The Shutter Button Podcast

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In this podcast, I discuss practical and creative advice for beginner and intermediate photographers. Things like; lighting, budgeting, project planning, and more! I want to bring more attention to the often overlooked side of photography.

James R. Zygmont


    • Apr 10, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Shutter Button Podcast

    Episode 007: The Dangers of Burnout and Identifying the Symptoms of a "Hustling" Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 19:38


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about burnout and how to both identify, approach, and handle burnout as an artist and professional. I talk about some of the tools I use to handle burnout in the past and some of the identifying symptoms that I think many artists and professionals brush aside far too easily. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 006: Why You Should Wait Before Buying That Fancy New Lens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 33:14


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about Gear Acquisition Syndrome, specifically, when it applies to purchasing new lenses. I talk about all the different questions you need to ask and all the aspects you need to consider before spending a lot of money on a new lens. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 005: Formal Education vs. Free-Shooting! What's the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 16:55


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about the pros and cons between receiving a formal education and free-shooting when you're first starting out. I also talk about some of the benefits of continuing education and workshops for more intermediate photographers. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 004: Photowalks! The What's and Why's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 19:21


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about the benefits of photowalks, why you should practice going on them, and also some of my experiences and the lessons I've learned when shooting my own work. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!

    Episode 003: The Keys to Project Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 21:03


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about some of the keys to effective project planning, as well as some of the ways I generate ideas for projects of my own. Enjoy and, as always, thanksfor listening!

    Episode 002: Making a Photography Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 22:03


    In this week's episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about some of the ins and outs of building a portfolio, as well as some helpful advice for when you're putting your first portfolio together. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

    Episode 001: Making Your First Camera Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 9:51


    In this episode, I talk about budgeting, researching, and buying your first camera kit. I talk about some of the benefits of doing the research yourself instead of buying a premade kit, as well as some advice for when you actually make your first purchase.

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