Month

February 2019

Ep 236: How to take your portraits to the next level using styling and colour with guest Dijanna Mulhearn

Simple styling and colour take your portrait shots to the next level. But where do you start on this? In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss exactly that. We talk to experienced stylist and fashion insider Dijanna Mulhearn on how to draw attention to the best assets, how to diminish attention from the least favourite parts – and much more. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. 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. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show Notes Dijanna Mulhearn’s thirty years of experience in the fashion industry has spanned sales,...

Lightroom Jpeg Export Cheatsheet

Keep this handy cheat sheet on your phone, or desktop to help you remember the optimum settings for Lightroom exports.

How to add sunlight to an interior using a single Speedlight

Want to know how to add gorgeous streaming sunlight to your interior shots? The answer is simple: a Speedlight.

How to edit multiple images with one click in Lightroom

The ability to copy and apply the edit settings from one image on to multiple images is one of the reasons why Gina loves Lightroom.

Why do you take photographs?

Above: Image by Gina Milicia “When Your Why Is clear, Your How becomes easy” When I was 9, my brother Anthony got his first football trophy. Best Utility Under 11’s. I believed this trophy had magical powers. That trophy transformed my brother into a rockstar. My parents treated Anthony like he had just scored the winning goal in the World Cup. I was proud, but I was also jealous. I wanted a trophy. I wanted to feel like a rockstar. I signed up for netball and but after two Saturdays of getting up at 8 am, and not getting a game, I quit. I hated being cold. Netball was stupid. I signed up for Little Athletics (more medals and ribbons to win). Went once, didn’t win and gave up. Little Aths sucked. I retired from professional sport at the age of 9 to focus on my Leggo career. My brother played football, cricket, basketball, and every...

Only 3 spots left on my Sicily Workshop!

More info here. Beginners, enthusiasts and pros welcome. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Ep 235: Five things every photographer must know

What are the five things that every photographer must know? It’s probably not what you think! In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss exactly that. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. 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. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show Notes Your mind is an a-hole and the first thing that needs to be mastered “Inside of me, there are two dogs. One is mean and evil, and the other is good, and they fight each other all the time. When asked which one wins I answer, the...

Quote: Invest in memories.

“Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” Above: Image by Gina Milicia

Ep 234: Light painting with guest Denis Smith

What is light painting? This stunning photographic effect can be achieved with some simple hacks. The master of light painting, Denis Smith, is the guest on the podcast this episode. You’ll not only discover his secrets behind this stunning technique, you’ll also learn about his fascinating journey into photography. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. 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. Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio. Show Notes Denis Smith bought his first camera in 2009, and during the same year a huge life change saw him leave his home town...

Sicily Portrait Photography Workshop

I have some exciting news and I’m sharing it with you guys first! I’m doing a 6-day intensive portrait and lighting workshop in my favourite place in the world – SICILY! Spaces are limited to only 8 spots. I’d love the opportunity to show you my beautiful Island. More info here. Beginner, enthusiasts and pros welcome. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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About Gina

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