The Beginner Photography Podcast
Episodes
Wet Plate Photography: No Filter Necessary with Shane Balkowitsch
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#215 Shane Balkowitsch is a wet plate photographer from Bismarck North Dakota. Prior to getting into wet plate photography, Shane had never owned a ca...
Learning Photography Roadmap
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#214 In todays episode of the podcast we breakdown the roadmap in which to learn photography. From buying your first camera to creating beautiful work...
Unleash the Pawtential of Pet Photography with Nicole Begley
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#213 Nicole Begley is a Dog and Pet Photographer based in North Carolina. Today we talk about some of the challenges of photographing our four-legged ...
High End Personal Brand Photography: The Next Step in Visual Excellence with Wendy Yalom
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#212 Wendy Yalom is a San Francisco based high-end personal branding photographer who discovered her passion of personal branding photography after sh...
Get Corporate Photography Ready with Gustavo Fernandez
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#211 Gustavo Fernandez and a Corporate event photographer in San Francisco who started photography after leaving his job as a pharmaceutical rep. Havi...
Learn How to Utilize the KLT Factor in Photography with Rhea Whitney
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#210 Rhea Whitney is a Houston Tx Wedding Photographer who left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full time. Today Rhea talks about b...
Finding your Creative Voice
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#209 Finding your creative voice in photography is important to standing out and being able to make an impact. But the road to find your creative voic...
Earn More in Less Time: Maximizing Mini Sessions with Phillip Blume
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#208 Phillip and Elieen Blume are husband and wife wedding photographers from just outside Atlanta Georgia who stumbled upon a unique way of doing min...
Capturing 30 years of Sports History with LA Dodgers Team Photographer with Jon SooHoo
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#207 Jon Soohoo is the head team photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has been photographing important moments in sports for more than 35 year...
Using the Magic of Film to Capture Celebrity Portraits with Jesse Dittmar
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#206 Jesse Dittmar is a commercial portrait photographer based in Brooklyn who specializes in celebrities and other notable figures. Jesse had photogr...
The NYC Subway Project 1975-1985 with Gerard Exupery
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#205 Gerard Exupery is a New York photographer who just published his new book Subway 1975-1985 which is filled with photos from the New York subway s...
Getting Sharp Focused Photos - Why You're Taking Blurry Pictures
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#204 Taking photos that are sharp is one of the hallmarks of a professional photographer. It shows a clear understanding of their abilities to not onl...
Refueling When Burnt Out with Photography with TahJah Harmony
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#203 TahJah Harmony is a southern Louisiana lifestyle photographer and wedding photographer who after several years of hustle to get her photography b...
Lessons Learned from a Weekly Fifty Photo Project with Simon Ringsmuth
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#202 After the birth of his child, Simon Ringsmuth discovered the power of photography when a friend shared a photo he took of Simons child. Determine...
10x Your Website Traffic: Insider Advice From a Photographer and SEO Expert with Corey Potter
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#201 Corey Potter is an expert when it comes to SEO and helps teach SEO for Photographers. Corey has a refreshing take on SEO which is to stop bloggin...
Special Live 200th Episode Celebration
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#200 In this special episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast that was recorded on Facebook Live, I pay my appreciation to listeners like you and p...
Unlock Your Creative Potential Through a Personal Photography Passion Project with Megan Breukelman
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#199 Megan Breukelman is a new york city-based wedding photographer who had an unconventional start into the industry. Today I'm excited to chat ...
Learning to Become Creative Everyday with Ashley Marston
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#198 Ashley Marston is a Vancouver BC based lifestyle birth and family photographer who has been doing a 365 project for the last 6 years. Her work ha...
A Pop Star Photographer's Guide to Capturing Music Legends with Joseph Cultice
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#197 Joseph Cultice is a creative commercial pop star photographer who has shots print and advertising campaigns for bands like no doubt, Ozzy Osborne...
How Photographers Can Find Focus with Mary Fisk-Taylor
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#196 Mary Fisk Taylor is a Richmond Va fine art Portrait photographer and co host of the Get your Shoot Together podcast. Today Im excited to talk abo...
Enter The Creative Realm: A Photographers Path to Unique Images with Seth Miranda
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#195 Seth Miranda is a creative commercial photographer whose work just has to be seen to be fully understood who had a really unconventional start in...
Travel / Adventure Photography: Capture the World with Pierre T. Lambert
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#194 Pierre T. Lambert is a travel photographer and youtuber with more than 183,000 subscribers who follow him for his photography challenges and tuto...
Happy World Backup Day
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#193 March 31st is world backup day and what better excuse to we need to ensure our photos are backed up and safe from potential disaster. Head to th...
Season Your Photos With Lighting with Cris Duncan
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#192 Todays guest is Lubbok Tx Family and Portrait photographer Cris Duncan. Cris's work displays incredible use of lighting and today I look for...
500 Headshots In A Day with Gary Hughes
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#191 Gary Hughes is a headshot photographer from Orlando Florida and co-host of the PhotoBomb Podcast. Today I’m excited to chat about organizing an...
Personal Branding Photography with Melissa Dusette
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#190 Melissa Dusette is a personal branding photographer from Ann Arbor Michigan. Today we talk about what is personal branding photography and how we...
Family Heirloom Photography: Capture Lasting Memories with Luci Dumas
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#189 Luci Dumas has always been crazy about kids which is good because she’s been photographing them for more than 30 years. She’s a certified mas...
Is Editing Your Photos Cheating
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#188 Is editing cheating?It is a question that’s been asked for a long time by new photographers. Having your skills be at a level to be able to get...
Use Your Camera To Make The World A Better Place with Jenny Stein
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#187 Jenny Stein is the host of the Family Photographer Podcast. On season 2 of her show, she explored how to make the world a better place with our c...
Be the Star of Your Senior Portrait Business with Sean Brown
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#186 Sean Brown is a Senior portrait photographer in Portland Or who left the "Safe" Pre-med path to pursue photography. Today Im excited to...
Imaging USA - Top Photographers Answer 5 Questions
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#185 Last month I traveled to Nashville TN to attend the Imaging USA conference put on by the PPA. I was there for 4 days and meet some of the most am...
Headshot Photography Made Easy: A Guide for Beginner Photographers with Rob Tannenbaum
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#184 Today’s guest is Rob Tannenbaum a New York City Headshot and Corporate Event Photographer. A master photographer with more than 15 years of pro...
Perfecting The Senior Portrait Experience for Photographers with Hope Taylor
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#183 Hope Taylor is a Charleston SC senior portrait photographer who has build quite a following with her signature look and client experience. Today ...
Following Your Passion and Landing Your Dream Job with Martin Moore
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#182 Martin Moore is a commercial product photographer for KOSS Headphones from Milwaukee Wisconsin who after 20 years as a mechanic left his job to b...
3 Biggest Photography Lessons to Learn and Grow in 2020
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#181 To be a photographer is to grow. Photography is as much a technical skill as it is a creative escape yet we fall hard in the trap of how much gea...
Top 10 Interviews of 2019 and Your Biggest Take Aways!
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#180 2019 has been a fantastic year for the podcast. I learned a lot about photography through the interviews I had with photographers, and so did you...
How To Use Your New Camera
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#179 Congratulations on your new camera! You are about to embark on a long and fulfilling journey into the world of photography. You are full of hopes...
How to Set Photography Goals that Stick!
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#178 Setting goals can be a difficult task. Well, setting goals isn’t difficult but setting goals that stick is a difficult task. We know this becau...
State Of The Podcast Address
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#177 Today is the state of the podcast address. I share how the podcast grew in 2019 and some of the biggest takeaways for new photographers.Connect w...
How YOU Grew As A Photographer This Year!
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#176 Throughout all of 2019 I ended every episode with a reminder to focus on yourself. A Reminder that we are all artists and in a world of youtube v...
Authentic Portraits with Chris Orwig
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#175 Chris Orwig is a Portrait photographer from sunny southern California. He is known for his ability to create portraits that are truly authentic a...
AI and the Future of Editing with Dima Sytnik
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#174 Dima Sytnik is the Cheif Technical officer of Skylum, the company behind the photo editing software Luminar. With their newest release Luminar 4 ...
How to be a Second Shooter with Misha Wynn
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#173 Misha Wynn is a luxury wedding photographer from Dallas Texas who today talks about how to be the best second shooter you can be!In This Episode ...
Different Photography Business Models and How To Pick The Right One For You
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#172 A business model is a conceptual structure that supports the viability of a product or company and explains how the company operates, makes money...
Creating An Amazing Client Experience with Gavin Wade
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#171 Gavin Wade is a wedding photographer from Orange county whos clients can not stop singing his name. You have to see the length of the reviews...
The Only Marketing Strategy You'll Ever Need with Vincent Pugliese
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#170 Vincent Pugliese is a photographer and business coach with more than 25 years of photography experience with both Sports and Weddings. He has bui...
Shooting Film: Waste Of Money Or Key To Greatness?
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#169 Shooting Film has always been seen as the purists’ form of photography. All mechanical and get it right in camera. Today with digital photograp...
Success Without Social Media?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#168 Social media overwhelm is real. And after Kimberly in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group asked of its importance I knew this topic h...
Photographers Summit - What it takes to get started!
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#167 With the launch of my course Auto to Amazing students got access to several live Q&A sessions with well respected and successful photographer...
One Camera, One Mission: Tackling Black Dog Syndrome with Emma O'Brien
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#166 Emma O'Brien has been a portrait and pup photographer (as in dogs) for more than a decade. Her series "The Black Series" gained he...
Learning Food Photography One Bite At A Time with Hannah Chia
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#165 Hannah Chia is a vegan food blogger from Portland Oregon. She photographs her recipes and then shares the delectable looking images for the world...
Gear Talk from a Professional Gear Reviewer with Dave Maze
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#164 Dave Maze is a professional camera gear reviewer for Kinotika and host of the Polar Pro Golden Hour Podcast. It is his job to tell you the good, ...
Diving Deeper: Photographing Underwater Wildlife Wonders with Nur Tucker
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#163 Nur Tucker, an underwater photographer with decades of experience whos work has to be seen to be believed! Today I am excited to to chat about so...
How To Make More Time For Your Photography
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#162 Photography can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. But it can be difficult to find time to shoot when you have a full plate with a family and f...
How to Tell Visual Stories Offline with Daniel Milnor
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#161 Daniel Milnor is a self proclaimed creative evangelist, disinclined to social media, film shooter his work can be found in the Los Angeles museum...
Mobile Masterpiece: Editing Photos on the go with Ease with Aaron Nace
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#160 Aaron Nace is the host of Phlearn the educational website and amazing youtube channel focused on photography and post production with Lightroom a...
How to Photograph the Indianapolis 500: Buckle Up For Pro Photo Tips with Chris Owens
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#159 Chris Owens is the manager of photo operations at the Indianapolis motor speedway, home of the Indy 500. Today Chris talks about the logistics of...
How a Rubix Cube Made Me a Better Photographer
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#158 In todays episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast I share how a rubix cube made me a better photographer and how you can take the lessons I l...
Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Your Creative Life with Marc Silber
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#157 Marc Silber is a best selling author, photographer, filmmaker, and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where ...
Commercial Supercar Photography: Capturing Dream Cars in Style with GFWiliams
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#156 GFWilliams is an automotive photographer from Great Britain. He has been ranked as one of the top supercar automotive photographers to follow onl...
Performance Dance Photography: A Look Behind the Curtain with Emily Brunner
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#155 Emily Brunner is a Performance dance photographer from Philadelphia PA who says She loves dance photography because of the way it allows us to se...
A Look at True Documentary Wedding Photography with Kevin Mullins
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#154 Kevin Mullins is a London Documentary wedding photographer in the truest form. Kevin has an incredible ability to capture rich stories in a singl...
How to Stand Out as a Photographer in a Saturated Market
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#153 Now more than ever it is hard to stand out as a photographer. Anyone can create amazing photos with the phone in their pocket. So how to you stan...
Powerful Boudoir Photography: Capturing Beauty and Confidence with Jessica Rae
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#152 Jessica Rae is a Vancouver boudoir photographer. Take one look at her website and you will see she has an incredible ability to create soul and t...
Strike a Pose: How to Get Started in Fashion Photography with Steve Brokaw
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#151 Steve Brokaw is an Indianapolis Fashion Photographer with more than a decade of experience. Today he breaks down the different types of fashion p...
The Challenges of Being a Male Boudoir Photographer with Michael Sasser
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#150 Todays guest is Michael Sasser. Southern Californias premier boudoir photographer. As you might have guessed he is also a male. Today I'm ex...
Crafting Personalized Family Photography with Sara Blanco
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#149 Todays guest is Sara Blanco, a family lifestyle photographer in San Antonio, TX using natural light to capture those little moments that mean eve...
YOUR Photography Questions Answered!
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#148 Today I take on your photography questions! Earlier this week I went live in the Beginner Photography Podcast facebook group where I answer group...
Stop Taking Snapshots and Start Taking Photographs
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#147 A lot of you are taking snapshots, thinking they are photographs.Today we are going to break down the difference between them and I’ll share so...
What You Can't Do in Auto
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#146 The sad truth is, a camera is just a computer that does not know what it’s photographing or how you want to photography a scene. So when left i...
The 5 Mistakes New Photographers Make
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#145 Over the past 3 years of hosting the beginner photography podcast, I have not only had the chance to talk to some of the worlds best photographer...
Running 5 Photography Businesses with Jeff Brown
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#144 Jeff Brown was a photographer in the Royal Navy for 10 years before setting out on his own to start 5 successful photography business. Today Im e...
Snapshots of Survival: Nature and Conservation Photography with Roie Galitz
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#143 Roie Galitz is an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer who's life mission is to shoot photos that speak for those who can no...
There Are No Answers In Photography
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#142 This week I share a story of what happened this week in the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group of when Kimberly shared what happened whe...
Take Great Vacation Photos that Leave a Lasting Impression with Mark Hemmings
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#141 Today's guest is Mark Hemmings. A professional travel photographer and educator who in the next 12 months is scheduled to visit 5 different ...
Create a Vibrant Photography Community on Instagram with Co Hodges
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#140 Co Hodges is the founder and one of the lead educators at the unraveled academy. A photography school and community that nurtures you as an artis...
The Power Of Personal Photography: Capturing the Magic of Everyday Life with Ashley Marston
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#139 Ashley Marston is a birth and family photographer from British Columbia Canada. Professionally her work has received notable awards from the inte...
The Myth of the Perfect Camera
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#138 What if I told you, your camera is a waste of money, and spending more money on a better camera will never make you a better photographer?Well it...
Mastering the Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners with Andy Mumford
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#137 Andy Mumford is a landscape photographer based in Lisbon Portugal. He is also an author, and posts his adventures on his youtube channel where he...
Beginner to Pro: 24 Months to Full Time Wedding Photography with Nick Church
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#136 Todays guest is Nick Church. A UK based Bristol wedding photographer who until 2014 had never picked up a camera. 24 months later he had left his...
The Law Tog: Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid for Photographers with Rachel Brenke
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#135 Today's guest is Rachel Brenke, a licensed attorney in Virginia and Texas focusing on small business law including contracts, business forma...
Imposter Syndrome or Beginners Nerves
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#134 Dealing with imposters syndrome is no joke. It can hold you back for years. But how do you know if you are dealing with Imposter syndrome or just...
A Street Photographer's Dilemma: The Challenges of Capturing the Moment with Valerie Jardin
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#133 Today's guest is Valerie Jardin. World Renowned Street photographer with more than 20 years of experience. A born artist, her bio says "...
Common Blogging Mistakes Photographers Make with Corey Potter
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#132 Today's return guest is Corey Potter. The Best SEO Specialist for Photographers. Focusing on helping photographers understand search engine ...
The Importance of Newborn Photography with Alison Winterroth
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#131 Today's Guest is Alison Winterroth. A Tampa Florida newborn, maternity, and family photographer. She’s a self-proclaimed Baby Whisperer wh...
How Photographers will Capture Tomorrow with Chris Marquardt
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#130 Today's guest is Chris Mar-quart. A photographer, author, and host of the Future of photography podcast. What better time to talk about the ...
Do This One Thing To Grow As A Photographer In 2019
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#129 For all of December I like to do these personal episode where I talk about things I learned throughout the year or things I think could help you ...
What to Work on this Winter to be a Better Photographer by Spring
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#128 The overarching theme this month is obviously winter. The extra time we have from not shooting out in 4 feet of snow. Now maybe you are out shoot...
Growing Your Photography Skills in the Off Season
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#127 I'm looking out my window right now and its snowing. It’s 27degrees. This isn’t prime time for weddings. The winter months offer a lot m...
The Biggest Lessons I Learned This Year
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#126 It's winter! Here in the states its getting cold, we are doing less sessions, taking less photos. Perfect time to reflect on the past year ...
Raymond Hatfield - Answers Your Questions
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#125 Hi! I’m Raymond Hatfield, an Indianapolis Wedding Photographer and host of the Beginner Photography Podcast. Today I invite a member of the Beg...
Beginner Branding for Photographers with Sandra Coan
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#124 Sandra Coan is a film photographer from beautiful Seattle, WA who specializes in newborns, families and classic portraiture. She’s been in busi...
Build Narratives in Stock Photography with Rosemary Watson
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#123 Today's guest is Rosemary Watson of Rosemary Watson Productions. The host of the Listen and Lattes Podcast and photographer who has found a ...
The Value of a Photography Website: Showcase Your Photos & Make an Impact with Scott Wyden Kivowitz
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#122 Today's guest is Scott Whden Kivowitz. Host of the wordpress photography podcast. He works for Imagely a company that creates wordpress webs...
Mastering Speed Posing for Weddings and Engagement Photography: The Art of Capturing Love with Vanessa Joy
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#121 Today's guest is Vanessa Joy. A wedding photographer with over 19 years of experience. She’s also a photography educator and after seeing ...
Becoming A Global Leader In Motion Art with Troy Christopher Plota
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#120 Today's guest is a Photographer and global leader in motion art. His work has appeared in top magazines including Vanity Fair, GQ, Rolling S...
How to Build a 6 Figure Photography Studio Part 1
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#119 I’m starting a photography studio. Spending some time in Alaska, a family vacation, Iceland, in the hight of wedding season made one thing clea...
The Challenge of Professional Birth Photography with Ashley Diamond Siegert
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#118 Ashley Diamond Siegert is a successful birth photographer from College Station and Bryan Texas who has been shooting professionally since 2011. A...
Crafting Child and Family Portraiture with Hannah Marie
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#117 Hannah Marie is a family and child portrait photographer from Kitchener Ontario who’s clients say things like "She’s a true artist with ...
What I've Learned from 300 Photographers with Andrew Hellmich
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#116 Andrew Hellmich is responsible for opening up my eyes to the business side of photography with his podcast PhotoBizX where he interviews photogra...