Why You Should Take an Online Photography Class With Photographer Nicole Young

07/28/23 • 41 min

Nicole Young, an amateur photographer recently back in the U.S. after living in Taiwan for three and a half years, joins this episode to discuss her experiences with street photography abroad and her newfound passion for underwater photography. We also dive into my decision to purchase the Ricoh GR3, exploring how using a crop sensor camera instead of a full-frame can lead to more candid, spontaneous shots.

Of course, as the title suggests, we chat about an online photography class we both took with YouTuber Pierre Lambert, where we learned a ton and forged new friendships. Whether you’re intrigued by Taiwan’s vibrant streets, the world beneath the waves, or the benefits of a compact camera system, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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Transcript

00:00:00:11 - 00:00:13:03

Yeah, even though I have the smaller full frame, the compact, full frame from Sony, if I put on any lens that's not small, it's like game over. Like you said, you're, you're bruising the scene. I guess I'm going to start using this, bruising the scene.

00:00:13:05 - 00:00:19:05

I have no idea what the word means. I just heard it once and I'm like, Oh, that's what I'm doing. I'm bruising all my scenes. Yeah, Yeah.

00:00:19:07 - 00:00:21:03