335: Boost your Confidence and Discover the Magic of being a Photographer

01/05/23 • 42 min

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Gaining confidence as a photographer comes down to things and none of them have to do with the camera. You will naturally get comfortable with the camera as time goes on. Confidence 3 things.
#1 Prep

A wise man once said that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. That couldn’t be more true than in photography. If you want to start taking photos with intention you need to know your gear and how it works inside and out. So the prep stage is knowing your gear, how it works, and how it reacts in different lighting sanarios. Take a listen to episode 243 where I break down step by step how to get to know your camera.

#2 Plan

If you want to be successful as a photographer you will need to shoot more than just reactionary photos but shoot with intention. Sometimes that means planning out your photos. Before a shoot really break down each element. What lens will you use, what lights will you use, how will your subject pose. Hammer those details out so when you get ready to shoot you won’t have to think on the fly, they are already planned out.

#3 Practice

You can read every tutorial and watch every video on youtube but if you don’t actually put in time behind the camera you won’t be retaining much. That’s why practice is so important. To be most efficient when practicing, have a clear goal and work on just one aspect of photography. When just getting started I recommend composition. Composition how you compose the frame of your image with the goal of leading your viewer’s eyes to the subject of the photo. Composition is something you can practice anywhere and even with just the camera on your phone which is why its such a great place to start.

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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Gaining confidence as a photographer comes down to things and none of them have to do with the camera. You will naturally get comfortable with the camera as time goes on. Confidence 3 things.
#1 Prep

#2 Plan

#3 Practice

Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Previous Episode

334: Photography Manifesto for Beginners - Focus on The Essentials

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It's 2023 and that means it's time for a fresh start.
This year we don't have resolutions, we have a manifesto.
A set of rules to live your life by as a photographer.
Download a printable version of the manifesto at - https://beginnerphotopod.com/rules
The Beginner Photography Podcast Photography Manifesto

The point of photography is to enrich the human experience
To be a half way decent photographer you must dedicate all of your time to it
Moment matters most in a photograph. Not settings
You dont need to know everything about photography to know anything.
Your camera gear is not holding you back, you are holding yourself back.
If there is no intention, there is no image
The only photographer you are in competition with, is yourself
Community is the only external source that will make you a better photographer
You cant make money from your creativity as a photographer
Kill your photography teachers

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46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
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Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Next Episode

336: Jasmine Blais - Say "I Do" to Booking More Weddings

Jasmine Blais is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Prince Albert Saskatchewan. If you have been thinking about dipping your toes into the world of wedding photography, Jasmine is here today to help you figure out what you need and what you need to know before taking your first booking. Jasmine Blais also talks about how to get started with booking weddings for the new year. She shares her story of starting to take photos as a teen and then gradually turning it into a business. She also talks about her experience as a teacher and how she balanced her teaching career and her photography career in her early 20s.

The Big Ideas:

Take risks, explore career options
Gain confidence and experience
Trust yourself and practice
Know your camera settings
Serve, don't sell
You will miss moments
Provide standout client experience
Provide client experience bonuses
Build a supportive community

Resources:

Time Stamps

00:05:26 Take risks to explore creativity.
00:10:51 Gain confidence through experience.
00:13:07 Trust yourself and practice.
00:19:25 Prepare and adjust settings.
00:27:00 Focus on serving clients.
00:37:08 Capture moments, don't miss them.
00:42:45 Stay lighthearted and relaxed.
00:49:17 Deliver quick sneak peeks.
00:54:56 Build a support system.
00:55:48 Find a photography community.

Download your free copy of
46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut
at https://creativeimageideas.com/

Connect with Raymond!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!