Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Email me at BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com 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 ..read more

On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, the importance of ethical decision-making in photography is explored. Host Raymond Hatfield and guest Savannah Dodd delve into the personal and contextual factors that contribute to ethical decision making, and the impact of sharing a photograph. They discuss the lack of clear-cut ethical guidelines and provide tips for cultivating ethical decision-making skills. Savannah shares her personal experience navigating ethical challenges working with a charity in Uganda and gives advice on photographing ethical subjects. The episode concludes with ..read more

This podcast follows Harry Skeggs, a fine art wildlife photographer, to discuss the impact and importance of photography in preserving the world. He motivates listeners to take a tool in their hands to influence the world and bring awareness to issues near and far. He shares his story of not knowing the value of photography until he was forced to have time for himself due to an accident, and ended up winning runner-up in a Nat Geo Photography of the Year competition. The Big Ideas with Timestamps 00:03:09 Learn art to take better photos. 00:11:43 Animals are family members. 00:13:39 Follow yo ..read more

On this episode, I interview photographer and educator Heather Lahtinen about how to tackle the feelings of overwhelm that come with learning photography. Heather explains how she became an unintentional wedding photographer and eventually made the transition to going full-time. The Big Ideas with Timestamps 00:04:37 Have fun with photography. 00:07:10 Take action and practice. 00:13:37 Choose not to be overwhelmed. 00:17:25 Take risks and learn. 00:20:07 Set a goal and go for it. 00:27:43 Take action and don't fear. 00:34:16 Increase prices to be sustainable. 00:38:57 Believe in yourself an ..read more

On this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, host Raymond Hatfield interviews Anja Poehlmann, a documentary family life photographer. They discuss how shooting every day can affect both creativity and personality. Anja also shares how digital cameras have made shooting easier since she moved to Hawaii for a 6-month internship. She created a website as a way to document her life in her new home and was inspired to start shooting photography as a career. The Big Ideas with Timestamps 00:01:04 Embrace all forms of creativity. 00:10:10 Light is key to photography. 00:16:08 Authentic fami ..read more

Today I cover Photography Manifesto Rule #2, To Be A Half Way Decent Photographer You Must Dedicate All of Your Available Time To It. That this does not mean focusing on it 24/7, instead I urge you to keep a photographical eye on in-between moments.  The Big Ideas with Time Stamps 00:01:33 Dedicate time to photography. 00:05:43 Learn to use camera as tool for storytelling. 00:15:27 Pay attention to the world. 00:17:18 Focus on composition, not gear. 00:20:41 Shoot, don’t watch gear reviews. Resources: Listen to the full Photography Manifesto Episode, BPP 334 Join The Beginner Photogra ..read more

In this episode I delve deep into the importance of making mistakes and how it can help photographers develop their skills faster. I share how Huy Nguyen, one of the most talented wedding photographers shares his wisdom surrounding the knowledge vs wisdom paradigm and learning through practical experience. Through this, Raymond tries to encourage listeners to take risks, make mistakes and not be afraid in order to elevate their photography and understanding of the craft. Resources: Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver bea ..read more

Mica McCook is an Austin based food photographer. Mica recollects her journey to becoming a photographer which had begun in 2015 when her then-boyfriend encouraged her to take up photography as a business. On receiving payment from her first gig, she realized she could turn it into a career. Mica shares how she began her journey as a photographer by experimenting with different types of photography, and eventually landed on food photography. Mica believes that light is an important element of her work and uses it to create dramatic photos. The Big Takeaways You can be a photographer. Start wi ..read more

You have photo questions, I want to answer them for you here on the show. 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. After shooting for more than a decade and interviewing 300+ world class photographers, its time to share some of that practical information with you! Todays Photography Questions: Can you market yourself as a weekday wedding photographer? Can you use CloudSpot in Sweden? What tips do you have for orginizing all of your photos from vatious locations into one pla ..read more

Today we are chatting with birth photographer Tavia Redburn and we get real technical about what you need and what you need to know before shooting your first birth session! In this episode Tavia talks about how she got interested in photography and the experiences that led her to becoming a birth photographer. She teaches beginners the technical aspects of the craft and encourages them to practice as much as possible for better results. Theres this phrase that says, you’re only an expert on something if you can explain it to a 5 year old and today, that is me, I may as well be a 5 year old wi ..read more