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What are the five things that every photographer must know? It’s probably not what you think! In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss exactly that.

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Show Notes Your mind is an a-hole and the first thing that needs to be mastered “Inside of me, there are two dogs. One is mean and evil, and the other is good, and they fight each other all the time. When asked which one wins I answer, the one I feed the most.” ― Sitting Bull Learn how to ask and who to ask for constructive criticism Light is EVERYTHING Personal projects are a GAME . . .

What is light painting? This stunning photographic effect can be achieved with some simple hacks. The master of light painting, Denis Smith, is the guest on the podcast this episode. You’ll not only discover his secrets behind this stunning technique, you’ll also learn about his fascinating journey into photography.

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Denis Smith bought his first camera in 2009, and during the same year a huge life change saw him leave his home town of Auckland to make a new start in Adelaide, South Australia. The move away from Auckland and a high flying corporate life allowed Denis the time and space . . .

There’s more to shooting food than getting a good Instagrammable shot. In this episode, we speak to food photographer Joanie Simon who reveals her tips on how to photograph food and how to use artificial light to your best advantage.

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Show Notes

May 2019 Sicily Tour

How to shoot food photography like a pro with guest Joanie Simon

Joanie Simon is a commercial food photographer, educator and YouTuber based in Phoenix, Arizona. Her love of food came before the camera. She picked up her first DSLR in 2009 and discovered the art of food photography. By 2015, Joanie left . . .

Whether you want a fully fledged photography business or a side hustle, there are some important factors you need to consider if you want to get paid for your shots. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the mistakes you should avoid in order to create a thriving creative business.

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Ready to start a photography business? Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

Giving up your day job. Quitting too soon Ignoring social media Only relying on social media Placing all your eggs in one basket Poor training and mentorship (learn how to shoot, how to charge etc) Charging too little . . .

What are the big trends in photography for 2019? And which ones should you incorporate into your own work? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you needs to be aware of and much more!

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Trends for 2019

DSLR is becoming a niche but is still king amongst pro commercial shooters. Video is the new black Minimalism gives way to more detailed landscape images Candid or documentary style portrait and wedding photography is becoming mainstream Over staged/set up images give way to natural looking authentic images Vertical images are making a comeback Weddings unplugged proposal shoots divorce shoots doco . . .

Meet Craig Wetjen, an award-winning professional photographic artist and a best-selling author with 33 years in the photography industry. Craig started his photographic career shooting for local newspapers in Connecticut, USA. He went on to work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory before moving to Australia where in he established Melbourne’s RMIT University’s first digital imaging subject.

Craig’s published a book in 2016 titled “Men and Their Sheds” which, just after 3 months on the selves became a best-selling book. He documented 101 men and their relationship the shed has to his physical and mental health.

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Craig Wetjen is a national and . . .

We talk to documentary photographer Niki Boon. A former physiotherapist, mother and self-taught photographer, living with her family in rural Marlborough New Zealand. However, her photography has gained an international audience.

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Bio:

Niki Boon is a former physiotherapist, mother and self-taught photographer, living with her family in rural Marlborough New Zealand. Her photography focuses on her family and environment.

Niki grew up on a farm in rural New Zealand, with a childhood barefoot, wild and free. In part, her photographic work pulls from her childhood freedoms and adventures that still exist so strongly in . . .

We close out the year with the best photography lessons from 2018. Happy holidays to all our listeners and have a brilliant start to 2019!

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Cat furniture that looks like human furniture

MagMod’s MagBox is a radically awesome softbox system for speedlights or strobes. It’s the easiest softbox to set up, mount, modify, and gel. Period.

Best lessons from 2018

Delayed gratification Bamboo story Done is better than perfect Be shit until you get good Work outside your comfort zone Upgrade my attitude No camera, light or kit on the market will make . . .

Photographing an event can be something small and informal like a child’s birthday or family gathering to more formal like an engagement wedding, charity fundraiser, PR product launch or corporate event.

Photographing events looks and sound easy but this is probably one of the most challenging niches for a photographer. It’s often the first professional shoot a photographer will be asked to do.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie will give you an event photography survival guide with all the information you need to nail your next event shoot.

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My name is Vijay Britto and I live in Clarksburg, Maryland with my wife and 11-year-old son. Besides being a photographer, I also work as an IT Project manager in the arena of health informatics. My journey in photography began in early 2011 when I picked my first DSLR after reading an article about the exposure triangle. Prior to that, I occasionally used a Kodak point-and-shoot with some manual control (which I later learned about) always wondering why my subjects looked like silhouettes even in a brightly lit room. However, I stayed in . . .