Free Will Photos Podcast
Episodes
State of Photo Editing Software - End of Year 2025
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The year has come and is nearly gone, and with it we have seen the new release of every major photo editing program on the market. This episode is jus...
Weekly Photo News - Week of September 1st
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we seen a few new product announcements with the main announcements being ON1 Photo RAW 2026 and DxO PhotoLab 9.Download a free trial of Pho...
The Revival of the Imperfect: Why We're Falling Back in Love with Analog and Vintage Photography
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of hyper-perfect digital images, we're seeing a powerful trend back to the vintage and retro aesthetic. This episode explores why photograp...
Why This Photo Tip Changes Everything!
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about using JPEG images and not editing your photos. Instead you should focus your attention on getting the image right in camera ...
EP 36 - You need this daily routine to get better at photography in 2025!
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To improve in anything you need the right habits, and habits needs systems to reenforce them. This episode is a great reminder of the habit we all nee...
EP 35 - How Important Is Light In A Photograph?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Light is often the most talked about thing in an image besides the subject. In this episode, I unpack why I think light is such a critical part of mak...
EP 34 - How Should I Price My Photography?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right price for your photography is difficult and in this episode I help you unpack how you can get a good baseline on pricing. Emial: F...
EP 33 - What Should I Start Photographing As A New Photographer?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am often asked what should I photograph when a new photographer buys a camera. Even though the most appropriate answer is anything, there are three ...
EP 31 - Should you buy a DSLR or a Mirrorless Camara in 2023?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a short episode on if you should purchase a mirrorless camera or a DSLR in 2023. I share my ideas on both systems and what you may want t...
EP 30 - Should You Upgrade Your Camera?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New cameras seem to be announced monthly and it brings up a good question, Should you upgrade to the new model? As many people would answer no, there ...
EP 29 - Do Megapixels Really Matter
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do the megapixels of a camera really matter? This episode explores if the need for more than 20 megapixels is necessary to complete the average level ...
EP 28 - Are Photography Classes Worth Paying For?
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if a photography class is worth paying for? This episode is just for you then because I unpack three questions I ask anyone that pre...
EP 27 - Which Photography Style Is Right For You?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about photography styles to see which one is right for you. This is just an introduction to photography styles, but it should get you to...
EP 26 - Do photographers need an iPad in their kit?
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been thinking about adding an iPad to your photography workflow? Today I am going to share my thoughts on adding an iPad to your workflow.&nb...
EP 25 - Equipment Every Photographer Should Have
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of things that photographers should have, but today I wanted to share a few of the things that I think would be a good thing to have i...
EP 24 - Is Photography Art?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The time-old question of is photography art is going to be discussed in today's episode. I think this is a great topic to think about if you are a pho...
EP 23 - The 52 Week Photo Challenge and why you should do one this year
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am hosting a 52 week photo challenge this year. The goal is to get photographers more familiar with their cameras and making new photos. This photo ...
EP 22 - Zoom Lens or Prime Lens - Which one is best for you?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
zoom lens or prime lens is an age old debate. In todays episode, we are going to take a look at zoom lens vs prime lens to see which one is right for ...
EP 21 - Discover photos around you and get inspired
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to discover the photos around you in this podcast episode. If you are not feeling inspired to pick up your camera and make images, then this...
EP 20 - Exporting and Delivery of Your Images
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode in our create your own post-production workflow. This is probably one of the most important steps in your workflow but is not...
EP 19 - Local Adjustments
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the editing process, you will need to make adjustments to specific areas, these are called local adjustments. Today we are going to talk about ...
EP 18 - Initial Photo Editing Explained
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Initial edits are important to the creative process. Spending a few seconds or minutes developing an image a little further than the out of camera set...
EP 17 - Post Production Workflow - Culling
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Culling or selecting your images is important and every photographer will need to develop their own system. Today I am going to explain what culling i...
EP 16 - What Are High-Resolution Photos?
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building high-resolution photos is simple, but why would you need to make them, what is a good way to make a high-resolution photo and what software d...
EP 15 - Common Mistakes New Photographers Make (Part 1)
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes, but when we start something new there seem to be more mistakes made than we would like. If you are a new photographer or are asp...
EP 14 - Is The Adobe Subscription Worth The Price?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have asked is it worth paying a monthly fee for the Adobe subscription? In today's episode, I will cover that and a few alternate programs...
EP 13 - Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Photography?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the most recent release of Photoshop, ON1, and Skylum's Luminar, AI is here regardless if we like it or not. The question is, will it destroy pho...
EP 12 - Photo Walks Are A Great Way To Get Inspired
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photo walks are something that many photographers do to capture the world around them. Walking with friends enjoying their company and taking fun, cre...
EP 11 - How To Get Emotion From Kids In Portraits
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will talk about how to get emotion from kids in portraits. Getting genuine expression and emotion from kids is hard, but learning how to get ...
EP 10 - What Settings Should I Learn On My Camera
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Camera settings can seem scary. Today we will be exploring some of the basic settings that will get you feeling more confident behind your camera. Be...
EP 9 - Adobe Max Review For Photographers
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adobe max aired on October 20th and there were a few cool features that are available or will be coming soon to the creative cloud collection. In toda...
EP 8 - JPEG V.S. RAW File Types - Which One Should You Use?
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JPEG's and RAW files are necessary in photography. Today I will be unpacking what each is, why they are necessary and sharing use cases for each file ...
EP 7 - When Is Photography Considered Digital Art?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photography or Digital Artist? Which one are you? We are going to explore this tense question today and hopefully ease a few minds in the process. The...
EP 6 - Focus Stacking
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Focus stacking is a really cool technique to get your entire subject in focus and overcomes depth of field issues. Today I am going to walk you throug...
EP 5 - Prime Lens V.S. Zoom Lens - Which One Do You Need?
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom lens V.S. Prime lens is a battle that many photographers love to talk about. But which lens family is right for you? Let's dive into the function...
EP 4 - Top 3 Recommended Paid Photo Editing Applications For Your Desktop Computer
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is necessary in today's digital age to have a RAW processor to complete your post-production workflow. Today I will share 3 of my favorite desktop ...
EP 3 - What To Do When You Don't Feel Creative
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all get stuck with creativity at times in our photography. This episode helps with some tips and exercises that will get you back on the path to cr...
EP 2 - Should I Print My Photos?
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Printing photos has become a thing of the past, but it should be what every photographer does every month. Today we discuss printing photos and if you...
EP 1 - Should You Purchase A Mirrorless or DSLR Camera In 2020
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of new mirrorless cameras, one of the common questions photographers keep asking is should I buy a DSLR or a Mirrorless camera? The a...