374 episodes
So you want to be a photographer: Transform your skills and build a profitable photography business Gina Milicia
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4.9 • 17 Ratings
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Leading celebrity and portrait photographer Gina Milicia discusses how to get the most out of your photography, including all the gear and gadgets you need. She chats to photography enthusiast Valerie Khoo on how to pose people, scout the best locations, and more. Useful tips, practical advice – and even some gossip – to help you get ahead, behind the lens!
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PHOTO 374: The final episode
In this final episode, we pay tribute to Gina Milicia and the impact she has made on photographers around the world.
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PHOTO 373: How Luci Valentine learned off-camera flash in one week
Ok, we get it. You love shooting with daylight. And either you think that learning to use flash is hard or you think it’s not the look you’re after. The reality is that mastering flash will not only improve your photography by leaps and bounds, it gives you much greater flexibility, enables you to shoot in the most challenging situations and provides you an edge in the way you create your images. San Francisco-based photographer Luci Valentine used to be in the same boat. But she’s now embraced flash photography - and she did it in a week. She discusses: her past life as a publicist for bands like Snoop dog, Nine-inch nails, Dr Dre and No Doubt, how she overcame her reluctance to shoot with flash, the benefits of embracing the selfie, the garage lighting project, shooting high volume headshots of female leaders, attracting new clients vs chasing new clients, the positive benefits of giving, the amazing success of the front steps project, her flower photography, the benefits of personal projects and much more.
Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.
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PHOTO 372: Stepping out of your photography comfort zone and thriving with guest Kerri Setch
Is it time to get out of your comfort zone? Whether that’s trying a new technique or working with strangers, it can give your photography a new lease on life – even if it seems a little daunting at first. In this episode, Brisbane-based photographer Kerri Setch discusses how she wen beyond her comfort zone. Kerri used to find the idea of approaching strangers for photos daunting. She discusses how she overcame this fear and thrived. Kerri covers: the importance of living in the moment and lessons dragonflies can teach us, why invest the extra time and effort in 1%ers and how clients react, how she used photography as therapy to overcome chronic fatigue, the moment she made the leap from day job to full time photographer, transitioning from daylight to flash, working with strangers as an introvert, and heaps more!
Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.
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PHOTO 371: Five reasons your images look old fashioned or dated and how to fix them
You might be technically brilliant but if you’ve been shooting for a while, there is a chance your images may appear dated. If you want to ensure you maintain an edge with your photography, discover these five reasons your images may look outdated – and how to fix this.
Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.
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PHOTO 370: Finding your niche with portrait photographer Brian Becnel
Meet Orlando-based photographer Brian Becnel, whose portrait and event photography oozes authenticity. His love of finding the beauty in everyone he sees translates into authentic and relaxed portraits. We chat about starting out on his photography journey; workshops and education, the first moment he realised this could be a side hustle; seeing the beauty in everyone; shooting authentically, how Brian relaxes his models, reading the cues clients give you; the photographer he always dreamed of becoming.
Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.
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PHOTO 369: Pet photography with guest Jannene Meyer
Meet Jannene Meyer, an award winning pet photographer located on the Gold Coast of Australia. We chat about: making the transition from what you ‘think’ you should be photographing to following your heart and photographing what you love; working with assistants, the power of mentors, Facebook marketing, 3rd party promotions, the importance of standing out in a crowded market, doggy markets, in person sales and heaps more.
Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.
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Email Gina and Valerie news@ginamilicia.com
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Customer Reviews
The Best Photography Podcast
Over the last few years I’ve listened to lots of various photography podcasts but there are none better than this podcast.
Not only is the information great and well presented but Gina and Valery are always entertaining and often make me laugh.
Also loving the new “Aussie Slang” at the end of the episodes.
It’s perfect for bugging my kids!
So nice I tried it twice
One day I came across an episode of So You Want to be a Photographer. From there I went back through to the earlier episodes to catch up. A few days ago I got all the way through, I then went back and started from the beginning again.
When information is too technical, too scientific I get lost. Gina seems to know how to deliver the information I need. She uses Gina-speak to explain the scientific and technical. Then there is Valerie, the other half of this duo who is either trying to rein Gina in or letting her go.
All the information I need, delivered with the right touch of humour to keep me entertained. While I enjoy learning from Gina and Valerie and trying some of their recommendations... I will never understand their appreciation for Nutella. Perhaps that just leaves more Nutella for them?
# 1 Photography Podcast
Over the years I think I've subscribed & listened to many photography podcasts. Yours is the only one I'm still subscibed to. Always lots of good information & particularly enjoy your guest interviews. One small critique. Now & then your microphone levels are not balanced, making one or the other of you either too loud or two soft. It's not always convenient to be continually adjusting the volume control. Have noticed it in the past but it was particularly evident on the latest episode #222. Keep up the great work.
Jim Craig
Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada