Best Photography Basics Explained Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 55 - The History and Best Documentation of UFOs 20:21

4d ago20:21

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the history of UFO sightings and why it might be a good idea to no longer simply dismiss the possibility that they are all hoaxes or misidentifications. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Polarising Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One? 28:05

7d ago28:05

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Send us a text Polarising filters attach to camera lenses and reduce reflections and glare, and can improve colour saturation. They can simply make your photos look better. What is not to love, eh? And they don’t cost a lot either. And I have a couple of these that I absolutely love. In this episode, I will tell you when, how, and why I use my pola…

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Episode 54 - Essential Tools Every Adult Should Own 9:07

17d ago9:07

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the tools I feel are must-haves for every adult across a few different categories. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Neutral Density Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One? 23:29

21d ago23:29

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Send us a text Neutral density filters attach to camera lenses and reduce the amount of light getting through to your camera sensor without affecting the colours (hopefully). Neutral density filters allow you to take long exposures in daylight, allowing you to flatten water and make clouds super cool, streaky, blurry, amongst other things. Neutral …

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21 Composition Tips For Better Photos Of Buildings 25:41

1M ago25:41

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Send us a text Do you want to take better-composed, more interesting photos of buildings? So do I. And in this episode, I will give 12 things that will help you take better photos of buildings. And here they are. Take one photo and get the best composition you can Use the rule of thirds Take a photo, then try a different focal length to get a diffe…

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11 Landscape Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Send us a text Do you want to take more interesting landscape photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand ti…

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11 Travel Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Send us a text Do you want to take more interesting travel photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand times…

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Understanding Focal Length and Its Effect On Composition 18:50

3M ago18:50

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Send us a text The focal length you use to take a photo will significantly affect the photo you create. It will determine what is in a photo, what is not in a photo, how small or large the elements of the photo are, and how the elements in your photo relate to each other. The focal length you use will also determine the depth of field, or as I like…

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What Are The Rules Of Composition? (And Which Do I Use?) 19:04

3M ago19:04

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Send us a text The rules of composition are not rules. The rules of composition are guidelines, ideas, things that we can use to help us. But you need to know what the rules of composition are so you know which rules you are going to use, if any. You don’t have to use the rules of composition, and you will never use all of them. Certainly not in th…

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What Makes a Good Composition in Photography? 18:28

4M ago18:28

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Send us a text Photography is about more than just taking a photo—it’s about taking the best photo you can every time. A rubbish composition will give you a rubbish photo. A great composition will give you a great photo. Create better compositions, and you will end up with better photos – and in this episode, I help you to do just this – what is no…

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Photography Composition Tips and Techniques – How I Take Photos 33:03

4M ago33:03

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Send us a text The single most important thing we can do to improve our photos is to think about what we are taking photos of before we take them. We need to take the time to get the best composition every time we take a photo. The success or otherwise of any photo starts and ends with what is in the photo. Photography composition is what you inclu…

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Episode 53 - The History and Evolution of Valentine's Day 7:36

4M ago7:36

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the history of Valentine's Day, how it has evolved through the ages, and how it is celebrated around the world. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue 31:48

4M ago31:48

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Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 199 - Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue You need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. Once you have done that, you have the small matter of looking after that precious collection of photos, which, as a photographer, is your …

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Episode 52 - The Power Of A Democratic Republic 7:06

5M ago7:06

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the differences between a Democracy and a Democratic Republic. I give examples of both and how they are similar while educating you on why most countries have chosen the latter over the former. Music by Colin Boutwell…

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How To Organise Digital Photos On Your Computer 24:13

5M ago24:13

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Send us a text You need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. You need to come up with a filing system that you can add to over the years as you take more and more photos. And you need to be able to keep track of all the photos in the catalogue so you know which photos you have edited, the good stuff…

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Episode 51 - Developing Consistency, Not Resolutions 9:48

5M ago9:48

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss how you can set goals and develop lasting habits to achieve them. I also talk about common pitfalls and how to avoid and overcome them. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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How To Take Fewer Photos But Better Photos In 2025 (With My One Photo Rule) 22:52

5M ago22:52

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Send us a text I want to get straight into taking better photos, beginning with taking fewer photos. We can all take fewer photos and, in the process, take better photos, and in this episode, I am going to tell you how. And yes, I will revisit my one photo rule. And here it is. “Take the time to take the best one photo of one thing.” Yep, that is m…

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Episode 50 - New Year's Oddities and Traditions 6:05

6M ago6:05

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss New Year's Traditions from around the world. Here's wishing you a Happy 2025! Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Photography Explained Podcast - 2024 Highlights 28:48

6M ago28:48

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Send us a text I want to finish 2024 with a light-hearted look back at my favourite things from 2024. Why not, eh? So join me as I pick up on some stuff from the past year, which has been an excellent year for me and my podcast. so thank you for being with me, dear listener. In this episode, I tell you What was the most popular episode of the Photo…

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Episode 49 - Government Conspiracies 3 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode, I sit around the Round Table with friends and discuss Government Conspiracies. We have good, fun conversation and explore thoughts and opinions on things that may spark your own thoughts and opinions. Music by Colin Boutwell…

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Why Do I Have So Many Rubbish Photos? (And Why It’s OK, And What I'm Doing About It) 19:44

6M ago19:44

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Send us a text I have loads of rubbish photos cluttering up my computer, clogging up my hard drives, and preventing me from finding the good stuff that must be in there somewhere, surely? We all take rubbish photos every now and then, so it’s okay—not every photo we take is a masterpiece. But if a photo is rubbish, get rid of it. If you have photos…

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Episode 48 - Government Conspiracies 2 23:41

7M ago23:41

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode, I sit around the Round Table with friends and discuss Government Conspiracies. We have good, fun conversation and explore thoughts and opinions on things that may spark your own thoughts and opinions. Music by Colin Boutwell…

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What Is The Difference Between RAW And JPEG Photos? 23:40

7M ago23:40

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Send us a text RAW and JPEG are file formats. Photographers use both. JPEG images have an amount of processing and compressing done to them when a photo is taken. RAW photos have no processing done to them other than creating the file, that is. JPEG photos can be viewed by anyone straight off the memory card. To view RAW photos, you need specialist…

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Episode 47 - Government Conspiracies 1 24:16

7M ago24:16

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode, I sit around the Round Table with friends and discuss Government Conspiracies. We have good, fun conversation and explore thoughts and opinions on things that may spark your own thoughts and opinions. Music by Colin Boutwell…

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How Do You Take Care Of A Camera Sensor? 26:52

7M ago26:52

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Send us a text Digital camera sensors are important, sensitive, expensive bits of kit that need looking after. There are things that we can do to protect them from bad stuff, but if bad stuff gets to them, there are things that we can do to remove that stuff. This applies to all of us photographers at all times, so it is pretty important that we kn…

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Episode 46 - Understanding Camera Settings - ISO 9:03

8M ago9:03

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the setting of ISO in cameras, what it does, and how you can use it both technically and artistically. Link to Blog Article: https://therenpo.com/blog/how-iso-affects-your-photos-exploring-noise-and-image-quality Music by Colin Boutwell…

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Why Can't You Use Flash Photography In Museums and Art Galleries? 19:51

8M ago19:51

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Send us a text So you are in a museum or an art gallery. Or some other similar place. It is lovely and quiet, with nice low-level lighting and local lights highlighting all those fantastic exhibits. The whole place has been carefully designed with a bespoke lighting scheme. And you see something really cool that you would love to photograph. What d…

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Episode 45 - Understanding Camera Settings - Shutter Speed 6:25

8M ago6:25

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the setting of Shutter Speed in cameras, what it does, and how you can use it both technically and artistically. Link to Blog Article: https://therenpo.com/blog/how-shutter-speed-affects-your-images Music by Colin Boutwell…

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How Do I Take Care Of My Camera Lenses? 28:53

8M ago28:53

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Send us a text Camera lenses are optical and engineering marvels. Camera lenses must be treated with care and respect when used, stored carefully and regularly maintained and cleaned. Take good care of your camera lenses, and they will take good care of you for years. In this episode, I tell you. What needs protecting in a lens? What gear can help …

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Episode 44 - Understanding Camera Settings - Aperture 7:29

9M ago7:29

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the setting of Aperture in cameras, what it does, and how you can use it both technically and artistically. Link to Blog Article: https://therenpo.com/blog/how-aperture-affects-your-photos Music by Colin Boutwell…

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How Lenses Can Help You To Take Better Photos 37:27

9M ago37:27

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Send us a text There are so many lenses out there. How can you possibly know which lens or lenses will help you? Relax – I have got this covered. Lenses on cameras give photographers options. To understand how lenses can help you take better photos, you need to know what you want to photograph, how you want to take these photos, and what you want y…

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Episode 43 - Photography Terminology Explained 9:32

9M ago9:32

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss common terminology that is used when speaking about cameras and photography. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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Camera Lenses Explained - My Beginner's Guide 32:42

9M ago32:42

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Send us a text A listener asked me to do an episode strictly on lenses, so here it is. If you want me to explain something, just hit the “Send us a text” link on the podcast feed, and you can have your own almost personalised episode of the podcast. How utterly splendid. Lenses attach to cameras and focus what you point your camera at onto the came…

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Episode 42 - Are Old DSLR's Still Relevant? 7:32

10M ago7:32

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss cameras. Specifically, whether or not you need to get the newest technology or if an older DSLR work for your purposes. Link to Blog Article: https://therenpo.com/blog/are-older-dslr-camera-bodies-still-relevant Music by Colin Boutwell…

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Now It's Time For You To Start Taking Better Photos 26:24

10M ago26:24

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Send us a text OK, I have spoken a lot about taking better photos. But in the final episode of this series, I tell you what you need to do. Yes, dear listener, it is time for you to start your journey to take better photos—which we all want to do, right? So this is what you do. Start with choosing your best 20 photos. Put them in a safe place, be i…

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Episode 41 - Why Did I Do It? 8:21

10M ago8:21

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss the reasons behind why I got into photography and why I decided to start a business around it. Music by Colin BoutwellBy Renaissance Polymath

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How To Find Your Photography Niche - 10 Top Tips From Me 28:26

10M ago28:26

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Send us a text To be the best at one photography thing, you must decide what that one photography thing is. This is how you can find your perfect photography niche. Trust me, I have been there. I used to photograph everything and anything for anyone and everyone. I was all things to all people. And what was the result of that? I was all over the pl…

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Episode 40 - Why Vacations are Important 6:37

10M ago6:37

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube On this episode I discuss vacations and the effect they can have on our minds and bodies. Links: https://www.everydayhealth.com/self-care/why-taking-time-off-is-so-good-for-your-health/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2021/05/23/why-taking-vacation-time-could-…

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Get out taking photos more—but take fewer photos 21:50

11M ago21:50

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Send us a text Get out more and take photos, but take fewer photos. This will help you take better photos. Getting out more and taking photos gives you lots more opportunities to create new stuff. But don't try to create too much new stuff, or you will end up with lots of average photos that you do not have the time to do anything meaningful with. …

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15 Time Saving Photography Tips To Help You Take Better Photos 27:51

11M ago27:51

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Send us a text Are you taking loads of photos but not getting great results? Are you spending forever on your computer trying to find decent photos to edit? And are you taking hours editing average photos and wondering why they are not turning into great photos? Relax – I can help you with all of these. In this episode, I tell you. Fifteen things t…

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Photo Editing - What You Need To Know (And Not Worry About) 27:39

11M ago27:39

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Send us a text Photo editing can be daunting. Knowing where to start can be challenging, as can knowing when to stop! But don’t worry, I can help you. I can tell you what you need to know and do. And how you approach editing is crucial Editing for me is all about enhancing what is in a photo that you have taken and no more. Yes, that is all editing…

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How To Get Better At Photography By Learning From Others 28:32

12M ago28:32

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Send us a text A great way to get better at photography is to learn from other photographers. There are loads of great photographers out there and loads of great photos. But where do you start? This is where I can help you. I will tell you ten photographers from whom I have learned. This is your starting point. There is another photographer that yo…

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Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? 25:12

1y ago25:12

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Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 182 - Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? You take photos with your phone. You got into photography by taking photos with your phone, and you have never used a camera. So what? You are missing out on the wonderful world of photography, that’s what! And it is a big what, too.…

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Phone vs. Camera: Which Is Better To Take Photos With? 28:15

1y ago28:15

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Send us a text Cameras are, of course, designed to take high-quality photos. And phone cameras have improved so much that they are a credible alternative to cameras. But which is better to take photos with? A digital camera or a phone? Is one better than the other? Or is there a place for both? Most people have phones these days, and most phones ha…

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How To Use Your Camera Settings To Take Better Photos 38:22

1y ago38:22

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Send us a text We can change many settings in cameras and lenses, too. These settings will change depending on what you are taking a photo of and the ambient light levels. With the correct camera settings, we can take better photos. That is why our cameras have all those settings, after all! Join me in this episode and discover how mastering your c…

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Photography Gear - How Cameras, Lenses and Other Stuff Help 46:13

1y ago46:13

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Send us a text Photography is drawing with light, and photography gear is simply the tools we use to capture that light and take photos. Yes, it is that simple. Well, it should be that simple. Think of photography gear as tools, and you are on the right track. Camera bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, and a whole load of other stuff can help us take ph…

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Photography Gear – What To Buy And How To Use It 26:27

1y ago26:27

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Send us a text What photography gear should you buy? How do you use it? Where do I start? I am confused! Right. Stop. What gear do you have? What do you need more gear for? You might not need more gear; you might have all you need; you just don’t know it. Listen to this episode before you even think about buying any more gear. Please don’t do what …

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Photography Tips - How To Actually Take A Photo 26:03

1y ago26:03

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Send us a text Would you like to know the best way to take a photo? As obvious as it might sound, there are things that you might not know. So, if you are still trying to figure out what to do or want help taking better photos, you are in the right place. I can help you with this. You can do things when you take a photo to get the best results. In …

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Tips For How To Take Better Photos – Getting Started 24:13

1y ago24:13

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Send us a text Here's more good stuff on how to take better photos. This is the fifth in an ever-expanding series of episodes about how to do this. The important bit of photography is the taking of the photos bit. But how do you do it? And more importantly, why are you taking that photo, and what of? More food for thought that will help you to take…

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How To Use Your Gear To Improve Your Compositions 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

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Send us a text Photography Composition Tips and Techniques. This is the fourth in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And this is the bit that I forgot from the last episode. Camera settings – why are there so many? And gear. Photography gear. Why is there so much of it? Well, I am not saying that you need more gear, but the dif…

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