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Advancing Your Photography Podcast

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

Marc Silber is a photographer, best selling author and filmmaker. For over 12 years he’s been conducting video interviews with remarkable photographers who have mastered their craft, passing along their skills to his viewers. His podcast carries on this tradition with top professional photographers such as Sean Tucker, Chris Burkard, Peter Hurley, Lauren Bath, Bob Holmes, Serge Ramelli and many more. Each episode will advance you toward being a more remarkable photographer.

Be sure to check accompanying photos in our show notes at https://www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

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Episodes

Facing Your Fear & Improving Your Photography & Creativity with Photographer Marc Silber - Ep 9

June 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MB

Fear can hold you back in both your photography and your life in general. Join Marc Silber as he discusses how you can face your fears and improve your photography and creativity to live a more fulfilling life! Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

How to Keep Fear From Holding Back Your Photography with Photographer Marc Silber - Ep 8

May 26, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MB

One of the greatest barriers to becoming the photographer someone wants to be is fear. Whether it's sharing your work, photographing people, or starting in photojournalism and street photography, fear is huge barrier for many. Join Marc Silber as he discusses tips to help overcome these fears and improve your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

Tips for How to Share Your Photos with the World with Marc Silber - Ep 7

May 19, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MB

We're continuing through the Cycle of Photography as the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it's many parts. Sharing is the final stage of the Cycle of Photography, and it's often overlooked. We're going to show you that sharing is far more than just posting online, and how your photo isn't finished until you do share it! Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

Tips to Help You Capture Better Photos with Lighting Tips from Marc Silber – Ep 6

May 05, 2022 17:27 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

We’re continuing through the Cycle of Photography as the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it’s many parts. Capture is the next stage of the Cycle of Photography, and we’re going to focus on lighting as we take a look at this stage of photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

How You Can Understand Your Equipment Better to Improve Your Photography! – Ep 5

April 28, 2022 17:25 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

We’ve discussed how the Cycle of Photography is the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it’s many parts. Equipment is the next stage of the Cycle of Photography we’re going to discuss how you can understand your equipment better to improve your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

How Visualization is the Key to Improving Your Photography – Ep 4

April 21, 2022 17:24 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

We’ve discussed how the Cycle of Photography is the Decoder Ring of photography to unlock the secrets and help make sense of it’s many parts. Visualization is the key and center of the Cycle and we’re going to discuss how it influences the other aspects and is the key to improving your photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

The Key to Decoding Photography – Ep 3

April 14, 2022 17:22 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Photography can be confusing, between all the gear, software, and more. We’re here to help clear it up and provide you with a decoder ring to help you master your photography and take it to the next level! So join us as we talk about the Cycle of Photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

The Key to Decoding Photography - Ep 3

April 14, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Photography can be confusing, between all the gear, software, and more. We're here to help clear it up and provide you with a decoder ring to help you master your photography and take it to the next level! So join us as we talk about the Cycle of Photography. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

How to Find & Follow Your Passion For Photography - Ep 2

April 07, 2022 17:14 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

Finding your passion in your art is critically important. Art is communication, and the way to communicate something meaningful is for you to be excited about your message. Finding something that gets you excited to go out and spread your message. We will be discussing how to follow your passion in photography and communicate your important message. Find the full show notes on our website at www.silberstudios.com/podcasts/

Making a Difference with Your Art in Today's World - Ep 1

March 31, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In 1937, outraged by reports and photos of the German air force's bombing of civilians during the Spanish Civil War, Pablo Picasso painted Guernica, in response to the destruction of the town of that name. He used his art to spread the message around the world. Guernica has become a representation of every city ever bombed including the war in Ukraine. Join me to talk about use our art to communicate and bring awareness of peace, or to its dichotomy, war. We can use our art to circle the gl...

Documentary and Street Photography Tips for Editing feat. Photographer Dotan Saguy - Ep 45

July 17, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Dotan Saguy was born in a small kibbutz five miles south of Israel’s Lebanese border. Dotan grew-up in a diverse working class Parisian suburb, lived in Lower Manhattan during 9/11 and moved to Los Angeles in 2003. In 2015 Dotan decided to focus on his lifelong passion for photography after a successful career as a high-tech entrepreneur. Since then Dotan attended the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop, Missouri Photo Workshop and studied photojournalism at Santa Monica College. Check out the...

How and Why Your Attitude as a Photographer Matters feat. Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor – Ep 39

June 19, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor joins Marc Silber as they discuss photography and answer your questions live! Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Travel Photography and Composition Tips from National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes – Ep 38

June 18, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes joins Marc to discuss their photography tips and answer your questions! Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/travel-photography-and-composition-tips-from-national-geographic-photographer-bob-holmes-ep-38/

Tips for Creating Powerful Images from National Geographic Photographer Cory Richards – Ep 37

June 17, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

A climber and visual storyteller, Cory Richards was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012. Mr. Richards’s camera has taken him from the runway to the wild and remote corners of the world, from Antarctica’s unclimbed peaks to the Himalayas of Nepal and Pakistan, in an attempt to capture not only the soul of exploration but also the beauty of modern society. Click here to check out the show notes for this episode: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-for-creating-powerful-ima...

Tips for Making Money with Photography, Writing, and First Look at Next Book with Marc Silber – Ep 36

June 12, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MB

Marc Silber shares some of his photography tips, including how to monotize your photography. He also discusses tips for working on writing books and shares a first sneak peak at his next book! Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-for-making-money-with-photography-writing-and-first-look-at-next-book-with-marc-silber-36/

Tips to Improve Your Photography from Wedding Photographer Pye Jirsa - Ep 35

June 09, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Pye Jirsa is a director, photographer and educator. Founder and Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a boutique Southern California wedding and portrait photography studio, and SLR Lounge, a photography education website, Pye devotes his time to helping photographers develop their shooting and business skills. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Lighting Tips from National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes – Ep 34

June 05, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes joins Marc to look at examples of good and bad lighting and how you can learn from these examples to improve your own photography. Find the full show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/tips-from-bob-holmes/

Portrait Photography Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Photography with Bambi Cantrell – Ep 33

June 04, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MB

Bambi Cantrell is a premier wedding and portrait photographer who has years of experience visualizing her images and working with her subjects to create stunning images. She joins Marc to discuss tips on how to create images that are relevant and interesting.  Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/bambi-cantrell/

Photography Myth Busting feat. Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor – Ep 32

June 03, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MB

Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor joins Marc Silber as they continue take on myths and false beliefs held by many photographers. See how these common beliefs are wrong and the data behind the truth! Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/photography-myth-busting/

Secrets to Portrait Photography, Directing Subjects and Squinching feat. Peter Hurley – Ep 31

May 27, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Headshot photographer Peter Hurley joins Marc Silber to discuss the secrets to portrait photography. From tips on how to direct models and subjects to how squinching will improve all your photos, join Peter and Marc to find tips to improve your portrait photography. Find the show notes for this episode here:https://www.silberstudios.com/directing-subjects-and-squinching/

Lighting and Composition Tips from Travel Photographers Bob Holmes and Andrea Johnson – Ep 30

May 22, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Bob Holmes and Andrea Johnson join Marc to discuss lighting and composition tips to help you capture stunning photos and improve your photography. Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/lighting-and-composition-tips/

How Photographer and Lightroom Expert Scott Kelby Creates Stunning Images – Ep 29

May 20, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Scott is a photographer, award-winning author as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, and Lightroom users. Join Scott and Marc as they go through many tips to help you improve and organize your Lightroom as well as tips to help you improve your photography. Find the show notes for this episode here: www.silberstudios.com/scott-kelby/

Photographer Lauren Bath on Creating Stunning Travel Photos and Using Instagram - Ep 22

April 28, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Photographer Lauren Bath joins Marc Silber to discuss travel photography and how to increase your Instagram presence.

A Professional Photographer’s Passion for All Things ‘People’ Related, feat Matt Granger – Ep 21

April 24, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Matt Granger is a portrait photographer, tour leader and photography educator, passionate about sharing the love of photography.  Matt is also a passionate professional photographer, specializing in all things ‘people’ related. Matt has been published extensively in Australia and abroad and have very popular YouTube channel and Instagram you should check out.  Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/passion-for-all-things-people/

Bob Holmes: “The Photography Struggles I Overcame with My First Shoot for National Geographic” – Ep 20

April 23, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Bob Holmes is back with Marc Silber, and they're going to discuss the first shoot Bob did as a National Geographic photographer. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/my-first-shoot-for-national-geographic/

5 Easy Steps to Advance Your Photography with Marc Silber – Ep 19

April 19, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

There are 5 essential steps to become a well rounded expert photographer, Marc Silber shows you each and how to master them all.     Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode here: https://www.silberstudios.com/easy-steps-to-advance-your-photography/

Shoot Stories Not Cameras, Confessions of a Documentary Photographer, Dan Milnor – Ep 18

April 17, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor is back with Marc Silber to discuss how to free yourself from gear-obsession and focus on what's really important–the story!  Be sure to check out the show notes for this interview on our website: https://www.silberstudios.com/shoot-stories-not-cameras/

Natural lighting Tips PLUS Live Demo of Portraits with Bob Holmes - Ep 17

April 15, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Join Marc Silber and National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes as they discuss natural lighting tips and give a live demonstration of portrait photography. Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Simple Lighting Tips for Photography. No Math, No ratios. — Portrait Photographer Felix Kunze - Ep 16

April 14, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Felix is a portrait photographer living in New York City. Born in East Germany and raised in England, he now spends his time highlighting the grace, strength, enthusiasm and beauty of people through his perfectly lit photographs. Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Marc Silber – How to Increase Your Creativity & Q&A - Ep 15

April 11, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Join me for this special AYP Live on creativity. I'll also give you some insider news and take up your questions. Join me! Find the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Plagiarism in Photography | National Geographic Photographer Bob Holmes - Ep 13

April 09, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Join Marc with National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes as they discuss the effect of plagiarism in the photography industry and answer audience questions. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode on our website.

Debunking Photography Misconceptions with Photographer and Director Joshua Shultz – Ep 11

April 07, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Joshua Shultz started out his career as a photographer. Taking photos of musicians, actors, models and anyone else he could work with. He always aspired to be a director.  He has photographed for such publications as, Rolling Stone Magazine, Elle, Bellus Magazine, Billboard etc. He saw photography as one place he could learn directing. Now moving into the world of film making he hopes to tell unique interesting stories. Check out the full show notes for this episode on our website.

Chris Burkard’s Tips for Creating and Sharing Compelling Images – Ep 8

March 31, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MB

Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. I’ve known Chris for over ten years. His first book "The California Surf Project" caught my eye because it was so fresh and alive. I then invited him on Advancing Your Photography, and found his artistic advice and his ability to capture moments were spot on. It’s no wonder he has over three million followers on Instagram, it seems we can’t get enough of him. Find the show notes for this episode...