The Picturing Success Podcast

This quick episode is about a few cool "ah-ha" moments and where they came from. As photographers, we're always learning and today we take a little time to go through a handful of powerful, quick training tips and how they have helped us get better at photography. PicturingSuccess.com

Fine Art Landscape Photographer Patricia Davidson Shares Her Photographic Philosophies Rick talks with fine art landscape photographer Patricia Davidson about her approach to making, and not just taking, pictures. Topics covered: ND & polarizing filters, composition, print sales, & photographing waterfalls, streams, rivers and waves. Portfolio: http://patriciadavidsonphotography.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdavidsonphoto/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaDavidsonPhotography 

From camera settings to helpful setup tips, you'll be better in the snow after this episode. Quick and to the point, Rick and Larry talk about some of the challenges and ways to get better results when you're shooting in the snow.

Like landscape photography? Then we think you will love this episode of our podcast. Denver-based landscape photographer Joseph Roybal, who Rick met at the recent Out of Oregon conference, is our guest! Joseph talks about how he makes stunning landscape and seascape photographs – and how you can make them, too. We know you’ll love this show and Joe! Visit with Joseph on his web site: www.JosephRoybal.com

Alec Arons had another great idea and Rick ran with it for some great tips Rick points out that the Renaissance masters used one light source and there are great ways to see and leverage this kind of light. Quick Tips style this episode is complete in under 9 minutes. Enjoy! — And HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

This is must-listen-to show for photographers who want to get the most out of their camera. Rick interviews accomplished photographer/camera tech expert Brian Worley, who sets the bar for knowing what a camera, lens and speedlite can do! In a nutshell, Brian suggests using the right settings to get it right in camera. Learn more from Brian on his website and social media sites: https://www.p4pictures.com Twitter: @p4pictures Instagram: @p4pictures

Our friend and podcast listener, Alec Arons, suggested this one. Sure, you need to bring a camera and lens when you're going shooting, but what else should you always carry with you? Are there any little things that are easy to toss into your camera bag so you have them when you're out shooting?  Yep! That's what today's 5 Quick Tips episode is all about.

Rick interviews the super-talented Ian Plant – who has a “first” for our podcast listeners. Ian talks about “The Last Supper” (as in the painting) and how it relates to creative composition. Plus the importance of seeing shapes in landscape photography, & Ian introduces Shuttermonkeys, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration. See the link at the end of this post. https://www.ianplant.com https://www.shuttermonkeys.com https://www.shuttermonkeys.com/landscape-photography-course

Rick and Larry Share 5 Quick Tips for Getting Better Results with Your Hotshoe Flash. So many shooters just put their strobe on the hotshot and then hope that it will lead to better lighting for their images. It can, but if you know a handful of techniques for Speedlite (Speedlight) use, you can get much better results. This is the kind of episode that puts "quick" in the Quick Tips episode style!

Scott Bourne - host of the Picture Methods podcast, photo workshop leader, speaker, award-winning bird photographer, author and more – is this week’s guest Rick & Scott share many of the same photo philosophies, one of which is that established photographers have a responsibiltiy to motivate and encourage younger photographers. So the main theme of this week’s show is how to get motivated - with your photography & with making your own ink-jet prints. Picture Methods blog & podcast www.picturemethod

By popular demand, Rick and Larry talk about metering modes and how they shoot. Three listeners, Stephen Brkich, Nathan Goldberg, and Jeremy Scott all asked for a 5 Quick Tips episode about metering modes so that's what you get. Rick and Larry go through what they use and special tips for adjusting in certain lighting situations.

David Bowers aka Matthew Brady unpacks the beginnings of photojournalism. Dave Bowers is a photojournalism history buff and spends time at Civil War reenactment events as the photographer Matthew Brady. In this episode Larry interviews Dave about how he got started and Dave shares fascinating historical events and how so many famous figures from history crossed paths with one another. PLUS, there's an AWESOME Platypod Black Friday special that's only good Dec. 2 through Dec. 6 so have a listen!

Rick gives some great tips to help anyone who needs to photograph kids. It's not as easy as you might think, to photograph children. On the other hand, if you know a few clever things to do and some insider tips, it's actually not that hard. Today's 5 Quick Tips episode is a handful of great insights for capturing much better images of kids.

Orlando is a communications professional, blogger, podcaster, video producer & landscape photographer from Puerto Rico. born in Manhattan, New York but his parents (both Puerto Ricans) returned to the Island when he was nine. Orlando sells landscape prints of Puerto Rico and the United States on his website www.puertoricophotography.com. https://www.puertoricophotography.com https://www.puertoricobygps.com

It might seem easy to do street shooting, but there are some insider secrets that really help. When you think about street shooting, you automatically think about some cool, candid shots you've seen over the years. And if you're not familiar with the insider tips and tricks for how to grab these images, you might find yourself getting bad shots… or worse… having a person get mad at you when you take their picture. Rick & Larry are here to help.