WM-546: Why I Love Photography, and Why You Might Too | Photography Clips Podcast

When we look at old photographs, we tend to expect them to be in black and white. We expect the past to feel distant, muted, and quiet, as if history were always supposed to be sepia-toned and far away. Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky did not accept that. He wanted people to see the world as it actually looked. Not in our time, but in his. Not as a ghost of history, but as something alive with color... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/sergei-prokudin-gorsky-russia-color-photography/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

Photography looks ordinary now. A phone comes out, a tap happens, and an image appears. That ease can make photography seem like a simple act of collecting proof that something took place. Yet the real power of photography has never been about evidence alone. It has always been about attention, time, and meaning. A photograph can be a record, but it can also be a decision about what deserves to be noticed. It can be a way of saying, "This mattered to me," even when the subject is small, quiet, or gone a moment later. This essay argues three ideas. First, photography is a distinct way of seeing, not only a way of recording. Second, the emotional force of photography comes from its direct relationship to time and loss, plus the photographer's choices. Third, the phone era did not erase photography. It changed the social conditions around it, which makes intention and care more valuable, not less... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/why-i-love-photography-and-why-you-might-too/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

The common advice for new and aspiring photographers is to take as many photographs as you possibly can – every day of the week if possible. For many, that means starting on a photo-a-day or 365 project. This is terrific advice, but I don't necessarily think it is limited to beginners. Even professionals can benefit from something like a photo-a-day project. Especially professionals, since I think the tendency to get involved in the business side of photography means we don't always make time to create images each day. The best part about photo-a-day projects (aside from the ability to polish your skills even further) is that they don't need to be a year-long commitment. And, you don't need to wait until January 1 to start your project. You can get started right now! If you're having trouble settling into a daily photo project, I'll show you some of the benefits that you could be missing... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/improve-skills-photo-day-project/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

Here's something I've mentioned before, and I believe that I've spoken of it in terms of how organization and trip planning is a good thing. Because that is the truth—none of us wants to spend a lot of money and time on a trip only to come home with no photographs to show for it. This time around, however, I want to argue the opposite. Conflicting opinions, I know, but as with everything, I believe that there is a balance to strike. Sometimes planning out your photographic excursions down to the last detail is a good thing... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/wandering/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

Ansel Adams said, "There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept." As photographers, this is our greatest struggle — to produce images with a meaning that is immediately evident and warrants a deeper examination of the subject material. So how do we produce images like this? One way to create a powerful collection — a meaningful portfolio — is to seriously zero in on your concepts. Take your subject material and distill it until only the most resonating elements stand out. However, this isn't the only thing you'll need to consider as you strive for a striking collection of images. I'll show you a few good ways to approach this task... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/four-ways-create-powerful-portfolio/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

If you're thinking of moving from photography as a hobby to a business, one of the first steps is to build a professional portfolio. Photographers of every variety – wedding, portrait, product, fine art, and more – use portfolios to showcase their work to galleries or potential clients. In fact, your portfolio will be one of your most important marketing tools, which means you need to make every effort to get it right. Here are a few tips that will help you put together an impressive collection of images. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/how-to-use-a-neutral-density-filter/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

If you're thinking of moving from photography as a hobby to a business, one of the first steps is to build a professional portfolio. Photographers of every variety – wedding, portrait, product, fine art, and more – use portfolios to showcase their work to galleries or potential clients. In fact, your portfolio will be one of your most important marketing tools, which means you need to make every effort to get it right. Here are a few tips that will help you put together an impressive collection of images. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/design-professional-portfolio/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

Photographers like to think of themselves as observers. We stand back, we watch, we wait for something interesting to happen. But observation is only half the story. The real heart of photography often comes from connection, not distance. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to move from observing your subjects to truly connecting with them. As photographers, it's easy to slip into the mindset of simply watching the world. We look for things to photograph, we wait for the right moment, and we document whatever stands out. But when we operate purely as observers, we create a certain distance between ourselves and the scene. We're looking in instead of being part of what's happening... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/connecting-instead-of-observing/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #PhotographyPodcast

Understanding white balance is one of those topics that gets talked about so much that the meaning starts to blur. In simple terms, white balance is about making sure the colors in your photograph look true. When the white areas in a photo actually look white, your color is accurate... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/determination-in-photography/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

There are all kinds of things we can talk about when it comes to photography. Multitudes of techniques, basic to advanced camera controls, compositional rules, lighting, gear and even the artistic eye. There is post-processing, software, file storage and all of the other technical details. You can boil it down further and talk about papers and inks. There are many different elements and all of them work together to create works of art in much the same way that a jigsaw puzzle's pieces work together to form a whole. Without one element, one piece, the whole picture loses something. But there is one part of photography that is very rarely talked about even though this piece of the puzzle is the key to everything. That element is determination. Gear, techniques, knowledge – these aren't the things that get you out and learning, thinking and creating. In fact, you could have the gear of your dreams along with an entire library of knowledge at your fingertips but without determination, it would all be for nothing. Determination is the driving force behind everything that we do. Let me show you how determination is key to a long and successful photographic career... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/determination-in-photography/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography