Best Photography Explained In 10 Minutes Podcasts (2024)

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HT1906 - Ideas That Go Nowhere 2:43

10h ago2:43

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HT1906 - Ideas That Go Nowhere Sometimes photographic project ideas come rushing at me with such momentum that they're completion is inevitable and accomplished quickly. Other times, I'll have an idea that seems to go nowhere. Over the years, I've learned to not discount those ideas that don't come to fruition quickly. Even project ideas that are d…

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HT1905 - Explaining a Photograph 2:43

11h ago2:43

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HT1905 - Explaining a Photograph I'm fascinated by how often I hear photographers talk about their images by explaining what they were trying to accomplish. Does the photograph not accomplish that without the verbiage? There are good reasons for producing image and text combinations, but using text (or talk) to justify or explain a photograph is al…

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HT1904 - Structure Imposed Discipline 2:43

10h ago2:43

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HT1904 - Structure Imposed Discipline Art making is such a frivolous activity in so much that no one really cares whether or not we make artwork. Because we don't have to, it's easy to relegate our art life to the nebulous future when someday we'll have the time to do so. This is where a structure can be handy. Self-imposed projects like a photo a …

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LW1402 - Photography in a Post-Mistake World 12:54

10h ago12:54

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LW1402 - Photography in a Post-Mistake World The history of photography shows that it has become easier and easier to make technically impressive photographs with every passing decade, certainly with every passing generation. Easier, perhaps, but never easy. There has always been a battle between our mental pictures and the ones we can make with li…

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HT1903 - Tilting at Photographic Windmills 2:43

3d ago2:43

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HT1903 - Tilting at Photographic Windmills To some degree, the purpose of photography is to replicate the human experience. Isn't this an impossible pursuit? If the purpose of a photograph is not to give us the experience of standing there and seeing the world with our own eyes, then what is the purpose of a photograph? All 1900+ episodes of Here's…

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HT1902 - Single-minded Attention 2:43

12h ago2:43

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HT1902 - Single-minded Attention One of the reasons I love the creative aspects of photography is that doing photography seduces me into a single-minded and thoroughly focused attention. In fact, without that level of immersion, I find my photographs are remote, emotionless, empty. All previous episodes of Here's a Thought . . . are available to me…

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HT1901 - Used Frames 2:43

13h ago2:43

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HT1901 - Used Frames I mentioned a while back that I stayed with some friends who had a couple of hundred framed pieces of art on their walls. It occurred to me that they had an incredibly wide variety of styles of frames. I asked them about this. They explained that the cost of framing is so high that they get all their frames from thrift shops an…

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HT1900 - Internet Numbers 2:43

11h ago2:43

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HT1900 - Internet Numbers Call me a cynic, call me a disbeliever, call me an irascible conspiracy theorist, but I simply don't believe the numbers reported by websites like YouTube. When I see that some new and unknown YouTube influencer is reported to have a half a million views of their video, I simply don't believe it. We have no idea how Google…

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HT1899 - The Difference Between Snapshots and Art 2:43

13h ago2:43

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HT1899 - The Difference Between Snapshots and Art I guess I've always been a bit snootish in my attitude towards snapshots versus fine art photography. But the more I think about it, the more I've begun to question my assumptions. Snapshots are form of memory, but don't we experience that with our fine art photography? What is the difference betwee…

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How To Use Your Camera Settings To Take Better Photos 38:15

2h ago38:15

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Send us a Text Message. We can change many settings in cameras and lenses, too. These settings will change depending on what you are taking a photo of and the ambient light levels. With the correct camera settings, we can take better photos. That is why our cameras have all those settings, after all! Join me in this episode and discover how masteri…

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Photography Gear - How Cameras, Lenses and Other Stuff Help 46:06

22d ago46:06

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Send us a Text Message. Photography is drawing with light, and photography gear is simply the tools we use to capture that light and take photos. Yes, it is that simple. Well, it should be that simple. Think of photography gear as tools, and you are on the right track. Camera bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, and a whole load of other stuff can help u…

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Photography Gear – What To Buy And How To Use It 26:20

1M ago26:20

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Send us a Text Message. What photography gear should you buy? How do you use it? Where do I start? I am confused! Right. Stop. What gear do you have? What do you need more gear for? You might not need more gear; you might have all you need; you just don’t know it. Listen to this episode before you even think about buying any more gear. Please don’t…

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Photography Tips - How To Actually Take A Photo 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Send us a Text Message. Would you like to know the best way to take a photo? As obvious as it might sound, there are things that you might not know. So, if you are still trying to figure out what to do or want help taking better photos, you are in the right place. I can help you with this. You can do things when you take a photo to get the best res…

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Tips For How To Take Better Photos – Getting Started 23:55

2M ago23:55

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Send us a Text Message. Here's more good stuff on how to take better photos. This is the fifth in an ever-expanding series of episodes about how to do this. The important bit of photography is the taking of the photos bit. But how do you do it? And more importantly, why are you taking that photo, and what of? More food for thought that will help yo…

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How To Use Your Gear To Improve Your Compositions 32:03

3M ago32:03

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Composition Tips and Techniques. This is the fourth in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And this is the bit that I forgot from the last episode. Camera settings – why are there so many? And gear. Photography gear. Why is there so much of it? Well, I am not saying that you need more gear, bu…

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Photography Composition Tips and Techniques 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Send us a Text Message. This is the third in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And do you want to know one of the best ways to take better photos? Thinking about what you include in a photo and how the things you include relate to each other is one of the best ways to take better photos. I am talking about composition, and in …

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What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? 24:18

3M ago24:18

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Explained Podcast Episode 173 - What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What are your hopes and dreams? Are you happy as you are taking photos with your phone? Or do you want to be a professional photographer and earn a full-time living from your photograp…

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How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do 21:07

4M ago21:07

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Explained Podcast Episode 172 - How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do This episode starts a series of episodes where I teach you how to take better photos. Nice and simple. And very important. No matter where you are on your photographic journey, there are things that you and I can do that …

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The Future Of Photography – Making Sense Of It In 2024 28:09

4M ago28:09

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Send us a Text Message. I have been talking about stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. But what are we going to do with them? How can we make photography accessible to all in 2024 and beyond? In this episode, I tell you How I replace ISO. How I change the aperture scale. Why exposure time makes sense (and not shutter speed). Why how we s…

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Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense Part 3 27:31

5M ago27:31

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Send us a Text Message. This is the last episode in my series of stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. In this episode, I give you my take on these terms. Crop factor Speedlite/ flashgun Camera shake Stop F-stop Fast lens JPEG RAW And why I think that they are stupid. Most of them. I also tell you What if I use a phone to take photos and …

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11 More Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense 25:42

5M ago25:42

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Send us a Text Message. Yes, 11 more photography terms that confuse explained and shamed. This is part 2 of my three-part series explaining photography terms that are out of date, confusing at best or just plain old wrong. And if you are a phone user wanting to get into more photography but finding all this stuff putting you off, don’t worry; I’ve …

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What is the Photography Explained Podcast all about then? 5:52

6M ago5:52

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Send us a Text Message. Hi, Rick here. I hope that you're well. This is the trailer for the Photography Explained Podcast. In this trailer, I will tell you what my podcast is all about and where you fit in, dear listener. My podcast is based on my experiences and knowledge, not internet searches. Sure, there's some research into some of the stuff I…

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31 (Stupid) Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense (Any More) (Part 1) 28:44

6M ago28:44

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Send us a Text Message. Do you find some photography terms completely baffling? Are you bewildered by terms like APS-C, mirrorless camera, focal length, and aperture scale? Are you a phone user wanting to get more into photography but finding this strange terminology putting you off? I get you. I know how you feel. And I can help you. So let me. In…

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How To Care For Your Photography Gear - This Is What I Do 29:19

6M ago29:19

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Send us a Text Message. Camera equipment is very important, expensive and very breakable if you do not look after it. Do you know how to look after your gear properly? In this episode, I tell you how to look after my gear. I have not had a problem with any of my gear as I look after it so carefully. So, listen to this episode to find out how you ca…

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How I Use This Complicated Photography Stuff To Take Photos 24:43

7M ago24:43

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Send us a Text Message. Why would I want to use this complicated stuff to take photos? Do I need to? Shouldn’t this be easy? It depends on you and where you want to go with your photography. These are perfectly valid questions but do not worry. In this episode, I will tell you how I use this complicated stuff, which, with time and practice, is not …

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Do I Really Need A Camera In 2023? Or Will My Phone Do Instead? 28:27

7M ago28:27

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Send us a Text Message. It’s 2023. Most of us have phones. And they take amazing photos. So why do we need cameras? Come on, phones are all we need, right? Well, it just depends. I need a camera in 2023. I still prefer taking photos with my camera rather than my phone. You cannot beat the experience of taking photos with a camera. And I cannot take…

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Understanding Histograms In Photography 21:52

8M ago21:52

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Send us a Text Message. Histogram. Doesn’t sound like a photography thing. Sounds complicated. What is it, Rick? Do I need to know about this? Yes, you do need to know about this. A histogram can help you get the best exposure you can and tell if you have not got the best exposure. In this episode, I tell you. What a histogram is. How you can use a…

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Why Is Sharpness In Photography So Important? 37:34

8M ago37:34

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Send us a Text Message. Sharpness. What does this mean in photography? Is this important? Do I need to know about this? Yes, you do need to know about this. You should aim to get the sharpest photo you can every time you create an image. But you need to know how to do this, right? In this episode, I tell you. What sharpness means in photography. Ho…

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My Guide To Understanding Depth Of Field In Photography 29:17

9M ago29:17

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Send us a Text Message. Depth of field. What is this, and do I need to know about it? Yes, you do. Depth of field is essential to understand and can help you take your photos to another level. And helps you to get the bits of a photo you want sharp, sharp, and the bits you do not want sharp, not sharp! In this episode, I tell you. What depth of fie…

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Photography Explained Podcast - What Is Crop Factor? 25:26

9M ago25:26

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Send us a Text Message. Crop factor. Is this photography term important? Do I need to know this? Yes, if you use a micro four thirds camera or cropped sensor camera, you must know this. Crop factors relate to the different sizes of digital camera sensors. This is about the sensor's physical size and how this affects the focal length selected and th…

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What Is Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)? 24:48

10M ago24:48

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Send us a Text Message. What Is Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)? Auto exposure bracketing. What is this? Do I need to know about this? It sounds rather tricky. This is the answery bit. Auto exposure bracketing is the process of taking multiple photos at the same time to capture a wider dynamic range, a wider range of lights and darks. More of what w…

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Camera Metering - How To Get The Right Exposure 18:24

10M ago18:24

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Send us a Text Message. Camera metering - what is this all about then? Well, this is a quick fly through camera metering and what is going on inside your camera, just the stuff you need to know (of course) Photography is drawing with light, so it makes sense to understand how your camera captures the light, right? In this episode, I tell you How a …

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My Beginner's Guide To The Exposure Triangle 27:49

10M ago27:49

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Send us a Text Message. The exposure triangle. Sounds complicated. Is it? Do I really need to know this? Yes, you do need to know what the exposure triangle is and how to use it if you want to progress with your photography. But don’t worry, I can help you. In this podcast episode, I tell you everything that you need to know about the exposure tria…

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What Is ISO In Photography? All You Need To Know 26:59

11M ago26:59

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Send us a Text Message. ISO in photography. What is it? What does it mean? Do I need to know about this strange term? Yes, you do is my answer to you. In this podcast episode, I tell you all you need to know about ISO, just the stuff that will help you with your photography. In this episode, I tell you What ISO stands for. Why are there different I…

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What Are Shutter And Shutter Speed In Photography? 27:42

11M ago27:42

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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard of the shutter in a camera but are not sure what it is? And then there is shutter speed. What is this? Is this important, too? Would you like to know these things? Yes, this stuff is essential – you need to understand the fundamentals of photography correctly. I can help you with these. I will tell you all you…

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What Is Aperture In Photography? 23:10

12M ago23:10

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Send us a Text Message. Aperture in photography – what does this mean? And is it important? Yes, it sure is, so you need to understand aperture to take the best photos you can. Understanding aperture will help you take the highest quality, sharpest and correctly exposed photos with the desired depth of field. In this episode, I tell you What apertu…

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How Do I Get The Correct Exposure Every Time I Take A Photo? 28:49

1y ago28:49

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Send us a Text Message. Are you having trouble taking photos that look great? Are your photos too light or too dark? Do you want to learn how to fix this and get the exposure right every time you take a photo? I can help you with this. I can tell you what you need to do to get the best exposure whenever you take a photo. In this episode, I tell you…

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Not quite episode 154 of the Photography Explained Podcast 1:40

1y ago1:40

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Send us a Text Message. Hi. Rick here. If you were expecting to listen to episode 154 of the Photography Explained Podcast, How Do I Get The Correct Exposure Every Time? well so was I! But it’s not here is it, not yet anyway. I have written the episode, and I have recorded the episode. But when I came to edit it this morning, the audio was, well qu…

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What Is Exposure In Photography? (A Beginner's Guide) 26:45

1y ago26:45

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Send us a Text Message. Do you know what exposure means in photography? Do you know how important it is? Exposure has an impact on every photo that we take. Getting the exposure right will determine if a photo is a success or a failure. So, this is important, something we photographers need to understand properly. In this episode, I tell you. What …

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How My One Photo Rule Will Help You Take Better Photos 28:20

1y ago28:20

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever heard of my one photo rule? Do you want to learn how to take better photos? And I am talking about a rule that costs you nothing and saves you heaps of time, effort, and frustration. Take one photo. Do not take loads of photos from different angles and viewpoints. Stop, think, look around, and take the best pho…

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How To Take The Best Photos That You Can Every Time 24:29

1y ago24:29

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Send us a Text Message. Do you know what will happen if you try to get the best photo every time? Listen to this episode, and you will find out in less than 25 minutes. To take the best photos that you can, stop, slow down, look around and think about what you are photographing. Think about what you are including in a photo, not including in a phot…

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How Does A Camera Work? Just The Stuff You Need To Know! 27:31

1y ago27:31

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how a camera works? We use these things to take photos, so it makes sense to understand how they work. Don’t worry; I don’t go into too much detail on some of the tricky stuff! A camera is a light-proof box with an opening that opens when the shutter is raised to allow light to pass through to the sens…

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11 Actionable Things You And I Can Do To Improve Our Photography in 2023 – Part 2! 23:28

1y ago23:28

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Send us a Text Message. Would you like to know some things you can do immediately to help you with your photography? Well, you are in the right place for sure. These are six things that you can get on and do. In this episode, I tell you. What are these six things? How these six things can help you with your photography. And finally, what I do. All …

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