The Female Photographer Podcast

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 self doubt and w...

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've done things di...

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 one of the most va...

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 attending th...

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 through, an...