Raymond Hatfield

The Beginner Photography Podcast

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The Beginner Photography Podcast is a free weekly podcast hosted by professional photographer Raymond Hatfield who interviews world class photographers of all genres who share what they wish they knew when they got started so you can grow your creative photography skills faster! The podcast is brought to you by CloudSpot.io, the client gallery system that is always #EmpoweringPhotographers

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Raymond Hatfield

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Oct 28, 2025

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Episodes

Advancing Your Photography with Marc Silber 14.08.2017

#65 Marc Silber is a photographer, filmmaker, author and producer of the very popular Youtube series Advancing Your Photography, where he has interviewed scores of some of the biggest names in photography.  He started out learning darkroom skills and the basics of photography at the legendary Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA, in the '60s, and moved on to hone his skills to professional stan...

$1Million Wedding Photography Lawsuit. Justified or Frivolous?? 07.08.2017

#64 In this episode of the podcast Destination Wedding Photographer, Matt Druin and I talk about the recent court ruling that awarded a wedding photographer a million dollars in a lawsuit against her past wedding clients. We talk about the lawsuit, what should have been done, and what Matt and I are going to do to protect our selfs from this happening to us.    Check out more at www. BeginnerPhoto...

Every Wedding Photographers Worst Nightmare! 19.07.2017

#63 This week I chat with Matt Druin again after the positive feedback from our last episode. Today I have a story to tell about every wedding photographers worst nightmare and happened to me.  I talk about my most recent wedding where I had to travel to. I talk about the accident that we got into on the way to the wedding and the most embarrassing mistake I could make as a wedding photographer. ...

Using Your Camera to Travel the World for Free with Taylor Jackson 10.07.2017

#62 Taylor Jackson is a travel and wedding photographer who shoots more than 60 weddings per year and flys around the world to create a travel show called "A Photographer In" that is popular on his youtube channel. Taylor teaches us today how he gets to travel the world for cheap or even free by just using your camera.  In this episode you'll learn: How Taylor got into photography ...

Gear Really Does Matter... Kinda 03.07.2017

#61 Today I start a new series on the Beginner Photography Podcast with past podcast guest, destination wedding photographer Matt Druin. Matt approached me with the idea of having a segment where just 2 wedding photographers are just talking about an aspect of photography. This is our first attempt and hopefully you enjoy it.  In this episode we talk about Gear! Every new photographers favorite su...

The Importance of Prints with Bryan Caporicci 26.06.2017

#60 Bryan Caporicci is a wedding photographer, podcast host, software developer, and creator. Today he shares so much about why prints are so important and why your clients are not buying any! In this episode you'll learn Where Bryan got started in wedding photography What Bryan says he does Why photographers need to think like entrepreneur How long Bryan has been shooting How many weddings B...

Making The Words On Your Photography Website Not Suck with Kimberly Houston 22.05.2017

#59 Kimberly Houston Is a copywriter for creatives professionals like photographers. Today she talks about what website copy is, why it's so important to your photography and finding the right clients. She helps you figure out why the words on your website is not working and what you can do to get potential clients to fall madly in love with your work.  In This Episode You'll Learn: What...

Making Photography A Profitable Hobby with James Wheeler 08.05.2017

#58 James Wheeler has been photographing his life and travels with his family for years and discovered the process of uploading his photos to several websites can be time consuming and boring. He is the a co-founder of Photerloo, a social media management tool for photographers and you can find him and his photos photos on most photography and social media site, all the links are available from hi...

How To Find Your Ideal Client with Heidi Thompson 01.05.2017

#57 Heidi Thompson is a business and marketing strategist for wedding professionals. One of the biggest problems she sees photographers having is not working with the ideal client so she litter. The ideal client is more than just being able to charge more for your photography, it's being able to charge what you are worth to people who will then go shout your name from the rooftops about how g...

Photography Business Coach- How To Book Clients with Mark Rossetto 22.03.2017

#55 Mark Rossetto is a life and business coach for photographers. With decades of experience he is also an AIPP Master Photographer. Today he shares some great tips on how to get more photography clients and make more money! In this episode you will learn: How Mark got his accidental start in photography How to know when to start a photography business How to get more leads for your photography Ho...

How To Stand Out and Get Your First Paid Clients with Dan Biggins 13.03.2017

#54 Dan Biggins is a UK based Kent Wedding Photographer. He shares some tips for photographers looking to transition out of just being a hobbiest, why making mistakes can be the best way to learn and grow your photography, and how he is using facebook ads to find new clients. In this episode you will learn:  Dan's favorite kind of cake Where Dan shoots weddings Why Dans About Me page on his w...

Building Trust to Book More Clients with Timothy Faust 06.03.2017

#53 Tim Faust is a Colorado Wedding Photographer with over 15 years of experience. From starting off shooting landscapes and editorials, getting published and even running an art gallery for his landscape work to now shooting weddings where he is one of the only photographers offering a 100% money back guarantee! Tim shares how he got started in landscape photography, how he transitioned into wedd...

How To Become A Destination Wedding Photographer with Matt Druin 27.02.2017

#52 Matt Druin Is a Destination Wedding Photographer based in Atlanta Ga. Today on the Beginner Photography Podcast he shares how he markets his destination wedding photography, how he booked his first destination wedding, and his unique approach to shooting engagements! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Matt traded a tool box for his first camera How much Matt got for his first paid job How...

Success Tips For Running Your Photography as a Side Hustle with Alex Peterson 20.02.2017

#51 In This Episode I talk to Alex Peterson who is a wedding and newborn photographer from New Jersey. She is half of the Husband and Wife Team behind Idalia Photography and also runs the popular Facebook group "Blogging for Photographers". She talks about how she grew her photography business to shooting 30 weddings while still working a full time job as a teacher. She shares some of he...

How To Become A Super Bowl Photographer with Vincent Pugliese 13.02.2017

#50 Vincent Puglises is an accomplished sports photographer having shot almost every major sporting event like the Super Bowl, The NBA Playoffs, and the World Series. Along with his wife they are also Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers. Vinny Pugliese has accomplished many things in his sports photography career lasting more than 20 years. He is a Super Bowl Photographer, a World Series Photographer...

Josh Norem - The Pet FurrTographer 30.01.2017

#49 Josh Norem is a world class award winning pet photographer from San Francisco California specializing in dogs and cats. Josh shares some of his best tips to get started photographing pets and marketing yourself to pet owners. In Todays Interview You'll Learn How Josh got his start in photography and how he started shooting animals Some of the technical challenges of photographing animals...

Beginners Guide to SEO For Photographers with Corey Potter 23.01.2017

#48 Corey Potter is a wedding photographer and seo specialist who runs the popular marketing and seo blog for photographers www. FuelYourPhotos.com SEO is a tricky subject. No one knows the exact algorithm search engines use to determine where you should rank when someone searches for "Your City Family Photographer". Todays Guest is Corey Potter who is a Wedding Photographer in Columbia...

5 Ways To Jump Start Your Photography In 2017 26.12.2016

#45 In This Episode Of The Beginner Photography Podcast We Talk About How You Are Going To Grow Your Photography In 2017. The Actions You Will Take, The Projects You Will Take, The Photos You Will Create. All Of It To Make You A Better Photographer And Set You Up For Future Success.  Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to...

Happy Thanksgiving! Here Is Why Im Thankful For You! 24.11.2016

#42 In This Episode of the Podcast I share Why I am thankful for you the listeners! And I also share an incredible offer that is only good for this weekend! Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/gr...

Full Frame Vs Crop Sensor Cameras Do You Need To Upgrade? WARNING: ADVANCED TOPIC 22.11.2016

#41 In this episode of the podcast I talk about the differance between full frame and crop sensor cameras. I talk about what camera is best for your photography.  Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Phot...

The Definitive Guide to Instagram Stories for Photographers 08.08.2016

#31 This week on the Beginner Photography Podcast you will hear from two wedding photographers who talk about how you can be using both snapchat and Instagram stories. Instagram stories is brand new and this is the perfect opportunity to grow your following on instagram.  Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. D...

Getting Over the Fear of Rejection when Starting Out in Photography with Lauren Grayson 20.06.2016

#27 In this weeks Beginner Photography Podcast we talk to Lauren Grayson. An Akron Ohio Boudoir, Newborn, and Family Photographer who knows the value of having a thick skin and standing up for your work. Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to Confident...

Finding Inspiration in Your Photography 06.06.2016

#25 In this episode of the beginner photography podcast we talk about what inspires us in our photography. When shooting weddings and portraits inspiration can come from anywhere. Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com...

An Introduction to Editing Your Photos 25.04.2016

#19 In this episode we talk about Adobe Lightroom. The Differance between Lightroom and Photoshop. Why Lightroom is probably the best choice for you. Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www. DeliverPhotos.com Connect with Raymond!  Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Educa...

Someone STOLE my photos! 11.04.2016

#17 In todays episode of the beginner photography podcast we talk about the very serious topic of theft. With Callum finding out some of his photos had been stolen and claimed by another photographer we talk about why this is obviously wrong, why he did it, and what you can do to make your photography portfolio better instead of stealing other photographers work.  Sign up for your free CloudSpot A...

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