Camera Shake Photography Podcast

In this episode, US Navy Seal and author of ‘Uncommon Grid’ Darren McBurnett shares his insights on developing a winning mindset as a photographer. Drawing on his years of experience in one of the world's most elite military units, Darren provides valuable tips and strategies to help photographers overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Whether you're an amateur or a professional photographer,...

Get ready to elevate your photography with this week's must-see episode. Join host Kersten as she sits down with Slav Kondratovic, the award-winning portrait photographer who's shaking up the industry with his unique hand-painted backdrops. Discover the secrets behind Slav's stunning portraits and learn how you can use hand-painted backdrops to take your photos to the next level. From the power of...

Get ready for a thrilling episode with multi-award-winning photographer, David Bergman! As a tour photographer for legends like Bon Jovi and Luke Combs, and capturing iconic moments at 5 Olympic Games, Superbowls, and for leading magazines like Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, Time and Newsweek, David is a true master of his craft. You won't want to miss his 5 billion pixel images from President...

In this video, professional photographer Rafal Wegiel shares his top 10 tips for capturing amazing headshots. From finding the right lighting to choosing the perfect angle, tips on wardrobe and lens choice, Rafal shares his expert knowledge and allows you to take your headshot photography to the next level. Whether you're a professional photographer or just looking to improve your personal headsho...

In this episode, professional photographer Mike Lloyd shares his top secrets for stunning boudoir photography. From lighting and posing to editing and client communication, Mike covers everything you need to know to take your boudoir photography to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll walk away with valuable tips and insights that will help you create beautiful and i...

In today’s episode, we're taking a look at how to improve your portrait photography like a pro with Sean Lewthwaite. Sean is a Stockholm based portrait photographer with a unique perspective on photography that you'll want to learn. In this video, we'll be discussing tips on how to improve your portrait photography and how to capture stunning portraits that will reflect your unique personality. Se...

Welcome to our latest episode of the Top Ten Camera Shake Episodes of 2022! In this episode, we countdown our ten favourite videos of 2022. From discussions to interviews with well-known faces, these are the videos that have caught our eye and made us laugh, cry, or just plain stare in awe. We also share some behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with amazing guests and friends of the show. So...

Are you looking to take your photography to the next level in 2023? Look no further! In this video, some of the greatest photographers on the planet share their top 7 tips to help you improve your photography. Learn how to take stunning photos, capture the perfect moment, and create beautiful compositions. Get ready to take your photography to the next level with these expert tips! THIS WEEK’S LIN...

This week’s special guest is Southern California based music photographer Steve Brazill. Steve is one of the house photographers at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Steve’s podcast ‘Behind The Shot’ is one of the leading photography podcasts around and he is the voice behind KCAL FM’s rock programme. For any budding music photographer Steve’s insights into concert photography are as eye-openin...

Frank Doorhof’s mastery of light and colour is legendary in the industry. In this week’s episode he chats with Kersten about everything from the untapped power of umbrellas as light modifiers to why calibrating your monitor is crucial to achieve amazing colours in your photography. Colour management taken to another level. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and...

New York photographer Nina Welch-Kling is one of the new voices in Women Street Photography. With her latest work Duologues , Nina adds an artistic aspect to the genre: by combining two photographs as fixed diptychs, she creates a visual dialogue between two images that open up new dimensions to the viewer. Photographs taken within the blink of an eye unfold through their pairing: a wealth of conn...

How do you combine a busy, successful wedding photography business, being an educator, photography speaker and YouTuber with a new baby, marriage and personal life? Tommy Reynolds takes us through how he creates a work life balance that allows him to enjoy happiness in family as well as professional life. He gives valuable time management tips and goes into using technology to take on tasks that w...

Creative Director, Designer and Art Photographer MICAH BURKE is an expert in artificial intelligence and AI image creation. In this fascinating episode we explore the recent rapid developments of AI technology in photography and the future impact of artificial intelligence application in the creative arts. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Listener Shout-out: Brid O'Neill Instagram: @bridoneill Micah Burke on th...

Portrait and Headshot Photographer Ivan Weiss’ work is some of the most recognisable in the genre . He built a successful photography business whilst staying true to his artistic vision in a market saturated with generic headshots. As a mentor and instructor for Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew, Ivan teaches his art to photographers around the world. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Ivan Weiss on the web: https://i...

Kersten discusses back up strategies and disaster recovery with photographer and tech guru Peter Morgan. Most photographers don't have a robust, stress-tested backup solution - which is why Pete set up Tech for Togs to help creatives avoid the ultimate calamity. Find out how to implement back up strategies and keep your photos safe from destruction. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Peter Morgan on the web: http...

Kersten and Dave compare DJI’s latest wireless mic system and Rode’s Wireless Go2 in this side-by-side, 1st hand comparison.  Dave’s back from Adobe Max with the latest updates and the guys chat about Dave’s next artic adventure, being attacked by (one can only assume) criminalised racoons, meeting Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster…all in the same episode! Dave’s incredible landscape photography h...

In this week’s special episode we feature the top tips of how to take better pictures by some of the world’s greatest photographers in the business. From framing your shot to posing tips, using gels, overcoming mistakes and how to use online resources - this episode will help you improve your photography. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the sc...

Well known fashion, beauty and portrait photographer Siân Elizabeth is this week’s special guest on the Camera Shake Podcast. Siân’s talk about living with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) at the Photography Show was one of the most inspiring talks to date and she opens up about her battle with the illness, her coping strategies and how to balance looking after her own health and running a successfu...

This week Kersten chats with CATHY WEATHERSTON, Dublin’s premier wedding and newborn photographer. Cathy’s creative mindset, longstanding experience and unique insights into the wedding industry as well as newborn photography are a treasure trove for anyone wanting to get into wedding photography. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes ins...

Today’s special guest is Mark Willshire, Portrait, Fashion, Boudoir (and Dudoir) Photographer.  Mark is also an award winning west end actor with unique insights into the world of actors headshots and portrait imagery.  Mark discusses how to set up a home studio for photography, offers advice on working with models and where he draws his posing inspiration from. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOIN THE CAMERA...

Kersten meets up with Dave Williams in the English countryside to chat about the latest tech in this post-Photography Show wrap up episode. The guys review new gear from Platypod, DJI, Profoto, Lowepro, Xencelabs, ShiftCam as well as Dave’s new photography book ‘The Eiffel Tower Effect’. After a year living in a van and travelling Northern Europe in pursuit of photography, Dave gives an update on...

Camera Shake Podcast is at the Photography Show 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham and Kersten chats with manufacturers, exhibitors and many well known faces. CAUTION: Contains close encounters with awesome gear and interviews with awesome people. #PHOTOGRAPHY #PHOTOGRAPHYSHOW 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Mehdia Methal - Canon 00:07:27 Kaylee Greer 00:15:36 Tommy Reynolds 00:20:19 Larry Tiefenbrunn - Platyp...

Dave Clayton, Photoshop and InDesign guru and one half of the ‘He Shoots, He Draws’ Podcast is back on the show.  The guys talk Photography Show, how to speed up your photo editing, buying new gear, getting it right in camera and the importance of making contacts in the photography business. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:...

In today’s episode Kersten discusses the advantages of using a light meter versus the histogram or simply eyeballing the correct exposure. ====================================== 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:02 How to get a correct exposure using light meter, histogram or eyeballing 00:18:14 Apple announces iPhone 14 00:21:00 Hasselblad X2D 100C ====================================== THIS WEEK’S LINKS: JOI...

Kersten is back in Germany and discusses how to balance ambient light and flash in a typical portrait situation indoors. Dealing with shiny surfaces, natural light, practical light sources and flash can be a nightmare for many photographers. Kersten talked about camera settings, flash settings and how to travel light with photo gear. ====================================== 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 G...