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Do you know how to find beautiful, dramatic, interesting light for your photos?
Light is EVERYTHING in photography. Good light will illuminate your subject, draw your eye to what you want the viewer to focus on, minimize distractions, make images more dramatic or magical, give them a three dimensional quality and just generally make our images more compelling and unique.
Thats why learning how to see the light, use it in different ways, and be able to control or manipulate it is crucial for photographers of all genres.  
So today on the podcast, I’m giving you advice on how you can find more interesting and dramatic light for your photos, regardless of whether you take photos to document your family, capture still lifes or portraits, so it really is for everyone.
You can also find out more about our Mastering Natural Light course here. 
Why taking time to slow down as a photographer is the first steps in learning how to get more interesting photos
The biggest takeaway our Mastering Natural Light students leave the course with
The one thing that nearly all images will benefit from - and it’s all to do with the light. 
How to experiment with the same light in different ways to get more interesting images
The end vision to have in mind that will enhance both the look and feel of your images.
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Learning how to use and modify light is essential for taking your photos to the next level in photography because how you use and control the light will determine how your photos turn out! 
One tool you can use to modify and shape light is called a reflector. 
If you’ve heard people talking about using a reflector,  but weren’t quite sure what it does, or indeed whether you need one, then I created this episode for you! 
Simply put, a reflector is simply a tool that will help you change or mold the light to suit your vision, and help you get your images to look the way you want them to.
In today’s episode, I’m going to cover what a reflector is, when you might want to use one, when the right time is to get one, and if you do, which one you should get.
Tune into today’s episode to learn: 
What exactly a reflector is
Why you use a reflector, and some specific situations you might find yourself using one
When and why you should consider getting a reflector, even if it is just for learning about light 
The type and size of reflector I recommend that most people get (bonus, it’s only around $40!)
What each side of the 5 in 1 reflector does. 
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Mastering Natural Light Course
The 5 in 1 reflector I Use!
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Light is the single most important element of your photo, and is one that  can lift a mediocre, mundane scene into something incredible and awe-inspiring. That’s why learning how to use light to its full potential is so incredibly important if you want to take your photos to the next level. 
However, I understand that working with natural light can seem a little overwhelming at first, because you don’t get to choose the light you are given on any particular day! 
But that doesn’t mean you don’t have any control - far from it. If you can learn how to work with light you’ve got, or how to modify the light to suit your vision, then you will have mastered a crucial component of photography that will leave you feeling inspired and creative, and creating photos that WOW. 
In this episode I’m giving you just a few different photography lighting ideas so you can experiment using the light around you. My goal is a simple one - I want to inspire you to pick up your camera and start looking at the LIGHT as your inspiration! 
If you’re interested in learning more about light, be sure to download our FREE Mastering Natural Light Starter Guide where I’ll walk you through six essential types of natural light and how you can use them today!
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Grab the FREE Mastering Natural Light Starter Guide
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Mastering Natural Light Course
FREE Mastering Natural Light Starter Guide
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“What do all these numbers on these camera lenses actually mean?!” 
This was one of my very first questions I had when buying my first DSLR and I don’t mind telling you, it took me a little while to figure out! 
So in this week’s episode, I’m going to break down what the numbers on your camera lens actually mean, so that you can figure out how a particular lens will perform,  and therefore whether it is the right lens for you. 
Tune into today’s episode to learn: 
What the numbers before the mm mean on your camera
The quick way to know whether your lens will look more “zoomed in” or “zoomed out” 
How this changes depending on your camera body, and the crop factor you should always take into account
Why some camera lenses have two numbers before the mm, and some only have one
What that F number means on your camera lens, and why sometimes  you will have two numbers separated by a dash
Plus we’ll breakdown different camera lenses so you can see how to approach looking at lenses to see how they will perform, and compare them to see which lens is best for you. 
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To see a visual comparison of focal lengths, and get more resources on camera lenses, head to the show notes for this episode here:
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In today’s podcast, I’m answering a question that has been submitted by one of our listeners, about shooting to 0 in manual mode.
This is such a great question, because I’m sure that so many people wonder the same thing when they first make the switch to shooting in manual mode.
Tune in to find out the answer! 
Tune into today’s episode to learn: 
Whether you should always meter to 0 in manual mode, or whether you should shoot over or under
Why using exposure compensation isn’t always the same as using manual mode
And finally, why using manual mode is actually the quickest way to get the scene to look the way you want it to! 
If you have a question you’d love me to answer, or a topic you’d like me to discuss on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. I want to talk about what you want to listen to, so just let me know here: 
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These days, smartphones are not only a way to keep in touch with people, they are also a great tool for photographers! Not only can you take great photos with your phone, you can also use a number of apps that have been created especially for photographers. 
In this podcast, I’m going to share 5 apps that I personally use and love. 
Even though I don't use all of these all of the time, they are so useful that they stay on my phone / iPad for when I need them!
The idea for this podcast episode actually came from a post I shared on Instagram that I got a lot of questions about, so I decided to expand upon it! If you’d like to bite sized photography tips and tutorials, be sure to follow me on Instagram too!
Tune into today’s episode to learn: 
The app I use for group shots to make sure I get everyone in focus!
A useful app for creating and using your photos, or if you are in business.
How I use the Lightroom app for sharing and editing on the go. 
An app that will help you plan a shoot for the best light
And finally, the app that helps with posing!
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