Rewind: Dina Goldstein - Channeling Your Voice Into Photography

12/01/22 • 67 min

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Dina Goldstein began her career 30 years ago as a photojournalist, evolving from a documentary and editorial photographer into an independent artist focusing on large-scale productions of narrative photography tableaux. Goldstein’s work has been the subject of academic essays and dissertations and has been covered extensively in media around the globe. Goldstein continues to independently produce works and show internationally at commercial and public galleries, art centers, festivals, biennales and museums.
In This Episode You'll Learn:

When Dina knew photography was going to be an important part of her life
What Dina struggled with most when starting out in photography
Why Dina left photojournalism
Where Dina got the idea for her staged project “Fallen Princesses”
How Dina comes up with concepts for her different photo projects
The struggle of choosing how to create which images for her various photo projects.

Resources:

Narrative Photographer Dina Goldstein’s website
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

When Dina knew photography was going to be an important part of her life
What Dina struggled with most when starting out in photography
Why Dina left photojournalism
Where Dina got the idea for her staged project “Fallen Princesses”
How Dina comes up with concepts for her different photo projects
The struggle of choosing how to create which images for her various photo projects.

Resources:

Narrative Photographer Dina Goldstein’s website
Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast!

Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Previous Episode

329: Evan Tanaka - Product Photography: Discovering Your Creative Side

Evan Tanaka is a Los Angeles based product photographer who has had a meteoric rise in success since starting his photography studio. Tanaka didn't set out initially to be a photographer but picked up the craft when starting his own athleisure brand. He was teaching himself how to take photos and received his first job even though it was not paid. Tanaka goes on to discuss his creative journey and what form of education he found helpful to learn photography. Working with brands like White Claw, Liquid IV, Cupcake Wines, and One Plus. Today Evan talks about being open to creative ideas that fulfill you as an artist as well as capturing images the client needs. Tanaka has no mentor and hasn't experienced formal education in photography, but through self-teaching has become well-versed with producing amazing results in simple setups.
The Big Ideas:

Start with small steps
Learn by solving problems
You are in control of the final image
Be flexible with clients
Start shooting with what you have
Get it right in camera
Get all the details first
Err on the side of making the client happy
Experiment and try new things
Shoot more to get better

Time Stamps

00:03:00 Learn photography through trial and error.
00:06:09 Learn by solving problems.
00:16:48 Have control and be creative.
00:17:03 Explore creative ideas with brands.
00:27:59 Start with camera, subject, shoot.
00:33:01 Get it right in camera.
00:37:03 Get all the details first.
00:43:59 Err on the side of making clients happy.
00:47:39 Experiment and take risks.
00:53:45 Shoot more to improve.

Resources:

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!

Next Episode

330: Shoot a Wedding with Me - Wedding Photography Behind the Scenes

In this weeks episode of the podcast I take you with me to my last wedding of the year. I walk you through how I get ready, what I do before I walk in, I let you hear me pose the guys, photograph the dress, ceremony, bridal portraits, and then we wrap the day with lessons learned. If you shoot weddings don’t miss this episode!
In what is the last wedding of the year, I share my routine for the day leading up to the wedding. Unforeseen rainy conditions mean photos will now have to take place indoors and I share details of how I tried to make the best of the lack of natural light. Plus, what to eats to ensure Im fueled through the lengthy day.
The Big Ideas:

Show up early and prepared
Eat snacks for energy
Be relaxed and natural
Enjoy the moment
Be clear who has jewelry
Capture emotion in photos
Budget your time when shooting portraits
Shoot with intention and purpose
Find your passion in photography

Time Stamps

00:05:06 Eat to stay energized.
00:07:00 Arrive early and be prepared.
00:16:05 Be relaxed and natural.
00:26:10 Enjoy a cocktail together.
00:33:05 Be clear who has jewelry.
00:37:59 Capture emotions in photos.
00:56:59 Plan for extra time for events.
00:04:28 Use prime lenses for better photos.
01:09:14 Shoot what you love.
01:12:09 Discover your passion in photography.

Resources:

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!