My Photography Journey

This week I am trying out a new format for the podcast. This is the season finale and I will be back in a few weeks with Season 2!---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as possible to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3Dfn9bsThe 24-200m Lens: https://amzn.to/3yXDEXj

This week I am going to take you through my smp_365x2022 Instagram account and how I use it to improve my photography---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as possible to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3Dfn9bsThe 24-200m Lens: https://amzn.to/3yXDEXj

Thank you for downloading this episode!This week we will be looking at how to set up your camera to create a high-quality time-lapse movie. We'll look at how to take the images, how to edit them and how to create the movie at the end---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as possible to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3Dfn9bsThe 24-200m Lens: https://amzn.to/3yXDEXj

Thank you for downloading my podcast! This week I am looking at the new lens I've just bought myself! Join me as I take it for a test drive and look at the results.Nigel Danson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NigelDansonTom Buck's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-enthusiasm-project/id1450289127---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as possible to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3Dfn9bsThe 24-200m Lens: https://amzn.to/3yXDEXj

Thank you for downloading this episode! Today we are looking at the menus and what my settings are. Join me for a deep dive and explanations of the different options in the Custom Settings Menus on the Nikon Z5.---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1RODECaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3rovd34My New 24-200mm Lens! https://amzn.to/3SQxu2u---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as possible to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3Dfn9bsThe 24-200m Lens: https://amzn.to/3yXDEXj

Thank you for downloading my Podcast! Today we are looking at the menus and my settings on the Nikon Z5. Join me for a deep dive and explanation of the different options in the Custom Settings Menus on the Nikon Z5.---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve; I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full-time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself, so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1RODECaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3rovd34My New 24-200mm Lens! https://amzn.to/3SQxu2u

Thank you for listening to my podcastToday we are going to take more of a look at the buttons, dials and some of the quick access menus on my Nikon Z5---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve, I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1

Thank you for downloading my podcast!Let's bring together all we have learned about Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. We'll also cover semi-auto modes and Exposure Compensation.---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve, I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1

Thank you for listening!Today we are talking about Aperture and the impact it has on Depth of Field---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve, I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1

Thank you for listening!Today we will be looking at Shutter Speed and how we can get the image that we want while avoiding blurry subjects! All shot on my Nikon Z5 and my aim is to help you with choosing the right shutter speed for the right conditions, whether this is long exposure or fast-paced action---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve, I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1

Welcome back. I'm Steve and thank you for joining me on My Photography Journey; now it's time to start looking at some of the photography terms you may have heard of but not understood until now. In the coming weeks we will talk about Exposure, ISO, Aperture, Priority Mode, White Balance, Depth of Field, Bokeh, Bracketing and Stacking to name a few. So grab a coffee and let's get started with ISO.Thank you for listening today, please comment and subscribe!---WHO AM I?Hi! I'm Steve, I am a keen amateur photographer. I am trying to learn as much as I can to make my photography the best it can be. I work full time in the medical devices industry. Teaching something really helps me to understand it and to learn more myself so that's what I'll be doing here!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS that help to support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3AxaGO1

Today I'm talking a little more about the kit that I use for my photography. The main feature is the Nikon Z5 and 35mm f/1.8 lens.Thank you for listening to my podcast!---FOLLOW ME:Website: www.stevenmartin.co.ukBlog: myphotographyjourney.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/steven_m_photoInstagram: instagram.com/smp_365x2022/Vero: @stevenmartin---LINKS TO THE GEAR I USE (AFFILIATE LINKS to help support my channel)My Camera: Nikon Z5 and kit lens https://amzn.to/3wxvfbWMy Fave Lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8 https://amzn.to/3KqK2usMicrophone Arm: RODE PSA1+ https://amzn.to/3cmODl3Microphone: Sansom Q9U https://amzn.to/3dOsjkwStream Deck: https://amzn.to/3CxgjhNTripod: K&F Concepts: https://amzn.to/3Q16QT6

An introduction to our journey and your host Steve. This is the first step to learning more about photography