The Female Photographer Podcast

Using a speedlite or flash can seem super daunting. Maybe you don't know where to start or you've tried it but didn't like the results. Well in this episode I simplify flash photography and give you a few techniques you can use to get better results. I also go through a few different scenarios you might want to use a flash to make your photos look better. As with most things in phot...

Today I caught up with my friend Aylah to find out how she grew a successful family photography business while caring for her three young kids. She is truly a superwoman, so I was excited to ask her all my burning questions and get her perspective on balancing life as a mum and photographer. If you want to connect with Aylah online you can find her on Instagram @aylah.oneill

It was so awesome to talk to Maggie Dion about how photography can be an awesome tool for reducing stress and getting back your purpose in life. Maggie and I connected over a shared belief that as working women and mothers, we can lose ourselves in the day-to-day (the hampster wheel) of life, sometimes without even knowing it! In this episode we talk about how to recognize if you are heading towar...

In this episode I talk all about the different learning styles we all have and how you can improve your photography faster by embracing your own learning style. If you have ever struggled with learning photography maybe you are trying to learn using a learning style that's not right for you. I was a ski instructor for a season, and that was the first time I learnt that we all have different w...

Have you ever noticed how getting out into nature with your camera reduces your stress levels? In this episode I talk about how getting outside with my camera helps me connect to the present moment and clear my mind. Meditation isn't the only form of mindfulness and photography is an awesome way to practice mindfulness if meditation isn't working for you. It's all about connecting t...

If you're anything like me, the weather has rained on your landscape photography parade more than once. So what do you do about it, and how do you guarantee you get good photos, especially if you have traveled from further afield? In this podcast I'll give you my top 3 tips for dealing with unpredictable weather when shooting landscapes. Don't forget to sign up for my FREE workshop...

Have you ever fallen into a dangerous spiral of self doubt? Compared your photography to others and felt like maybe you're just not good at this? You'll probably be happy to know that self doubt is completely normal, and we all fall into that deep dark hole every now and then. The thing is, sometimes it's just part of the process. In this episode, I talk about how I struggled with s...

It's getting to that time of year again when you realize the year has almost gone and you start reflecting back on what you've achieved. Lately, I've been thinking about what I would do if I was starting my photography career from scratch. To be honest, I kind of fell into photography by accident and ended up doing a 2-year diploma in photography. But looking back I think I would&ap...

No, it's not a piece of equipment. And it might not be what you think! But this one realisation I had changed EVERYTHING.I feel so much more empowered and uplifted now. It's my secret weapon for getting out of that rut of self doubt, and pushing myself to be the best photographer I can be. In this episode I dive into why connecting with other photographers who just "get you" is...

Rachel Mataira is an amazing New Zealand landscape photographer. Some of her most recognizable work is her aerial shots of the New Zealand landscape which give a unique perspective of the land. I really enjoyed chatting with Rachel about where she gets her inspiration, if she plans her shoots, and how she gets her aerial shots. It really got me excited about doing some landscape photography with a...

Entering photo competitions can be an emotional rollercoaster, and working up the confidence to enter can be tough. Choosing the right photo to submit is another daunting task. I hadn't entered a competition in about 15 years until last year when I decided to take the plunge into the Iris Awards, a prestigious photography competition in New Zealand. The most eye-opening experience was attendi...

After becoming a Mum I gave up on landscape photography. I felt like my life was immediately more chaotic, and there was no way I could fit in landscape photography anymore. In fact I didn't even think about it. Until I went on a journey of self-discovery. What I learned changed my life, and made landscape photography my main source of fun and stress relief.

Lucy is a woman who is a pleasure to be around. The kind of person who lights up a room. She shoots landscapes that feel fun and carefree. I love how she uses intentional camera movement (like I often do) and has fun experimenting with her camera to capture the landscape in a more unique and creative way. It was fun seeing where the conversation went, exploring storytelling, capturing the feeling...

I am so excited to release my first episode of the She Shoots Landscapes podcast! With this podcast I hope to inspire and uplift other female photographers in the world, and to learn more about landscape photography from other amazing photographers. It can be lonely as a photographer, and sometimes it can help to hear that other photographers have been through exactly what you're going throug...