Photography Adventures

SEASON 3 EPISODE 44: Street Photography or Street Photography. The internet says that street photography aims to capture everyday life in public places. Then there's the other street photography: capturing everyday life of public places. Today we'll discuss how we see the difference of the two.  Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: W...

SEASON 3 EPISODE 43: Creating Community With Your Photography. In this episode we discuss how to share your gift as a photographer and give back to the community. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto

SEASON 3, EPISODE 42: Explain Your Workflow. Every photographer has to plan, prepare, create and have some sort of workflow for every photo session. In this episode Renee & I discussed what our workflow is for our adventures as well as our separate photo sessions. We also discussed what happens when we have prepared correctly and what happens on those days when we don't. Dawn: Website: dhester...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 41: New Gear Review and Renting Gear. At some point and time, there will be some "shiny new object" that will catch your eye, and no matter how hard you try not to focus on it, it seems to keep sneaking into your thoughts. This episode is a review regarding the gear that Dawn and I just could not resist! Some places to rent gear: Lens Pro To Go, Borrow Lenses, DC Camera, Camera &...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 40: Large Family Photo Session. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss how to photograph a large family, how to prepare for a shoot of this type, and what to do if something goes wrong? Something did go wrong... Listen to find out what happened and if Renee was prepared to handle the situation.  Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @d...

Season 3, Episode 39: Having A Portfolio. Just like we talked about the importance of having a website in Episode 34, a portfolio is just as important. There's so many ways to have a portfolio and today Renee and I are going to talk about some of those ways. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.co...

In this episode, Dawn and Renee take a glance back and talk about all the episodes in the Season 2.  We will be ending Season 2 with this episode. Although we will not be recording, we will still be going on adventures and communicating it on our Instagram Page, Photography_adventures_podcast. You are welcome to contact us there. Season 3 will begin again on our podcast anniversary in May, 20...

Season 2, Episode 37: "Make Yourself A Better Photographer". Photographer's should strive everyday to make themselves a better photographer. Nobody can do that but us. Just like a golfer or a tennis player, you have your manager but when the game starts there's nothing they can do but be the cheerleader on the sidelines.  Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Insta...

Season 2, Episode 36-A "A Do-Over" Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shoot in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...and that is where the trouble begins. ***The first EP36 was a failure on my part; I do apologize.*** Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @d...

Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shooting, in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...

One Saturday my family and I decided to take a ride around the local area just to get out of the house and sightsee. As we crossed over Potomac River, I remembered a peaceful spot down by the riverside where I used to frequent. I made a mental note of it because Dawn and I are always looking for places to photograph. In this episode Dawn and I will be talking about this hidden gem…what we saw, how...

Do you know that Photography Websites are STILL just as important today as the rest of social media? Today, we're going to talk about the importance of websites and how each photographer should have at least one. 

No matter what area of photography you do, whether it is landscapes, product, portrait, etc, have you ever stopped and thought about shooting what is directly around you? In today’s podcast, Dawn and I are going to discuss what we found in my backyard. She challenged us to find 10 things in my yard, photograph them, and discuss them with you all. Once you listen to what we found may you can try th...

Season 2, Episode 32: Blackwater Falls, WV: In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about their trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia. You will hear stories about what they saw, how they chose to photograph the falls, and what they learned during this trip. Sit back, relax, learn, and laugh along with them as tell of their experiences during their latest Photography Adve...

Season 2, Episode 31: Your Photography Bubble". In this Episode Renee & I talk about photography bubble or as some would say your photography community. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional photography, photographers need someone to "shoot the breeze with". Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingto...

Season 2, Episode 30 Types of Photography You Won't Do. This episode Renee and I talk about the types of photography we won't do. If you like to share your types of photography please send us a message. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneel...

Season 2, Episode 29: How To Add WOW Into Your Old Photographs. In this episode we talk about how to go back to old photographs and add WOW to them. Sometimes we want to just throw them away...but not too fast. Listen to some of the ways we would give them a second or third chance. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.fergu...

Season 2, Episode 28: Hilltop Hotel, Harper's Ferry WV. In this episode Renee and I talk about Hilltop Hotel, a hotel that if you knew of Harper's Ferry, you knew about the Hilltop Hotel. After all the years of deterioration, the hotel is finally coming down. Not only talking about the hotel but also how each of us documenting this historical (in our eyes) landscape. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotogra...

Season 2, Episode 27: Bunker Hill, WV. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventures together at Giles Mill and Morgan Morgan Cabin; both located in Bunker Hill, West Virginia. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelferguson...

Season 1, Episode 26: Photography Books. In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about what type of photography book(s) they would create. Also they discuss the many ways of getting your book published from the old traditional way of having a Literary Agent or creating a Zine. Listed below is the information of an author and a photography article. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.daw...

Season 1, Episode 25 "An Unexpected Photoshoot. Have you ever had a photoshoot that had your mind all over the map? In this episode, Renee and I talk about one of those unexpected photoshoots and how we handled the entire shoot.  Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishi...

Season 1, Episode 24 Photography Books and Magazines of Interest. In this episode we discussed  photography books of interest as well as photography magazines. Below are the list of we discussed...and also an upcoming Exhibit: 1. Unseen - Unpublished Black History From The New York Times Photo Archives By Darcy Eveleigh, Dana Canedy, Damien Cave, and Rachel L. Swarms 2. Fashion & Lifesyle...

Season 1, Episode 23 "Different Adventures, Different Themes 2. This episode, Renee and I discuss our latest, different adventures with our photography. Renee talks about her in-home portrait shoot and STILL dealing with COVID; Dawn talks about some new camera gear she purchased.  Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.f...

Season 1, Episode 22: Staying Inspired, Keeping Motivated. This episode Renee and I talk about even before COVID-19 when we got into slumps (or where they slumps?), how did we get out of them.  Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phinishingtouches.com

Season 1, Episode 22: Downtown Shepherdstown WV At Night. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventure, photographing downtown Shepherdstown WV in the middle of winter.... in the cold winter. Did they survive? Listen as they talk about their adventure.  Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com ; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com ; https://www.phi...