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On this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, we're diving into the tiny, fascinating world of macro photography! Whether it's the intricate details of a flower petal, the texture of an insect's wings, or the delicate patterns on a drop of dew, macro photography allows you to see the world in a whole new way. In this episode, we share practical tips and techniques to help you capture stunning close-up images. From understanding your gear (hello, macro lenses and extension tubes!) to mastering lighting and composition, we cover everything you need to know to take your macro shots to the next level. We also talk about the importance of patience (because bugs don't always cooperate), creative ways to stabilize your shots, and how to bring out the beauty in the smallest subjects. Whether you're a seasoned macro enthusiast or just starting to explore this amazing genre, you will find plenty of inspiration and actionable advice in this episode. Grab your camera, get up close, and discover the tiny wonders waiting to be photographed. Tune in now and start creating big impact from small details! Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to show your support for The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Subscribe to the podcast! Tell your friends about the podcast Sign up for the newsletter - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Buy a print from the print shop - https://caseyfatchettphotography.pic-time.com/art Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Follow on Threads - https://threads.net/@thenerdyphoto Follow in Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyFatchett Get some Nerdy Photographer merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nerdy-photographer If you're feeling extra generous, check out our support page - https://nerdyphotographer.com/support-nerdy-photographer/ Episode Promos Nerdy Photographer Let's Be Real Unposed Photography Prompts - https://nerdyphotographer.com/lets-be-real Nerdy Photographer Contract Templates - https://nerdyphotographer.com/product-category/contracts/ About My Guest Heather is a photographer and educator, teaching classes on photography all over the USA. She is a SIGMA America lens ambassador. Heather has been photographing professionally since 2003, and is internationally known for creating colorful, authentic images for clients around the world. Her photos have been featured on The Today Show, Sigma USA, Professional Photographer Magazine, Online Athens, Southern Distinction Magazine, and more. You can view her work on her website - heatherlarkinphoto.com About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He seeks to help people as well make them laugh. You can view Casey's wedding work at https://fatchett.com or his non-wedding work at https://caseyfatchettphotography.com If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact
In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz sits down with photographer Heather Larkin to uncover the secrets of keeping a photography business running smoothly while on the road.Heather Larkin is a Sigma America Ambassador and portrait photographer located in Athens, Georgia. Heather has been shooting professionally since 2003 and is internationally known for creating colorful, authentic images for clients around the world. Her business, Fairyography, has been featured on The Today Show, Sigma USA, Professional Photographer Magazine, Canon Cameras, Clickin Moms, Scary Mommy, Online Athens, Southern Distinction Magazine, and more.Why You Should ListenLearn how to keep your photography business running seamlessly while traveling, and understand the significance of carrying your entire business setup with you.Gain valuable insights into leveraging technology for workflow management and client communication, including the use of Calendly for scheduling and reminder texts for clients.Discover a clever system for managing memory cards while on the road, ensuring data security and organization.Get inspired by Heather's approach of maintaining consistency in work processes, whether at home or on the road and understand the importance of being adaptable and self-sufficient as a solo photographer.Tune in to the Workflows podcast to gain valuable insights into maintaining a photography business while on the road and leveraging technology for efficient workflow management. Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.
Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk does 1-minute film reviews on TikTok, but he has been filming himself talking about movies since before YouTube. Mark and Andrew discuss how film criticism has evolved in the social media age. Bonus: Stick around after the interview for Andrew's reaction to "Saw X" after leaving the theater.
Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk does 1-minute film reviews on TikTok, but he has been filming himself talking about movies since before YouTube. Mark and Andrew discuss how film criticism has evolved in the social media age. Bonus: Stick around after the interview for Andrew's reaction to "Saw X" after leaving the theater.
Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.
Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.
Athens Banner-Herald arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by returning guest Xtina to share their immediate thoughts after watching the original 1979 Muppet Movie together. Get out your tissues, folks.
What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop than to spend over 2 hours talking about everything from "Beat Street" to "Atlanta"? That's what Andrew does with his guest Sean Polite. Did we forget to mention "Fear of a Black Hat" and "CB4"? Yes. Did we somehow get into Batman movies? Yes.
Athens Banner-Herald arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by returning guest Xtina to share their immediate thoughts after watching the original 1979 Muppet Movie together. Get out your tissues, folks.
What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop than to spend over 2 hours talking about everything from "Beat Street" to "Atlanta"? That's what Andrew does with his guest Sean Polite. Did we forget to mention "Fear of a Black Hat" and "CB4"? Yes. Did we somehow get into Batman movies? Yes.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm uploading my "Beau is Afraid" first reaction review from April 26. There's a lot of stuff about my own mental health and some non-spoiler stuff about the movie (which is not out on streaming as of this publication). Follow me on Insta @ashearer706
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm uploading my "Beau is Afraid" first reaction review from April 26. There's a lot of stuff about my own mental health and some non-spoiler stuff about the movie (which is not out on streaming as of this publication). Follow me on Insta @ashearer706
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm uploading my "Beau is Afraid" first reaction review from April 26. There's a lot of stuff about my own mental health and some non-spoiler stuff about the movie (which is not out on streaming as of this publication). Follow me on Insta @ashearer706
Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***
Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***
Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***
Andrew and Sam met in 1995 while working at Blockbuster video. Just because the stores are closed doesn't mean they don't still have opinions on movies. In this episode, they share their respective top 5 movies of 2022.
Andrew and Sam met in 1995 while working at Blockbuster video. Just because the stores are closed doesn't mean they don't still have opinions on movies. In this episode, they share their respective top 5 movies of 2022.
Andrew and Sam met in 1995 while working at Blockbuster video. Just because the stores are closed doesn't mean they don't still have opinions on movies. In this episode, they share their respective top 5 movies of 2022.
Andrew watched nothing but horror movies during October 2022 and Sam didn't.
Andrew watched nothing but horror movies during October 2022 and Sam didn't.
Andrew watched nothing but horror movies during October 2022 and Sam didn't.
There's a reason Lydia Kinsey is great at doing horror-themed tattoos; they're also a huge horror fan who originally went to school to become a filmmaker. In this interview with OnlineAthens arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Kinsey discusses how horror influences their art and gives their top 5 list of modern horror films. Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiakinseytattoo
There's a reason Lydia Kinsey is great at doing horror-themed tattoos; they're also a huge horror fan who originally went to school to become a filmmaker. In this interview with OnlineAthens arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Kinsey discusses how horror influences their art and gives their top 5 list of modern horror films. Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiakinseytattoo
There's a reason Lydia Kinsey is great at doing horror-themed tattoos; they're also a huge horror fan who originally went to school to become a filmmaker. In this interview with OnlineAthens arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Kinsey discusses how horror influences their art and gives their top 5 list of modern horror films. Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiakinseytattoo
Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband
OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter is joined by cult film journalist Kate Owens for a look at the little-known horror subgenre of killer clothes movies. Discussion features "In Fabric," "Deerskin" and "Slaxx." Follow @andrewshearer706 on Instagram
OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter is joined by cult film journalist Kate Owens for a look at the little-known horror subgenre of killer clothes movies. Discussion features "In Fabric," "Deerskin" and "Slaxx." Follow @andrewshearer706 on Instagram
Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband
Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband
OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter is joined by cult film journalist Kate Owens for a look at the little-known horror subgenre of killer clothes movies. Discussion features "In Fabric," "Deerskin" and "Slaxx." Follow @andrewshearer706 on Instagram
Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies they saw in August 2022 including "Three Thousand Years of Longing," "Fall," "Orphan: First Kill," "I Love My Dad" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter
Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies they saw in August 2022 including "Three Thousand Years of Longing," "Fall," "Orphan: First Kill," "I Love My Dad" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter
Former Blockbuster video clerks Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies they saw in August 2022 including "Three Thousand Years of Longing," "Fall," "Orphan: First Kill," "I Love My Dad" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter
OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by Fangoria Magazine writer Julieann Stipidis for a discussion of the best horror movies of 2022 so far, and a look at the ones they're looking forward to. Follow Julieann on IG @thejulmarie and Andrew @cinemandrew
OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by Fangoria Magazine writer Julieann Stipidis for a discussion of the best horror movies of 2022 so far, and a look at the ones they're looking forward to. Follow Julieann on IG @thejulmarie and Andrew @cinemandrew
Arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer and former Blockbuster co-worker Sam review a bunch of new movies including "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Cyst," "The Black Phone," "Elvis," "Top Gun Maverick" and "Jurassic World Dominion."
Arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer and former Blockbuster co-worker Sam review a bunch of new movies including "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Cyst," "The Black Phone," "Elvis," "Top Gun Maverick" and "Jurassic World Dominion."
Spoiler-free chatter from Andrew and Sarah after walking out of the bizarre new A24 horror film "Men" starring 2022 Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley and lots of scary dudes.
Spoiler-free chatter from Andrew and Sarah after walking out of the bizarre new A24 horror film "Men" starring 2022 Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley and lots of scary dudes.
Andrew and Sam review several new movies including "Lost City," "Hellbender," "Sonic 2," "Fantastic Beasts 3" and "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Andrew and Sam review several new movies including "Lost City," "Hellbender," "Sonic 2," "Fantastic Beasts 3" and "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by former Blockbuster Video colleague Sam for reviews of several new movies including "Single Black Female," "Jackass Forever" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter.
Arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer is joined by former Blockbuster Video colleague Sam for reviews of several new movies including "Single Black Female," "Jackass Forever" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter.
ABH recruiting reporter McClain Baxley joins Marc and Ryne to discuss the Bulldogs' No. 3 ranked recruiting class, where they hit biggest on Wednesday's signing day, what the future holds and which 2022 recruit could get some playing time during the 2022 season.
On the ride home from seeing the new 'Scream,' OnlineAthens arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer shares some personal notes about Wes Craven, seeing the original 'Scream' on opening weekend in 1996, and how the 'Ready Or Not' directors picked up where Wes left off.
On the ride home from seeing the new 'Scream,' OnlineAthens arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer shares some personal notes about Wes Craven, seeing the original 'Scream' on opening weekend in 1996, and how the 'Ready Or Not' directors picked up where Wes left off.
Now that the first season of the SyFy Channel/USA Network's 'Chucky' series has ended, Dallas-based filmmaker Tiffany Warren joins Andrew for a discussion about whether or not the horror franchise character is better served by the small screen than in featrure films.
Now that the first season of the SyFy Channel/USA Network's 'Chucky' series has ended, Dallas-based filmmaker Tiffany Warren joins Andrew for a discussion about whether or not the horror franchise character is better served by the small screen than in featrure films.
Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies from November 2021 including "Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James," "Ghostbusters Afterlife," Netflix's "The Harder They Fall" and more. Follow @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter and @abhcinema on Letterboxd.