Best Open Aperture Podcasts (2024)

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The What and Why of Lens Filters for Photography 38:56

2h ago38:56

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One of the questions I get a lot from my students was about lens filters, so I created a free training for them inside our student community, the Live Snap Love Insiders Club. But I thought that you would probably enjoy it too, so today on the podcast, I’m sharing the audio of that free training. Although it was obviously created with slides to sho…

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A Quick Start Guide to Aperture for New Photographers! 10:32

5h ago10:32

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Have you heard the terms aperture, f-stop and depth of field and wondered what the **** they all are, and how they all work together? Then this is the podcast episode for you! Today, listen is as we go over what Aperture is, what the term F-stop means, and how this impacts your depth of field, and how this changes the look of your photo. (Want to s…

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Our New Student Community Is Open! 18:22

11h ago18:22

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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our brand new community for our students! We recently moved our student community away from Facebook, and into a new home on our course website. Today I want to get into what you’ll find over at the new community, and why we made the switch, and how you access the community if you are a student, …

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How to Get Started With Macro Photography 12:45

20d ago12:45

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Learn how to get started with macro photography, from which gear you need, to camera settings and composition! Macro photography has been an unexpected joy for me in my photography journey. . It allows you to see the world in a whole new way, and appreciate the beauty that can be found everywhere if you get close enough! So many people come to me a…

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No time for photography? Here’s the fix! 21:37

1M ago21:37

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How to find more time in your day for learning photographyWhenever I ask people about what the number one thing is that is holding them back from learning photography, one of the most common answers I get is not having enough time! I can definitely relate to that - most of us are struggling, trying to juggle several plates at the same time, so lear…

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5 Must Know Editing Tips to Help You Edit Like A Pro! 16:35

1M ago16:35

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The 5 must-know editing tips to help you edit your photos like a pro! If you have been following Live Snap Love for a while, you'll know that I LOVE editing photos. It’s a HUGE part of photography for me, because it's another area where I get to be creative, or get the photo looking exactly the way I want it to look! Editing is like the icing on th…

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3 tips to help you get better photos when shooting in full sun! 9:34

2M ago9:34

9:34

How many times have you heard that in order to get the best photos, you should try to shoot in the Golden Hour, in other words, the hour right before sunset or just after sunrise? Probably a lot! However, many times, we simply cannot shoot at that time of day. Maybe we’re taking our kids to the beach or the park later in the day, or we’re photograp…

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Ai and Photography: Where Do YOU Draw The Line? 20:59

2M ago20:59

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There has been a lot of chatter recently about the use of AI in photography, especially as Photoshop's AI tools have been growing steadily, and very recently both Lightroom and Lightroom Classic introduced a new generative AI tool inside Lightroom, making it even more accessible to use AI on your images. So where do YOU draw the line when it comes …

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3 Simple Ways You Can Improve Your Photos Right Now! 16:09

2M ago16:09

16:09

Over my 17 years of practicing and learning photography, I have had plenty of a-ha moments or changes I have implemented that have totally changed my photos for the better. So today on the podcast I am sharing just three of these, but these three are ones that you can do today (as in right this minute!) and they don’t require any new equipment, spe…

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4 Summer Photography Projects That Will Help You Bottle Up The Season 16:17

3M ago16:17

16:17

In need of a new photography project for summer? Then I've got you covered! In this episode of the Photography Made Simple podcast, I'm giving you 4 ideas of photography projects you can do that will help you document summer, get more creative photos, or just motivate you to pick up your camera. Whether you are photographing your young family, or y…

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5 Ways to Show Motion in Photography 14:55

2M ago14:55

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The way that you show movement or motion in your photos can give your images a totally different look and feel, and today on the podcast, we are looking at all the different ways you can capture it! Using motion is a great way to make your images look more creative, have stronger compositions, or just play and have fun! You can choose to freeze the…

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Wondering why you need Photoshop? Here’s 5 reasons. 22:23

3M ago22:23

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As much as I love using Lightroom Classic for editing my photos, it doesn’t mean that it can do absolutely everything you need! There’s a damn good reason why Adobe bundled both Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop CC together in their Photography Plan - because when you have access to both programs, you can do absolutely anything your little editing…

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8 Questions To Help You Determine The Best Lens for YOU 26:18

4M ago26:18

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Choosing a lens can feel like a difficult and overwhelming task- there is so much choice that it can be hard to narrow it down and decide which would be the best lens for YOU. Let’s face it, lenses are expensive, so it’s an important thing to get right! Although you can always sell your lenses if they turn out not to be the one for you, it’s easier…

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Why Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is CRUCIAL for Earth Observation w Umbra Space's Gabe Dominocielo 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Gabe Dominocielo, co-founder of Umbra Space, discusses the challenges and excitement of launching SAR satellites and the unique capabilities of synthetic aperture radar. He shares insights into the process of developing satellites, the choice of SAR technology, and the importance of precision in radar imagery. Gabe also talks about the diverse rang…

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Why I’ve Revamped Our Courses (and what’s coming up!) 18:15

4M ago18:15

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This week’s episode is a little bit of an indulgent one, because I’m talking all about the courses we have at Live Snap Love, and the biggish changes we are making to these in 2024, and what we have coming up! If you are new to the world of Live Snap Love, then you’ll learn exactly what courses are coming up, so you can see what might suit you base…

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REIMAGINE Geospatial Intelligence w/ former NGA Director Robert Sharp 1:40:46

3M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Robert (Bob) Sharp shares his journey in the military and as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). He discusses how he accidentally became an admiral and the joy he found in changing jobs and working with different people. He also talks about the importance of specialization and generalization in the intelligence commun…

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How to Find Dramatic & Interesting Light For All Your Photos 14:56

4M ago14:56

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Do you know how to find beautiful, dramatic, interesting light for your photos? Light is EVERYTHING in photography. Good light will illuminate your subject, draw your eye to what you want the viewer to focus on, minimize distractions, make images more dramatic or magical, give them a three dimensional quality and just generally make our images more…

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Want to start shaping light? Get a reflector! 11:53

5M ago11:53

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Learning how to use and modify light is essential for taking your photos to the next level in photography because how you use and control the light will determine how your photos turn out! One tool you can use to modify and shape light is called a reflector. If you’ve heard people talking about using a reflector, but weren’t quite sure what it does…

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#43 Wide Open Aperture - Listener AMA's answered 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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8 Photography lighting ideas that will supercharge your photos! 14:31

5M ago14:31

14:31

Light is the single most important element of your photo, and is one that can lift a mediocre, mundane scene into something incredible and awe-inspiring. That’s why learning how to use light to its full potential is so incredibly important if you want to take your photos to the next level. However, I understand that working with natural light can s…

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#42 Elaine Rodriguez, Rachel Kuhlen, Susan Sotnick - 'Our Kabbalah Experience: A Journey to Spiritual Growth' (Spiritual Pillar) 1:23:54

5M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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What Do The Numbers On My Camera Lens Mean? 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

“What do all these numbers on these camera lenses actually mean?!” This was one of my very first questions I had when buying my first DSLR and I don’t mind telling you, it took me a little while to figure out! So in this week’s episode, I’m going to break down what the numbers on your camera lens actually mean, so that you can figure out how a part…

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#41 Liz Pavese - 'The Human Experience at Work' (Occupational Pillar) 1:22:46

5M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#40 Wide Open Aperture - The Loneliness Epidemic, Meaningful Connections, Supercommunicators, Integrity/Justice/Fairness 2:36:30

5M ago2:36:30

2:36:30

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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Do I always need to meter to 0 in manual mode? 6:26

5M ago6:26

6:26

In today’s podcast, I’m answering a question that has been submitted by one of our listeners, about shooting to 0 in manual mode. This is such a great question, because I’m sure that so many people wonder the same thing when they first make the switch to shooting in manual mode. Tune in to find out the answer! Tune into today’s episode to learn: Wh…

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5 Photography Apps I Use & Love! 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

These days, smartphones are not only a way to keep in touch with people, they are also a great tool for photographers! Not only can you take great photos with your phone, you can also use a number of apps that have been created especially for photographers. In this podcast, I’m going to share 5 apps that I personally use and love. Even though I don…

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#39 Scott Nelson - 'The Art of Balancing Life's Memories and Financial Goals' (Financial Pillar) 1:12:06

5M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#38 Wide Open Aperture: Consistency, Humor and Levity, Collections, Dog Cuisine, Turning 50, AI in Healthcare and More! 1:43:05

6M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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Lightroom or Lightroom Classic: Which Do I Need in 2024? 31:08

6M ago31:08

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Whether you’re a long time user of Lightroom or Lightroom Classic, OR you’re brand new to editing and just wondering which program to get, you’ve probably come to realize that there are two different programs available from Adobe, both (confusingly!) called Lightroom. This always raises a lot of questions, particularly for those who are just starti…

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6 Ways to Kickstart Your Creativity In Photography 16:57

6M ago16:57

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I’ve always said that photography is a game of two halves - one side of our brain needs to focus on the technical aspects, such as our camera settings, where to focus, finding the light etc. The other side needs to see the creative possibilities - the composition, angles, or unique twist we can stamp on our photos! As photographers, it’s pretty com…

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5 Reasons Your Photos Aren’t Turning Out The Way You Want! 19:26

6M ago19:26

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There were so many times back at the early stages of my photography journey where I felt totally disheartened and frustrated, because no matter what I did, my photos just didn't turn out the way that I had envisaged in my head, and nothing like the photos I wanted to take. Of course, there can be several reasons why each individual image doesn’t qu…

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5 Simple Questions That Will Change Your Photos 15:16

7M ago15:16

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Do you ever feel like you’re not really in control of your image? That you’re just winging it, and hoping for the best when you press the shutter? Or maybe you get all flustered and not sure what you should be doing? Then you are going to love this week’s episode! In it, I’m going to break down the FIVE questions you should ask yourself when you ta…

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#37 Kathi Kulesza - 'Mastering Conflict Resolution' (Social Pillar) 1:56:14

7M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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When are you ready to start your own photography business? 24:19

7M ago24:19

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Are you thinking of starting your own photography business, but wondering if you are ready to take the plunge and start charging for your work? Or how long you need to have been shooting for? Or what experience do you need?? Then this week’s episode is for you! I'm going to talk about some of the things that I personally think you should have in pl…

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What is a fast lens and why should I get one? 11:31

7M ago11:31

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In this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about lenses, specifically one type of lens, called “fast lenses”. You may have already heard this term bandied about and wondered what the heck it refers to! Or maybe you’ve already heard of it, but not sure exactly WHY you might want one, if this is something you should get, and what you should lo…

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#36 Rachel Kuhlen 'Amplify Your Impact: Emotional Intelligence | Part 4/4: Empathy + Social Skills' 55:05

7M ago55:05

55:05

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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6 Tips for Successfully Organizing Your Photos in Lightroom Classic 22:43

8M ago22:43

22:43

As we kick off a brand new year, it’s a great time to think about how to organize and clean up your digital image files, and a great program that can really help you do this, is Lightroom Classic. In fact, that is exactly why Lightroom Classic was created - to give photographers like yourself a tool to manage your photos with a complete end to end …

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#35 Rachel Kuhlen 'Amplify Your Impact: Emotional Intelligence | Part 3/4: Motivation) 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#34 Wide Open Aperture - 'Sobriety, New Years Resolutions, New Year New Me, AMA, Yung Pueblo's 'The Way Forward' 2:36:30

8M ago2:36:30

2:36:30

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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New Camera? Here's your first steps! 17:24

8M ago17:24

17:24

Did you get a brand new DSLR or Mirrorless camera under the Christmas tree last year? Then this episode is for you! Getting your first camera is both exciting and terribly overwhelming! There’s so many dials, buttons and menu options that it can feel a bit daunting at first. I know both from personal experience, and from teaching photography to tho…

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#33 Rachel Kuhlen 'Amplify Your Impact: Emotional Intelligence | Part 2/4: Self-Regulation' 49:44

8M ago49:44

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By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#32 SOLO - 'The 4 Big energy Blocks That are Holding You Back' 15:03

8M ago15:03

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By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#31 Rachel Kuhlen - 'Amplify Your Impact: Emotional Intelligence | Part 1/4: Self-Awareness' 54:56

8M ago54:56

54:56

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#30 SOLO - 'A Complete Guide on Conducting a Personal Yearly Review' 5:45

8M ago5:45

5:45

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#29 Anne Bonney - 'Ignite Your Shift: Building Resilience in the Fires of Change' (Intellectual Pillar) 1:17:25

8M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#28 SOLO - 'How to Create Change in your Life Using Visioning and the AIM SMART Process' 6:25

8M ago6:25

6:25

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#27 Jon Passaro - 'Forget About Passion: Micro-Engineer Your Job to Realign it With Your Values' (Occupational Pillar) 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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#26 Welcome to Wide Open Aperture 1:50:11

9M ago1:50:11

1:50:11

By Kristen Henry + Guests

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How to Start (& Finish!) A Project 365 for 2024 19:24

9M ago19:24

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Back in 2015, I completed my first ever Project 365! Taking a photo every single day for a year not only improved my photography skills, because it gave me the opportunity to practice every single day, and try out new things, but also gave me a wonderful record of my day to day life. Taking a photo a day is almost like your own personal journal, so…