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This is a great time to start a personal photo project. These projects or challenges are a wonderful way to boost your creative output, help you gain new insight into photography and connect with other people.

Projects suit photographers at all levels – whether you want to shoot “a day in the life” or a theme/topic for the whole year.

Gina and Valerie discuss heaps of ideas to hope you find one just for you.

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Are you making one of these four common photography mistakes? Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this episode covers common mistakes and, most importantly, uncovers how you can fix them.

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89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Discovers Photography, Can’t Stop Taking Hilarious Self-Portraits Now

Listener Photo Ctritique

What can I do to make this image look better? It was a dreary day and the flash wasn’t working right. Thanks for all the help.

Sample of edited image with Lightroom adjustments.

4 common photography mistakes made by . . .

Gina and Valerie indulge in some champagne and wine while reviewing some of the best photographs of the year.

From National Geographic winners to hilarious wildlife photos, to some of the coolest shots from the podcast listener community, it’s all here.

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Travel Photographer of the Year Contest 2017

Behold The Most Hilarious Wildlife Photos Of 2017

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Listener Photos

My favorite is this one I took of one . . .

What are the best photography investments for 2018? If you want to make sure that your photography gets to the next level this coming year, then this episode is a must-listen.

Gina and Valerie discuss the 5 essential investments to consider.

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Show notes 1. Give yourself the gift of being prepared

How to be ready when opportunity knocks

Kit is packed ready to go Packed the same way every time. Train regularly for every scenario Spending your lazy afternoons working out “What does this button do?” Shooting regular folio Train your muscle memory Photo speed . . .

In photography there are times when you can get fancy, bring out all your tricks, shoot wide open, slow shutterspeed, 20 lights, beauty dish, gels and so on.

The fancy tricky stuff should be done as folio shoots, when you have time to experiment or after you’ve done the particular technique and been successful multiple times (it then becomes second nature).

In this episode, Gina and Valerie share some of the most common scenarios newbies routinely struggle with when shooting portraits and their fail-proof alternatives.

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In photography there are times when you . . .

Gina and Valerie spend two days shooting together – and live to tell the tale!

After filming a course in how to shoot high school senior portraits, Gina and Valerie debrief on key hacks including how to create a studio look headshot using natural light, tinfoil and a cardboard box. And how to create a beautiful portrait background using bath towels!

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Topics covered:

How to create a beautiful portrait background using bath towels How to create a studio look headshot using natural light, tinfoil and a cardboard box

We debrief on our high . . .

Ana Brandt is a California based award winning photographer, author, teacher and mother of 3 who has been specialising in pregnancy and newborn imagery for over 18 years. Her classic images for an established and growing A List clientele have appeared in numerous publications, books, websites, and physician offices.  

Gina chats to Ana about this awesome niche.

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Ana Brandt is a California based award winning photographer, author, teacher and mother of 3 who has been specializing in pregnancy and newborn imagery for over 18 years. Her classic images for an established and . . .

So you have your big big shoot coming up? How do you get over your nerves and ensure that you nail exactly what your client wants?

Gina and Valerie discuss the steps you need to take to keep calm, wow your client and deliver the goods. And if you’re after a lighting kit, Gina provides several options if you’re on a budget.

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Show notes Shout out

Natalie Ord

So excited for my first solo exhibition. Thanks to each and every one of you for your help, advice and cyber-friendships. And of course huge thanks . . .

Do you know what the right etiquette is in photography? Did you know that there actually are conventions to follow and unwritten rules to be aware of? You don’t want to be THAT guy or THAT woman.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie unpack the etiquette that most photographers should follow if they want a successful and sustainable career.

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Show notes Shout out

Patrick Mallard from Wichita, Kansas, USA.

At the risk of sounding sappy, I want to thank you and Val for your wonderful podcast and explain why it has made such an . . .

Unless you have been living under a rock, you may have seen the Netflix program “Tales by Light’, an incredible series profile photographers from around the world. Featured in the series is Peter Eastway, a contemporary Australian photographer known his stunning landscape and travel work. Peter has also been involved in photographic magazine publishing for over 30 years, establishing leading Better Photography Magazine in 1995.

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Peter Eastway APP.L, GM. Photog., FNZIPP, Hon. FAIPP, Hon. FNZIPP, FAIPP

Peter Eastway is a contemporary Australian photographer who is known internationally for his landscape and travel work.

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