The Picturing Success Podcast

By Request, Rick and Larry Talk About Focus Modes. Thanks to Sergio Burani, this time the Five Quick Tips episode is about understanding focus modes and how to leverage focus functions to get the most out of your camera.

They have had the privilege of covering celebrity weddings and speak at photography conferences/workshops around the world, but that's not what defines them. They are passionate about faith, their marriage, family and living their lives to the fullest. Bob & Dawn are blessed to have been given these talents and want to share them with the world. Website: www.bobanddawndavis.com For photographers: www.davisworkshops.com

Solid tripod advice from Rick and Larry. Gear advice and quick, helpful insights are what the shorter Five Quick Tips episodes are all about. This time we talk tripods.

Lauren is a photographer & creative director that uses unique set design and cinematic motifs to create expressive visual stories. Lauren and Rick discuss the creativity involved in Lauren's work, and the delicate, sometimes headache-­inducing balance between creative and (mundane) paid work that's vital if you're a freelance photographer. They talk about capturing emotion vs getting the perfect technical shot, and the difference between tasteful nude photography and...not­-so­-tasteful. www.lnaylor.c

Adorama's Inspire Event in New York is on the way. There's a special event for photographers happening mid June and it's designed to Inspire photographers of every stripe. This BONUS episode gives you some insights to the event from some of the presenters themselves. Adorama.com/inspire

Straight to the point, Rick and Larry talk insider tips for getting the right bag. The 5 Quick Tips episodes are designed to be shorter and right to the point. We cover things photographers want to know about and this time it's all about getting the right camera bag and there are bound to be some things you just haven't thought about.  Enjoy!

Known worldwide for her Marketing for Creatives podcast, this Russian born resident of China talks photography, modeling, and marketing. Photographers have all kinds of backgrounds. Marina Barayeva is an international portrait photographer, speaker and a host of the Marketing for Creatives show. Marina is known authority in helping entrepreneurs become influencers in their niche. https://marinabarayeva.com/influencer

Shooting stage events from the audience can be challenging so here are Rick and Larry's 5 Quick Tips There are times when you go to a staged event, like a school play or a graduation ceremony, and you want to get all the best shots you can. We're not talking about event photographers or stage shooters. This is for family members in the audience. So enjoy this Quick Tips episode that gets right to the point.

Rick and Steve have a lively discussion peeling back the layers of what makes a photograph have value; how to identify what’s worth capturing, and the process of consistently crafting an image which communicates that worth. Workshop web page: https://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/item/the­deliberate­photograph/ Personal Web page: www.smiphotos.com

This 5 Quick Tips episode is thanks to John Balboni— Keeping lenses and filters clean is different than cleaning other kinds of glass, and there are things you might have never considered. Like the electronic contacts. When to clean the lenses. What to use. And some times you might want to try to make your lens dirty. Rick and Larry break all that down in this Quick episode.

André Audet is an emerging photographer living on Canada’s East Coast, shooting in various styles, with a passion for landscape and wildlife photography. He teaches photography classes and leads workshops in English and in French in his local area. Rick and André talk about creating your own luck, brush on social media and the importance of listening to feedback, and more. https://www.andreaudetphotography.com/

Quick Learning and No Fluff - All about having a better photo walk experience. Photo walks aren't complicated, so you might not think there's much to planning for one. But you might be surprised. There are lots of things that can make your photo walk experience better and this time around, Rick and Larry hit on some smart advice for photo walkers of all kinds. And we do it Quick-Tips Style!

Richard Harker is a photography, Photoshop, Lightroom and iPhone expert – and a heck of a nice guy. He has spent 14 years as a photo coach on Abercrombie & Kent voyages around the world in both the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as in Japan on luxury ships. Rick and Richard discuss photographing from the deck of a large ship as well as from a zodiac. Rick and Richard cover the challenges of wildlife photograph and ice photography. RichardHarkerPhotography.com

The Second in Our Quick Tips series— Based on feedback from listeners Rick and Larry have decided to keep the interview episodes and "big topic" episodes, but also add some "Quick Tips" episodes that get to the point more quickly. This time we have 5 tips about Using Telephoto Zoom Lenses. Have a listen and then join the Facebook group and tell us what 5 Quick Tips you'd like to hear.

If you need some inspiration about growing as a photographer and want to get the inside scoop on how Glyn has grown – personally and professionally (which can help you) – you have come to the right place. This episode is for you! Rick also asks Glyn about: his latest book, how learning about lighting changed his photo life, and about his Westcott background. https://www.glyndewis.com