The Ordinary Photographer

Feels like a bit of a love-in for a new camera. This podcast is gear agnostic. This episode isn't. Nothing useful to hear in this episode. Just the quirks of living in our fair country and being English. Multiple f-bombs too. Sorry. email complaints to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

What does good look like? I fail to answer this question, but do manage to talk about the exciting news that Hollywood money, Dude enthusiasm, and German engineering are looking to make a new Widelux. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tHl4yAP6qc

Part of the advanced course I ran, this is just a summary of what's involved in shooting film if you wanted to have a go but were too afraid to ask. Things to look out for, things to think about, and APS cameras to avoid.

Failure. How it can be demoralising and, over the 17 minutes, how you can talk yourself into getting something positive from it. Or try to... The title is from a poster. Guesses via email at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Has the occasional S-bomb. I tried.

29 minutes of me waffling about making my latest zine. £5 if you want a laugh, with all profits going to St Luke's Hospice in Cheshire. https://www.slhospice.co.uk/ Email me if you want one! ; theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

I had an email from the RPS about AI in photography. It was a bit weird, so I thought I'd talk about it. Your thoughts & opinions appreciated: theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Questions: (Q1-4 are all "Yes/No/Maybe" choices) 1. Do we need traditional photography if images created by AI are better and quicker to create than photographs taken by people? 2. Do you consider AI cre...

Just the final episode in the Lesson series for now. It's not worth me doing the Intermediate & Advanced courses as they contain a lot of reviewing of previous material which would be pointless when folks can just go relisten to the episodes. If you want the handouts that go with the course, drop me an email at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com. They'll likely be £10 + postage. They&...

Hoods, Tripods, Filters, Software, raw vs jpeg, and even camera bags. the mixed bag of all the stuffs that people can buy that isn't a camera or a lens.

My first interview! It's not the best, engineering wise. Any experts in nailing down earth hums, please get in touch! This week I have a chat with long time encourager of the podcast, Richard Hall. Yes. After promising chats with ordinary photographers, I finally deliver. 3.5 years too late. Procrastinate? Me? Never. 10 points and a pint to the first guesser of the Outro music. Unless your nam...

Improving your photography with feedback and critique. theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com for complaints.

A nice relaxing listen (hopefully!) this week where I just talk about composition and how it can pretty up your photos. tl;dl - Tools, not rules! email: theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

It's a bit whiny and self indulgent this week, so please don't listen if you're easily offended. tl;dl - I'm after some guidance on dealing with self-doubt, because I've got lots of it and want a bit less. email: theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

Lenses, focal length & sensors... The last of the technical stuff hopefully! Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com. Unless you want to improve my SEO. Or my website. Or help your uncle with a financial problem. Or offer me a bride from somewhere. In which case - don't.

A quick one this week discussing focus, it's importance, and blurred photos - what causes them and how to avoid them. No homework either. Easy peasy. Contact me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com if you have any questions!

This episode is about understanding the relationship between ISO, shutter speed and aperture. I cover the automatic modes your camera has, as well as the semi-automatic modes, auto-ISO, and exposure compensation. This would suit someone who has listened to the previous episodes on shutter speed, aperture and ISO, or knows what they are. --- Homework (if you're following): Pretty light on homew...

A Ted Viera length episode without the sexy voice. What can I say. Just been thinking about how practise can really help you become a better photographer. So yep. Nothing to see here. Move along. Complain to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

In this episode we continue the technical journey by talking about aperture. Aimed at complete beginners who know nothing about photography, this lesson talks about aperture, what it is, how it works, and what effects it might have. If you're new, consider listening to previous lessons before this so that things make a little more sense. Bullet points from today: F numbers are the 'bottom&...

Just a quick podcast on pushing black & white film and my research & thoughts on it. Email me with heckling/shouting/feedback at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Referenced stuffs: Professor Agar's video on Developing Your Film Wrong: https://youtu.be/OdpfRqDDZyw My posts over on Talk Photography with screenies to proov... 35mm black & white film at 1600 : https://www.talkphotog...

In this episode we continue the technical journey by talking about ISO. Aimed at complete beginners who know nothing about photography, this lesson talks about ISO, what it is, how it works, and what effects it might have. If you're new, consider listening to previous lessons so that things make a little more sense. Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com with any questions, feedback,...

I just spent the last few days making over 90 prints of the same test photo on different paper. This is 28 minutes of me telling you about it, so if you have an option to watch paint dry, feel free! tl;dl - All the papers I tried give great results.

In this episode we start the technical journey by talking about shutter speed. Aimed at complete beginners who know nothing about photography, this lesson talks about shutter speed, what it is, how it works, and what effects it might have. If you're new, consider listening to Lessons 1 & 2 before this so that things make a little more sense. Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com...

I'm figuring this out as I go along I reckon. E15 is about the importance of research to any photographic journey. Book referenced : https://amzn.to/3FhdHVK (Referral link - helps to support the show. Search for "Taschen 20th Photography" if you don't want to click!) --- Homework (if you're following): If you want to join in with the Assignment, you can do. Nothing is time se...

A brief few words about inspiration and how helpful it can be. Mike's Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikegutterman Adam & Scott's Podcast: https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/the-creative-pursuit-podcast Mandy's Work: https://www.instagram.com/theimagewitch/ Richard's Website: https://richardhall.online/ Paul's Work: https://www.instagram.com/paulemorgan/ Be...

This is the first lesson in my beginners course. If you want to know what the course is about, as well as get cracking with how to take a great photograph, have a listen.  This course covers equal amounts technical as well as creative. Not just shutter speed, aperture and ISO, but composition, feedback, & research. Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com if you like. --- Homework (if y...

Unlucky for some, E13 is just a "what's happening?" return and a teaser for the future. Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com if you like.