Today’s question is from Mary asks: Question: I have a lifestyle blog, myidlemoments.com and I’m finding it difficult taking photos indoors with my mobile phone. The type of photos I take are of food for recipes or general … [Read more...] about How To Use A Mobile Phone To Take Photos For Your Food Blog
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Welcome to the Ask a Photographer Podcast.
A weekly show that features photography related questions on Workflow, Editing, Business & Marketing.
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Should I Use One Big Catalog or Many Smaller Catalogs In Lightroom?
Today’s question is from Adam asks: Question: Should i put my photos in one big catalog or is it best to have lots of smaller catalogs? Answer: We discuss the topics - What is the Lightroom Catalog?What can the Catalog do for … [Read more...] about Should I Use One Big Catalog or Many Smaller Catalogs In Lightroom?
Stop Telling People Your Camera Settings (It’s Not Helping Anyone)
Why do people on the internet list their camera settings when they post a photo? e.g F5.6 ISO 1600 6 minutes exposure It seems that the settings are only specific to them and it doesn’t take into account post processing. … [Read more...] about Stop Telling People Your Camera Settings (It’s Not Helping Anyone)
Gain Confidence With Your Photography So You Can Charge More
Today’s question is from Jenny who asks: Question: I’m In the newborns and family portrait space, When i look at other photographers, It’s depressing as they are so much better than me. Currently I have about 2 clients a month, which is not … [Read more...] about Gain Confidence With Your Photography So You Can Charge More
Is There Ever A Good Time To Work For Free As A Photographer?
The forums i’m a member of has had a lot of talk about working for free and how this can negatively impact you and you business. The post was directed at new photographers, giving away their services for free just to portfolio … [Read more...] about Is There Ever A Good Time To Work For Free As A Photographer?
Upgrade camera equipment or reinvest back into the business?
After a couple of years in business I have saved up a small amount of money. Should I invest the money back into my photography business or buying new equipment to update aging cameras and computer equipment. Where you can spend money in your … [Read more...] about Upgrade camera equipment or reinvest back into the business?
How To Take Better Photos With A DSLR?
After recently getting a new DSLR for the family. My wife and I have made it a point to learn how to take better photos of our kids. What are somethings to consider when taking photos of the kids? 13 ways to take better photos with a … [Read more...] about How To Take Better Photos With A DSLR?
How Do I Get Better At Photo Editing?
I love taking photos everyday. But, I’m frustrated when it comes to my post processing. I am a member of a few Photoshop and Lightroom facebook groups. WOW, the skill of some of the people are just amazing. Changing backgrounds, … [Read more...] about How Do I Get Better At Photo Editing?
Best Camera Bag For The Amateur Photographer
My system consists of a Nikon D700 and 3 lense, 1 flash and lots of memory cards, cable release, batteries. I’m looking to add another camera body when i get the money and maybe a prime lens. I don’t always take the whole kit with me. I currently … [Read more...] about Best Camera Bag For The Amateur Photographer
How To Challenge Yourself To Better Your Photography
Any ideas on what I can do to challenge myself in my photography? 7 ways to challenge yourself as a Photographer Trying different Genre of photographyLimiting your equipmentPhotographing in less than favourable conditionsStart a … [Read more...] about How To Challenge Yourself To Better Your Photography