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So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

Leading celebrity and portrait photographer Gina Milicia discusses how to get the most out of your photography, including all the gear and gadgets you need. She chats to photography enthusiast Valerie Khoo on how to pose people, scout the best locations, and more. Useful tips, practical advice – and even some gossip – to help you get ahead, behind the lens!

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1 May 2017

Ep 134: Snapshot: Social media etiquette for photographers

In this Snapshot minisode, Gina and Valerie discuss social media etiquette for photographers. What is the best approach when it comes to social media? Is it actually effective? What are the big no-nos in the social media space. Ask your questions at [email protected] Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great...

27 April 2017

Ep 133: Low key or moody lighting for portraits using daylight or flash

There are a range of reasons why you might want to achieve moody lighting. Sometimes, it’s the look you’re going for. Other times, you may find yourself shooting in a messy or ugly environment where you want to “hide” the background by simulating a moody setting. Even if you find yourself in a well-lit situation,...

26 April 2017

Ep 132 Snapshot: how to nail focus on a portrait and where to find assistants

In this Snapshot minisode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to do to nail focus on a portrait. Many new photographers struggle with getting pin sharp focus even though they are seemingly following all tricks in the book. Gina reveals a step by step approach so that you can ensure you get the right...

19 April 2017

Ep 130 Snapshot: Smoke in a can, and candid kid photography

In this Snapshot minisode, Gina and Valerie talk about “smoke in a can” and how to create instant mood in your shots with this simple aerosol product. They also discuss how to take great candid shots of kids. Ask your questions at [email protected] Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great...

19 April 2017

Ep 131: Single light portraits using speedlights

If you want to start using lighting but don’t want to invest in expensive and complicated equipment, then start with a single easy-to-use, affordable speedlight. Even if you are mainly shooting during the day, a speedlight (yes even when it’s sunny) can make all the difference and really lift your shots, especially your portraits. Gina...

13 April 2017

Ep 129 Size does matter: How to use lighting, focal length and perspective to optimise your group portraits

When you’re shooting more than one person, you can come across a raft of problematic issues. Sometimes, various people in the group can look disproportionate depending on where they are placed. And if you’re shooting people of varying sizes, some can look huge while others look like pinheads. In this episode, Gina and Valerie...

30 March 2017

Ep 128 It’s all in the planning! How to avoid photo fails

Photography can be unpredictable. And when you’re shooting, anything can happen – good and bad. Sometimes, life throws you curve balls and you find yourself with a damaged lens, cyclonic conditions or any number of unforeseen circumstances which make shooting a big challenge. So that’s where a bit of planning can go a long way...

29 March 2017

Ep 127 Snapshot: Photo composites and changing backgrounds

In this Snapshot minisode, Gina and Valerie shout out Natalie Ord who is being featured in the National Photographic Portrait Prize. And they discuss shots where the backgrounds have been changed, composites have been created and bubbles are shot against a black background. Ask your questions at [email protected] Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up...

22 March 2017

Ep 126 How to photograph nudes as art

Some photographers are asked to shoot nudes – expectant mothers who want to document their pregnancy, couples who are celebrating an occasion, athletes and fitness models who want to show off their body in the best light. You get the idea. However, it’s vital not to cross over into tacky when shooting nudes. Challenge yourself...

21 March 2017

Ep 125 Snapshot: listener questions and shooting in tight spaces

In this “Snapshot” minisode, Gina and Valerie provide photo critiques for Brad, help Matt out with his dilemma of shooting in a small space, and discuss Chris’s foray into film – and his stunning results. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic...

15 March 2017

Ep 124 Set your pixels free: How to optimise images for print

Even though we live in a world where so much is done online, there’s still a need for photographs to be printed – either in the form of good old-fashioned prints for albums, but also for brochures, magazines, reports and so on. However, it’s easy to get this wrong if you’re used to supplying everything...

13 March 2017

Ep 123 Snapshot: Listener questions and how to boost your creativity and inspiration

We have a listener question about how to create good group shots under ugly fluorescent light. And then Gina and Valerie discuss what you can do to boost your creativity and inspiration in this ‘Snapshot’ minisode. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the...

8 March 2017

Ep 122 Got a light? How to work with continuous lighting

If you’re yet to venture into the world of lighting and aren’t confident with flash, then continuous lighting might be ideal for you. In a sense, what you see is what you get. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to know if you want to experiment with continuous lighting and provide...

6 March 2017

Ep 121 Snapshot: White balance, photographing babies and rock bands

Dealing with babies – how to photograph these little humans. And shooting bands: how to make members more comfortable and whether you should charge a project fee or hourly rate? Ask listener questions at [email protected] Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold...

5 March 2017

Ep 120: A beginners guide to photo composites

Creating photo composites can save your bacon in some situations. Like when you wish that light stand wasn’t in the shot. Or when everyone in a group photo looks great but one person has their eyes closed. Or you want to shoot a Vanity Fair-style cover – but everyone isn’t available on the same day....

24 February 2017

Ep 119: How to optimise photos for websites and social media without losing quality

In an increasingly online world, it’s vital to understand how to optimise your photos for websites and social media. It’s not just about ensuring it’s a small file size, you also want to ensure your image still retains its quality, depth and colour. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to know...

20 February 2017

Ep 118 Snapshot: Should you shoot wide or long? And your photo critiques.

With so many lenses to choose from, it can be a crap-shoot when deciding which is the best one to use. But you can choose the ideal focal length for your shot if you know what effect each focal length has. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what focal length does and how this...

16 February 2017

Ep 117: HDR Photography: The good, the bad and the ugly

HDR photography can save your bacon. But, sometimes, it’s been given a bad rap. However, this simple technique can transform your images and get you out of difficult situations where you have high contrasting elements. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss when you should use HDR photography, the exact steps you need to take...

8 February 2017

Ep 116: Everything you need to know to shoot amazing landscapes

It’s time to talk about landscapes. Have you ever been at a stunning location and taken your shots only to discover that your pics really don’t do the location any justice? It can be disappointing when your images don’t reflect the amazing colours, scale and beauty of what you see what your own eyes. In...

6 February 2017

Ep 115: Snapshot: The best things to say when you are photographing someone – and what not to say!

There are some golden rules when photographing people. If you want to get the most out of your subject, it goes without saying that you need to get them to feel comfortable and confident in your ability. In this episode, Gina discusses what you should say to people when shooting portraits – and what to...

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Podcast

So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

All episodes

Ep 134: Snapshot: Social media etiquette for photographers

Ep 133: Low key or moody lighting for portraits using daylight or flash

Ep 132 Snapshot: how to nail focus on a portrait and where to find assistants

Ep 130 Snapshot: Smoke in a can, and candid kid photography

Ep 131: Single light portraits using speedlights

Ep 129 Size does matter: How to use lighting, focal length and perspective to optimise your group portraits

Ep 128 It’s all in the planning! How to avoid photo fails

Ep 127 Snapshot: Photo composites and changing backgrounds

Ep 126 How to photograph nudes as art

Ep 125 Snapshot: listener questions and shooting in tight spaces

Ep 124 Set your pixels free: How to optimise images for print

Ep 123 Snapshot: Listener questions and how to boost your creativity and inspiration

Ep 122 Got a light? How to work with continuous lighting

Ep 121 Snapshot: White balance, photographing babies and rock bands

Ep 120: A beginners guide to photo composites

Ep 119: How to optimise photos for websites and social media without losing quality

Ep 118 Snapshot: Should you shoot wide or long? And your photo critiques.

Ep 117: HDR Photography: The good, the bad and the ugly

Ep 116: Everything you need to know to shoot amazing landscapes

Ep 115: Snapshot: The best things to say when you are photographing someone – and what not to say!

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