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Equine Photo School

Equine Photo School

Olie Moss

Olie Moss and his guests disclose all their 'secrets' of the horse and rodeo photography business. To help you to improve your skills so you can thrive in today's market! You'll learn how to shoot rodeos, photograph stallions, sell images to corporations, and market your services. You'll soon be creating the life and pictures you've always wanted. If you're looking to just take better horse pictures or go full time with your photography business, you'll find this podcast worth listening to. Since 2014 Olie has been supporting himself and his team with photography and helping others do the same. Olie and his guests share openly about their struggles and how they overcame them. Olie will guide you through the journey with productivity tips, relationship building, lighting, printing, gear, and even avoiding burnt out. There will be solo episodes and interviews with the leaders in the equine industry.
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Talking points

  • Shooting horses isn't everything
  • $20 Challenge
  • Practicing at Home
  • Go out into nature
  • Product Photography

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - Closing Equine Photo School - Timeline
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06/10/23 • 4 min

Friends and students, I’m here today to share some bittersweet news. I’ve decided to begin the closure of Equine Photo School.

Don't feel like reading? Watch the video here:

Equine Photo School has been a source of knowledge and inspiration for many equine photography enthusiasts, bringing together a passionate community of students, mentors, and experts.

As we embark on this closing chapter, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to each and every student who has been a part of this incredible journey. Your dedication, curiosity, and unwavering commitment to honing your craft have been nothing short of inspiring. You have not only captured breathtaking images but have also formed lifelong friendships and shared invaluable experiences within this community.

It is important for us to share the timeline for the closure of Equine Photo School so that you have ample time to make the most of your remaining resources. Course enrollment will be available until August 2023, allowing those who wish to join our courses one last chance to embark on this transformative educational journey.

We understand the significance of continued access to course materials, which is why we have decided to extend course access until December 2023. This will ensure that you have ample time to complete the coursework at Equine Photo School.

**ALL COURSE MATERIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD** You are now able to download all the content for the courses you are enrolled in.

Our cherished podcast, which has brought insightful interviews, expert tips, and countless moments of inspiration, will also conclude in December 2023. We encourage you to savor the remaining episodes while they are still available, however the video episodes will remain on YouTube.

The coaching services that have provided personalized guidance and support to our students will be available until February 2024. We encourage you to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to fine-tune your skills and receive expert feedback before bidding farewell to this chapter.

Lastly, we must inform you that the Equine Photo School website will be shut down in November 2025. We encourage you to archive any important resources from the website before that time.

As we reflect on the incredible journey we have shared, we extend our deepest gratitude to each student, mentor, and contributor who has been an integral part of Equine Photo School. Your passion, dedication, and artistic vision have left an indelible mark on the equine photography community, and your contributions will continue to inspire generations to come.

While this chapter may be drawing to a close, we have no doubt that the spirit of Equine Photo School will live on in your hearts and minds. We encourage you to stay connected, support one another, and continue to celebrate the beauty of horses through the lens.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being a part of this remarkable journey. May your passion for equine photography continue to flourish, and happy shooting!

Please reach out with any questions or concerns. I’m here for you.

Olie Moss

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - The Basics Part 5: Focal Length
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02/20/20 • 29 min

The Basics: Focal Length

The focal length is one of the fundamental aspects of photography. It is how we describe lenses, and it's how we change perspective without moving our feet. Changing your focal length will have a dramatic change in your final image.

What is the focal length?

The focal length is a calculation of an optimal distance from the point where the light rays converge to form a sharp image to the digital sensor or film at the focal plane of the camera.

The focal length of a lens is determined with the lens focused at infinity. The millimeters that we use to describe a lens describes the focal length, not the physical dimensions of the lens itself.

What does focal length tell us?

First of all, it tells us the field of view and angle of view or put simply, how much of the scene is captured on the sensor. We generally refer to this is a wide-angle (zoomed out), or telephoto (zoomed in).

Secondly, it tells us the magnification or how large the individual elements will be captured on the sensor. So, the longer the focal length, the narrower the field of view, and the higher the magnification. The inverse is true for shorter focal lengths. Short focal lengths will have a wider field of view and lower magnification.

Check out the cheat sheet to see examples.

Types of Lenses

There are two types of lenses, zooms, and primes. Zoom lenses have a variable focal length. You'll see this noted on a lens like this: 18mm-55mm. This means that the focal length of this lens can be adjusted "zoomed" between 18mm and 55mm, as well as all focal lengths in between. Prime lenses, however, have a fixed focal length. This means they cannot be adjusted. They will only have one focal length listed, such as 50mm.

Zoom Benefits

Zoom lenses are more versatile. They offer a range of focal lengths, so you don't have to move. This means you can get a variety of shots without changing lenses or moving around. When shooting horses, this means you'll get less dust on your sensor because you do not have to change lenses so often. If you shoot subjects that are moving, but you cannot move, then zoom lenses will let you get more images that are framed how you want. Zoom lenses are what most camera companies use as kit lenses.

Prime Benefits

Prime lenses are typically lighter weight and more compact because they only cover one focal length. They also tend to have a larger maximum aperture (smaller number). Example, 85mm f/1.2 or the 200mm f/2 compared to the 70mm-200mm f/2.8. Although this seems like a small difference on paper, it is a massive change in the final image. Because of this larger aperture, you can shoot pictures with a faster shutter speed, shoot in even lower light, have a blurrier background (shallow depth of field), and prime lenses typically have the better quality glass. Since there are fewer moving parts, the manufacturers make fewer compromises in image quality.
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If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - Dressing for Success!

Dressing for Success!

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08/19/21 • 19 min

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If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - Black Background Photography Explained
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12/23/21 • 18 min

They are going to call me crazy for doing this but I'm going to walk you through step-by-step how to do black background photography two different ways!!! You won't want to skip this episode. This is my Christmas gift to you!

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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If you've thought about photographing barrel racing or you've gotten started, but you're not making enough money from it, let me help you.

I have been where you're at, and now I'm here to help you reach your goals. I've shot some of the most prestigious barrel races on the planet with payouts in the millions.

Photography is a hobby that could easily surpass your current income at your real job while still only working weekends.
Find the blog at www.equinephotoschool.com!

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - The Basics Part 4: ISO

The Basics Part 4: ISO

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02/13/20 • 22 min

ISO adjusts the brightness of your photo.

Define ISO:

ISO adjusts the brightness of your photo. It increases the sensitivity of your sensor. In a non-geek talk, this means that as you raise the ISO, you increase how sensitive the sensor is to light. This can brighten your image by raising the ISO and darken it by lowering the ISO if all other settings are the same.

Raising the ISO has consequences, though. When you increase the ISO, you add grain/noise to your images. The photos produced at higher ISO’s are less sharp and less detailed. Generally, we want to use the lowest ISO we can.

I typically adjust my ISO after setting the aperture and shutter speed because I use it to get the exposure right. If the ISO is too high, then I’ll see what I can do about adjusting the other settings (aperture and shutter speed). Later we will talk about adding light, but for now, let’s assume we can’t do that. If you can’t open the aperture more and if you need a fast shutter speed, then you’ll have to deal with having grainy/noisy pictures.

There are, of course, options for using a lower ISO with less noise while keeping the brightness (exposure) of your photo where you want it. For one, you can upgrade to a better camera with cleaner high ISO photos. You can find better light or shoot from an angle that sheds more light on your subject. You can add light via strobe or constant light source.

Let’s try at home!

Set your camera to manual mode, grab your owner’s manual.

Start on ISO 100 (or 200 for some cameras). If you’re inside, then try 1/500th of a second shutter speed and f/4 for your aperture. That should make for a pretty dark picture. Later, try increasing your ISO and taking more photos. Raise it until your image is bright enough. Then, raise it until it is too bright.

Try other settings too! Take your camera outside. Pick out some random settings and then adjust your ISO, so your images are too dark, too bright, and just right. ISO adjusts the brightness of your photo.

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If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - Free Photography Education

Free Photography Education

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02/19/22 • 22 min

At www.equinephotoschool.com we believe in pushing out as much free content as we can. The course "Getting Started in Photography" might not be the best name but it's free and the content in there is valuable.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @equinephotoschool and tell us what you'd like to hear next.

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - Minimum Gear for Shooting Events
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03/04/22 • 40 min

Watch this episode on Equine Photo School's YouTube Channel.
Check out the podcast blog post at www.equinephotoschool.com for details.

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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Equine Photo School - JPEG vs. RAW, When and Why?

JPEG vs. RAW, When and Why?

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07/16/21 • 17 min

Here's a secret that no one likes to hear. It is ok to shoot JPEG for some things. Watch this video to find out why I shoot JPEG sometimes and why it's necessary to shoot RAW other times.
This episode is part of our Free Course about Getting Started in Rodeo Photography!
Find it at www.equinephotoschool.com!

If you'd like to learn the business of #horsephotography and #rodeophotography, follow Equine Photo School. I'm posting content and courses frequently to help you dominate.
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How many episodes does Equine Photo School have?

Equine Photo School currently has 49 episodes available.

What topics does Equine Photo School cover?

The podcast is about Photography, Visual Arts, How To, Podcasts, Education, Arts and Horse.

What is the most popular episode on Equine Photo School?

The episode title 'Let's Talk About Gear' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Equine Photo School?

The average episode length on Equine Photo School is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Equine Photo School released?

Episodes of Equine Photo School are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of Equine Photo School?

The first episode of Equine Photo School was released on Nov 18, 2019.

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