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Join me every Friday night at 9:00 pm est for LIVE Q&A for New Photographers. This is the show were I Educate, Encourage and Mentor you in your photographic journey. Whether that is just as a hobby, a part time job or full time career, my goal is to guide you through the Artistic as well as the Technical aspects of all things photography. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv Keep Up to date on the news, ramblings and opinions off the Photo Mentor Facebook - photomentortv Instagram - photomentortv Twitter - photomentortv In This Episode I answer Your Questions on:

Join me every Friday night at 9:00 pm est for LIVE Q&A for New Photographers. This is the show were I Educate, Encourage and Mentor you in your photographic journey. Whether that is just as a hobby, a part time job or full time career, my goal is to guide you through the Artistic as well as the Technical aspects of all things photography. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv Keep Up to date on the news, ramblings and opinions off the Photo Mentor Facebook - photomentortv Instagram - photomentortv Twitter - photomentortv In This Episode I answer Your Questions on: - I've been doing product photography and wanted your advice on whether I can use these to market my photography. - What do recommend for collecting payments that is not too expensive? - I would like add hair and makeup to my sessions. Do you recommend clients go to their salon? How does this work? - Thinking of upgrading from a Nikon D5600 to either Nikon D750 or Nikon Z6 mirrorless...??? - Someone gave me a tripod but I photograph people so would you use a tripod to do that? - I was considering going to a mirrorless camera, what are you thoughts ? - I shoot with a Canon T6 and indoor my pictures have been coming out grainy. Am I doing something wrong ? - What is the etiquette for taking pictures at a wedding if the couple has hired a photographer ? - I am looking for someone to be a mentor/review some images and provide honest feedback. - Any tips on how you make your clients/models comfortable? I'm a naturally awkward person and would love to hear how you put people at ease.

Join me every Friday night at 9:00 pm est for LIVE Q&A for New Photographers. This is the show were I Educate, Encourage and Mentor you in your photographic journey. Whether that is just as a hobby, a part time job or full time career, my goal is to guide you through the Artistic as well as the Technical aspects of all things photography. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv Keep Up to date on the news, ramblings and opinions off the Photo Mentor Facebook - photomentortv Instagram - photomentortv Twitter - photomentortv This Week I answer Your questions: - Can you make the background blurry in Lightroom ? - My sister and I are going to take pictures in the snow. Could you recommend activities for candid and positioned pictures. - How do you watermark your photos? - Beginner Question but what is your opinion on Canon or Nikon? Pros and cons? - What's the best lens for low light photography so you don't need to boost up the ISO so much to avoid grainy images? I am interested in shooting concert photography. - Can you recommend a relatively inexpensive telephoto lens for wildlife? - I see so many people say “kit” lenses are crap? Why and should I buy different lenses to start learning? - I started to try to learn photography in October with Nikon D 5000. Should I upgrade with full frame yet? - I am doing a close up product photography. What lens would you recommended for a Canon 6D mark II? - What you recommend between Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon EOS R - Can someone tell me the difference between 35mm and a 50mm prime lens? Looking at getting one or the other for pictures of the family.

- If I'm looking for sharp quality in a camera, is it the digital sensor or megapixels I'm looking for? - What tips can you give me when shooting night photography? - Could you recommend one lens for a beginner with a Nikon wanting to do a maternity shoot what would you suggest? - What speed light do you recommend for a Nikon D750? - Anyone have the Nikon 105mm or the Tamron 90mm? Looking for a good macro lens, which do you prefer? - When I import a photo to Lightroom it automatically adjusts the image. Then the image changes and doesn't look as good the initial image. - Another photographer in my town is messaging my clients saying if they ever need a photographer to let her know. What's your opinion? - I'm trying to post pictures from a shoot on my photography page but it keeps messing the order of the pictures up. What do I do?? - I can't upload images from SD card! Help ! - About 95% of my photos are never edited. I like people to see exactly what I seen. Any thoughts on that?

On this episode I will offer advice on your images. This is First Friday Feedback where on the First Friday of the Month I do photo reviews. The reviews are handled anonymously and judged on Composition, Technical and Subject. If you would like to submit your images for next months review, visit PhotoMentorAcademy.com/photoreviews Join me every Friday night at 9:00 pm est for LIVE Q&A for New Photographers. This is the show were I Educate, Encourage and Mentor you in your photographic journey. Whether that is just as a hobby, a part time job or full time career, my goal is to guide you through the Artistic as well as the Technical aspects of all things photography. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv

In this episode I talk about the visual language of art and how to use it to create more compelling photographys. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv Edith Romero Araujo, "I accidentally deleted a picture I took yesterday with my Canon rebel t7 , does anyone know how to recover deleted images?" Jenna Hart Bowman, "What website, other than Amazon, do you trust to order nikon lenses with fast cheap shipping." Aimee Brown, What is your opinion of the Sigma 150-600mm on the Nikon d5600? Joy Yeager, Considering a better zoom lens for Canon t7 than the one that came with the kit. What do you think of the Tamron 18-400mm? Tamara Lyn McKinstry, "Do most of you shoot with the presets like portrait, sport etc. Or do you shoot on manual and adjust everything yourself?" Marlo Herrmann, "I love sports photos, but the lighting is killing me. An suggestions on lens and settings. There's were shot on my Nikon D3500." Hugo Mene Brantov, "Is there anything we can take to lose inhibition during a photo shoot and be more relaxed? What do you recommend, please?" Amber J., "So I'm posing for a boudoir photo shoot in about a week. What shout I expect from my photographer, what should I ask her about to feel more comfortable?" Niki Jarolik Vaughan, I need help with settings for indoor photography. I would love to get pictures of my son playing basketball but nothing is coming out clear. On the action setting it's blurred and on the manual setting dark. I use the Canon Rebel T3i.

I take 8 or 10 magazines and explain how they were possibly lighted and what modifiers were used. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv Zoe Annabel, I just have a question if someone can help please on ISO? How does some images come out not grainy at all and some images do? Katelyn Storm, Anyone use an editing software that ISN'T Photoshop? James Hurt, I am thinking of trying to sell my pictures. How do I go about doing it? Cassie Muldermans, I might get laughed at for this...but does anyone use strictly photoshop elements to do all of their editing? Chelsea Barber, "I got a couple wanting to do sunset pictures in June on the beach, I have never shot sunset any tips?" Nina Carmichael, Why do photos lose quality when posted to social media? Alexis Guerrero, I'm a beginner photographer and my question how to you stay motivated? Nick Kvaratskhelia, Is NIKON D5300 AF-P 18-55 VR KIT for 516$ or CANON EOS 7D MARK II BODY for 1225 worth buying for amateur portrait and landscape photography and timelapses? Tamara Gasior, How do you find uniformity in your editing in Lightroom? Daniel Olson, Why are lens's so expensive? Ex. Sony E mount 100-400 mm telephoto. $2400.00

Happy New Year and I hope everyone had a relaxing Holiday. Watch the Video on Youtube.PhotoMentor.tv or Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv In the first episode of 2021 I will address a few new questions that I have received over the last year. - "Looking for insight and recommendations on websites/formats (for portfolio, contact info, “about me,” final image distribution, etc." - I have a Nikon d3100 and was wondering if someone could tell me what I need to transfer photos to my phone without WiFi? - I just have a question if someone can help please on ISO? How does some images come out not grainy at all and some images do? - Anyone use an editing software that ISN'T Photoshop? - I am thinking of trying to sell my pictures. How do I go about doing it? - I might get laughed at for this...but does anyone use strictly photoshop elements to do all of their editing? - I have never shot sunset any tips?" - Why do photos lose quality when posted to social media? - I'm a beginner photographer and my question how to you stay motivated?

Photo Mentor, Lee Love answers your questions about all things photography related. This the last show of 2020. For more info visit Facebook.PhotoMentor.tv - What is a lens hood/shade? What do they do? Will the make the outcome of my photos any better? - I understand that you're suppose to keep your ISO as low as possible but is there a rule of thumb to shutter speed and aperture? - I'm trying to get sharp photos of my cat walking towards me but they're all still fuzzy what am I doing wrong? - Does anyone not edit their photos or is that a requirement in photography now? I used to do film that I developed in a dark room so this editing stuff is foreign to me. - This must have been asked before but what advice will you consider as the most valuable lesson you learned over the years in photography ? - When I post my photos to insta and Facebook they seem to change a bunch and aren't crisp and clear..... any ideas? - When I try to use my camera in Manual the pictures turn out so dark. Why? - Any suggestions? For those building your portfolio: What do you charge & for how long of a session? - I'm curious if anyone offers a client appreciation or booking gift bag and if so what all do you put in them.| - A question for those into family portraits - what sort of props would you invest in for outdoor portraits? - Help! Im trying to learn photoshop.. what are good things to do it on? - but it's so hard. Do you start with mini sessions only? How much do you charge?

It is great to start with a plan when working on a photography job or project. But be prepared to abandon those plans when happen accidents and you are faced with something even more creative.

In this episode I answer your questions: - Why are people so against continuous lighting for portrait work? - I would love some tips on the best settings to use for outdoor photos! Specifically of people - engagement photos - couples photos or kids. - I have taken some shots on auto and I think there pretty good. I am now learning manual. Why take them manually then edit and touch up. It kind of seems like cheating. - I have a Nikon D 3000 is this a good camera or a junk? - I have a Tamron 18-250 Di II lens and I want to upgrade from a nikon d3000 to a nikon d3400. Will this be compatible and be able to use the auto focus? I currently cant auto focus on my d3000. - What exactly can I use my 55-250 lens for? - Do you use a laptop or those normal computers to edit photos? - I recently purchased my domain and now I need a hosting site. Who do you guys use? - I am having pictures with a real Santa for the first time this Saturday! Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! - This might be a dumb question but what all do I need to start a photography business? - If I don't have a following on FB and barely any on IG how do I even get people to participate in my portfolio building sessions? I have one friend who is interested in some outdoor Christmas shots at her home. - I did 5 mini sessions today and just realized one forgot to sign the contract. They already paid me. Should I just let it go? - I'm new and I would LOVE to start a client closet for this business but I also don't have many clients. Could I write anything from Etsy off as “business expense “.