Photography Adventures

Season 5, Episode 68 "Books, Books, Books". In this episode, Dawn shares a few photography books she has purchased. A few you may not have heard of, but are worth the purchase to add to your book collection. Here are the Authors/Book Titles: David L. Crooks: "Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Guide Book" Charles Summers: "Photographic Perspectives...Freeze The Moment" Takiyah Wallace - McMillian: "The Color of Dance...A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion in The World of Ballet" John Bannister: "America Through My Eyes" Alyscia Cunningham: "I Am More Than My Hair...My Outward Appearance Does Not Define Me" Devin Allen: "A Beautiful Ghetto" Milton Williams: "Moments In Time... 1973-1993" Dawn D. Hester: "If They Could Talk...Everyday Life Through My Eyes With Photography" Dawn's email: dhesterphotgoraphy@gmail.com Dawn's website: dawndhester.com

Season 5, Episode 67 "Bad Weather We Love To Shoot In" In this episode, Dawn talks about different bad weather scenarios that would help our photography...and have fun shooting in. Dawn's email: dhesterphotography@gmail.om Dawn's website: dawndhester.com

Season 5, Episode 66 "When You Hit A Brick Wall With Your Photography". We all hit a brick wall and sometimes even go into a slump. Dawn shares ideas of what to do when we hit that brick wall. Dawn's email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com Dawn's website: dawndhester.com

Season 5, Episode 65 "How Event Photography Helps Me With My Photography". In this episode, Dawn talks about and share ways event photography helps with her everyday photography. Dawn's email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com Dawn's website: dawndhester.com

Season 5, Episode 64 "A taste of my own medicine". In this episode, Dawn talks about the "simple assignment" she gave a person....years later she gave it to herself. How simple was simple???? To check out Dawn's blog and newsletter: ddhester.wordpress.com Dawn's email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com website: www.dawndhester.com

Season 5, Episode 63 "Having A Journal As A Photographer" In this episode, Dawn talks about having a journal and what a journal has done for her. A journal isn't mandatory, it's just something you may think of having. Dawn's info: Website: dawndhester.com Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com

Season 5, Episode 62 "Bad Habits Photographers Should Improve On" In this episode, Dawn talks about bad habits that we all (or maybe some) have and don't even know we have them. Check it out and see what Dawn has to say. Dawn's info: Website: dawndhester.com Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com

Season 5, Episode 61 "One Camera, One Lens" In the episode, Dawn's talks about the advantage of well, taking photographs with one camera and one lens...how you can still capture amazing images with not carrying around a lot of heavy equipment. Dawn's info: Website: dawndhester Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com

Season 5, Episode 60 "Ways To Improve Your Photography 5-15 Minutes A Day" In this episode, Dawn talks about some ways to improve your photography with just 5-15 minutes a day of your time. Amazing how little things can make a big difference. Dawn's info: Website: dawndhester.com Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 5, Episode 59 "How I Went About Writing My Book" In this episode, Dawn talks about writing her first ever book and how she went about putting it all together. Her procedure wasn't by anyones book, but her way. To purchase a copy: https://www.blurb.com/b/11919681-if-they-could-talk-everyday-life-through-my-eyes Shaun Wilson, owner Wilson Graphics info: Website: Shaun-Wilson.com Email: Shaun.wilson.graphics@gmail.com Dawn's info: Website: dawndhester.com Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

If They Could Talk: Everyday life through my eyes with photography. This short podcast is a promo of Dawn's first ever photography book. Shaun Wilson, owner of Wilson Graphics: Website: Shaun-Wilson.com To purchase the book: Website: https://www.blurb.com/b/11919681-if-they-could-talk-everyday-life-through-my-eyes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 58 "Get Noticed Without Social Media". In the last episode of Season 4, Dawn and Renee discuss how to get noticed without social media. Not everyone is on social media, therefore we need to find other ways to communicate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 57 "Traveling With Photography Equipment". In this episode, Renee talks about her research to find photography equipment for traveling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 56 "Too Much Equipment, Time To Let Some Of It Go". In this episode Dawn talks about equipment she had not seen in months and haven't really missed it. Is it time to let go of it all? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 55 "Photography Adventures With Kids and New Equipment". On this episode Renee talks about a day out with her grandchildren (and friends) and her new camera equipment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 54 "Getting into the groove: photographing something different and finding the groove to enjoy the shoot". In this episode Dawn discusses how sometimes you have to find that "groove" to get into a shoot you may have not wanted to do in the first place. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 53 "Luxe Portrait Photoshoot. This episode, Renee talks about one of her photography photoshoots, or as she calls it "Luxe Portrait Photoshoot". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 52 "On the road with photography adventures". In this episode Renee talks about her trip to Florida and the very, very few places I've been to and/or know of in Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 51 "Relocating and making adjustments to my photography". In this episode, Dawn talks about the adjustments she has and will continue to make with her photography as she moved to another state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 50: Photography Adventure At Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia. This podcast is about an adventure Dawn and Renee went on together at State Meadows State Park: what they saw, what they photographed and as always what gear they used and worked for them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

Season 4, Episode 49: A Glance Back to Season 3 2022. Episode 49 begins Season 4. Photography Adventures Podcast takes a look back at Season 3 with brief discussions of each. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3, EPISODE 48: I Still Enjoy Film Photography. This is the last podcast for Season 3. In this episode Dawn talks about even though she's no longer a full-time film photographer, she still enjoys shooting film from time to time. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3, EPISODE 47: The Older I Get The More I Appreciate Travel Workshops. In this episode Dawn talks about how she views workshops differently today than she did years ago. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3 EPISODE 46: How To Improve Your Confidence As A Photographer. In this episode we discuss the importance our confidence is as photographers. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3 EPISODE 45:Having A Photography Blog In this episode we discuss having a photography blog and how it can benefit photographers. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3 EPISODE 44: Street Photography or Street Photography. The internet says that street photography aims to capture everyday life in public places. Then there's the other street photography: capturing everyday life of public places. Today we'll discuss how we see the difference of the two. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3 EPISODE 43: Creating Community With Your Photography. In this episode we discuss how to share your gift as a photographer and give back to the community. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3, EPISODE 42: Explain Your Workflow. Every photographer has to plan, prepare, create and have some sort of workflow for every photo session. In this episode Renee & I discussed what our workflow is for our adventures as well as our separate photo sessions. We also discussed what happens when we have prepared correctly and what happens on those days when we don't. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3, EPISODE 41: New Gear Review and Renting Gear. At some point and time, there will be some "shiny new object" that will catch your eye, and no matter how hard you try not to focus on it, it seems to keep sneaking into your thoughts. This episode is a review regarding the gear that Dawn and I just could not resist! Some places to rent gear: Lens Pro To Go, Borrow Lenses, DC Camera, Camera & Lens Rental, A.A. Rental Inc. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

SEASON 3, EPISODE 40: Large Family Photo Session. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss how to photograph a large family, how to prepare for a shoot of this type, and what to do if something goes wrong? Something did go wrong... Listen to find out what happened and if Renee was prepared to handle the situation. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 3, Episode 39: Having A Portfolio. Just like we talked about the importance of having a website in Episode 34, a portfolio is just as important. There's so many ways to have a portfolio and today Renee and I are going to talk about some of those ways. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

In this episode, Dawn and Renee take a glance back and talk about all the episodes in the Season 2. We will be ending Season 2 with this episode. Although we will not be recording, we will still be going on adventures and communicating it on our Instagram Page, Photography_adventures_podcast. You are welcome to contact us there. Season 3 will begin again on our podcast anniversary in May, 2022. Thank you so much for listening and you will hear from us in the spring. Ya'll come back now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 37: "Make Yourself A Better Photographer". Photographer's should strive everyday to make themselves a better photographer. Nobody can do that but us. Just like a golfer or a tennis player, you have your manager but when the game starts there's nothing they can do but be the cheerleader on the sidelines. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 36-A "A Do-Over" Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shoot in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...and that is where the trouble begins. ***The first EP36 was a failure on my part; I do apologize.*** Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shooting, in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

One Saturday my family and I decided to take a ride around the local area just to get out of the house and sightsee. As we crossed over Potomac River, I remembered a peaceful spot down by the riverside where I used to frequent. I made a mental note of it because Dawn and I are always looking for places to photograph. In this episode Dawn and I will be talking about this hidden gem…what we saw, how we felt and some of our experiences that happened that day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Do you know that Photography Websites are STILL just as important today as the rest of social media? Today, we're going to talk about the importance of websites and how each photographer should have at least one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

No matter what area of photography you do, whether it is landscapes, product, portrait, etc, have you ever stopped and thought about shooting what is directly around you? In today's podcast, Dawn and I are going to discuss what we found in my backyard. She challenged us to find 10 things in my yard, photograph them, and discuss them with you all. Once you listen to what we found may you can try this for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 32: Blackwater Falls, WV: In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about their trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia. You will hear stories about what they saw, how they chose to photograph the falls, and what they learned during this trip. Sit back, relax, learn, and laugh along with them as tell of their experiences during their latest Photography Adventure. Dawn - Website: www.dawndhester.com; Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: https://www.phinishingtouches.com; Email: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com Instagram:@reneelfergusonphoto --- Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 31: Your Photography Bubble". In this Episode Renee & I talk about photography bubble or as some would say your photography community. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional photography, photographers need someone to "shoot the breeze with". Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 30 Types of Photography You Won't Do. This episode Renee and I talk about the types of photography we won't do. If you like to share your types of photography please send us a message. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 29: How To Add WOW Into Your Old Photographs. In this episode we talk about how to go back to old photographs and add WOW to them. Sometimes we want to just throw them away...but not too fast. Listen to some of the ways we would give them a second or third chance. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 28: Hilltop Hotel, Harper's Ferry WV. In this episode Renee and I talk about Hilltop Hotel, a hotel that if you knew of Harper's Ferry, you knew about the Hilltop Hotel. After all the years of deterioration, the hotel is finally coming down. Not only talking about the hotel but also how each of us documenting this historical (in our eyes) landscape. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 2, Episode 27: Bunker Hill, WV. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventures together at Giles Mill and Morgan Morgan Cabin; both located in Bunker Hill, West Virginia. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 26: Photography Books. In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about what type of photography book(s) they would create. Also they discuss the many ways of getting your book published from the old traditional way of having a Literary Agent or creating a Zine. Listed below is the information of an author and a photography article. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto Book: “Finding Your Way with Maps, Developing Good Athletes”, by Douglas G. Ferguson Article: “Behind The Shot: The Million Dollar Photo Of A Cardinal In Flight, by Steve Jessmore Website: https://www.stevejessmore.com/index/G00004OcPOfGetoE IG: stevejessmorephoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 25 "An Unexpected Photoshoot. Have you ever had a photoshoot that had your mind all over the map? In this episode, Renee and I talk about one of those unexpected photoshoots and how we handled the entire shoot. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 24 Photography Books and Magazines of Interest. In this episode we discussed photography books of interest as well as photography magazines. Below are the list of we discussed...and also an upcoming Exhibit: 1. Unseen - Unpublished Black History From The New York Times Photo Archives By Darcy Eveleigh, Dana Canedy, Damien Cave, and Rachel L. Swarms 2. Fashion & Lifesyle Photography By Dixie Dixon 3. Black - A Celebration of a Culture By Deborah Willis 4. Light, Gesture & Color By Jay Maisel 5. Photolife: Your Guide To Everything Photo A Canadian Photography Magazine 6. I Am More Than My Hair - My Outward Appearance Does Not Define Me By Alyscia Cunningham *** Alyscia Cunningham will be having an exhibit “I Am More Than My Hair” 19 MAR - 5 SEP 2021, at the Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring, MD *** More information: www.sandyspringmuseum.org/morethan Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 23 "Different Adventures, Different Themes 2. This episode, Renee and I discuss our latest, different adventures with our photography. Renee talks about her in-home portrait shoot and STILL dealing with COVID; Dawn talks about some new camera gear she purchased. Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Instagram: @dawndhester Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 22: Staying Inspired, Keeping Motivated. This episode Renee and I talk about even before COVID-19 when we got into slumps (or where they slumps?), how did we get out of them. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 22: Downtown Shepherdstown WV At Night. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventure, photographing downtown Shepherdstown WV in the middle of winter.... in the cold winter. Did they survive? Listen as they talk about their adventure. Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message

Season 1, Episode 20: Reflections 2020. Renee and I discuss and reflect back on the year 2020. Shaun Wilson, owner of Wilsons Graphics: www.shaun-wilson.com Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-hester/message