March 2016

Light is everything when it comes to photography. But, sometimes, you just don’t have enough of it! We’re not even talking about shooting in a dark room. There are many instances when your lighting isn’t ideal and you could do with a little bit more light to really make your photos pop. So what you can do about it?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie focus on simple ideas you can use when you are shooting in a variety of low light situations.

#ginachallenge #lowlight

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Show notes Useful links

No Cameras Allowed is a documentary that follows James Marcus Haney’s journey of breaking into music festivals and inserting himself into the world of some of the biggest names in the industry.

I also found a great new screensaver from 500px it’s awesome because every time I log onto Chrome there’s a new gorgeous picture from 500 pics amazing.

Recap on last week’s episode

Jessica Roberts-Booton‎ reshoots the . . .

Light metering can be confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, a lot of the mumbo jumbo surrounding lighting and metering is simply unnecessary.

In true “Gina-style”, this episode Gina and Valerie focus on simple explanations about light metering that will improve your photography, help you achieve perfect skin tones and provide you with the knowledge you need to really master your metering. You also get to find out why “Hans” loves “50 Shades of Grey”.

#ginachallenge #50shadesofgrey

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Show notes

Following on from last week’s #ginachallenge #cliche, here are a few shoutouts to our Cliche Champions.

Listener Question

from Jessica Roberts-Booton

I just want to say, “Thank you, thank you!” I have learned so much listening to your podcast. I have always been interested in photography, but finally am being able to really dive in and learn. My husband and I have eight children, so time to shoot is limited and they are my main . . .

We’re all guilty of shooting the odd cliche from time to time. Whether it’s that selfie on Instagram, a photo of your shows, the shot of the hipster couple, the cute guy at the gas station… Cliches have their place and, sometimes, they even work! But what do you need to do to ensure your shots are original, so that they stand out from others and really help your portfolio shine?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how to recognise a photography cliche, which ones to avoid, and how to turn them around so that you bring your own authentic mark to your images.

#ginachallenge #cliche

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Show notes Shoutout

Michael Goh’s amazing night-time photography.

Michael says: Compositionally – I’m going to waffle on a little with this post. With my milkyway panoramas – trying to express the feeling of being out there shooting the milkyway in a dark location. The milkyway is pretty large, so wanting to emphasise the scale. . . .

If you’re into photography, it CAN get expensive. But Gina and Valerie love a bargain and they believe that you don’t have to spend big in order to get awesome equipment that can help you with your shoots.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the best photography gadgets you can get for under $50. From affordable lightings solutions to triggers and accessories that you just can’t live without, it’s all here. #ginachallenge #gadgets

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Show notes Listener question What’s the best tripod to use for travelling? Ray Eccleston suggests: 3 Legged Thing tripods Bill Keeler suggests: P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead Phil Newton suggests: Manfrotto befree Judy Bruner suggest: MeFOTO Globetrotter Shoutout

Kim Rogers uses Gina’s Goldilocks Preset of the week

From Kim: “Here’s one I took this week for the 365 (and edited with Gina Milicia’s Goldilocks Lite and a few tweaks) but I haven’t . . .