The Savvy Shutterbug

Giliane E. Mansfeldt
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Savvy Shutterbug is your go-to show for real talk and practical tips on building your photography skills and business. Hosted by seasoned photographer Giliane Mansfeldt, each episode dives into the art, craft, and hustle of photography — from mastering your camera to booking your dream clients. Whether you’re a passionate beginner or a budding pro, Savvy Shutterbug gives you honest insights, creative inspiration, and the tools you need to grow with confidence.

  1. -4 ДН.

    Why Your Photos Don’t Look Like Tutorials (And Why That’s Normal)

    You followed the tutorial.You understood the steps.And your photos still didn’t look like the example. This episode explains why that experience is incredibly common — and why it’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. We talk about how tutorials compress years of experience into minutes, why understanding doesn’t equal readiness, and how expectation gaps quietly erode confidence if you don’t know they’re there. This episode isn’t anti-tutorial.It’s about changing how you use them so they support learning instead of sabotaging it. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why tutorials show outcomes but hide process How expectation gaps create unnecessary self-doubt The difference between understanding and readiness Why repetition matters more than replication How to watch tutorials without turning them into tests Helpful resources mentioned: 👉Photography Learning Guide — place tutorials in the right context Savvy Shutterbug — grounded photography education

    21 мин.

  2. 14 ФЕВР.

    What to Learn First in Photography (And What Can Wait Without Guilt)

    Photography education rarely explains order — and that’s why so many photographers feel scattered, overwhelmed, or behind. In this episode, we slow things down and talk about learning sequence: why some skills need to stabilize before others make sense, and how trying to learn everything at once quietly sabotages confidence. This isn’t about rigid rules or “doing photography the right way.”It’s about understanding why learning feels harder when everything feels urgent — and how clarity changes that. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but nothing feels solid, this episode will help you re-orient. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why photography learning feels overwhelming even when motivation is high The difference between learning skills and learning order How trying to learn everything at once increases doubt Why letting some things wait actually speeds up progress How orientation reduces anxiety and builds confidence Helpful resources mentioned: 👉 Photography Learning Order Guide — a reference map for calmer learning Savvy Shutterbug — education without overwhelm

    19 мин.

  3. 7 ФЕВР.

    Resetting Your Photography Without Burning Everything Down

    If photography has been feeling heavy lately, you’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed or need to start over. In this episode, we talk about the quiet moment many photographers reach where something feels off, confidence wobbles, and the urge to “reset everything” starts to creep in. Not because photography is over — but because it’s uncomfortable right now. We unpack why that discomfort is actually a normal part of learning, why aggressive resets often make things worse, and how to recalibrate without erasing the progress you’ve already made. This is about re-orientation, not reinvention.Stability, not pressure.Clarity instead of urgency. If you’ve been tempted to change everything at once — your style, your gear, your goals — this episode offers a calmer, more sustainable way forward. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why photography often feels hardest right before things start to click The difference between resetting and burning everything down How decision fatigue fuels burnout What a gentle, sustainable reset actually looks like Why stability is a hidden skill in photography growth Helpful resources mentioned: 👉 Photography Learning Order Guide — a calm reference for figuring out what matters now and what can wait Savvy Shutterbug — photography education and support

    19 мин.

  4. 24 ЯНВ.

    Photography Gets Heavy When You Carry Too Much at Once

    Photography doesn’t usually stop feeling enjoyable all at once.It slowly gets heavier. Planning feels tiring.Learning feels overwhelming.Every session feels mentally expensive. In this episode, we talk about decision load — the invisible weight that builds when photographers try to improve too many things at the same time. We explore: How decision fatigue quietly drains energy Why “doing more” often backfires How expectations stack without you noticing Why simplifying doesn’t mean lowering your standards Photography gets lighter when you choose fewer things to carry at once. Helpful next steps: What to Learn First in Photography (And What Can Wait):https://sendfox.com/lp/1r4ry2 Beginner Photography Starter Hub:https://savvyshutterbug.com/beginner-photography-starter-hub/

    20 мин.

  5. 17 ЯНВ.

    Is It Your Gear… or Is It Your Process?

    At some point, almost every photographer wonders if their gear is the problem. Images feel inconsistent.Sessions feel stressful.Nothing quite clicks the way it should. In this episode, we slow down the gear question and look at what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Most of the time, frustration isn’t caused by equipment.It’s caused by unclear process. We talk about: How to tell the difference between real gear limits and process issues Why upgrading often increases pressure instead of reducing it How decision fatigue shows up during shoots Why process creates confidence long before gear ever does This episode isn’t about telling you what to buy — or not buy.It’s about helping you understand where friction really comes from. Helpful next steps: What to Learn First in Photography (And What Can Wait):https://sendfox.com/lp/1r4ry2 Beginner Photography Starter Hub:https://savvyshutterbug.com/beginner-photography-starter-hub/

    22 мин.

  6. 10 ЯНВ.

    The Order You Learn Things Actually Matters

    If you’ve been working hard at photography but still feel unsure, scattered, or inconsistent, this episode is for you. Most photographers aren’t struggling because they lack effort.They’re struggling because they’re learning the right things in the wrong order. In this episode, we talk about why learning order matters more than most people realize — and how learning out of sequence creates confusion, pressure, and self-doubt even when you’re trying your best. We explore: Why “learning more” doesn’t always lead to clarity How false urgency pushes photographers toward the wrong priorities Why advanced skills feel harder than they should How learning order reduces decision fatigue and builds confidence Photography gets lighter when learning finally makes sense. Helpful next steps: What to Learn First in Photography (And What Can Wait):https://sendfox.com/lp/1r4ry2 Beginner Photography Starter Hub:https://savvyshutterbug.com/beginner-photography-starter-hub/

    23 мин.

  7. 3 ЯНВ.

    You Don’t Need to Learn Everything This Year

    January has a way of making photographers feel behind before the year even starts.More advice. More goals. More pressure to fix everything at once. In this episode, we slow that narrative way down. This conversation is about why learning photography feels heavier than it needs to — and why that heaviness usually has nothing to do with motivation or discipline. It’s about overload, false urgency, and the belief that you need to master everything right now in order to move forward. We talk about: Why January creates pressure that doesn’t actually help learning How trying to learn too much at once stalls progress Why slowing down isn’t falling behind What sustainable growth actually looks like in photography You don’t need to learn everything this year.You just need a calmer way forward. Helpful next steps: What to Learn First in Photography (And What Can Wait):https://sendfox.com/lp/1r4ry2 Beginner Photography Starter Hub:https://savvyshutterbug.com/beginner-photography-starter-hub/

    25 мин.

  8. 27.12.2025

    5 Lessons I’m Taking Into the New Year

    To close the year, I’m sharing the five lessons that shaped my business, my creativity, and my mindset the most. These are the truths I’m taking into 2026 with intention — the ones that softened me, grounded me, and helped me build a business that feels more aligned with who I am. We’re reflecting on slowing down, trusting your own rhythm, creative rest, simplicity, boundaries, and the emotional side of running a photography business. If you want a gentle reset heading into January, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Links:• Courses + Digital Resources: https://savvyshutterbug.com• Join the Skool Community: https://savvyshutterbug.com/skool

    21 мин.
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Savvy Shutterbug is your go-to show for real talk and practical tips on building your photography skills and business. Hosted by seasoned photographer Giliane Mansfeldt, each episode dives into the art, craft, and hustle of photography — from mastering your camera to booking your dream clients. Whether you’re a passionate beginner or a budding pro, Savvy Shutterbug gives you honest insights, creative inspiration, and the tools you need to grow with confidence.

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  • Автор
    Giliane E. Mansfeldt
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    57
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © Giliane E. Mansfeldt
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