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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 February 2017

Ep 114: I love ewes all! Gina’s New Zealand Adventure

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?) –...

25 January 2017

Ep 113: Simple lighting hacks for photographers.

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...

19 January 2017

Ep 112: How to shoot, process and print black and white film – at home

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...

17 January 2017

Ep 111: Snapshot: Listener questions and photo critiques

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...

11 January 2017

Ep 110 How to take awesome black and white photos

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,...

4 January 2017

Ep 109 Imposter syndrome, how to attract clients and lighting for big groups.

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...

28 December 2016

Ep 108 Must-have habits to boost your skills and creativity – and best listener pics of 2016

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...

22 December 2016

Ep 107 Photography trends for 2017 and how to achieve them

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...

14 December 2016

Ep 106 How to create high end looking portraits using cheap lighting

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...

4 December 2016

Ep 105 What are the best ways to scout locations?

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...

30 November 2016

Ep 104 Three simple ways to improve your photography

What are three simple ways to improve your photography? If you could change only three things, what would they be? We draw inspiration from the podcast community to discover that there are a handful (yes, three!) things that most people have done to take their photography to the next level. And you can even look...

27 November 2016

Ep 103 Snapshot: 7 books every photographer should read

In this mini-sode, Gina and Valerie discuss the 7 books that every photographer (or struggling artist) should read. 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 The War of Art...

23 November 2016

Ep 102 Prop it like it’s hot: how to work with props

Sometimes, one little thing – a subtle prop – can make all the difference in your shot. You might be technically brilliant at photos, but if you want to be creative and really let your photos tell a story, it takes more than just composition, posing and lighting to make it work. The addition of...

20 November 2016

Ep 101 Snapshot: Tutorial on shooting champagne and bokeh

In this mini-sode, you’ll experience a live tutorial as Gina guides Valerie through workshopping and finally getting the shot she wants to achieve. You’ll discover how to make fake champagne, how to get the bubbles to fizz on cue, different lighting scenarios when you have limited options and how to achieve bubbles and bokeh all...

16 November 2016

Ep 100 How to go from taking average to awesome photos in less than a year!

Woohooo – we never thought we’d reach 100! Gina and Valerie celebrate 100 episodes while drinking champagne and discuss how to go from taking average to awesome photos in less than a year! It’s about finding the right mentor, not being afraid to make mistakes, silencing self-doubt and much more. This episode has been inspired...

13 November 2016

Ep 99 Snapshot: How to communicate effectively as a photographer

In this “minisode”, Gina and Valerie talk about how to communicate effectively as a photographer. There is an art to creating a rapport with your model. And that applies whether you are shooting a supermodel, your neighbour, business people, family, school kids – anyone! When you do the right things to communicate effectively, you get...

9 November 2016

Ep 98 How to work with fill light

Sometimes, all it takes is a little “dook” or a small “ping” to make your image come alive with breadth, colour and tone. You don’t necessarily need a huge lighting setup. Sometimes, the right amount of fill light can be achieved with reflected light, a white t-shirt, a cheesecake dish (yes, a cheesecake dish) or...

2 November 2016

Ep 97 How to stand out from the crowd

Photography can sometimes be a competitive landscape. So how you make yourself stand out from the crowd? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the key elements you need to consider if you want to have a point a difference, make people remember you (for all the right reasons) and bring something extra to the...

26 October 2016

Ep 96 Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part 2

When you travel around a small island on your own in a few days in search of the perfect shot, you’re going to have some stories. Valerie grills Gina on why she went to Iceland, how she planned her shot list and reviews what she ultimately achieved. From the obligatory rugged landscapes and cascading waterfalls,...

19 October 2016

Ep 95 Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part One

There’s a lot more to Iceland than … ice. Gina’s recent adventure in this country meant travelling all over the island. In this episode, Valerie asks Gina how she prepared for Iceland, what she wanted to achieve, what essential travel and camera gear she brought and much more. In particular, Gina discusses how she found...

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Podcast

So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

All episodes

Ep 114: I love ewes all! Gina’s New Zealand Adventure

Ep 113: Simple lighting hacks for photographers.

Ep 112: How to shoot, process and print black and white film – at home

Ep 111: Snapshot: Listener questions and photo critiques

Ep 110 How to take awesome black and white photos

Ep 109 Imposter syndrome, how to attract clients and lighting for big groups.

Ep 108 Must-have habits to boost your skills and creativity – and best listener pics of 2016

Ep 107 Photography trends for 2017 and how to achieve them

Ep 106 How to create high end looking portraits using cheap lighting

Ep 105 What are the best ways to scout locations?

Ep 104 Three simple ways to improve your photography

Ep 103 Snapshot: 7 books every photographer should read

Ep 102 Prop it like it’s hot: how to work with props

Ep 101 Snapshot: Tutorial on shooting champagne and bokeh

Ep 100 How to go from taking average to awesome photos in less than a year!

Ep 99 Snapshot: How to communicate effectively as a photographer

Ep 98 How to work with fill light

Ep 97 How to stand out from the crowd

Ep 96 Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part 2

Ep 95 Gina’s Epic Iceland Photography Road Trip Part One

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