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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 . . .

With more photographers being asked to shoot short video clips, we’re definitely seeing a trend that you need to uplevel your skills to include video. While this may seem daunting, Gina and Valerie discuss the basics for you to consider to explore this exciting new side venture. From frame rate, to shutter speed, and everything in between, listen up!

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How to shoot video on your DSLR and Mirrorless Part 2

Camera settings Why shoot in manual mode What is frame rate How does Shutter Speed affect the “look” of your video What’s the . . .

Gina shares a hack on how to use high speed sync when you normally can’t! It’s about getting your speedlite to become intimate with your studio light – and convincing your camera to perform shutter speeds it usually won’t do. All is revealed in this episode, along with the benefits of using auto-ISO – and why this is a great function to take advantage of especially if you’re doing events.

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Useful Links

Travel Duffel Coat Hack

Documentary on Agnelli

Listener question from Abigail

What do your white . . .