Month

June 2018

Ep 204: How to turn your photography hobby into a six figure business with special guest Jeff Brown

We talk to Jeff Brown, an expert in marketing for photographers. In this interview we chat about: the importance of niching down as a photographer, the areas that most photographers waste time in; common mistakes photographers make using social media; why you should double or triple your prices; why you should think like a luxury brand; and we do a deep dive into Linkedin one of the most underused and best social media platforms for photographers. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the...

How to remove a green colour cast

Colour casts are difficult to see with the naked eye, and often are not noticed until you view the image on a computer.

Ep 203: Taking photography from hobby to side hustle and beyond with special guest Natalie Finney

We love it when we discover a photographer who started snapping as a hobby – but is then able to turn that interest into something more. Photographer Natalie Finney has done just that and we chat to her about her journey and passion for portraiture. Over the past two years, Natalie has focused on growing her business, slowly and steadily. She has amassed a varying portfolio of work, from weddings and corporate events, to commercial and fine-art/conceptual photography, however she is always drawn back to family portraiture, preferring to take a candid, documentary-styled approach. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   Click play to listen...

Wise words from a master

Above: Image by Gina Milicia edited using Rescue Remedy Preset “Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make.” – Bruce Lee

Are we there yet?

Above: Image, Gina Milicia Always believe in the destination but enjoy the journey. One of the reasons I love to walk or ride my bike is because it forces me to experience the journey rather than focus on getting to the destination. When I’m in my car, life is comfortable. I’m warm, protected from the elements and can safely focus on “are we there yet?”. I’m all about getting to the destination as quickly as possible. The same journey on foot or on my bike is completely different. I notice more, I feel more, I remember more, I experience more. As artists we are constantly striving for the next destination, our focus on getting “there” as quickly as possible but in doing so we miss many of the valuable lessons learnt on the slow road. When I first started out as a photographer I just wanted to hurry up and...

Ep 202: A complete guide to focal Length, and how it affects focus and depth of field

A complete guide to focal length and how it affects focus and depth of field. This is a masterclass in one episode. So sit back and enjoy this ride into how the focal length of your lens can impact depth of field, focus and much more. Master this and it will be a game changer. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show Notes A complete guide to focal length and how it affects...

Love this quote from Henri Cartier Bresson

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “You just have to live and life will give you pictures.” – Henri Cartier Bresson

Ep 201: Photographing, promoting and exhibiting personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson

This week, we chat to photographer Ilona Nelson. We talk about how a small personal project grew from photographing 10 artists to a lifelong project involving hundreds of artists exhibited in Australia and internationally. We also cover how Ilona crowdfunded her project, winning government grants, the importance of side hustles – and much more. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio.   Show Notes Shooting very personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson “Being...

Shonda Rhimes

This week I’m inspired by Shonda Rhimes. I just finished reading Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and loved it! Shonda Rhimes is an American television producer, screenwriter, and author. She’s the mastermind behind some massive hits like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. Shonda Rhimes,told the Dartmouth Class of 2014, “Ditch the dream and be a doer, not a dreamer.”

How to use composite lighting for group shots

In this tutorial Gina shares a light blending technique she's developed for shooting portraits.
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About Gina

About Gina

Gina Milicia is one of the most widely known and respected photographers in Australia. She is the master of capturing that ‘magical moment’... READ MORE

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