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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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11 December 2019

Ep 274: 7 things you can start doing today to improve your confidence as a photographer

Gina shares her honest review of Luminar which, if you haven’t seen it yet, is like filters on steroids. To be fair, it’s a lot more than that. Luminar can be used as a stand-alone app or as a plugin to Photoshop or Lightroom. You’ll discover what you can do with Luminar and Gina shares...

4 December 2019

Ep 273: Turn your passion project into success with Romain Thiery

Meet Romain Thiery, an amateur piano player who started learning piano at the age of 5 and started photography 10 years ago, that hobby turned into a passion and, eventually, a profession the day he found a forgotten piano in an abandoned castle in south of France. Romain Thiery believes the piano to be, in...

27 November 2019

Ep 272: The complete guide to being a great second shooter at weddings with guest Misha Wynn

What does it take to be a great second shooter at weddings? And if you’re the primary photographer, what do you need to consider when working with a second shooter. In this episode, we chat to Dallas photographer Misha Wynn, who shares her tips on how to become a great second shooter for newbies and...

20 November 2019

Ep 271: Headshots, lighting, faster editing hacks, listener questions and photo critiques

How to get better at headshots, portraits, shooting wildlife and much more. This week, we answer common listener questions so that you can improve your photography and workflow. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our...

13 November 2019

Ep 270: How to take amazing images on your smartphone with guest Emil Pakarklis

Sometimes, you don’t need a fancy camera to take stunning images. You can take jaw-dropping shots with a camera that fits into the palm of your hand. We’re talking about your smartphone. Meet Emil Pakarklis, an expert in smartphone photography. You’ll discover: the biggest advantages of using a smartphone over DSLR or mirrorless, common mistakes,...

6 November 2019

Ep 269: The art of photographing meaningful and authentic portraits with Cam Neville

Meet Cam Neville. Cam is a documentary photographer based in South East Queensland. He has been nominated for the worlds richest photographic competition, The Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize, five times – reaching the finals twice. His long term project ‘Into the Fire’ has received international acclaim and been featured on BBC UK World. Cam was...

30 October 2019

Ep 268: How to stand out from the pack with Photoshop guru Aaron Nace from Phlearn

If you’ve wondered how you can use Photoshop to transform your images or give them some extra pop, you’ll love this interview with Aaron Nace. Founder of Phlearn and guru of all things Photoshop, you’ll discover tips and workflows that will take your images to the next level. Born and raised on the quiet island...

23 October 2019

Ep 267: Complete guide to Black and White photography

Black and white photography can totally transform the way people view your images. But it’s wrong to think that whacking a black and white filter on your shots will suddenly make them instantly more elegant or dramatic. In this episode, we talk about what kind of shots you should take in black and white, the...

16 October 2019

Ep 266: How to take better images without upgrading your gear

We all want to take better images. And we can sometimes be convinced that will happen if we get that better camera, those new lights, a better-looking subject! However, that’s not always going to be possible. In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how you can take better images without upgrading your gear. Gina and...

9 October 2019

Ep 265: A beginner’s guide to photography websites with guest Alex Vita

What should be on your photography website? We talk to Alex Vita, a website expert who specialises exclusively in websites for photographers. You’ll discover: whether you should be designing for mobile or desktop; what makes a website ugly, what fonts to use, your background colour, pixel dimensions, image curation, whether you should blog, and much...

2 October 2019

Ep 264: The best DIY photography tips and gadgets

There are so many photography gadgets on the market. And lots of cool hacks that don’t cost much, which can really help with your shooting. In this episode, we compile our best DIY photography tips and gadgets. In this episode, you’ll discover tips that will help you in everything from creating your own backdrops on...

25 September 2019

Ep 263: Home studios on a budget with guest Peter Foote

Meet Sydney-based wedding and boudoir photographer, Peter Foote. In this episode, Peter shares some amazing tips on how he turned his two-car man shed/garage into a beautiful home studio that looks like a high-end hotel suite or luxury cottage. The final cost of the renovation which includes timber floors, windows, furniture and even a chandelier...

18 September 2019

Ep 262: How to get the perfect exposure in every lighting condition

How to get the perfect exposure in any lighting condition. You’ll discover: how the camera reads light and how to override the default settings; the 3 main metering modes and when to use them; the common lighting conditions that confuse your camera’s metering system and what to do about it; how to get the perfect...

11 September 2019

Ep 261: How to find great images anywhere with guest Alan Fletcher

Meet Alan Fletcher, an Australian photographer known for his portraits. He has a reputation as one of the best headshot photographers within the performing arts community in Australia. He’s also the photographer behind Photo Number 6 (@photonumber6), a series where he travels across the globe to uncover travel experiences that go far beyond a tourist...

4 September 2019

Ep 260: The beginner’s guide to gear and lighting for groups with daylight or flash Part 2

Photographing groups can be tricky. And the strategies that will give you the best shot are actually counterintuitive. Most photographers do the opposite of what they should do. In this informative episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to know when you shoot groups – the advice might surprise you! Gina and Valerie hope...

28 August 2019

Ep 259: How to photograph wildlife with guest Scott Bourne

Photographing wildlife can be one of the most rewarding activities in photography. But how do you deal with the unpredictable nature of animals? How do you position yourself to get the best shot? And what can you do when you’re left to the lighting effects of Mother Nature? In this episode, we talk to wildlife...

21 August 2019

Ep 258: The ultimate guide to photographing small, medium and large groups of people Part 1

How do you shoot groups and still make everyone look natural? When you’re a newbie photographer, your friends often ask you to shoot 21st birthdays, weddings, school events and so on. In other words, groups of people. But this can be a challenge if you’re not sure of the basic rules you need to adhere...

14 August 2019

Ep 257: How to shoot, print and sell landscape images with photographer Tom Putt

We chat to fine art landscape photographer Tom Putt who went from photographing birds to sport and eventually landscapes. Tom spends many months of every year creating new photographs for upcoming limited and open edition prints and book projects. You’ll discover: What makes a killer landscape image and why, how do you connect with the...

7 August 2019

Ep 256: 5 reasons why your images aren’t sharp and how to fix them.

Getting sharp images is a perennial problem – even if you’re following all the rules! So why aren’t your images always pin-sharp? Before you get your eyes checked or take your camera back to the shop, consider whether these 5 issues could be the reason your pictures are “soft”. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy...

31 July 2019

Ep 255: Wedding photography tips from acclaimed photographer Nick Ghionis

We chat to Nick Ghionis who has been shooting weddings for almost 30 years and you can tell by his work and hear in his voice that he loves his job. You can’t fake passion. Whether he’s travelling to an exotic Mediterranean location or the suburbs of Melbourne, Nick is invested in creating authentic, original...

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Podcast

So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

All episodes

Ep 274: 7 things you can start doing today to improve your confidence as a photographer

Ep 273: Turn your passion project into success with Romain Thiery

Ep 272: The complete guide to being a great second shooter at weddings with guest Misha Wynn

Ep 271: Headshots, lighting, faster editing hacks, listener questions and photo critiques

Ep 270: How to take amazing images on your smartphone with guest Emil Pakarklis

Ep 269: The art of photographing meaningful and authentic portraits with Cam Neville

Ep 268: How to stand out from the pack with Photoshop guru Aaron Nace from Phlearn

Ep 267: Complete guide to Black and White photography

Ep 266: How to take better images without upgrading your gear

Ep 265: A beginner’s guide to photography websites with guest Alex Vita

Ep 264: The best DIY photography tips and gadgets

Ep 263: Home studios on a budget with guest Peter Foote

Ep 262: How to get the perfect exposure in every lighting condition

Ep 261: How to find great images anywhere with guest Alan Fletcher

Ep 260: The beginner’s guide to gear and lighting for groups with daylight or flash Part 2

Ep 259: How to photograph wildlife with guest Scott Bourne

Ep 258: The ultimate guide to photographing small, medium and large groups of people Part 1

Ep 257: How to shoot, print and sell landscape images with photographer Tom Putt

Ep 256: 5 reasons why your images aren’t sharp and how to fix them.

Ep 255: Wedding photography tips from acclaimed photographer Nick Ghionis

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