Gina’s recent trip to Nu Zilland … okay we mean New Zealand … to take landscape shots resulted in an epic road trip that involved gorgeous scenery, a shot that looks like it should be in a serial killer movie, a visit to a place with the coolest name ever, lots of sheep (really?) – and much more. In this episode, Valerie gets Gina to report on her adventures and what we have to learn from them. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   #ginachallenge #landscape Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us...

When you’re shooting, you’re not always in a situation where you have great lighting. So when you’re faced with less-than-ideal lighting, what can you do? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss simple hacks that will transform your images and give the impression that you’ve created wonderful lighting. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   #ginachallenge #shadowshighlights Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Product Highlights Daylight Balanced: 5500K Built-In Receiver Includes Wireless Remote Control Dimming: 10 – 100% CRI 90 Removable Reflector Find the Yongnuo YN100 LED...

Want to feel like a real photographer by going old school? There’s a LOT you can discover about photography by shooting on film instead of digital. And you don’t have to travel back in time to do it! In this episode, Gina and Valerie – who both learnt on film – discuss how you can shoot, process and print black and white film yourself. It’s not hard! Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.   #ginachallenge #film Also check out ginamilicia.com/greatoffer Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Useful...

In this minisode, Gina and Valerie review the creative black and white efforts from last week. So many talented people with very different styles of black and white! We also reveal a giveaway offer that you just have to be part of. Go to ginamilicia.com/greatoffer – you won’t regret it! And we tackle a listener question from a wonderful photographer who photographs rescue doggies to help them find a loving home. We workshop how the pics can be enhanced and how to get creative with featuring the right messaging on the images. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. ginamilicia.com/greatoffer Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you...

Have you heard? Black and white is the new black. Although it’s always been represented in classic and iconic shots, it seems that black and white is now hip again. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how to “see” in black and white, why you need to understand the colour wheel for best results, whether you should shoot in black and white or convert in post-production, how B&W can enhance and transforms some shots from meh to amazing, and much more. Hope you enjoy the podcast. #ginachallenge #blackandwhite Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Useful Links Quote “When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls!”― Ted Grant...

We’ve heard some of your biggest challenges in the world of photography and outline clear strategies you can take to overcome them. From getting over imposter syndrome, to determining practical strategies to attract clients, Gina and Valerie cover it all in this episode. Gina also reveals an ingenious hack on how to get even lighting for large groups. It’s a cracker! It’s also the first episode for the year so Gina and Valerie recorded it with a bottle of champagne. EACH. The results? Well, you can hear for yourselves. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Useful Links Selecting the Best and Worst Camera Gear of 2016… While Getting Drunk Listener questions How to get even lighting with groups of people. Phil asks: Getting...

Do you want to boost your photographic skills and unleash your own creativity? It’s not hard. Like anything, you just need practice. And the easiest way to do this is to incorporate these simple habits into your routine. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss must-have habits that you need to adopt in order to become a photographic genius. These habits don’t take much extra time and will help to skyrocket your creativity and keep you brimming with ideas. In addition, the habits will improve your photography skills and help you become more efficient. #ginachallenge #thinklessdomore Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Shout outs Thanks to everyone who shared their images in 2016 We have seen listeners taking the plunge: Shooting raw Mastering...

It’s been a big year so far but we’re predicting an even bigger one for 2017. And there are some clear trends emerging in photography styles and imagery. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the big trends for the coming year and what you need to do if you want to stay relevant and on point. From “authentic” images to echoes of nostalgia – and everything in between, you’ll discover the steps you can take to ensure your style stays unique to you – but can also adapt to what the market is looking for if you need to. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Shout outs Kristi Louise Herd‎ I was in London at the weekend when I passed a Vietnamese...

If you’re just starting out or don’t have a big budget then you might not have fancy lighting options. But that doesn’t matter. Because you can create high-end looking portraits by using cheap lighting! In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to so that you can achieve awesome looks by using everyday lighting options that you can find in your home. They also discuss what cheap entry level lighting will work best if you’re just getting started and suggest useful accessories that can make a big difference to your photography. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes Useful link Via Ian Hulme Thieves busted with $30K of stolen Nutella What is the definition of high-end lighting? All light behaves in the...

What are the best ways to scout locations? When you get to a venue, landscape, building or wedding, what is a systematic way for you to scout the best locations for your shots? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do so that you make the best use of time, can perform under pressure and come up with creative and inspirational locations for your pics. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show notes This episode was inspired by a documentary on photographer Ken Duncan Chasing the light Fitting out studios Spend a day getting to know your space Document the changing light Notice the position of the sun Experiment with camera position proximity to light Pay respect to land Time of day...