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Meet one photographer who has transformed from being an aspiring snapper to a booked out in-demand photographer who is getting huge traction in his community and niche. Gold Community member Scott Stokhaug reveals how he’s done just that.

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Show Notes

Shout outs and congrats to award winning Gold members

For Capture Magazine Kate Flowers Emerging photographers (Documentary/photojournalism) Natalie Finney Emerging photographers (Portrait) Russell Thomas Emerging photographers (Editorial Fashion)

GOLD COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT

The fast track to success with special guest Scott Stokhaug

In this episode:

Overcoming shyness to become a confident portrait . . .

If you want to grow your photography business, this episode covers the exact steps you need to take to build your business via Facebook advertising, starting at a very low budget. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, you can start getting business with a $30 investment. Andrew Hellmich has done just that and he breaks down what you need to do to take advantage of this targeted opportunity.

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Show Notes

Andrew Hellmich is living the dream. He runs a successful portrait studio in a beautiful beachside location, works with his soulmate . . .

There is an art to taking photos of interiors and architecture, especially because you need to make static rooms and buildings come to life. You need to ensure that they still tell a story. We talk to Wayne Chasan who generously shares his favourite tips on:

Scouting locations Planning a shoot Working with daylight How to add “life” to your interiors The best angles and gear and heaps more!

Gina and Valerie discuss all this and more! Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast.

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Website: www.chasan.com Instagram: wayne.chasan

Wayne Chasan:

Perfectionist, passionate, professional; Wayne Chasan has been creating stunning Architectural . . .

You can take pictures of anything and use them for whatever you want, right? Well, no. You need a clear understand of some basic laws around what you can do and use as a photographer.

We talk to Vanessa Emilio to find out what you need to know including:

Can I photograph someone without their permission How do I cover myself legally so I can share images I took of a wedding or baby portraits? What about a large public event? Should I post a bulk model release at all entrances and exits. Is this enough? Many magazines and companies are making photographers sign contracts where they sign over all rights to their images. How do we protect our rights, negotiate a better deal and still keep the client? Can I take a photograph while on private property? How do I protect images on my website? How do I protect my images on social media? Should I use a Photography Contract with my clients?

Gina and Valerie discuss all this and more!

Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you.

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Autofocus sounds simple – but there’s a lot that can go wrong if you don’t master how it REALLY works. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening when you use autofocus, how to use focus points effectively and what settings you need to use to get the best result. Gina and Valerie discuss all this and more!

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Show Notes

Refresher episode on Sharp Shooting: https://ginamilicia.com/2015/07/ep-30/

How you can focus

Manual focus Auto focus Half press shutter (default) Back Button Live view

Knowing how this works and what AF system to use will improve . . .

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.

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Show Notes

Shout out to: Danette Zak

#showusyourpics The pics below are from when I first got my very . . .

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.

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Show . . .

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.

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Show Notes

A complete guide to focal length and how it affects focus and depth of field

The focal length you shoot in can be random (it just felt right) or deliberate. Many photographers find they tend to like how . . .

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.

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Show Notes

Shooting very personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson

“Being an artist for me is just like breathing” Ilona Nelson

This week I chatted with Melbourne based artist Ilona Nelson.

Nelson works predominantly with photography but . . .

They said we’d never make it. But we got here! 200 episodes – so the champagne is flowing and we’re celebrating. Big thanks to all our listeners, we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. We’re also celebrating the photography from Harry and Meghan’s Royal Wedding. Gina and Valerie also share the most valuable lessons they’ve learnt in photography.

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Show Notes

Gina’s visit to the Camera Clinic Visit. This information may save you $1000s

USB port is where you connect your cable to download images off your camera or to tether while shooting USB . . .