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So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

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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12 September 2018

Ep 214: Donato Dicamillo shoots street portraits from the heart

Donato Dicamillo’s street photography is nothing short of amazing. And he has an equally fascinating backstory that takes him from the streets of Brooklyn to being incarcerated in federal prison. His self-taught style captures a gritty emotion and imagery that is unique. And in this interview he reveals his journey. Gina and Valerie love bringing...

11 September 2018

Ep 213: Five simple ways to dramatically improve your portrait photography

Almost every photographer is asked to take shots of people at some point. If you don’t specialise in portrait photography, you can still do a brilliant job. Here are five simple ways to dramatically improve your portrait photography. From lighting and composition, to posing and creating the right energy in a shoot, Gina and Valerie...

31 August 2018

Ep 212: How to develop a unique photography style with guest Bradley Hanson

There are wedding photographers – and then there is Bradley Hanson. In this episode, we chat to Bradley who reveals the approach behind his image and the art of photography. He shares his thoughts on starting out and how he felt shooting his very first wedding, essential gear, setting expectations with clients, pleasing the client...

22 August 2018

Ep 211: Headshots for beginners, fill light and the importance of defining your photography niche

Why it’s important to niche down in order to get more paying gigs as a photographer. In this episode, we talk about how to identify, define and articulate your niche so that people are clear on who you are and what you stand for. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you...

16 August 2018

Ep 210: Joel Grimes and the art of portrait photography

Meet Joel Grimes, who talks to us about how he recovered from massive rejection at the start of his career and evolved into being a rock star advertising photographer. Joel talks to us about his journey, including the highs and lows along the way. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you...

8 August 2018

Ep 209: The fast track to photography success with guest Scott Stokhaug

Meet one photographer who has transformed from being an aspiring snapper to a booked out in-demand photographer who is getting huge traction in his community and niche. Gold Community member Scott Stokhaug reveals how he’s done just that. Gina and Valerie love bringing this podcast to you. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to...

1 August 2018

Ep 208: Book more portrait clients using Facebook with guest Andrew Hellmich

If you want to grow your photography business, this episode covers the exact steps you need to take to build your business via Facebook advertising, starting at a very low budget. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, you can start getting business with a $30 investment. Andrew Hellmich has done just that...

26 July 2018

Ep 207: How to photograph interiors and architecture with special guest Wayne Chasan

There is an art to taking photos of interiors and architecture, especially because you need to make static rooms and buildings come to life. You need to ensure that they still tell a story. We talk to Wayne Chasan who generously shares his favourite tips on: Scouting locations Planning a shoot Working with daylight How...

20 July 2018

Ep 206: Your photography legal questions answered with special guest Vanessa Emilio

You can take pictures of anything and use them for whatever you want, right? Well, no. You need a clear understand of some basic laws around what you can do and use as a photographer. We talk to Vanessa Emilio to find out what you need to know including: Can I photograph someone without their...

13 July 2018

Ep 205: How to master autofocus on DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Autofocus sounds simple – but there’s a lot that can go wrong if you don’t master how it REALLY works. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening when you use autofocus, how to use focus points effectively and what settings you need to use to get the best result. Gina and Valerie discuss all this and...

27 June 2018

Ep 204: How to turn your photography hobby into a six figure business with special guest Jeff Brown

We talk to Jeff Brown, an expert in marketing for photographers. In this interview we chat about: the importance of niching down as a photographer, the areas that most photographers waste time in; common mistakes photographers make using social media; why you should double or triple your prices; why you should think like a luxury...

20 June 2018

Ep 203: Taking photography from hobby to side hustle and beyond with special guest Natalie Finney

We love it when we discover a photographer who started snapping as a hobby – but is then able to turn that interest into something more. Photographer Natalie Finney has done just that and we chat to her about her journey and passion for portraiture. Over the past two years, Natalie has focused on growing...

13 June 2018

Ep 202: A complete guide to focal Length, and how it affects focus and depth of field

A complete guide to focal length and how it affects focus and depth of field. This is a masterclass in one episode. So sit back and enjoy this ride into how the focal length of your lens can impact depth of field, focus and much more. Master this and it will be a game changer....

6 June 2018

Ep 201: Photographing, promoting and exhibiting personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson

This week, we chat to photographer Ilona Nelson. We talk about how a small personal project grew from photographing 10 artists to a lifelong project involving hundreds of artists exhibited in Australia and internationally. We also cover how Ilona crowdfunded her project, winning government grants, the importance of side hustles – and much more. Gina...

30 May 2018

Ep 200: Gina and Val’s most valuable lessons in photography

They said we’d never make it. But we got here! 200 episodes – so the champagne is flowing and we’re celebrating. Big thanks to all our listeners, we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. We’re also celebrating the photography from Harry and Meghan’s Royal Wedding. Gina and Valerie also share the most valuable lessons...

16 May 2018

Ep 199: How to shoot video on your DSLR and Mirrorless Part 2

With more photographers being asked to shoot short video clips, we’re definitely seeing a trend that you need to uplevel your skills to include video. While this may seem daunting, Gina and Valerie discuss the basics for you to consider to explore this exciting new side venture. From frame rate, to shutter speed, and everything...

11 May 2018

Ep 198: Auto ISO, high speed sync and white balance

Gina shares a hack on how to use high speed sync when you normally can’t! It’s about getting your speedlite to become intimate with your studio light – and convincing your camera to perform shutter speeds it usually won’t do. All is revealed in this episode, along with the benefits of using auto-ISO – and...

2 May 2018

Ep 197: How to plan and direct headshots

Photographing headshots can be challenging. Especially if you’re not working in a studio or some other controlled environment. And when you have to shoot multiple headshots in one day, how do you make the time to give each shot the care it deserves, but also ensure that you’re efficient and economical with your time. In...

25 April 2018

Ep 196: The beginners’ guide to shooting video with DSLR and mirrorless Part One

The industry is changing. And an increasing number of clients want video – so many photographers are adding another string to their bow by providing moving images. That doesn’t mean you need to learn how to be a cinematographer for an Oscar-winning film. Most videos are used for content, website and social media. So if...

18 April 2018

Ep 195: Common photo shoot failures and how to recover from them

Don’t get caught with your pants down! Sometimes, despite our best intentions, stuff fails, sh*t happens and you feel like all is lost. But it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss how to overcome common photo failures including technical errors, client dissatisfaction, dumb stuff and much more! Gina and Valerie...

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Podcast

So You Want to be a Photographer Podcast

All episodes

Ep 214: Donato Dicamillo shoots street portraits from the heart

Ep 213: Five simple ways to dramatically improve your portrait photography

Ep 212: How to develop a unique photography style with guest Bradley Hanson

Ep 211: Headshots for beginners, fill light and the importance of defining your photography niche

Ep 210: Joel Grimes and the art of portrait photography

Ep 209: The fast track to photography success with guest Scott Stokhaug

Ep 208: Book more portrait clients using Facebook with guest Andrew Hellmich

Ep 207: How to photograph interiors and architecture with special guest Wayne Chasan

Ep 206: Your photography legal questions answered with special guest Vanessa Emilio

Ep 205: How to master autofocus on DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Ep 204: How to turn your photography hobby into a six figure business with special guest Jeff Brown

Ep 203: Taking photography from hobby to side hustle and beyond with special guest Natalie Finney

Ep 202: A complete guide to focal Length, and how it affects focus and depth of field

Ep 201: Photographing, promoting and exhibiting personal projects with special guest Ilona Nelson

Ep 200: Gina and Val’s most valuable lessons in photography

Ep 199: How to shoot video on your DSLR and Mirrorless Part 2

Ep 198: Auto ISO, high speed sync and white balance

Ep 197: How to plan and direct headshots

Ep 196: The beginners’ guide to shooting video with DSLR and mirrorless Part One

Ep 195: Common photo shoot failures and how to recover from them

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