54 episodes

Smartphones have made photography more accessible than ever. Mike James invites you into the Smartphone Photography Club to be part of our education community. If you are a photo enthusiast wanting to become more creative and confident using your existing mobile device, this is the podcast for you.

Smartphone Photography Club Mike James

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Smartphones have made photography more accessible than ever. Mike James invites you into the Smartphone Photography Club to be part of our education community. If you are a photo enthusiast wanting to become more creative and confident using your existing mobile device, this is the podcast for you.

    #54 15-Step Roadmap to Your Best Photo Ever!

    #54 15-Step Roadmap to Your Best Photo Ever!

    Stop me if any of this sounds familiar... 

    > Your photos are missing something - leaving you feeling stuck, underwhelmed and frustrated 

    > You are tired of spending countless hours on YouTube and are not improving your photography 

    > Photography brings you joy and fulfillment you love the convenience of using your smartphone 

    This roadmap is the start to feeling confident and satisfied that you can create beautifully composed photos on your existing smartphone in any location, every time... without having to upgrade your phone. ​

    PHOTO INTENTION INTENTION 

    1. Motivation and Outcome 

    2. Story and Narrative 

    COMPOSITION 

    3. Position Yourself and the Camera 

    4. Position the Main Visual Anchor 

    5. Position Your Supporting Elements 

    CAPTURE PHASE 

    6. Clean Your Lens 

    7. Camera Mode and Settings 

    8. Stabilize Your Phone 

    9. Review Your Photo and Take More 

    EDITING​​ PHASE 

    10. Straighten and Crop 

    11. Modify Your Tones 

    12. Adjust Your Colours 

    13. Bring Back the Details 

    14. Make Area-Specific Adjustments 

    15. Remove Unwanted Objects

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    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club

    - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

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    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook

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    Passionate - Creative - Curious

    - Mike


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartphonephotoclub/message

    • 25 min
    #53 Imposter Syndrome - What, Why, How?

    #53 Imposter Syndrome - What, Why, How?

    Why am I bringing Imposter Syndrome and how is it related to photography?

    Why is imposter syndrome prevalent in mobile photographers?

    I experience imposter syndrome too

    History of the term imposter syndrome

    16 tips to help reduce that imposter syndrome thinking


    You are not alone - it is not shameful
    Feelings are not facts
    Welcome help from others
    Address knowledge gaps
    Stop playing the comparison game
    Recognise your achievements
    Perfectionism is ok
    Not being the best is ok
    Feedback can affect your self-confidence
    We are all bias
    Take pride in being a photographer
    Be confident in your abilities
    Use social media moderately
    It’s a passion not a career
    Reframe the negative narrative
    Fake it til you make it

    ・・・

    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club

    - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

    ・・・

    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook

    ・・・

    Passionate - Creative - Curious

    - Mike


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartphonephotoclub/message

    • 26 min
    #52 5DayDeal Photography Bundle Expires Today

    #52 5DayDeal Photography Bundle Expires Today

    Ends today! The biggest photography sale of the year...

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    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

    ・・・

    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartphonephotoclub/message

    • 7 min
    #51 Color & Creativity - Photos & Art - Tara Leslie

    #51 Color & Creativity - Photos & Art - Tara Leslie

    Join Leslie as we talk about colour... how to capture accurate color, edit color and how to use it creatively. 

    Color is such a huge topic. It was an absolute pleasure to break it down a bit and talk about the challenges and joys of working with color. If you watch the YT version, I also demonstrate how quickly you can do advanced color correction in Lightroom mobile.

    https://www.taraleslie.com and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxIqBULWjwhHDJPm0ehI5Q

    ・・・

    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

    ・・・

    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartphonephotoclub/message

    • 30 min
    #50 Smart Phone Smart Editing - Jo Bradford Interview - Snapseed

    #50 Smart Phone Smart Editing - Jo Bradford Interview - Snapseed

    Join Jo as she discusses her new book Smart Phone Smart Photo Editing. We will explore why she chose Snapseed as the app to break down the tools and provide many varied example editing workflows. During our conversation, we talked about why photo editing is an important skill and the  'visual divide' between what you and the camera sees and matching your photo intention. We also talked about the editing process used in a couple of Jo's examples.  This was a fun interview.

    Learn more about Jo at https://www.greenislandstudios.co.uk/

    ・・・

    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

    ・・・

    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook

    ・・・

    Passionate - Creative - Curious

    - Mike

    • 44 min
    #49 - Lightroom Presets & Profiles Explained

    #49 - Lightroom Presets & Profiles Explained

    Editing photos on the go doesn't get easier than using presets in Lightroom mobile app.

    Presets are predetermined sets of adjustment actions that allow you to apply multiple editing tools at once.

    In this episode, we cover the following topics:

    > Are Lightroom Presets Better Than App Filters?

    > Lightroom Presets Vs VSCO, Instagram Filters

    > What Happens When You Apply A Preset?

    > When To Use OR Not Use Presets

    > How To Create Your Own Presets

    > How To Share (Or Sell!) Your LR Preset

    > How To Find FREE Or Cheap Presets Online

    > How To Install Presets Directly On Your Mobile

    ・・・

    Join the Smartphone Photography Club - www.smartphonephotography.club - Packed with in-depth, practical training and resources on photographic intention, storytelling, composition, capture and editing techniques using apps on both iPhone and Android.

    ・・・

    Have a look inside the book 'Stronger Photo Composition 4-Step System: over 100 techniques and tools - https://bit.ly/sptbook

    ・・・

    Passionate - Creative - Curious

    - Mike


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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartphonephotoclub/message

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

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OttowayPhil ,

Smartphone photography training

Hi Mike,

Have recently signed up for your 14 day challenge, podcast and Facebook community. I’m keen to learn how to get more out of my smartphone. I am very impressed with what I have seen so far and your experience and patience. Looking forward to learning more and taking far better photos.

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