The Nerdy Photographer Podcast

Hey there photo nerds! It's a new year and I have a lot planned for the podcast in 2024. There are already a bunch of new episodes recorded with new photographers with amazing stories who have never been on the podcast yet as well as some past guests coming back to share new stories and ideas with us. I'm really excited to see where 2024 takes us. If you have ideas for an episode whether it's a gu...

How important is it to be inclusive and authentic with your photography? Well, if you're photographing people you will want to highlight what makes them unique. Whether you're a professional photographer or just starting out, this episode is full of valuable insights and tips to help you create inclusive and authentic images of subjects of all body types and neurodivergent individuals. So grab you...

Are you ready for savings?!?!?!?? Hey there listeners! It's that time of year again, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are once again upon us and the Nerdy Photographer has compiled all of the great deals for photographers in one place. Great deals on web hosting, software, presets and much more. Find the deals here - https://nerdyphotographer.com/news/black-friday-deals-photographers/ Save on Nerdy P...

The period of time from the beginning of the pandemic until now seems to have been ten years and at the same time only a few months. It's like we're experiencing some sort of collective time warp.  When I stop and think about ALL of the things that have taken place in that period of time, I start to feel overwhelmed.  In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, photographer Kamal X and I ta...

While a picture is worth a thousand words, those words can be the key to unlocking the full potential of your brand. The photographers we spoke to emphasized the significance of selecting a name, tagline, and message that not only describe what you do but also convey the "why" behind your photography. Your chosen words are the foundation upon which your visual identity rests. They define your styl...

The grand adventure saga comes to a close. It's possible that I spent way too much time and energy fretting over what to do with the 100th episode instead of just celebrating reaching this important milestone. I wanted to create a huge, epic adventure episode and it took up so much space up in my mind that I delayed putting out the episode over and over because I wanted it to be perfect. This is w...

Take heed, loyal listeners! Flothemes, a Wordpress template creator which I have promoted on this podcast, and which I use on five active websites, is closing up shop. Listen to this special bonus episode for all the relevant details. Personally, I am very disappointed in how this entire situation has been handled by Flothemes and Pixieset, which acquired Flothemes in 2021.  There's a lot to unpac...

Hey there loyal listeners! Just a quick status update from the Nerdy Photographer Podcast. There are new episodes coming, however I have needed to prioritize my physical and mental health which has taken away time from editing and producing those episodes. It takes a lot of work and we are still waiting on those big time podcast sponsorship dollars to start rolling in...any day now! Our celebratio...

Last week, Meta launched Instagram Threads and it already has over 100 million downloads! Just what you wanted, another social media app to worry about, right? Well, I have a quick intro to Instagram Threads as well as my pros and cons of the platform so far. The energy on the app is sort of like the early days of Twitter or chat rooms near the turn of the millennium. There's a lot happening and i...

Attention Nerdy Photo Crew and everyone else out there listening! Exciting news awaits! The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is about to reach a major milestone - it's 100th episode! And we couldn't have done it without you, our amazing listeners. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to hear from you! We're calling on all of the Nerdy Photographer fans to share their input and make this milesto...

Welcome to a very special sports photography episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast where I have the honor of sitting down with the legendary sports photographer, Andy Bernstein. With a career spanning over four decades, Andy and his company have captured iconic moments in the world of sports as the team photographer for the LA Lakers, LA Kings, LA Clippers, and LA Dodgers. Andy Bernstein is no...

Intellectual property and copyright laws are something that should interest anyone who is involved in the photography industry. The digital age has made it easier and easier for artistic work to be disseminated and copied.  In recent years, theSupreme Court has been hearing more and more intellectual property cases and this week they sent down a decision ruling against the Andy Warhol Foundation i...

As photographers, we all want to have a unique and recognizable style that sets our work apart from others. But how do we go about finding and refining our style? It can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you are just getting started in photography. In this episode, I talked with Washington, D.C. photographer, Myron Fields, to discuss some key things to consider when trying to define you...

Landscape photography, while both thrilling and fulfilling, also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, we discuss some key things to keep in mind when preparing for and executing a successful landscape photography shoot. Proper preparation can not only prevent poor photos, it can keep you safe! Weather, wildlife, and numerous other factors must be taken into account before venturi...

Are you, like me, slightly concerned with how advancements in AI are effecting the photography industry? On this episode of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast , we're diving deep into the world of AI and how it's changing the game when it comes to photography, photo editing, and art. AI, or artificial intelligence, is quickly becoming a powerful tool in the photography world. From cameras that use AI...

Do you really have to know anything about weddings to be a wedding photographer? I guess that depends on the situation, right? Are you in a Hallmark movie? If so, the answer is probably a resounding, "NO!" Listen, I understand that I should not expect every movie that features a photographer to portray the profession in depth or with 100% accuracy. That being said, I do expect there to be at least...

Heading to WPPI 2023 in Las Vegas? That's the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International for those who don't know, and it's the largest photography convention around. Our guest for this episode, and, for the moment, the most frequent guest on the show, Leighton DaCosta  is giving us a preview of the convention as well as thoughts on what to do while you're in Vegas. But that's not all we are...

Have you ever considered getting into fine art school photography? Not entirely sure what that is? Your experience with school photos is probably limited to a photographer spending approximately 30 seconds with you (if that) and praying that one of the three exposures they took looks decent enough to be printed. Luckily, today there are other options. In this episode of the podcast, I speak with C...

Where Has The Time Gone? What happened to Episode 90? Why is the crew of the Fibonacci experiencing lost time episodes? Is there something nefarious afoot or has the crew just had a hard time getting back into the swing of things? Get Social With Us! Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenerdyphoto Facebook - htt...

Ever wonder how you could get into the wedding photography business? Considering moving into the wedding industry? Well, you are going to love this episode! In this episode of the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, luxury wedding photographer Leandro da Silva returns to the show to talk about how to go about getting started as a wedding photographer. Yes, the number one most requested topic for the podca...

Some of the members of the Nerdy Photo Crew have been disappearing. In order for our hero, the Nerdy Photographer, to save them he must master the laws of physics, make some new friends, and go sideways to the present! Hey, it makes sense when you think about string theory and quantum mechanics. But you don't have to! Sit back and relax and listen to the latest Nerdy Photographer adventure episode...

BONUS EPISODE Q&A I love answering questions from listeners and people on photographer forums. So, I went into my stockpile of questions and pulled a few out of the hat to go over on this quick bonus episode. Have a question you would like answered on a future episode of the podcast? Join one of our groups below and ask your questions there or feel free to ask your question in a comment or message...

Happy Holidays A very happy holiday season to all of you from all of us at The Nerdy Photographer - and, yes, I am using the Royal "Us" in that instance. In this little nerdlet episode, I have a last minute or really any time of the year gift idea for photographers and videographers, thoughts on looking forward to next year, and a talk about finding light in the darkness. Episode Promos Siteground...

Every photographer knows that Black Friday / Cyber Monday is the time when they will be bombarded with deals and discounts on gear and services. But does the 'savings' really live up to the hype?  I reached out to some of my friends in the photography world, as well as to you, the listeners, and Reddit for feedback on what are the worst things to spend money on for Black Friday and Cyber Monday or...

Why do I love the characters and stories of the X-Men so much? When I collected comics in my youth, I amassed a nearly 200 issues straight run of the Uncanny X-Men which included some of the most iconic storylines in Marvel Comics history, as well as numerous X-Men adjacent titles. Something about these characters and the themes of being an outsider, accepting those who are different from us, and...