Podcast

Commercial animal photography is exploding right now with so many opportunities for photographers who want to expand their offering. The pet industry is booming thanks to increased pet ownership and more people treating pets as an important part of the family. In this episode, we chat to US-based commercial animal photographer Jamie Piper. Chances are you’ve already seen her amazing work in magazines, packaging or online.

Even if animal photography is not your thing you will learn a ton from this episode.

In fact, Jamie had so much great content to share that this episode is 2 hours long!

Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast.

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Jamie . . .

Shooting headshots sounds so easy but it can be challenging to get a great result if you don’t follow some simple rules. In this episode, Gina and Valerie review common questions from aspiring photographers so that you can up-level your skills and become a headshot pro.

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Cheap light stand Gary Fong or cheap softbox to start with Styrofoam head

Light vs location Garage lighting Watch out for dappled light White balance

Gel More separation between background and subject

Next level:

connection light shaping styling and posing post production

If you want to stand out in a crowded market, you need to ensure that your pics exude a certain quality that’s hard to put into words. It’s not about using the most expensive gear or the opportunity to shoot a supermodel. It’s about understanding a few simple rules that can set you – and your photographs – apart from everyone else.

In this episode, we discuss what you need know about gear, your point of difference, lighting, posing and how to go the extra mile.

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With so many photos being uploaded every second, how the does a photographer . . .

Sports photography is a unique skill that requires not only an understanding of the sport but an ability to capture fleeting moments that range from sheer victory to tragic disappointment – and everything in between.

In this episode, we chat to sports photographer Robert Cianflone on: how he went from shooting local suburban soccer matches to international sporting events, what it’s like to shoot a World Cup, Olympic Games or Grand Prix, his workflow, gear and location scouting.

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Show Notes

Robert Cianflone has been a professional photographer for over 25 years.

Starting out as freelance shooting junior soccer and National League matches. . . .

Understanding how to photograph artwork can result in an additional revenue stream especially because there are not many art photographers around.

In this episode, Gina breaks down exactly what you need to get started. You’ll be surprised at how little gear you need to do it! Gina discusses where to place your lights, the ISO your need, what your F-stop should be and much more. And Valerie has a thousand questions!

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Every photographer will eventually be asked to photograph a piece of wall art at one point or another.

There are many challenges involved in capturing artwork successfully

Getting the . . .

Discover how to go from amateur to fully-fledged pro photographer in less than three years. That’s exactly what Andy Macpherson did and he shares his journey in this episode.

Andy reveals: what to say to prospective clients, how to price yourself as an emerging photographer, pre-visualising your shots, camera angles and more. He walks-through a shoot and shares his thoughts on pre-production, gear choices and lighting styles.

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Andy Macpherson went from emerging to highly sought after photographer in just 3 short years. This is an amazing accomplishment in such a competitive industry.

In this conversation, Andy shares his step by . . .

Recently, pet photographer Craig Bullock won the title of New Zealand Portrait Photographer of the Year, the first time in the 80-year history of NZIPP that the award has been given to images of non-humans. Now that’s saying something!

Craig’s shots are breathtaking. He’s also authored several books including Quake Dogs and Quake Cats. He reveals: his preferred gear and lens choices, how he plans his pet shots and selects locations, how he poses and directs pets, shooting with one hand, understanding the body language of animals, post-production techniques and heaps more.

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Join the . . .

If you want to succeed as a photographer, you need to make sales. Sometimes that can make you feel uncomfortable, especially if selling is not in your wheelhouse.

In this episode, we chat to Shawna Beckmann about how to overcome your fear of selling. We cover: Why is it so difficult for many artists to sell their work? What is the biggest mistake photographers make when they are trying to sell their work or services? How do we separate selling our services or work from selling ourselves and how not to take it personally?

One of the biggest hurdles many up and coming photographers face is getting a foot in the door and offering to work for free or super cheap. How do they get out of that mindset? How do we find clients that value what we do?

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What are the steps you need to take to create the perfect portrait? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the seven steps that will ensure that you get the perfect portrait – every time. It’s not just about the lighting and posing, it’s also about what you’re trying to say (or what your client wants to say) about your subject.

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Show Notes

Step 1. Decide what you are trying to say

What kind of portrait are you creating and what are you trying to say? Is it a candid image that documents or preserves a moment in time? Is it a . . .