Our 10 secrets for beginning photographers help you eliminate some of the obstacles and confusion that many new photographers have to overcome. These aren't tips about Rule of Thirds or anything like that. Instead, we discuss some of the things you need to understand as an artist and a beginner. You'll learn how to avoid some of the bad advise you're going to get in the photography field and concentrate on the things that really matter. The post 10 Secrets for Beginning Photographers appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode270  

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10 Secrets for Beginning Photographers

Without light in photography, there is no photography. One of the easiest ways to create better photos and evoke emotion is to learn how to control the light in your photos. This episode is part of a larger series of 101 secrets for emerging photographers so it won't take you as long to learn things as I spent figuring it out. The post 10 Secrets About Light in Photography appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode272  

10 Secrets About Light in Photography

We share 10 secrets about cameras that beginners need to know because those camera vendor ads mislead your expectations. We'll share the truth. You'll learn what things to consider before you spend money on a camera and how to get the best value for your style of photography. The post 10 Secrets About Cameras Beginners Need to Know appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode271  

10 Secrets About Cameras Beginners Need to Know

There are things I wish I knew before starting photography. I could've achieved better results, faster. Also, I could've saved money. Learn from my mistakes. You get a lot of advice from photography forums and other well-meaning photographers. Most of it is crap, though. You can't buy your way to success. The post Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Photography appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode269  

Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Photography

Learn how to photograph a sunrise or sunset with our 6 tips and years of experience. We'll give you ideas that work for beginners and advanced photographers to create something your audience loves. Getting a good photograph of a sunrise or sunset isn't about the sun as your subject. We'll help you understand how you can choose which time of day to take your photo and use it to enhance your subject to create a beautiful photograph The post How to Photography a Sunrise or Sunset appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode268  

How to Photography a Sunrise or Sunset

We share 7 ways to develop your creative eye in photography. Learn how to pay attention to things you love and get ideas from other types of art so you can become a better photographer. The post 7 Ways to Develop Your CREATIVE Eye appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode267  

7 Ways to Develop Your CREATIVE Eye

You can take the best travel photos with your smart phone. All you need are the 5 tips we have to share and your eye for storytelling. Smart phone cameras are getting excellent results with newer models constantly improving and adding new features. You can immediately share your photos and also create an instant Cloud backup so you never lose your photos.   The post 5 Ways to Take the BEST Travel Photos with Smart Phones appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode266      

5 Ways to Take the BEST Travel Photos with Smart Phones

This is an encore of episode 191 - Photo Composition Ideas for Travel Photographers. Now that many of us are traveling again, it seemed like a good time to remember how to compose a photo.

Photo Composition Ideas for Travel Photographers - Encore

Should you make money from your photography? Who doesn't want more cash? Of course, going into business is very different from being a photographer. Listen to learn the pros and cons. #photography #business #showmethemoney The post Should You MAKE MONEY from Photography? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode265  

Should You MAKE MONEY from Photography?

Do photographs need post processing? If so, how much? We discuss how your story dictates the needs of your post processing and some ideas how to make the right choices. Different file formats come with post processing from the camera, and others absolutely require some help to get the result you desire. The post Do Photographs NEED Post Processing? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode264  

Do Photographs NEED Post Processing?

We've waited a long time and now we want to visit our ultimate travel photography destinations. We'll let you know where we want to go, why, and our plan for storytelling photos. Whether you want to travel near or far, there are elements of your destination that can appeal to the photos you want to create and the experience you want to have. Come travel with us in this episode. #travelphotography #themephotography #storytelling The post Our Ultimate Travel Photography Destinations appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode263  

Our Ultimate Travel Photography Destinations

Do you cringe when you see photography fads from the past, or do you cringe because you were part of the fad? We'll discuss some old fads and tell you how to recognize new ones. The post 6 Photography Fads of the Past appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode262  

6 Photography Fads of the Past

Just a brief announcement for the upcoming schedule of I Like Your Picture. We're taking a Spring Break and will return on May 19, 2021 with a new schedule.

Bonus - It's Time for Spring Break

Successful photographers have one powerful trait in common. They don't let other people hold them back. You're kind of a big deal, but only if you allow yourself the freedom of being one. In this episode, we'll share some tips for you to identify who you want to be as a photographer, identify what's holding you back, and warn you of the biggest enemy of your success as a photographer. The post 1 Powerful Trait of Successful Photographers appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode261  

1 Powerful Trait of Successful Photogra

Are you more creative in camera or in post processing? A good photo is a good photo, so there's no right or wrong. It's important to know your strengths. I don't care how you make your photo as long as I like the result, so don't worry about which way you prefer to craft a photo. Play up your strengths to greatness, rather than build up your weakness to mediocrity. The post Are You MORE CREATIVE in Camera or in Post Processing? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode260  

Are You MORE CREATIVE in Camera or in Post Processing?

A photography show to help photographers become better visual storytellers so they can take better photos to share, sell and remember. Welcome to our photography podcast, The Photo Flunky Show, hosted by William & Lee Beem. Photography offers limitless options and there are plenty of voices in the field. Our weekly show emphasizes the importance of story and creativity to help you visualize the photo in your head before you ever click the shutter, as well as helping you understand your gear and post processing tools. We cover everything from your DSLR to your smart phone so you can consistently capture the best photos. After the shot, we'll help you understand Adobe Lightroom and other tools to bring out color, details and amaze your audience. Subscribe to The Photo Funky Show now at http://williambeem.com/itunes to have each weekly episode delivered to your for free.