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How to Get Past The Fear Of Sharing Your Photos
Do you feel nervous about sharing your photos with others? Do you worry that others will judge you, your skills and your creativity, and find you lacking? Do you fear that they’ll think “who does she think she is - Annie Lebowitz?!” and that somehow you’re not yet a “real” photographer, so you shouldn’t be sharing your work? 😬😬😬
If you are frantically nodding your head then you’re most definitely not alone - because I feel the same way too!
You might not know this because I share my photos every single week here on the blog, and again throughout the week on Facebook and Instagram, but that doesn’t mean that I actually enjoy doing it - it just means that I’ve gotten over the fear of sharing over the years, and feel confident that at least I love what I’m doing, even if no-one else does!
How to Get Catchlights in Photography (with Natural Light)
Catchlights are SO important in photography, as they add life and depth to the eyes in your portraits.
Eyes that look full of life and that sparkle are those that have catchlights in them, so for successful portraits, you’re definitely going to want to get catchlights in the eyes!
You can get catchlights in all sorts of lighting situations, from window light, to sunny days to studio lighting, but for today’s tutorial, I’m going to stick to using wonderful natural light, and how you can get catchlights in your portraits, both indoors and out.
4 Photography Pricing Mistakes You're Probably Making
Knowing how to price your photography business can be downright tricky at first, and it’s one of the biggest, and most common questions I get asked - both by new business owners, and those that have been charging for a while.
When you first start your photography business, you can easily find yourself at a total loss at what might be a fair price to charge, or simply feel nervous that you’re either over-priced, or not charging enough!
It’s SO important to price your photography services and products right, so on today’s episode we’re talking about 3 photography pricing mistakes you’re probably making - aaaaand most importantly, what you should do instead.
Making sure that you don’t make these mistakes will set you up on the right path to making a profit - which, after all, is the purpose of a business!
Starting A Photography Business - 5 Key Areas to Focus On For Success!
Thinking about starting a photography business but not sure what you should focus on first?
Then you are not alone! There are many different paths you can take, tasks you need to complete, and clients you need to find. And when you’re not sure what you need to focus on, it can stop you from moving forward as you feel overwhelmed and frustrated.
Which is why I think you’re going to love this week’s episode!
I’m giving you 5 key areas you should focus on when you’re starting a photography business - the ones that will help make sure that you are a success.
If you want to make this the year you start and maintain a profitable business that you love, this episode is a must watch!
Macro Photography Settings, Tips & Ideas!
Today we are diving into macro photography settings, tips and ideas! If you have been meaning to try out macro photography for a while, or you’re just curious about which settings to use, then you will love today’s post!
Best Folder Structure for Photos?
Organising your digital photos and wondering what the best folder structure for photos is?
Whether you are getting ready to create your first folder structure in anticipation of the many (brilliant) photos you are going to take, or you’re trying to sort out a mess of random folders and pictures from previous years, this episode is going to be a must-watch.
I’m going to walk you through two simple folder structures you can use for your photos, and help you choose the best one for you.
For the best experience, you should really watch the video, but you can also scroll down to see the written highlights if you’re short on time.
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…