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How can you take flattering portraits of anyone? There are a few golden rules to follow to ensure that you’re nailing the shot – every time.

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Show Notes

1. Energy It’s not them it’s YOU. A great portrait photographer must work their guts out to gain a person’s trust so they can relax.

2. Pose I’ve noticed that approximately 1/20 people are comfortable in their bodies. They just get it. These people are a dream to direct.

If you’ve done the work in step 1. Correctly then directing and possing becomes much easier

Can you describe . . .

So you think you’ve done everything right: used your focus points, a fast shutter speed, etc. But your shots still aren’t quite in focus.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie welcome camera guru Wayne Rogers to discuss this as well as lens creep vs lens slop (!), whether UV filters are worth using, common mechanical problems that cause your images to be out of focus, how shooting high ISO can influence the sharpness of your image, the best way to get rid of or prevent mold growing on your lenses – and much more.

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What are the best lenses and camera settings for portrait and documentary photography?

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to take your portrait shots to the next level. We break it down to the basics and then build on that if you’re ready for intermediate or advanced tips.

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Show Notes

Portrait

Handheld vs tripod

Handheld 1/125th sec Tripod 1/15th Select a faster shutter speed when shooting portraits of animated subjects

Lens choice?

Under 50mm means you need to be very close to your model to fill the . . .

Mieke Boynton is a landscape photographer who travels regularly, both within Australia and overseas, to capture the wonder and beauty of nature’s landscapes. She favours the epic landscapes of Kimberley region where she moved in 2008. She has travelled extensively in search of beautiful places and magic light and her photos of Norway, Patagonia, Namibia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Tasmania and the Kimberley have won numerous National and International awards. After 10 years, she has returned to the Alpine Valleys of Victoria to focus exclusively on photography.

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In 2008, Mieke Boynton moved to the Kimberley . . .

There are some classic lighting styles that every photographer needs to understand. And you also need to be able to create them whether you only have daylight to work with – or flash.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss classic portrait lighting styles including beauty lighting, loop lighting, split lighting, Rembrandt lighting, short lighting, broad lighting and much more.

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Show Notes

Knowing how to manipulate light in relation to your model is a game changer. These rules apply to ALL light, daylight,flash,led,torch or light saber. If you understand light you can achieve any light style.

Using . . .

We talk to Sean Tucker on finding your authentic photography style. In this interview we talk about: being sacked as a priest, dealing with the shame he felt getting a waiting job when he was starting out, the struggle to find freelance clients, finding a unique style, the criticism that led him to finding his unique voice, dealing with imposter syndrome and much more.

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Show Notes

“Authenticity requires a certain measure of vulnerability, transparency, and integrity.” Janet Louise Stephenson

I stumbled on Sean Tucker’s Youtube channel a few months ago and was immediately drawn to his . . .

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or pro – there is something for you in this episode. We talk about speedlights and how a simple little light can make ALL the difference. You’ll discover how to get started, easy hacks to bring your images to life – and savvy techniques that can replicate sunsets, window lighting and more.

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Show Notes

Why speedlight?

Great light is the basis of good photography but if you only shoot with daylight you limit your options for shooting. Many photographers are put off from using flash because it looks shite. When . . .

A wise person once said: “In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary”. There is no doubt that light plays a huge part in whether or not you get the perfect shot. But you don’t have to wait for the stars to align in order for this to happen. YOU can make this happen by understanding how light works and how to manipulate it to achieve the look you want.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do in order to understand and see light the right way.

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If you want to be fearless as photographer, try your hand at street photography. Every photographer should give this a go to see what it’s like to fly by the seat of your pants, make decisions on the go and deal with real people in real situations.

One accomplished street photographer is Julia Coddington.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie chat to Julia about her techniques, style, journey – and her cloak of invisibility (where do we get one?!).

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Show Notes

Julia is known for her strong compositions and her ability to work with colour, movement . . .

These days, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to camera gear, lenses, accessories – and everything in between. And advances in technology mean that our cameras can do more than ever. Soon they’ll be able to cook us dinner! However, all this choice can be daunting. And it can be paralysing trying to decide which camera is best for you needs, goals and lifestyle.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie outline how to choose the right camera whether you’re a pro, an enthusiast or an entry level snapper.

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Show Notes

There has never been a . . .