Ask A Photographer Podcast

Today’s question is from Nicole who asks: Question: What Photo Equipment Do I Need For Event Photography? I prefer not to specialize and want to exposed myself to lots of different types of photography. Such as corporate events, christenings, bar mitzvahs, weddings and sports. What type of cameras, lenses and other equipment do I need […] The post What Photo Equipment Do I Need For Event Photography? appeared first on Biblino.

Given the bond that some pet owners have with their pets, I would say absolutely, you can make money with pet photography. I have a friend that she looks after animals that have been neglected that she gets from the pound and looks after them for a few weeks or even months, and then gives […] The post Pet Photography: Can You Make Money From Photographing Pets? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Melissa who asks: Question: How Do I Crop My Photos For Printing? When I print my photos I get white space at the top or bottom of the photo.  The attendant at the kiosk said i need to crop my photos.  I’ve now noticed there is an option to crop with […] The post How Do I Crop My Photos For Printing and Make It Easy? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Brian who asks: Question: What Should I Wear To A Photoshoot? I’m a portrait photographer and attended a friends wedding as a guest a little while back. I couldn’t help notice that the videographer was dressed very casually,  cargo pants and a polo that seemed stretched and not ironed. While the […] The post What Should I Wear To A Photoshoot? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Joy who asks: Question: How To Deal With A Bridezilla in your Business I have been researching wedding photography for awhile now.  I’ve 2nd second shot with friends who said I have the personality for wedding photography. It would be a dream if i could shoot weddings, even if it’s part […] The post How To Deal With A Bridezilla in your Business and WIN appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Angus who asks: Question: I’ve been asked to photograph a friend’s wedding They like my street photography photos. I’ve taken photos of them in the past just for fun.  They have said they have confidence in me, but I have never photographed a wedding before. I have all the equipment I need including backup […] The post I’ve Been Asked To Photograph A Friend’s Wedding, Should I Do It appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from George who asks: Question: Should I Watermark My Photos? I want to protect my photos online, personally i find watermarks look ugly. Currently I have two logos one a simple picture and one just as text. I’ve also noticed a lot of photos on Instagram don’t have a watermark is this […] The post Should I Watermark My Photos When Posting Online? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s episode is a little bit different. We going away from the usual listener submitted questions. I wanted to talk about customer service.  In particular the first point of contact. I had a bride contact me and say that i was the first person that answered their enquiry. she had been emailing and calling for […] The post Why Aren’t You Calling Your Customers Back? Don’t Be A Lazy Photographer appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Dean who asks: Question: Creating a portfolio for my new web site I’m looking  at career in photography.  I need to building an online portfolio to attract future customers. Street photography, family portraits and headshots are my interests. What are your thoughts on hiring models vs real people. In today’s episode: Creating […] The post How to Create A Photography Portfolio For Your New Web Site appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Zane and he asks: Question: To cover a wedding successfully,  Am i able to cover a wedding with either a 24 – 70 mm or 70 – 200 mm. Which one is more versatile? Would i be better to use a prime instead like a 50 mm Answer: Topics Discussed in […] The post What Is More Versatile 24-70 mm or 70-200 mm For Wedding Photography? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Amy and she asks: Question: I am trying to maximize my time with 15 portrait sessions that I booked from a recent offer. Last year I had roughly the same amount of clients from a similar offer, but failed to do five of them.  The Weather and the clients busy schedule […] The post The Best Time Of Day For Portrait Photography appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Mark and he asks: Question: My wife and I are taking a cruise in Europe for our anniversary.  Since i’ve never been to Europe before I’m going to bring my Nikon D800 because of it’s image quality. My preference is to take as little as possible, but not sure what lens […] The post What Camera Equipment Should You Bring On Vacation appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Benjamin and he asks: Question: The other day when downloading  photos I noticed the folder system had some foreign characters and I could not access my photos. When I put the  memory card back in the camera and tried to view the photos the word corrupt  appear on the LCD Is […] The post How To Recover Corrupted Photos From Memory Cards appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Paul asks: Question: I often get asked to photograph different events like parties and dance concerts for friends. They offer to pay me, which has made me wonder.  What would be the least amount of equipment needed to start a photography business? The equipment I have is a camera body, 2 […] The post How Much Equipment Do I Need To Start A Photography Business? appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Angela asks: Question: A couple booked me for their wedding.  We hit it off straight away and the couple really like my photo journalistic approach. I am also super excited as their wedding is at a venue I’ve never photographed before. The problem is I received an email from the bride, […] The post What To Do When The Bride Gives You The Shot List From Hell appeared first on Biblino.

  Today’s question is from Mary asks: Question: I have a lifestyle blog, myidlemoments.com and I’m finding it difficult taking photos indoors with my mobile phone.  The type of photos I take are of food for recipes or general how-tos. At the moment I’m reluctant to post any photos because they look so bad. My photos […] The post How To Use A Mobile Phone To Take Photos For Your Food Blog appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Adam asks: Question: Should i put my photos in one big catalog or is it best to have lots of smaller catalogs? Answer: We discuss the topics – What is the Lightroom Catalog? What can the Catalog do for us? Searching and filtering your photos using exif and metadata Collections, different […] The post Should I Use One Big Catalog or Many Smaller Catalogs In Lightroom? appeared first on Biblino.

Why do people on the internet list their camera settings when they post a photo? e.g  F5.6   ISO 1600  6 minutes exposure It seems that the settings are only specific to them and it doesn’t take into account post processing.  I know this for a fact as I took an astro photography photo in a […] The post Stop Telling People Your Camera Settings (It’s Not Helping Anyone) appeared first on Biblino.

Today’s question is from Jenny who asks: Question: I’m In the newborns and family portrait space, When i look at other photographers,  It’s depressing as they are so much better than me.   Currently I have about 2 clients a month, which is not enough if i want to make this a proper business. I recently […] The post Gain Confidence With Your Photography So You Can Charge More appeared first on Biblino.

The forums i’m a member of has had  a lot of talk about working for free and how this can negatively impact you and you  business. The post was directed at new photographers, giving away their services for free just to portfolio build. Is there ever a good time to work for free as a […] The post Is There Ever A Good Time To Work For Free As A Photographer? appeared first on Biblino.

After a couple of years in business I have saved up a small amount of money. Should I invest the money back into my photography business or buying new equipment to update aging cameras and computer equipment. Where you can spend money in your business to get someone kind of return. either by reinvesting or […] The post Upgrade camera equipment or reinvest back into the business? appeared first on Biblino.

After recently getting a new DSLR for the family.  My wife and I have made it a point to learn how to take better photos of our kids.  What are somethings to consider when taking photos of the kids? 13 ways to take better photos with a DSLR Learn your camera equipment – Read the […] The post How To Take Better Photos With A DSLR? appeared first on Biblino.

I love taking photos everyday. But, I’m frustrated when it comes to my post processing.  I am a member of a few Photoshop and Lightroom facebook groups. WOW, the skill of some of the people are just amazing.   Changing backgrounds, removing objects, swapping heads. There have been times I wish I can could remove distracting […] The post How Do I Get Better At Photo Editing? appeared first on Biblino.

My system consists of a Nikon D700 and 3 lense, 1 flash and lots of memory cards, cable release, batteries. I’m looking to add another camera body when i get the money and maybe a prime lens. I don’t always take the whole kit with me. I currently have a lowepro backpack and it holds […] The post Best Camera Bag For The Amateur Photographer appeared first on Biblino.

Any ideas on what I can do to challenge myself in my photography? 7 ways to challenge yourself to grow as a Photographer Trying different Genre of photography Limiting your equipment Photographing in less than favourable conditions Start a project Recreation of old photographs Shoot only in b&w Limit the amount of photos, cover up […] The post How To Challenge Yourself To Better Your Photography appeared first on Biblino.

My prices haven’t been updated since i started my business. My costs have increased and my skills have improved enough that i feel comfortable to increase my prices. I sell prints, albums and digital files. I don’t charge a session fee, should i be?  What is a good starting point for my prices. 7 tips […] The post What Should I Charge For A Photo Shoot? appeared first on Biblino.

I took a one week holiday to France with the family and ended up taking over 25,000 photos. I made the mistake of leaving on burst mode. Now I have multiple photo of every photo I took on holiday. I  use a Mac and Lightroom for editing. What is the best way to sort through […] The post Help Me Sort Through 25,000 Photos From My Holiday appeared first on Biblino.

Should I use ads in my photography business? I’ve been in business for just over two years.  Word of mouth has worked very well for me. But I was wondering will online advertising work for my photography business to get more customers ? How to use ads in your photography business? Attracting more customers What […] The post Should I Use Ads In My Photography Business? appeared first on Biblino.

Do I really need Photoshop or Lightroom to edit my photos? I was having a conversation with a friend.  He said you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom as there are plenty of other packages that will do the same. Free alternatives Photoshop or Lightroom Using the software that comes with the camera Using software that […] The post Do I need Photoshop or Lightroom to edit my photos? appeared first on Biblino.

Is a website for my photography business necessary? I’ve just started out in photography and have a following on Facebook where I have been getting some work. What’s the point of a website if I’m already getting work from Facebook? The Pros to having a Business website? Somewhere to send prospective clients. You control what […] The post I Have A Facebook page, Do I need a Business website? appeared first on Biblino.

What should I do if a client cancels at the last minute? A Family contacted me through my website for a family portrait session. I spoke to the mother on the phone. I explained from start to finish how the session will flow and I even emailed my price list and available dates the same […] The post What should I do if a client cancels at the last minute? appeared first on Biblino.

A few things to consider when buying second hand lenses I’m looking to add an other lens to my kit, but can only afford a 2nd hand lens.   How do I avoid getting ripped off when buying a 2nd hand lens? Try to buy in person rather than online Checking for an visible damage […] The post How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off When Buying A 2nd Hand Lens? appeared first on Biblino.

The budget camera and lens kit for kids sports Which camera / lens should I get to photograph my kids sport?  I have two young kids  8yrs  and 10yrs  and they do gymnastics and soccer.  I currently use my iPhone or My Nikon point & shoot that is about 5 years old. Both cameras give […] The post Which camera and lens combo for kids sports? appeared first on Biblino.

I’ve recently started doing family portraits, but I’m finding that I’m taking a lot of photos just to get the exposure right. I start to get nervous because I feel i’m making the family wait along time for a simple photo.  I normally photograph landscapes and i bracket my exposure but using this technique for […] The post 8 Tips To Getting The Correct Exposure Fast appeared first on Biblino.