Advancing Your Photography Podcast

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Marc Silber is a photographer, best selling author and filmmaker. For over 12 years he’s been conducting video interviews with remarkable photographers who have mastered their craft, passing along their skills to his viewers. His podcast carries on this tradition with top professional photographers such as Sean Tucker, Chris Burkard, Peter Hurley, Lauren Bath, Bob Holmes, Serge Ramelli and many more. Each episode will advance you toward being a more remarkable photographer. Be sure to check accompanying photos in our show notes at https://www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

Marc Silber


    • Jun 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Advancing Your Photography Podcast

    Facing Your Fear & Improving Your Photography & Creativity with Photographer Marc Silber - Ep 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 30:18


    Fear can hold you back in both your photography and your life in general. Join Marc Silber as he discusses how you can face your fears and improve your photography and creativity to live a more fulfilling life! Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    How to Keep Fear From Holding Back Your Photography with Photographer Marc Silber - Ep 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 30:17


    One of the greatest barriers to becoming the photographer someone wants to be is fear. Whether it's sharing your work, photographing people, or starting in photojournalism and street photography, fear is huge barrier for many. Join Marc Silber as he discusses tips to help overcome these fears and improve your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    Tips for How to Share Your Photos with the World with Marc Silber - Ep 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 32:30


    We're continuing through the Cycle of Photography as the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it's many parts. Sharing is the final stage of the Cycle of Photography, and it's often overlooked. We're going to show you that sharing is far more than just posting online, and how your photo isn't finished until you do share it! Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    Tips to Help You Capture Better Photos with Lighting Tips from Marc Silber – Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 31:11


    We're continuing through the Cycle of Photography as the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it's many parts. Capture is the next stage of the Cycle of Photography, and we're going to focus on lighting as we take a look at this stage of photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    How You Can Understand Your Equipment Better to Improve Your Photography! – Ep 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 23:21


    We've discussed how the Cycle of Photography is the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it's many parts. Equipment is the next stage of the Cycle of Photography we're going to discuss how you can understand your equipment better to improve your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    How Visualization is the Key to Improving Your Photography – Ep 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 29:03


    We've discussed how the Cycle of Photography is the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it's many parts. Visualization is the key and center of the Cycle and we're going to discuss how it influences the other aspects and is the key to improving your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    The Key to Decoding Photography – Ep 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 18:17


    Photography can be confusing, between all the gear, software, and more. We're here to help clear it up and provide you with a decoder ring to help you master your photography and take it to the next level! So join us as we talk about the Cycle of Photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    How to Find & Follow Your Passion For Photography - Ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 22:58


    Finding your passion in your art is critically important. Art is communication, and the way to communicate something meaningful is for you to be excited about your message. Finding something that gets you excited to go out and spread your message. We will be discussing how to follow your passion in photography and communicate your important message. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

    Making a Difference with Your Art in Today's World - Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 15:48


    In 1937, outraged by reports and photos of the German air force's bombing of civilians during the Spanish Civil War, Pablo Picasso painted Guernica, in response to the destruction of the town of that name. He used his art to spread the message around the world. Guernica has become a representation of every city ever bombed including the war in Ukraine. Join me to talk about use our art to communicate and bring awareness of peace, or to its dichotomy, war. We can use our art to circle the globe and unite. It's always been our role, now we must begin and no matter what, continue to connect and tell our stories through imagery, film, words, music — whatever our art form – all with the message to create peace and end the war. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Documentary and Street Photography Tips for Editing feat. Photographer Dotan Saguy - Ep 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 56:36


    Dotan Saguy was born in a small kibbutz five miles south of Israel's Lebanese border. Dotan grew-up in a diverse working class Parisian suburb, lived in Lower Manhattan during 9/11 and moved to Los Angeles in 2003. In 2015 Dotan decided to focus on his lifelong passion for photography after a successful career as a high-tech entrepreneur. Since then Dotan attended the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop, Missouri Photo Workshop and studied photojournalism at Santa Monica College. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    How and Why Your Attitude as a Photographer Matters feat. Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor – Ep 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 48:56


    Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor joins Marc Silber as they discuss photography and answer your questions live! Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Travel Photography and Composition Tips from National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes – Ep 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 48:56


    National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes joins Marc to discuss their photography tips and answer your questions! Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/travel-photography-and-composition-tips-from-national-geographic-photographer-bob-holmes-ep-38/

    Tips for Creating Powerful Images from National Geographic Photographer Cory Richards – Ep 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 54:34


    A climber and visual storyteller, Cory Richards was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012. Mr. Richards's camera has taken him from the runway to the wild and remote corners of the world, from Antarctica's unclimbed peaks to the Himalayas of Nepal and Pakistan, in an attempt to capture not only the soul of exploration but also the beauty of modern society. Click here to check out the show notes for this episode: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-for-creating-powerful-images-from-national-geographic-photographer-cory-richards-ep-37/

    Tips for Making Money with Photography, Writing, and First Look at Next Book with Marc Silber – Ep 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 44:04


    Marc Silber shares some of his photography tips, including how to monotize your photography. He also discusses tips for working on writing books and shares a first sneak peak at his next book! Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-for-making-money-with-photography-writing-and-first-look-at-next-book-with-marc-silber-36/

    Tips to Improve Your Photography from Wedding Photographer Pye Jirsa - Ep 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 41:38


    Pye Jirsa is a director, photographer and educator. Founder and Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio, and SLR Lounge, a photography education website, Pye devotes his time to helping photographers develop their shooting and business skills. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Lighting Tips from National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes – Ep 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 41:25


    National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes joins Marc to look at examples of good and bad lighting and how you can learn from these examples to improve your own photography. Find the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-from-bob-holmes/

    Portrait Photography Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Photography with Bambi Cantrell – Ep 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 50:04


    Bambi Cantrell is a premier wedding and portrait photographer who has years of experience visualizing her images and working with her subjects to create stunning images. She joins Marc to discuss tips on how to create images that are relevant and interesting. Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/bambi-cantrell/

    Photography Myth Busting feat. Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor – Ep 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 33:26


    Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor joins Marc Silber as they continue take on myths and false beliefs held by many photographers. See how these common beliefs are wrong and the data behind the truth! Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/photography-myth-busting/

    Secrets to Portrait Photography, Directing Subjects and Squinching feat. Peter Hurley – Ep 31

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 48:06


    Headshot photographer Peter Hurley joins Marc Silber to discuss the secrets to portrait photography. From tips on how to direct models and subjects to how squinching will improve all your photos, join Peter and Marc to find tips to improve your portrait photography. Find the show notes for this episode here:https://www.silberstudios.com/directing-subjects-and-squinching/

    Lighting and Composition Tips from Travel Photographers Bob Holmes and Andrea Johnson – Ep 30

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 46:00


    Bob Holmes and Andrea Johnson join Marc to discuss lighting and composition tips to help you capture stunning photos and improve your photography. Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/lighting-and-composition-tips/

    How Photographer and Lightroom Expert Scott Kelby Creates Stunning Images – Ep 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 55:17


    Scott is a photographer, award-winning author as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, and Lightroom users. Join Scott and Marc as they go through many tips to help you improve and organize your Lightroom as well as tips to help you improve your photography. Find the show notes for this episode here: www.silberstudios.com/scott-kelby/

    Photographer Lauren Bath on Creating Stunning Travel Photos and Using Instagram - Ep 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 44:03


    Photographer Lauren Bath joins Marc Silber to discuss travel photography and how to increase your Instagram presence.

    A Professional Photographer's Passion for All Things ‘People' Related, feat Matt Granger – Ep 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 44:14


    Matt Granger is a portrait photographer, tour leader and photography educator, passionate about sharing the love of photography. Matt is also a passionate professional photographer, specializing in all things ‘people' related. Matt has been published extensively in Australia and abroad and have very popular YouTube channel and Instagram you should check out. Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/passion-for-all-things-people/

    Bob Holmes: “The Photography Struggles I Overcame with My First Shoot for National Geographic” – Ep 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 41:12


    Bob Holmes is back with Marc Silber, and they're going to discuss the first shoot Bob did as a National Geographic photographer. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/my-first-shoot-for-national-geographic/

    5 Easy Steps to Advance Your Photography with Marc Silber – Ep 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 53:05


    There are 5 essential steps to become a well rounded expert photographer, Marc Silber shows you each and how to master them all. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/easy-steps-to-advance-your-photography/

    Shoot Stories Not Cameras, Confessions of a Documentary Photographer, Dan Milnor – Ep 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 41:33


    Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor is back with Marc Silber to discuss how to free yourself from gear-obsession and focus on what's really important–the story! Be sure to check out the show notes for this interview on our website: https://www.silberstudios.com/shoot-stories-not-cameras/

    Natural lighting Tips PLUS Live Demo of Portraits with Bob Holmes - Ep 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 49:31


    Join Marc Silber and National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes as they discuss natural lighting tips and give a live demonstration of portrait photography. Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Simple Lighting Tips for Photography. No Math, No ratios. — Portrait Photographer Felix Kunze - Ep 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 49:31


    Felix is a portrait photographer living in New York City. Born in East Germany and raised in England, he now spends his time highlighting the grace, strength, enthusiasm and beauty of people through his perfectly lit photographs. Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Marc Silber – How to Increase Your Creativity & Q&A - Ep 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 22:02


    Join me for this special AYP Live on creativity. I'll also give you some insider news and take up your questions. Join me! Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Plagiarism in Photography | National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes - Ep 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 42:27


    Join Marc with National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes as they discuss the effect of plagiarism in the photography industry and answer audience questions. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode on our website.

    Debunking Photography Misconceptions with Photographer and Director Joshua Shultz – Ep 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 34:18


    Joshua Shultz started out his career as a photographer. Taking photos of musicians, actors, models and anyone else he could work with. He always aspired to be a director. He has photographed for such publications as, Rolling Stone Magazine, Elle, Bellus Magazine, Billboard etc. He saw photography as one place he could learn directing. Now moving into the world of film making he hopes to tell unique interesting stories. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

    Chris Burkard's Tips for Creating and Sharing Compelling Images – Ep 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 28:40


    Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. I've known Chris for over ten years. His first book "The California Surf Project" caught my eye because it was so fresh and alive. I then invited him on Advancing Your Photography, and found his artistic advice and his ability to capture moments were spot on. It's no wonder he has over three million followers on Instagram, it seems we can't get enough of him. Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/chris-burkards-tips-for-creating-and-sharing-compelling-images/

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