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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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12 October 2016

Ep 94 Gina’s Colombian Photoshoot

Gina recently travelled to Colombia and captured some epic images. In this episode, Valerie grills Gina on her adventures with the customs officers, getting food poisoning, mammoth blisters, along with great information on what gear she took and how she captured her amazing shots. #GinaChallenge #birds Click play to listen to the podcast or find...

29 September 2016

Ep 93 Everything you need to know about working with photographers’ assistants or how to become one

One of the best ways to learn more about the industry is to become a photographer’s assistant. This will fast-track your learning like nothing else. And when you do get more confidence, one thing that can take your photography to the next level is to actually hire an assistant – not just to help but...

22 September 2016

Ep 92 How to direct a portrait shoot with confidence

When you are shooting portraits, you need to bring your A-game as a photographer. That means instilling confidence in your subject so that they trust what you are doing and follow direction. When you’re confident, you’ll also achieve a more efficient and productive shoot – and be able to take the risks you need to...

14 September 2016

Ep 91 More ways to avoid and overcome common mistakes part 2

Photography can be a breeze if you eliminate common mistakes. The trouble is that it can take years of experience to figure out what those mistakes are – and how to avoid or overcome them! In this episode, Gina and Valerie distill their experiences in the world of photography and publishing to discuss how you...

7 September 2016

Ep 90 Common mistakes photographers make and how to overcome them part 1

The world of photography can be a world of complexity. And it’s easy to make some rookie mistakes even if you’re a veteran. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss common mistakes that many photographers make and how to overcome them. Whether you’re shooting too loose, or don’t realise you have sloppy composition or need...

31 August 2016

Ep 89 Your guide to buying and using speedlights and accessories

If you haven’t used speedlights much, it can be daunting to know where to start, which ones to pick and when you would find them most effective. But they can enhance your shots significantly if you use them. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to know about speedlights, practical applications for...

24 August 2016

Ep 88 How to overcome fear and self doubt and thrive as a photographer

No matter how experienced you are, it can be easy to suffer from fear and self-doubt. So how do you overcome this and get the confidence to truly believe in your photography? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss practical strategies that can help you overcome fear and self-doubt so that you can shoot with...

17 August 2016

Ep 87 The best DIY photography gadgets

We all love a good MacGyver effort. This episode is full of useful hacks that will help your photography – and which don’t cost a fortune. Many are made from simple materials you can get at home or your local hardware store. From creating product boxes, to stunning backgrounds and clever dolly DIYs, Gina and...

10 August 2016

Ep 86 How to photograph fast moving objects

When photographing fast-moving objects, we’re not just talking about conventional shots like race cars or athletes, where it’s vital to master shutter speed. You can also capture amazing fast-moving objects right your own home: water droplets, strawberries plunging into champagne, red wine swirling in a glass. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how to...

4 August 2016

Ep 85 How to master autofocus

There really is more to autofocus than meets the eye. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how a camera focuses, the different kinds of autofocus, how to change focus points, single vs continuous focus, the problem with “focus and recompose” technique, and how to help your camera see better. Gina shares practical exercises to...

27 July 2016

Ep 84 Behind the scenes on an actor’s editorial shoot

We take you behind the scenes of an actor’s editorial shoot. Here, Gina and Valerie discuss the planning process, determining what needs to be achieved, the different “looks” needed, how she achieved her goals in the setting provided and when and why lighting was brought in. They reveal what techniques were used to create moody...

21 July 2016

Ep 83 How to make or find the best backgrounds for portrait shoots

In this MacGyver-style episode, Gina and Valerie discuss inexpensive and innovative ways to create a range of diverse backgrounds to use in your photo shoots. These ideas are particularly useful for portrait and lifestyle photography, but could also be used in other types of photography. From simple hacks, to fairy lights, wallpapers and Gobos, you’ll...

13 July 2016

Ep 82 How to photograph plus-size models

How do you photograph plus-size model in the most flattering light, poses and situations? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the best lenses to use, how to use light effectively, which poses are the true winners in this situation and much more. #ginachallenge #curvelove Click play to listen to the podcast or find it...

6 July 2016

Ep 81 What you can learn from the masters

In a world full of Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr and Google images, it’s easy to come across amazing photography from regular people. But it is also very worthwhile to invest some time discovering – or re-discovering – the masters of photography. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss true icons of the photographic world – on...

29 June 2016

Ep 80: How to get multiple shots and looks from your portrait photo shoots

If you want to get the best bang for buck – or give your client the best bang for their buck – all it takes is a bit of planning and forethought. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how you to get multiple shots from your portrait photo shoots. And we’re not just talking...

23 June 2016

Ep 79 How to find great daylight for portraits anywhere

Sometimes, you have to work with what you’ve got. Life doesn’t always provide you with perfect shooting conditions. So, in this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how you can find great daylight for portraits anywhere. They also talk about the importance of exposing for different parts of the image – and the surprising results you...

16 June 2016

Ep 78 How to create quick and easy portraits anywhere

What happens when you head to Sicily with a group of photography enthusiasts to capture a series of awesome portraits, combined with an unforgettable culinary journey? Well, Gina Milicia has done just that. And in this episode, she shares her adventures with Valerie, along with: what gear she packed, what went wrong, how she achieved...

8 June 2016

Ep 77 One light wonders: How to create awesome portraits with minimal gear and time

Sometimes you have to travel light (pardon the pun), whether that’s overseas or just to do a shoot down the road. Or maybe you’re just not ready to invest in a whole heap of lighting equipment. Well, the good news is that you can often rely on just one light – if you’re smart about...

1 June 2016

Ep 76 Photofit: How to improve your photography skills in just 5 minutes a day

“I never have enough time!” It sounds familiar, doesn’t it? We’re all pressed for time and it can be tough to carve out a section of your week so that you can work on your photography. But the reality is you don’t need to wait till you have a huge chunk of time to work...

25 May 2016

Ep 75: How to photograph reflections

Photographing reflections can be tricky, but they can also add another dimension to your photography. While some photographers think reflections are annoying, they can also be a creative tool that can take your images to another level. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss where to look for reflections, how to use them to your...

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Podcast

So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

All episodes

Ep 94 Gina’s Colombian Photoshoot

Ep 93 Everything you need to know about working with photographers’ assistants or how to become one

Ep 92 How to direct a portrait shoot with confidence

Ep 91 More ways to avoid and overcome common mistakes part 2

Ep 90 Common mistakes photographers make and how to overcome them part 1

Ep 89 Your guide to buying and using speedlights and accessories

Ep 88 How to overcome fear and self doubt and thrive as a photographer

Ep 87 The best DIY photography gadgets

Ep 86 How to photograph fast moving objects

Ep 85 How to master autofocus

Ep 84 Behind the scenes on an actor’s editorial shoot

Ep 83 How to make or find the best backgrounds for portrait shoots

Ep 82 How to photograph plus-size models

Ep 81 What you can learn from the masters

Ep 80: How to get multiple shots and looks from your portrait photo shoots

Ep 79 How to find great daylight for portraits anywhere

Ep 78 How to create quick and easy portraits anywhere

Ep 77 One light wonders: How to create awesome portraits with minimal gear and time

Ep 76 Photofit: How to improve your photography skills in just 5 minutes a day

Ep 75: How to photograph reflections

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