a 365 project for the last 6 years. Her work has been recognized by National Geographic and she has recently released an online course on how to capture creative photos every day. In This Episode You'll Learn:When Ashley knew photography would play an important roll in her lifeWhy she thinks so many struggle with creativityWhat Ashley does every year with her 365 imagesHow Ashley is documenting her life with a family during the Corona Virus PandemicHow Ashley stays creative with Creativity BoostersWhy she stopped photographing families to focus on birth photographyWhy you should not start a 365 in JanuaryThe power of self-portraits and the 3 step process to shoot them wellHow Ashley puts a creative spin on her imagesThe creative roll that editing has on Ashleys photosWho and what inspires Ashley creativlyResources:Ashley Marston on InstagramAshley Marton’s websiteAshley’s Online Course “A Daily Occurrence: Creative Everyday”Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Joseph Cultice is a creative commercial pop star photographer who has shots print and advertising campaigns for bands like no doubt, Ozzy Osborne, Kelly Clarkson, juicy J, 3oh3, moby, Korn, Enrique Iglesias, Marilin Manson, Christina Aguilera, Joe Satriani, nine-inch nails, Rod Stewart, Garbage, beck, kid rock, Boy George, sting, brjork, Outcast, the chemical brothers, The Jonas Brothers, Jeff Lynne, and Beyonce, just to name a few. Today we talk about what it takes to take photos of pop stars. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Joseph got started in photographyWhen Joseph Cultice knew photography would play a major role in his lifeWhat Joseph Cultice struggled with most when getting started in photographyWhat is the job description of a pop star photographerWho reaches out to start a campaign for a musical artistHow to build report when working with new artistsHow much of the final image comes from Joseph Cultice’s vision vs the bands visionA misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a pop star photographerOne of the most challenging shoots Joseph Cultice has had and how he handled itHow to create images unique for each artist while still keeping consistency across your body of workHow Joseph Cultice knows if he did a good jobResources:Pop Star Photographer Joseph Cultice’s WebsiteJoseph Cultice on InstagramLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Mary Fisk Taylor is a Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer and co host of the Get your Shoot Together podcast. Today Im excited to talk about sifting through the noise in this busy world of many photographers.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Mary got her start in photographyWhat Mary struggled with most when learning photographyAs a long time member of the PPA her views on how the industry has changed the mostHow Mary has been able to keep up and sift through the noise of other photographersas adversity, Mary has to overcome to be the powerhouse she is todayWhat misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a photographer for 20 yearsAs a print competition judge, one thing that stands out to her immediately as an amateur photoPremium Members Also Learn:Creating email campaigns for photographershow to use your marketing messageGreat third party marketing idea for family photographersWhy Mary thinks so many photographers fail to break past that $75 starting price pointResources:Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer Mary Fisk-Taylors websiteGet your Shoot Together PodcastLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Seth Miranda is a creative commercial photographer whose work just has to be seen to be fully understood who had a really unconventional start in photography. Today we talk about the creative journey that he has taken and how he builds a shot from what it is that he sees in his head. Seth is also a contributor to Adorama TVIn This Episode You'll Learn:What about Photography Clicked for SethThe technical skills Seth learned shooting BMX on filmThe hardest part of learning photography with the long review process of filmWhen Seth transitioned from shooting BMX to working in a studioWhere the ideas come from for Seths photosHow close a final photo turns out compared to the vision in his headHow to make do with the lighting gear you haveWhat most new photographers dont understand about lightingWhere Seth draws inspiration fromWhere Seth sees the creative limitResources:Seth Mirandas WebsiteSeth Miranda on InstagramSeth Miranda on YoutubeFind Seth On Adorama TVSeth’s Fuji GFX100 ReviewLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Pierre T. Lambert is a travel photographer and youtuber with more than 183,000 subscribers who follow him for his photography challenges and tutorials. Today we talk about how you can take better photo of your next travels.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Pierre got started in photographyWhat about photography connected so well with himWhat Pierre struggled with most when learning to shootThe difference between travel and landscape or street photographyTips for photographing strangersHow much gear to pack on a vacationHow to keep your photos safe and backed up on the roadWhat new photographers get wrong when shooting their own travelsResources:Pierre Lambert’s websiteSubscribe to Pierre Lambert on YoutubeFollow Pierre Lambert on InstagramLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

March 31st is world backup day and what better excuse to we need to ensure our photos are backed up and safe from potential disaster. Head to the show notes to download the image backup workflow PDF.https://www.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/podcast/193 Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Todays guest is Lubbok Tx Family and Portrait photographer Cris Duncan. Cris's work displays incredible use of lighting and today I look forward to learning more about how he sees the world and masters light.In This Episode You'll Learn:Checklist for a great imageHow Cris got his start in photographyThe hardest part of photography to learn when Cris got startedWhere Cris’s love for lighting startedWhy Lighting is so importantWhat to look for to find the best light, natural or artificialHow new photographers get lighting wrongWhere to start with getting into lighting equipmentHow Cris had to make do with what he had when he first startedPremium Members Also Learn:How lighting can increase your salesHow to break past the $75 price point when starting out shooting portraitsHow to make clients feel special when working with themResources:Cris Duncans WebsiteLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Gary Hughes is a headshot photographer from Orlando Florida and co-host of the PhotoBomb Podcast. Today I’m excited to chat about organizing and shooting high volume headshots. In This Episode You'll Learn:How Gary got started in photographyWhat Gary struggled with most when learning photographyWhat is the the job description of a headshot photographerWhat the difference between a headshot taken by a professional and an amateur3 steps to building a headshotHow to make do with the lighting gear you haveHow to make do without a studio and be taken seriously as a professional photographerHow to approach every new person who sits in front of your camera to take their photoPremium Members Also Learn:How to price 500 headshotsThe tools to marker yourself and your photography businessA simple but effective marketing strategyHow to spend less time editing and delivering to maximize your profitResources:Gary Hughes WebsiteGary Hughes on InstagramGary Hughes on TwitterGary Huges on Facebook Fuji x100V reviewLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we can add it to the services we offer. In This Episode You'll Learn:The unconventional way Melissa got her start in photographyWhat aspect of photography Melissa struggled with most to learnWhat is personal branding photography and why its importantWhats the difference between a portrait or headshot session and a personal branding photography sessionWhat Melissa looks for to nail her personal branding sessionsHow Melissa had to make do with the gear she had to complete a jobPremium Members Also Learn:How clients find Melissa to book a personal branding sessionHow we can add personal branding photography services to increase our revenueHow to create packages for personal branding photographyWhat 3 questions you can ask to bring your clients more business and build them out a marketing planResources:Melissa Dusette’s websiteMelissa Dusette on InstagramMelissa Dusette on FacebookLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Luci Dumas has always been crazy about kids which is good because she’s been photographing them for more than 30 years. She’s a certified master photographer through the PPA and has won numerous top awards in local and national competitions for her beautiful photographs. Recently she has started sharing all of her years of experience as the host of  The Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci DumasIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Luci got started in photographyWhere Luci struggled most when learning photography and how she overcame itTips to get kids to slow down and listen during a shootHow to make do with the gear you haveA tip listeners can use to take better photos of kidsThe photogrpahy industry Luci sees is explodingPremium Members Also Learn:How to double your income with one small tweakHow Luci manages working and having clients come in and out of her homeThe biggest hurdle Luci had to overcome when transitioning from weddings to familiesThe power of being a trusted advisorThe perception of “custom”Resources:Luci Dumas PhotographyLuci Dumas CoachingLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Is editing cheating?It is a question that’s been asked for a long time by new photographers. Having your skills be at a level to be able to get your photos right in-camera is something many photographers strive for and in a world where we slap an instagram filter on everything before posting it, the legitimacy of editing is often questioned. But is it cheating? A  recent study said that wedding photographers spend 55% of their time editing and just 4% of their time shooting. There is a huge gap there.The key is to be more efficient with Lightroom. If even professional photographers can get this wrong and spend 12x more time editing than shooting there is a clear gap that you can take advantage of to be able to edit with speed and organization. It all comes down to mastering the fundamentals.That is why I have created Lightroom 101.From Import to Export create a powerful photo editing workflow to spend less time wondering what sliders do what and spend more time shooting what you love!Click below to learn more. Enrollment closes March 5th.https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/lightroom-101 Resources:Learn Lightroom 101 Wedding Photography StatsClick the image to learn how to finally master Lightroom"> Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

Jenny Stein is the host of the Family Photographer Podcast. On season 2 of her show, she explored how to make the world a better place with our cameras. Today we chat about what Jenny learned during her interviews and we explore the 365 a lot deeper for the challenges we face.Resources:The Family Photographer podcastDaily Photo Challenge Facebook GroupLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhat was the hardest part of photography to understand for Sean and how he overcame itHow Sean achieved what he wanted to early on with entry-level gearHow to be smart about being uniqueHow Sean ensures each senior portrait session is unique to the senior while remaining consistentWhat it means to be a senior portrait photographerSomething early on Sean overlooked in photography but wished he hadn’tWhy so many photographers struggle to break past $75 and how you can do itThe importance of social media for seniors and the best platform that books Sean most of his gigs.The importance of physical products and how to communicate the value of physical productsLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 WebsiteVanessa Joy’s Off-Camera Flash BookBernie Griffiths WebsitePhillip and Eileen BlumeAtlanta Headshot Photographer Eric BernCandace Ashfords WebsiteLuci Dumas’s WebsiteLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 PhotographyHow studying for his Masters in Communication helped Rob become the photographer he is todayWhere Rob struggled most to learn photography and how he overcame itWhat is a headshotWho gets headshots and what’s the point of a headshotHow many photos Rob takes and delivers from each sessionThe importance of micro-adjustments when posingHow to get started with lighting headshotsHow to take acceptable headshots even if you’re using entry-level gearSome signs of what makes an amateur headshotHow to price headshotsHow Rob handles retouchingHow other photographers complicate the processAnd what questions to ask your clients to get the best resultsLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 PhotographyHow hope got into photographing seniorsWhat Hope struggled with most behind the cameraPosing tips to help self-conscious teens feel comfortable and confidentHow to manage your fall schedule when everyone wants photosHow Hope delivers her photos to her clientsHow Hope makes her photos social ready to postWhat gear Hope brings to a sessionHow to market to seniorsHandling the Senior and Parent RelationshipHow to speak to a senior as an ideal clientAnd the Legalities of photographing and posing photos of minors onlineWhat to do if a client doesn’t tag you in their photos they upload.Resources:Charleston SC Senior Photographer Hope Taylor’s websiteLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhat it was about photography that got Martin so excited while working as a mechanicWhere Martin learned photographyHow Martin booked and shot his first weddingWhat about the technical side of photography is most challengingHow a commercial product photographer gets ready for a shootWhat its like working and shooting for a large companyHow much gear Martin uses and his most used piece of equipment during a shootWhat Matin heard being taught as gospel to beginners but in practice is’’t as importantPremium Members Also Learn:What you need to be valuable in today’s workforce as a photographerThe pros and cons of being a staff photographer vs a freelance photographerHow to get the attention of a company you want to work forWhy building a personal brand is so important even when working as an employeeResources:Martin Moore PhotographyMartin Moore on InstagramMartin Moore on YoutubeMartin Moore on TwitterLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 MatterWhen building the fundamentals it does not matter if you use a $25 camera or a $2500 camera. Your results will look the same. I would argue that the more you limit yourself when getting started the stronger the photographer you will be later on. You can see examples of my iPhone 3G camera photos below. Use what you have to Make more.Lesson 2: There Is No CompetitionCompetition seems everywhere. Coke v. Pepsi - AT&T v. Verizon - Ferrari v. Lamborghini. Sure each of these companies offer the same thing but they are all unique in the way they do it. There are a million other photographers out there, but some stand out, why? Because they are different, they don’t keep up with everyone else, they follow their passions and explore their creativity to create unique pieces. Don’t worry about others, do what feels right to you.Lesson 3: You Don’t Have To Be An Expert to StartAn expert is someone with the knowledge and know how to create something in just about any situation. That knowledge and know how comes from experience. You don’t gain experience unless you actually do something, practice. You have more access to gear with whats in your pocket than ANYONE just 20 years ago. Make what you have work to gain the experience and grow into the photographer you want to be. Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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, areValerie JardinNick ChurchAndy MumfordMark HemmingsSara BlancoMarc SilberChris OwensDan MilnorDave MazeHannah ChiaLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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.ISOApertureand Shutter Speed.Today I break down what each one does and how you can use them to get the photos you dream of taking! Resources:5 Essential Pieces of Photography Gear for Beginner PhotographersLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 changeYou can only make change when you WANT to change.Step 2: Figure out WHERE you need to make a changeAsk yourself “What feels broken” “What do I need help with” because where you feel the most pain you can make the most growth.Step 3: Set More Epic GoalsDon’t set goals too crazy or too simple. “Book 60 weddings” when you have never shot a wedding is crazy. “Learn Photography” it too simple. Create a goal thats in between.Step 4: Write down your goals and make it seenWhen you physically write out your goals on paper you’re 43% more likely to achieve them. When you post them somewhere you see them every day you increase that chance exponentially. My goals are posted above my computer.Step 5: Make Baby stepsMake baby steps that it will take to achieve your goals to keep the momentum going.Step 6: Make a challenge out of itWhen you turn your goals into a game you’re more likely to keep up with the baby steps. Write them down on a calendar and mark them off every day.Step 7: Check in with your goalsSet a date on your calendar quarterly to check in with your goals, re assess, and plan for the next quarter for new goals.Step 8: Hang out with people who are also moving forward“You are the sum of the 5 people closest to you” When you spend more time with photographers doing great things, you will elevate your skills and desire to do great things. Nowhere is that more important than when you go from hobby photographer to making money with your camera. Surrounding yourself a group of others dedicated to growing their business and making money is the key to quick growth.Become a premium member and get access to the premium members facebook group to surround yourself with like-minded hungry photographers! Step 9: Simulate what your life would look like after you hit your goalsAchieving your goals both planning and motivation. Picturing your life after you achieve your goals will give you the motivation you need to keep going!Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 substantial growth in their work in 2020. I want to know what they did and how they focused on themselves to grow their skills. Special shoutout to Kimberly, Saul, and Jim for sharing with you all.Become a premium member by December 18th and get your first month for free!Click Here to Learn more about the premium membershipLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyThe hardest part of photography and the technical side for Chris to learnWhat a portrait photographer doesHow to get great portraitsWhat is the goal of every image Chris takesHow much preparation goes into each shootHow much posing Chris doesA common misconception Chris hears being taught to new portrait photographersWhat an amateur portrait looks likeThe one thing you need to focus on in 2020 to take better portraitsPremium Members Also Learn:How Chris booked his first client and how it wentHow Chris communicates value more than just the ole 15 mins and 4 imagesHow important printed products are for Chris’s photography businessResources:Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyHow AI can speed up our editingThe privacy concerns with AI and how Skylum solved themWhy Luminar 4 is different than any other photo editorHow AI Sky replacement worksMost common issues photographers face when retouching portraits and how Luminar 4 solves themWho Luminar 4 is perfect forResources:Learn More About Luminar 4 HERE Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhy become a second shooterThe roll a second shooter plays with the main photographerThe biggest challenges finding a second shooterDo second photographers edit their own photosThe difference between a good second shooter and a great second shooterA misconception people have about being a second photographerWhat do you pay a second shooterHow to get your first opportunity second shootingHow to know when you can financially afford a second shooterHow to protect yourself legally when hiring a second shooterResources:Misha Wynns websiteMisha Wynn on FacebookMisha Wynn on InstagramLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 areShoot and BurnBoutiqueEverything else falls in between these two.Shoot and burn photography is focused more on high volume at lower prices. As a shoot and burn photographer, you are simply selling your time.Boutique photography is client focused shooting less volume but at higher prices. As a boutique photographer, you are selling your art and vision.In this episode, I go more in-depth on the two different business models and share how you can eliminate all competition. Resources:Picture Perfect Pricing LIVE Workshop - November 14th 6pm EST. https://learn.beginnerphotographypodcast.com/p/picture-perfect-pricing-live-workshopLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

  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 businessWhy Gavin loves shooting weddingsHow many weddings Gavin has shotThe simple thing many new photographers overlook that is costing them successThe importance of focusing on the client experienceHow to ensure your photos are unique and personal for each clientLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 ChampionshipWhat makes building a personal network better than running facebook adsWhy there is so much push back on in person networkingThe simplest way to so appreciation to someone who has given you valuePremium Members Also Learn:How Vinny moved to a new state and booked a high ticket wedding the first day they movedHow to build relationships with venuesand a step by step process for who to reach out to and what to say when growing your personal networkResources:Download Vinny’s free audiobook “Freelance to Freedom”Vinny’s podcast “Total Life Freedom”Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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,"authorName":"Willem Verbeeck","version":"1.0","title":"How I Develop Color Film at Home","resolved":true,"type":"video","thumbnail_height":360,"providerName":"YouTube","description":"In this video I show you how to develop color negative film at home. This is the easiest way to develop film. This process is very simple and it works well with 35mm or medium format film. This is the cheapest way to shoot film by far.","providerUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/"}" data-block-type="22"> Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 followersHootsuitePlanolyDan Milnor InterviewBeginner Photography Podcast Facebook GroupLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 PhotographyMatt Payne Photography F Stop Collaborate and Listen PodcastAndrew Hellmich - Impact ImagesAndrew Hellmich PhotoBizX PodcastOnline Photography Course for Beginners - Auto to AmazingLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhat came first people or petsWhy Emma left wedding photographyWhat was Emma’s main source of photography eductionThe hardest part about photography to learnWhere Emma got the idea for The Black SeriesWhen Emma first got involved with shelter animal photographyHow Emma keeps her subjects still and focusesHow to add emotion and story to your photos of petsCommonly bad info Emma hears being taught to new photographersHow to make money photographing petsHow to convince pet owners to the worth of pet photographyLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyThe hardest part about photography for Hannah to learnWhy Hannah upgraded from her cell phone to a DSLR to photograph her foodWhat is food stylingHow to start food stylingThe importance of dishwareHow Hannah takes flat lay photosThe camera gear Hannah uses to photograph foodThe importance of lighting foodHow Hannah was able to keep her look consistent after moving across the countryHow many photos Hannah takes per recipeHow to achieve a photography styleSigns of an amateur food stylist and photographerResources:Vegan Food Recipe Blog Hannah Chia’s WebsiteHannah Chia on InstagramLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 TermsIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Dave learned camera exposureThe hardest part about photography for Dave to learnWhy Dave started reviewing gearHow Dave decides what to focus on with his gear reviewDaves takes on full frame vs crop sensor cameraThe difference between a $5000 camera vs a $500 camera and who needs whatWhat piece of gear Dave never usesCommon bad info Dave hears being taught to new photographersDaves take on the best travel cameraHow many megapixels Dave thinks is too muchDaves take on using two different camera manufacturersThe importance of ND filters and Polarizer filtersResources:PolarPro Golden Hour PodcastPolarProKinotika Camera Gear ReviewsDave Maze Website Best Cameras Under $500Canon M50Canon 90DSony a6000Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhat drew Nur to underwarter photographyWhat came first, Nurs love of photography or divingSome Safety concerns photographers need to worry about while underwaterHow Nur plans to photograph sea life like sea lions, clown fish, and turtles.How much preparation is involved to bring a camera underwaterNurs most used piece of gearThe underwater camera housing Nur uses to photograph underwaterHow to plan for your shot when you cant change lensesHow much creativity Nur has with all the constraints of being underwaterWhat you need to know to get started shooting underwaterResources:Underwater wildlife photographer Nur Tucker’s websiteNur Tucker on InstagramNur Tucker on Facebook Free Ebook! Picture Perfect Camera Settings Sign up to download! Send me the ebook!We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime.Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!

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 photographyWhy Daniel went to college to learn photographyWhat Daniel hoped to learn by going to collegeIf Daniel thinks college is still relevant for photographersWhat Daniel has to capture to consider a shoot a successHow much of Dan’s stories are planned outHow Daniel goes about planning a trip and story to captureHow shooting film has made Daniel more connected to his workWhy Daniel swears off social mediaHow not being on social media has effected his workWhat Daniel feels is the best way to share his work if it’s not on social mediaResources:Daniel Milnor’s websiteblurb.comLearn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group 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!