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When you go out to shoot, you need the right gear. And that doesn’t mean just cameras and lenses but also the right camera bag.

Gina and Valerie talk about different types of camera bags that suit different purposes and share tips from the community of their favourites.

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This Snapshot is inspired by Kate Flowers:

Hello hello… I need a camera bag and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a camera bag which is practical, but also a bit funky…and not too much like . . .

Real estate photography can be a great way to get regular work as a photographer.  But there are specific techniques that you should use if you want to get great real estate shots on entry point.

This episode, Gina and Valerie talk about the essential elements of real estate photography, how to get the ideal shots, and provide a checklist of dos and don’ts.

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Show notes Real Estate photography is a great way to make some extra cash as a newbie photographer. Not just homes for sale but Airbnb, hotels, resorts or lifestyle . . .

This episode, we get all sooky-lala. A terms the Aussies will understand! Actually, we’re talking about SOOCs. When you shoot straight out of the camera.

Gina and Valerie talk about why it’s great to master the SOOC, how this saves you time and gives you a better result. Stop thinking, “Oh, I’ll fix it in post”, these tips will get you snapping great shots straight out of the camera.

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Show notes 1. Pre-visualize your shot

Having an idea in your mind’s eye of how you want your . . .

Street photography is an art unto itself. It’s a lot more than simply sneaking in snaps when people aren’t noticing. If you want to capture a mood or really depict the essence of a place then you should learn from a master.

That’s why we’ve invited world renowned street photographer Valerie Jardin onto the show. Valerie will give you an insight into her secrets to taking great street photography; camera settings; shooting from the hip, how to get really close to strangers to take a shot, the advantages of mirrorless cameras in street photography – and much more.

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When you’re retouching images, there is a fine line between making someone look fresh – and turning them into a cartoon. So how do you know when you have gone too far? And what can you do to minimise the amount of retouching you need to do – by capturing the right image in the first place?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie talk about the fine art of retouching, where and when you need to do it – and how to ensure that you get the right look.

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Who wouldn’t want to photograph rock stars, Presidents, A-list celebs and sporting legends? That’s exactly what David Bergman does. Not only has he photographed Obama, he’s also the official photographer for Bon Jovi (a fact that Val is still trying to process).

In this episode, Gina and Valerie introduce you to David and chat about how he got into photography, his creative style and how he gets all the cool gigs

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Music and sports photographer. Canon Explorer of Light, Bon Jovi tour photographer, 13 Sports Illustrated covers, and the Obama inauguration.

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A telephoto or zoom lens is an important addition to any photographer’s toolkit. But are you using your lens in the most effective way? When should you – or shouldn’t you – whip out this big boy (or girl)? It’s not just when you want a tighter shot.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the ideal way to use your telephoto or zoom lenses, the ideal instances when you should call on their skills and much more.

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I’m a big fan of long lenses and in the last . . .

In this episode, we meet acclaimed art director turned photographer Billy Plummer. Billy boasts major clients in his portfolio but also talks about the importance of shooting personal projects and how those projects have been instrumental in getting him work as a photographer. He discovered photography as a career later in life and is now successfully shooting his way around the world.

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Bicycle Graveyard in China

“RESIDENTS OF HANGZHOU, China, can hop onto any one of at least 86,000 bicycles and ride wherever . . .

Inspired by a listener question (Hi, Danni!) this minisode is about how to plan a model folio shoot. If you need to do this – or you are building your portfolio through test shots – discover what you need to know in terms of what you need to do in order to plan your shoot, the “go to” looks that should be in most model portfolios, how to use the props and location around you and much more.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie talk about how to shoot darker skin and feature muscle definition.

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These days, everyone wants “natural looking” portraits. The trend in advertising, YouTube, editorial and Instagram is all about the natural look. Even the most traditionally corporate want this feel. But that doesn’t mean it’s super easy to snap. If you want to achieve a natural look that is technically correct, looks amazing, has the right energy AND has the “just turned the corner and spotted you” feel, then you need to understand the right ingredients. In this episode, Gina and Valerie talk about composition, posing, lighting, styling and post-production for this popular look.

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