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In episode 53  I go over the questions you should ask yourself before taking a photo. Links from this episode: SeanTucker.photography Sean's Youtube Channel Cloudways hosting, you receive $25 on signup and so do I. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my...

In episode 52  I'll give you 5 reasons you should start a photography business. Links from this episode: NickPagePhotography.com Nick's Youtube Channel Cloudways hosting, you receive $25 on signup and so do I. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my...

In episode 51 - I talk you through using an on-camera flash at a wedding reception or event.  It really is easy to do and will make your images more professional. Mentioned in Episode 51: Diffusers @ B&H Photo Video Gary Gough - Youtube Channel Cloudways hosting, you receive $25 on signup and so do I. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the dow...

In episode 50 I address what I think is a huge barrier to getting lots of bookings.  That one thing is figuring out what your potential customer's problems are, and solving them. Cloudways hosting, you receive $25 on signup and so do I. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and video...

In episode 49 I discuss ways for hobbyists to sell their photos. Sites mentioned in this episode: Squarespace Wix Godaddy Smug Mug Pixieset Google Search for "framed photo mockups" Canva Cloudways hosting, you receive $25 on signup and so do I. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-cours...

In episode 48 I give you a rundown of lens filters and their uses. Some are really useful, but some types are redundant. Sites mentioned in this episode: Close-up filters at B&H Nigel Danson's Youtube channel Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RA...

Episode 47 is all about making money as a travel photographer. Once you have a plan, start local and make sure you can sell your images. If they sell, the rest is easy. Sites mentioned in this episode: Adobe Stock Shutter stock Big stock iStock Pond5 Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses,...

Episode 46 covers using Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) & Focus Stacking. Learning these techniques is sure to improve your results. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Photo-a-Day for 2022 is on Instagram - #50mmFramework Join the Facebook...

Episode 45 is How to shoot a silhouette? It's really easy, I'll take you through the steps. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Photo-a-Day for 2022 is on Instagram - #50mmFramework Join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as...

This is guaranteed to improve the quality of your photography. I've been doing it every day since New Year's day and it has helped me get creative. A transcript of this podcast is available here -  Transcript Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my R...

These are the 10 things that photographers should avoid doing. Shoot with a dirty lens Shoot with a dirty sensor No communicating with your customer Dressing too casual for a paid shoot Over-promising Not carrying everything you need Not securing your equipment No first aid kit Don’t use a new piece of equipment for the first time on a shoot Only shoot in manual mode A transcript of this podcast i...

If you are a member of any online forums or Facebook groups, I’m pretty sure you have heard someone say,  “I like to get my settings exactly right so I don’t have to edit”. Well, I say good for them, if they are satisfied with their results then that is great.  But for the other 99.99% of us, that isn’t the story. A transcript of this podcast is available here -  Transcript Visit 50mmframework.com...

These are the settings I use for sports and action shots. It's very simple to set your camera up to capture fast-moving subjects, so give it a go. Photopills.com A transcript of this podcast is available here -  https://50mmframework.com/what-settings-do-i-need-to-capture-fast-moving-subjects/ Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads,...

This week's episode is about Histograms.  A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness of the pixels in your image. The horizontal axis of the histogram goes from pure black on the left side, to the brightest white on the right.  The vertical axis shows how many pixels are in that tone. In this episode I cover: What is a Histogram? How do I see the Histogram? Is it necessary to use a Hist...

The best way to produce bokeh is by using lenses that have wide apertures, low f/ numbers like f/2.8, and f/1.8. If you add separating the subject from the background method the bokeh will be even better. This is something you need to do and keep practicing. Being able to produce a nice bokeh will transform your photography. Episodes and Links mentioned in this episode: How do I create a blurred b...

So what does Creative mean? Cre·a·tive Involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of artistic work. Being creative involves using your imagination and creating original ideas. But that's easier said than done. Creativity wasn’t given out to everyone in equal measures. Some people come up with original ideas easily, others, me included, struggle to find new ideas...

If you got a new camera for Christmas and don't know what to do with it, you've come to the right podcast. I’ve got my 1st camera, now what? OK, so you have just got a new camera, and you are wondering what all the weird dials and settings do. Well, it’s easier than you think, let’s get started. These are the subjects I cover in this episode: User Manual - click here What is Auto mode? W...

In this episode, I explain how to shoot outdoor Christmas lights. Join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com/pqa Support the show Photograph...

Making your own Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions is really easy, give it a go. Join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com/pqa Support...

You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com/pqa Support the show PhotographySideHustle.com - SpeakPipe - Facebook Group

This week is Branding Photography You can  start your mailing list here: MailerLite Mailchimp You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW images. Leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe...

This is a new series on different types of photography business. Hopefully, it'll help you to decide what you want to shoot. This week is Pet Photography Check out CatsDog Photography - her work is incredible. You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the...

This is a new series on different types of photography business. Hopefully, it'll help you to decide what you want to shoot. This week is Family Portraits You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I...

This is a new series on different types of photography business. Hopefully, it'll help you to decide what you want to shoot. This week is Real Estate Photography This is the group I mentioned for Real Estate Photography .  Join and ask questions. A lot of excellent RE Photographers on there. You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and bec...

This is a new series on different types of photography business. Hopefully, it'll help you to decide what you want to shoot. This week is Sports Photography You can join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like. Visit 50mmframework.com and become a Member. It's free and you get access to all the downloads and mini-courses, including videos of how I process my RAW images....